You've clearly heard the story already, I'd just as soon not bore you. [Considering he is Not His Best Self when the subject comes up, he tries to avoid it altogether.

Changing the subject, therefore, is an opportunity he jumps on directly.]

Chaos magic is... impossibly rare, where I come from. I don't get the chance to-- [study it, experience it, try to learn it] --witness it as often as I'd like. If you don't have any strong objections, I'd very much appreciate hearing some about yours.