Kain nods in full agreement. “Exactly. Mages usually need to undergo intense study to be considered ready to use their power… that’s true enough anywhere, and the responsibility to learn is theirs alone. But to lock them up…” He shakes his head. “It sounds like some may be ready to change, I hope so. Making the Circles into something more like schools seems better.”

It’s fine by him, considering where he came from… The war more than anything had taught him the importance of making friends when stuck in a foreign land. “I can do that, yes… I think you’ll see me around here a lot, anyway, as I’ve been researching the world’s dragons. And… I’d like that.” His voice gets quieter, as he’s always been less assured when it comes to social situations. But he’s hopeful about it. “I’d like to consider us friends as well.”