"Your circumstances were extraordinary." As much as he regretted how they fell out. Another example of a failing of his and one that had harmed her greatly as a result, changed her in a way that could never be undone. It was far too late to ask for any forgiveness for his list of sins.

"That it is old and powerful, it should not be underestimated," he answers simply with a slight shrug. "It will take time to learn." Not to mention that many who came here brought their own brand of magic. If he were to spend another year elsewhere with his plans delayed, at least it was one where he could learn a great deal.