[ Cassandra inclines her head quietly in acknowledgement. ]

I have had my troubles with mages in the past. It is not so strange that you might wish to be free of magic's dangers and its complications.

[ She stands, signaling an end to the conversation, but glances down at him. ]

But it is a gift from the Maker - and it can be a gift from you to those you wish to help, if you choose to use it. What you do now is for you alone to decide. If you wish to speak again, however...I am here.