[ Kai's also old, at least by human standards. As an Elfin he's very much in early adulthood. ]

The most compelling reason to look into magic that I've heard. Not that that would do me any good, I'm a monster, according to this place.

[ And according to pretty much everyone he knows back home, for one reason or another. Kai's used to that. ]

I've been pretty good at avoiding making those kinds of commitments up until now.

But I am pretty sure I don't want to become a threat to anyone else.

[ So he's getting the message. ]