““I’m his means of escape, and all his tests have been to ensure that I was capable of that. “Don’t be sullen,” he reprimands. “I’ve shared with you my secrets. Don’t forget—you’ve used me, too. You wanted to learn. I’ve taught. You wanted a friend. I’ve given. That’s what humans do.” “Use each other.” I understand his meaning. “Self-interest,” he agrees, “whether for power or love. I’m too greedy to teach solely for the joy of watching you grow.””
