[ He smiles in a slight way that's a bit sad and, truthfully, too old for his face. ]

I am still... incredibly uncomfortable here, and my magic - and mine alone - was never hidden, but rather put on display. I never hated it, but was taught from very young what a profound and dangerous responsibility it was.

My King... he hated himself and his abilities. I think he was convinced that he was going to hell - quite literally - for it. He pushed against the church, but he never quite believed it. It seems his son has done more to actively change things.

I'm not quite sure I like it, though I should.

And maybe I'm a little too comfortable with the system here, too. That, though, is much more easily changed.