The Concuspidor, somewhat startled:

Oh no... not now! Not here! Not magic! Not fair! Magicians are always doing that, they can steal any scene just with a few flashes or shape-changes or, er, sudden appearances. Does he have to do it now? Doesn't he know this is prime-time coverage I've secured here, maximum nobility attention? Magic stunts should be kept for the market place... er... and now he's cast a spell that makes my knees shake and my head sweat, how very unsporting. I wonder if shouting for guards would be a loss-of-face activity at this stage. One thing is certain: this must all be Cog's fault.

hmmm... I wonder what Wizards make their robes out of... all that journey stuffed inside a pelican and hardly any creases or crush-marks to show for it. Now that is impressive.