[Rhys stays quiet for a moment, his emotions coming and going like the pull of tide. It's hard to regulate when he's tired and in pain like this, but he steadies himself with breath and a moment to hear what Chris has said.

It helps. Combined with the deep discontent that simmers in him at the city's ill treatment, it brings forth hope, and a longing for a new start. To be better.]

I expect I'd have to hide it almost anywhere, honestly. I can live with that. The fact that magic is an open thing in your world, though? That would be...I think I'd like that. If I could still heal, especially.

[He smiles quietly.]

It's something to think about, and I feel better about the whole thing knowing I'd be welcome somewhere.