"The outside isn't very kind to mages, it's true," he said, giving her a small, sympathetic smile. He had relaxed, at her words. It was enough, that at least they all didn't hate him. That some of them understood. That was enough.

His smile widened, however, despite his thoughts, and he said, "Well, if you ever need an accomplice to sneak away, at least you know who to come to."