[Can it be a little of all of the above? Though admittedly E'kayan is not arrogant by nature he is quite confident in his ability when it comes to magic. Not so much potion making, but he thinks he's been pretty up front about that.]

Uh, yeah, I'll remember. Not sure if my notes would be much use to you though. [He makes a small, vague gesture with one hand that he barely realises he's making.]

Do you do this whole spooky thing in person as well?