[ The look Emet-Selch gives is definitely not one of approval. 'Annoyance' doesn't quite articulate it properly either. Magic is his craft and his constant companion. To see it given such disregard is almost insulting. He huffs through his nose. ]

No wonder you've found yourself at a standstill.

[ Simply 'forgetting' about it is not dedication. It's treating it as some hobby that can be picked up and thrown out as he pleases. ]

Magic is a craft that must be respected. It requires dedication and practice. If you've the mindset that it is so 'forgettable', you will never achieve anything worthwhile.