He nods--it makes sense, for magic to be what's caused this, what's powering this guy. He's not like Cassie, jumping at any chance to do magic, knowing so much about it, what spells to use and when. Even Ezekiel's far more open about using magic coupled with technology. So much magic. Look what it does, look what it does to people.

"I accepted a burden a little while ago--didn't think what it would cost, either. It's been amazing, but also terrifying and dangerous and makes you realize the world's a lot more fragile than you'd think. But I have friends that share it with me...if I didn't, I'd be lonely as hell. The guy who did the job before me and the others--he was alone in it for a long, long time and he didn't realize how important it was to have friends, a team you could rely on. Or...or someone to just talk to about stuff. Well, I mean, he probably did talk a lot with his flying sword--" Jacob waves a hand dismissively.

"Anyway. What I'm tryin' to say is...if you wanna talk it out with somebody, I think that might help. Carrying a burden ain't easy."