[ The sudden, sharp hiss makes Howl flinch and step back himself. Despite his air of confidence, and his open annoyance at her hostility, he's still taking seriously the ease with which she could knock him to the ground and stomp on him. Sure, he'd be able to get her off, but maybe not before she breaks a few ribs, or worse, his nose.
Once the surprise passes, he shoots her a perplexed look. ]
What? Why? [ He's just trying to help her get what she's looking for? But the truth is starting to dawn on him. ]
...don't tell me it's magic itself that you've got an issue with...?
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Once the surprise passes, he shoots her a perplexed look. ]
What? Why? [ He's just trying to help her get what she's looking for? But the truth is starting to dawn on him. ]
...don't tell me it's magic itself that you've got an issue with...?