I won't deny that wherever the scourge goes, fear follows it, but you know well it is no trifle and that makes all the difference. You are here for as long as this place allows it, and the more you know of how your body works with the scourge the less chance there is of it causing harm to anyone.

[Mistakes may happen; it is part of the learning process, but even if they do, Ardyn is in a unique position to handle it. All they have to do is have faith in him so he can keep faith in himself.

Regis is quiet for a few moments, thinking on the second part of what Ardyn has said. Once he speaks, his words are still contemplative as if he thinking at least partly out loud.]

I believe in the end my son will support you, but we both know he has suffered more at the hands of the man you become than I have. It will take longer for him to accept the idea, but that very thing may end up being a boon you. As he considers it, perhaps he can warn you of what things may be triggering for him.