[What kind of logic is that? Treating people the way you want to be treated? That's a stupid rule. Solidly subpar. Not even bronze tier.]

...

[It's stupid.]

You've already decided that, then? You're only going to get proven wrong, you know. Other people might not be selfish monsters in your eyes, but how many people have you met? How many wizards have you met just like me?

[He's pretty sure he knows the answer for that, so he doesn't even wait before continuing.]

None, right? So I hope you're prepared to be disappointed when you realize how much of a selfish monster I really am.

[He's not a good person. He's never been one, and he never will be. The memories of his life that aren't quite there don't matter, because it's been like this for centuries. The terrifying Northern wizard Owen, who will seal your fate if you look in his eyes. He's the source of everything painful and terrible in the lives of those he crosses, and he is just waiting for the day he pulls everyone down to hell with him.

That's what he's best at. That's all he can do. He doesn't want to be any better then this because he knows it's a fool's errand to even try.

Right?]