[It's surprisingly nice to hear that Myrobalan doesn't see magic as a curse. Many of the Loyalists he's known think otherwise. It shifts his view of the elf slightly... as had Myrobalan's acceptance and returned apology.]

It's done a great deal of damage to mages. And it's spread by the Chantry, Templars, and Seekers alike. This is part of the reason I can't see safety in them.

[He keeps his voice calm. He really, really doesn't want to cause offense.]

It's part of the reason I can't see a future there. But I know there's reasons you can. I'd truly like to understand a little. Not because I believe there's any chance I'll change my opinion on freedom, but because I want to see a future where the needs of all mages are met.