How does Eager Apprentice's cost reduction interact with Repeat on spells?

Ruling: Eager Apprentice reduces the total cost of a spell only once, even when that spell is repeated. The cost reduction applies to the combined cost (base + repeat additional cost).

Sequence:

• Declare you are using Repeat when putting the spell on the chain
• Calculate total cost: base cost + Repeat's additional cost
• Apply cost reductions (like Eager Apprentice) to the total
• Pay the final cost
• The spell executes its instructions, then executes them again (Repeat doesn't create a copy on the chain)

Nuances:

• Repeat is declared when casting, similar to Accelerate - you choose which version to play before putting it on the chain
• If a repeated spell is Defied, none of its instructions execute (not even the first set)
• With multiple cost reduction effects (e.g., two Apprentices), discounts are applied after additional costs are added