He nods, carefully examining the room. He looks at her, a serious look on his face. "I can imagine. When I was younger, my parents were murdered by a demon. I was so angry at the world, I had to let it all out somehow. So I threw myself into my studies. I became the greatest wizard the town had ever seen, and defeated every opponent that rose to oppose me. They loved me." He pauses, looking away from her. "And then they stabbed me in the back. When the demon attacked the town, I was the one they blamed. After everything I did for them, they just tossed me aside." He clenches his hands, tears gathering in his eyes.. "They exiled me. The people who had become my family, kicked me out. It showed me that no matter what I do, it will never be enough to bring them back." A single tear falls to the floor. "So I know exactly how you feel."