[A shy mage! This just keeps getting better and better. Zev cracks a low laugh at that squeak and subsequent failure of magic. Apparently she has never tangled with the likes of him. He can't say he's not surprised, or that he's not pleased.

Once he's no longer tied he almost pouts in disappointment and pulls himself up on his elbows to look over at her.]

Doing...what, exactly? Ah, wait. Are you new to this? Perhaps you were waiting for my word, yes? Cheese. Cheese is the word I will say when I wish for you to stop. You are more than welcome to try again if you like, I do not mind!