"Hey! Just because I'm old and creaky doesn't mean I'm out of touch." he pauses.

"No one says newb anymore, do they?" He sighs and shakes his head.

"Superheroing seems to be the order of the day. I'll stick to wizarding, thanks." he chuckles, but feels a thrill of adrenaline as he contemplates the woman who may well be another four-color hero.

"Did you practice back home?"