"I'm so happy you're away from all of that suffering." A chance to make a difference. That part hadn't really sunk in yet but, yes. That's what this is, isn't it?

He grins and flourishes a hand, though nothing special happens when he does. Casting still requires a certain amount of concentration for him. He's working on it. "I am a wizard now, yes. Don't know how I'm going to continue my studies here but... I'll figure it out."