No non-mage in your world knows anything about magic? [ The idea seems strange to him. ] What happens if a blood mage... or whatever they're called in your world, poses a threat to the public at large? What happens to families with no magic that have a mage child? Are they meant to forget them? [ a pause, as he realizes just how many questions he's asking. ] Do you live separately from non-mages? One fraternity in the Circle of Magi, the isolationists, often tried to advocate leaving the rest of the world behind to live in utter seclusion.

[ He might sigh as he rubs the bridge of his nose. ]

...Had I been here for the shadow demons, I might have been of a slight bit more use.