That's what freedom was. Choices. The ability to make them and to know that they were your own. Mages should all have access to them, no matter what consequences the choices brought. They were people, they deserved it.

"Animals work. Maker knows there are dozens of mabari around here who would be docile enough to allow treatment, though they'll likely lick your face, during. Horses potentially, but there are often people in the stables who may question why a pair of people are there. If only there were more cats..." His voice was wistful for the briefest moment before he shook his head. "Though cats hide when they're hurt or ill. We'd spend more time hunting for them than anything else."

He takes a few steps in silence before looking over at Kallian again. "What do you feel about another Spirit Healer knowing your secret? She'll sense it as soon as she runs into you, anyway, but I ask because she's connections to mabari. It may be easier if we go through Adelaide."