Levi doesn't expect an easy agreement, but he's relieved to hear it's not an immediate refusal. The offers from American teams have been lackluster in comparison and he's received no offers from his first choice, ANQ. Ballycastle Bats aren't a national team and won't play in the World Cup like Levi's always dreamed, but they're one of the best UK teams (not to mention Levi's favorite UK team from their theme alone) and the most promising offer he's received. Passing up an opportunity like this would lead to lifelong regret.

"Come to Ireland with me for my tryout?" he asks after a moment's pause, voice soft, almost pleading, "We can see the sights. There are castles and... leprechauns!" Levi knows as much about Ireland as Cecil does. "And we can pop over to London and visit Diagon Alley. Maybe we'll even run into Harry Potter."