[ magnus doesn't know the boy. he doesn't know him at all beyond the conversation they've been having so when he starts clamming up and makes to leave, magnus doesn't try and stop him. there are instances to coddle a person, make them admit their truths to you and there are instances to let them go and come to you when they're ready.

still, he can't just let him go without saying something. ]

Lovely to have met you.

[ and not just that. ]

And Matthew? It does matter that you didn't mean to hurt him. You don't deserve a curse for that.