You can help without magic. But we've so many more of those than we do of people who use magic to help, Bruce. If you are staying, then you need to step up. Do what you are capable of, rather than wasting it out of... what? Fear? Disgust?

[He shakes his head.]

Hiding does not help. Skulking as if you're a danger, even though you are, only hurts other mages because if you seem to believe it, so will others.