Yes, good on all points! Please tell him about time travel, he really needs to find out how many people here have screwed up their timelines and throw a fit.

He's learned pitifully little magic in his time here, it's a big point of contention. If he's getting something out of her he can maybe swallow his snippy comments about her mom vibes... as long as she doesn't pinch his cheeks. His poor abused pride.