"Working with? Not usually. Not unless you've got a mage who's just that thirsty for power. But demons have a way of getting inside your head, seeing what you want, twisting it to suit their needs."

There was an obvious shudder, followed by a quick shake-out of his shoulders. The repulsion was evident. "Damn creepy, is what it is," he mutters, nose wrinkling.

"Anyway...the risk of a weak mage falling to possession or turning to blood magic is a big one. Might not be where you're from. But here? Entire villages can get wiped out in the blink of an eye. So whether or not the mages get a holiday to visit families doesn't really worry a lot of people, considering. The Circles become their homes." His nostrils flare in a brief snort. "Depending on the Circle you get sent to, you might be allowed out. For very specific reasons. But for the most part, you're expected to live out your days inside those walls. You decide that's not for you, you go rogue and try to escape or step out of line, and you get dealt with by the templars."