Because you said you've been here before. I got the impression you see this as sort of a home.

[He didn't mean much by, it really. Talking before thinking, as can happen when playing cards.]

I admit to being more of a thinker than a fighter. But if battles can be avoided, that's for the best for everyone. Some would say I'm a mage, but there are others who have the gift better than I do. Mostly, I'm a wanderer these days.

[Which is all true, he'll just leave out that he was sent to wander.]