[He'd been willing to listen to an extent despite the whole dragon thing, but he's starting to lose that patience.]

I understand that magic can be used as a tool for good. But you're wrong. Magic corrupts.

[As he goes on he raises his voice and gestures strongly, teeth bared.]

I have seen the way magic is used by those who choose to practice it. My mother died because of magic. A good and loyal friend of mine was turned against her friends and family by a sorceress, and she became one herself. Do not try to tell me that magic is as something so trivial as carving wood!

[He attempts to rein in his temper, though mostly only succeeds outwardly, his stance tense.]

I am done speaking with you. It would be best that we not cross paths again.