The mage stammers backwards, caught off guard by the girl's use of psychological warfare!
"Well now, lets not be too hasty" he says, his nervous itch flaring up even more.
He pauses, sizing up the young lady up.
"I suppose.... I suppose I could use an assistant yes? I mean I can't pay you that much. Not at the moment anyways, although I can definitely cover for your room and board." ^^ll