Eh. [Norton waves a hand.] Like I said, the Blue Court is easier on the lifespan than the Black Court. You've already managed to survive the daft bastards who try to ambush fresh novices at the gates, and you've me.

[He says that like he's confident in his ability to swat the insects plotting to sabotage his novice-- well, he is. Not that he knows of any plans to do so by his peers or even Lamorak's peers, but that doesn't mean he's not preparing for the possibility.

Norton is just confident in himself. Despite being young, he's strong. His night terror is flexible. No one's going to make Lamorak fail and turn him into a thrall.]

Besides, I don't choose fools. You act like one, but you're not.