No, not really. They called me an honored guest, but I'm not quite sure what makes me one. That, and that my powers would be back eventually.

( which explains why his owl isn't with him, as she is, in a way, part of them. it reinforces his belief that maybe they're chosen due to their affinity with the supernatural, those closer to it and those not. but why put them in a cell of all places, like they're at fault for being born different? is it a crime here, when back in their own world he'd have been considered different and weird? )

I don't blame them, ( his answer comes in a whisper, the whole atmosphere surrounding them is almost suffocating. even when the prisoners don't stare, the mages that keep guard do, suspicious of his relationship with someone they keep behind a cell. he's not concerned he might be thought of as a traitor, because he isn't one. his loyalties have never fallen in this place, after all. eli has always been closer to naib, a friend and a teammate. they're survivors. )

I can talk to them, the guards. Try to get you out of here. ( though, he'd still hate to see all these other people likely imprisoned for no reason. ) If not, I will find a way to get you out. You shouldn't be here.