Envy's lips pulled into a smile when Gavin admitted the humour he found in talking to elders, knowing full well the enjoyment it brought. How often had he watched the children under his care challenge him or any of the others that reared them, defending themselves and their opinions? He'd always encouraged that, and the accounts Ruli and Zeke often brought back to the tunnels, to inform him the tradition had not stopped just because one child or another outgrew their underground home. 

"Well." Envy said, catching Gavin's sentance about how they had forced the magic out and forced his hand. He did not like that. "We have two camps here. The one here within the caves, and another a few minutes away, full of refugees from Ziad. No elves, they're a bit less tolerant, especially of someone of my stature." He grinned, despite the fact. "If you wouldn't mind working between the two, helping keep the peace, I would be most grateful. Zeke, currently, is our abmassador of sorts, and I know he wouldn't mind an assistant.
"And, for the time being, let us allow your magic a rest. And your mind. I have an idea that you've worked with Kartaians, and know the force of magic [i]they[/i] carry. So I know that having your mind, body, and magic pulled and forced would not have been easy on you in any way. Enjoy your days, enjoy your freedom. When you feel you're ready, we'll speak once more. In the time between, I'll reach out and see what I can find in regards to materials and tutorship."

Envy's eyes shifted, trying to read the boy's expression or mood without really being able to do so. "I cannot pay you, unfortunately. I should have led with that. But you'll have a bed and meals. If you're able to hunt, cook, build, any help you're able to in the meantime would be appreciated beyond words. I do have only one condition if you're to remain and live here. No more of that dark magic." Envy's voice was firm, even while his face still alight with paternal kindness. "It is not a safe thing, I know you're aware. There are lives here, and I will risk none of them. Not even yours. Is that understood?"