[ Rhy has heard as much, but usually from people in whose world magic is uncommon. He doesn't go into the full explanation with Alucard -- how magic is very common in his world, and those who can't access it are considered unwanted and cursed; how if he hadn't been born a prince, he'd probably be living on the streets for being unable to conjure up a little flame; how much it means to him that he can finally do so, and what he'd sacrificed for a chance like this, realizing too late it was a mistake.

Instead, Rhy only nods. ]

Encouragement? I'm not sure I'd put it that way. I found a teacher, and I practiced.

I've been studying healing magic, as well. There are many knowledgeable mages, and I've been making myself useful around the infirmary. I've been told that fire and healing is an odd combination, but fire was my only affinity back home, and when I realized I could actually use magic to help people here-- well, it's been working out so far.