Magnus smiled as well, eyebrows raised indulgently at her illusion and grin widening at her words after. "Ah, my dear, that is what I am here for, in all that advanced years and wisdom I've just boasted of. A plan. But first, and I'm sure you understand my prudence, I will require that you spend some time here so that we can get to know one another and learn to trust one another." Magnus sat back and regarded her with amusement clearly written in his expression, "Is that asking too much? You're young yet, Miss Wyngarde, and there is plenty of time to exact your vengeance."