"I'm a bit out of practice," Merlin said, raising his glass to toast to hers. "I don't normally go in for that sort of tomfoolery these days. I am a modest wizard. But you're welcome."
He gave Urania a smile, looking back across at the comet. He was going to have a dull headache for the rest of the night now, but it was worth it to be bestowed with her lovely attentions.