Not at all. In fact, I am indebted to you for those measures used to prevent me from doing worse. You're quite a capable mage. Have you studied black magic for very long?

[He hesitated a bit as her questions became more personal.] You may be right. Yet wouldn't it be selfish to seek forgiveness for my own sake? I think it's important for me to keep hold of what I was. If I don't keep that persona within my memory as a frame of reference, it lessens the desire to become a better person on a day to day basis. [He averted his eyes from her, somewhat uncomfortable with sharing his emotional state with others aloud.] I require no comfort, nor should my happiness be a concern to you. I repent to repair the damage I've wrought. It's.. Simply what ought to be done.