26. Shame
Upon meeting the Prime Merlinian, Drake was more than just a little disappointed. Although Horvath did tell him that the kid was a bumbling fool who hasn't completely mastered the arts yet, Drake wasn't expecting this.
College student. Smart. And exactly the kind of person that wasn't among the popular group. The kid couldn't even cast a spell right even with the ring on. Drake should've probably lowered his expectations a little more. But he wasn't against much to humoring the kid, after all since this Dave Stutler was wearing Merlin's ring, perhaps there was no harm to see what exactly Merlin's successor is capable of.
It was then that Horvath has lost his cool and had entered the bathroom.
"Enough. Watch the door."
Drake simply obeyed without another word and turned to leave Dave Stutler to the hands of he ancient Morganian.
Shame. Dave seems like a nice kid, if only he wasn't the Prime Merlinian. So as Drake went to take that first few steps to leave, he allowed himself a little smirk and thought to himself, the words meant for Dave: What a shame, but it was nice knowin' ya, kid.