Not an 'archmage', but full of paw-tential.

And that window has an unobstructed view right now. That’s Tiya Shortclaw, your peer. Like you, she’s an undermagus in the Kirin Tor, but she shows remarkable potential: Having only moved from Pandaria a little under a year ago, but making great strides in both Thalassian and Common - on top of her studies. Rare to see her not in robes, but an event for fresh Undermagi like you and her is the perfect place to try Dalaran fashion on for size, you suppose. Speaking of size, you never realize how big pandaren paws are until you sit behind them…

People vied for attention in the front of the conference hall, carousing in and out of seats before the event. You scooted behind groups until you felt comfortable, tucking into a cluster of seats left empty save for Tiya, a pandaren you knew. From her body language - how she slouched and leaned on her elbow - she had no apparent idea you sat behind her - or that anyone could see her. She undid the straps on her heels and swung her legs aside. As the right paw slipped free of footwear, the left crossed over and dangled its shoe. The angle captured the round curve of her thick ball pad. Raising her right heel accented her broad, ursine arches and the splay of her toes. And by the Light, they bounced. Pad-to-floor, calves flexing… w- when was dinner, again?

But you must act with respect, young mage. To earn the distinction of Undermagus, an Acolyte like you must be taken underwing by a High Magus. Do not act in a manner unbecoming of either yourself or your counselor, now. If this lass is suffering the effects of claustrophobic attire, allow her this small comfort from a nice, safe distance for as long as she needs. Just don’t get seen starin– uhm… affording her this comfort. Yeah, that’s it. Ahem.

... Or try your luck; ask if she’ll need help with those shoes later tonight.