The Orb is taken with one palm and examined closely. The hum of power from this... thing is clear and difficult to overlook. More of note is the manner by which they are (likely) summoned - a life or death situation.

"If that is the case, then you may not have enough magical potential for me to teach you my methods. At least, not unless you want to risk seeing an untimely end." He makes sure to add, "...Assuming I would be willing to show you at all." It's not a guarantee as much as a fair warning.

He offers the orb back. "Granted, the laws of this world are unfamiliar to me. There may yet exist a way that remains undiscovered."