[ Helios' smile turns a bit sadder at that. If only it were that easy. In retrospect it is and in truth the only one who knew was Giles and he's gone now. Talking usually helps but there's always that gut wrenching fear that Nero will show up and find out somehow. It's the consequences of such a situation that make Helios freeze up and never speak about it. ] Y-You think so? You m-might be right.

[ Helios bows his head and goes to setup another chair. ] It's...a lot to take in. You've certainly nothing to apologize for in terms of your thoughts about magic. L-Lots of people in my own world have the same opinions to be honest. It's, ah, why I made my school. But I'm glad you're willing to give it a shot.