"It's still not privacy. Worse, it's no privacy with guards," he counters with a frown. "Mages aren't allowed much can't you allow them something? Even small things like, like curtains. Some way to keep people out when it's needed."

Perhaps he's a little too passionate on this subject. His father invaded his privacy for years, dictating his life. When he rebelled it was worse but honestly, something that made him act out.

"You have comfort, Cullen, more than most mages get. Perhaps I am crazy for thinking mages should have the same even if you deny them everything else."