"Mm." A small noise of acknowledgment, but there's no real surprise behind it. His mood's more somber from the earlier fit of giggles, more towards his usual neutral expression. It seems, at the very least, the small bits of preparation he's done hopefully won't be all in vain.

"I can't say I'm surprised, even if I'd hoped for otherwise. I may not be much of a fighter, but if I can't get my magic returned to me, I won't have much of a choice in the matter." Because he's been a victim all his life, leaning heavily on the support and protection of someone who only cared for the state his body was in so it could continue to be used for their own gain. Perhaps now it's time to finally stand up for himself.