"Not at all," Altair said, both amused and horrified at the prospect. "No, it's merely sleight of hand for its own sake. Having quick fingers is surprisingly useful, and you never know when making small objects disappear might come in handy." He shook the coin out of his sleeve and put it back in its purse.
"I think we should meet again soon, so I can show you what I mean," he said. Altair didn't know what exactly he saw in Chloe, except that he had the feeling that she might enjoy being introduced to some of the more interesting pastimes in the city. She certainly seemed both open to new experiences, and dissatisfied with whatever she was currently doing.