No, it's not any effort at all.

[ magnus looks back at the tiny pool and snickers because he can't help himself. when he wants to be -- when the situation calls for it -- magnus can truly be a cruel, vindictive asshole for no other reason than personal entertainment. ]

You didn't say the magic word.

[ and magnus doubts he's going to say it now, not with the kiddie pool behind him and the duck still floating lazily along the water. ]

And maybe I didn't really want to either. I think what I've given is you is more than enough. Has anyone else gifted you with such kindness?