I'm not expecting you to change who you are. I'd never ask that of you.

[He looks serious now, more than ever, his expression earnest and fretful at the very idea. Identity is such a big deal to him, and the thought of making anyone change for him is horrifying.]

All I ask is... if you can, when we're together... try not to? Just- just for a while. Until I'm better at... not using it.

[He ducks his head, hands clenching against his knees. He hates asking this of people, but thanks to his own stupid powers, he knows so many people with magic, now... it's hard to be around them and not feel that ache of what he's lost.]

If you can't do that, I'll... figure something else out...