"The school setup, one that can be attended by mages and non-mages, coming and going, that's what could be the most useful. It's what I'd like to aim us for."

He takes a breath, shaky, his voice low. "You know the Dalish very rarely have abominations? They're not taught to fear their magic and those with it, but the use of it. It's fear that creates so many abominations, fear, being abandoned, being alone and feeling like you're backed into a corner. And even..."

Another breath, and a shake of his head. "A prank hex wouldn't help. I don't think anything would have helped when m--, when someone's father rushes to get rid of their mage child as quickly as possible, or they hear the words disowning them. Giving mages a safe place helps, but the fear and stigma is another thing on top of that."

Knowing his mom still loved him had done a little for him, but she'd still let him be taken without argument or protest, and his father had gotten him taken away as quickly as possible. covering his father in hair wouldn't have done anything to take away from that pain.