[As far as Murdoc knows, Bro and Dirk had no reason to react aggressively. Yet, the swords had come out very quickly! Ah, if only that was a euphemism.]

I meant I'm not a troll and I take offense to being referred to as one. I'm a wizard, a well respected one at that. Not some monsterously huge beast with no brains, thank you very much.

[SIGH.] As far as I'm aware, you're my student.