[Balthazar chuckles around the rim of his glass. This one had a sense of humour at least. That was something.]

Those are certainly some accusations. Then again, lack of personality is sadly... Common.

[His shoulders lift in a shrug.]

Well, I wouldn't advise trying to leave the country without permission. Do it enough and they'll clip your wings as it were. [Something in his expression hardens, clearly the thought alone deeply infuriating.]

They can and will remove our ability to use our natural gifts. How? I have no bloody idea but it's possible.