"Because," Bene says quietly, clearing his throat, "I haven't properly learned any school of magic yet. My tutor left me here to rot in the dungeon after teaching me nothing, and I want to be valuable." He glances at the barrier again.
"And I have a shard." Solas is the first person, other than Marcoulf, who has come to know this-- Bene tugs his glove off to show him. "I want to learn to use it. Properly."