He raises a brow at that. One type of presumption traded for another. But it doesn't come off as arrogance. At least, not undeserved arrogance. She has something about her that is most certainly memorable.

And she's bold, more so than he's used to, after his many decades in New York. People there have no trouble being brash and loud, aggressive when they want to. But eager to make a friend?

"As am I, if you'll have me," he says, smiling faintly. "Magnus Bane, at your service."