"No sir, I was hoping there was a magic spell you knew that would make me be less of a tosser, but you appear to be telling me I have to do this the old fashioned way, and it quite annoys me that I'm expected to do everything the hard way. What's the point of being a wizard if a spell can't fix everything?" he asked an exaggerated pout on his lips. He finished his brandy and set the glass down, smiling at his host.
"Well, I appreciate the advice all the same, even if it wasn't what I wanted to hear."