"Well, that is sadly a path that goes both ways." He could not remember many mages that respected him - Lydia, Sam, a handful at the Ostwick Circle. He gave her a thoughtful look, "Another thing that must change."

Seriously what sort of education had Templars been getting in other Circles, would be James's thought if he ever found out how mages thought Templars believed possession happened. He was going to apparently have many, many teaching opportunities. "People will talk, and people will whisper. I only care what Pel thinks of me. If these people are brave enough to share their opinions with their friends?"

That smile is sharp - so sharp it could cut through the frozen ice in his green eyes. "I certainly hope they shall be brave enough to share them with me in the same fashion."