Eating, no, but sleeping, yes. Not nearly as much as I did before, but I do still tire. The mind still needs to rest, I suppose.

[ He explains it in a scholarly kind of way, since at least when it's talked about like this, it's something a bit interesting rather than his greatest insecurity. He can add distance to it. But he's much happier to switch to schools of magic, since that's much less, well. Traumatic. ]

Hm. I've not heard of any of them, admittedly, but at the very least, you'll hear no complaints for me. Sourcery is not legal in Rivellon either. Hmph. To put it lightly. The Magisters would see all Sourcerers simply executed. Barbarians. [ He mutters the insult to himself, then continues ] Well, in any case, if you are more used to fighting by yourself, that would be a good enough match, I think. I would like to learn more of your magic, but I'm quick on my feet in a fight, so if we do not have the time, that shouldn't be a problem.