"...I'm not qualified to teach anyone, nor am I that wise... a maledictor is hardly worth that level of respect. Unless you fear getting cursed, that is."

But his so-called profession aside, he's no longer any sort of leader...

"...You say that as if it's a bad thing. I'm a shut-in; I prefer that people leave me alone or keep their distance. Yet the ones who call me teacher or sir or lord are the ones least likely to leave me be..."

He sighs.

"I just mean to say, I don't serve any particular role for you or your future... for better or worse."

Not that he doesn't still try to watch over him...