[ He'll play a simple, calm tune then. The extra sound will help mask their voices as any eavesdroppers will be drawn to the violin rather than the people speaking. ]

My thoughts have drifted towards what I'm able to do in this world. I am not content to exist in a dull routine, stagnate and rebelling against my nature. Yet, I cannot deny that I have concerns about granting myself access to magic.

I take it things have not been going well for you either.