Answer
Answer verb - To speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction.
Wishes
Both words in one sentence
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Mat mistakes them for their answer-granting cousins, the Aelfinn, and when they won't answer his questions, he starts venting his frustrations on them instead, which they take as his wishes.
Source: Jackass Genie -
It's also an interesting subversion of the trope, since Levy dearly wishes he could answer Szell's question, but he genuinely does not know the answer.
Source: Armor-Piercing Question - Similarly, you're unable to explain to Doctor Li why you left the Vault against James' wishes, except with a childish "I do what I want" kind of answer.
Source: Calling the Old Man Out
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