It's both a comfort and a worry that he's been working in dribs and drabs. On one hand, it's another option of gaining income without anything concrete. On the other, she doesn't have any magic to do things like he does.

She's torn from her thoughts when the tea is set before her, and Sarah nods at the instructions that come with it. "Yep, got it," comes the reply, even if she wonders just how long is long enough.
Sarah settles for following his actions in regards to tea. She can't mess up if she's playing copycat, can she?

As Ixis continues, Sarah's attention quickly shifts back to his each and every word. There's no missing what a big deal he is back home and she immediately feels like she's in the company of a celebrity. After all, Ixis worked for kings. She looks to him with awe.

"Are you... So whoa, you're kinda really important where you come from, huh?" And older than she thought. "Have you had many apprentices? Did you teach the king magic?"