He supposed that he could understand that to a degree. Well as much as he could given that he had lived as a hermit for the last few hundred years, but he knew that humans were social creatures unlike his kirin. They didn't function well without the support of those to grow fond and attached to - something that was so very human.

"We all must travel along then Wheel of Life. There are times where our paths cross and align together, and others where they must part ways," Sohki quietly murmured. His eyes opened in the next moment, and while they were dull and sightless, he looked directly over to the young wizard with a rare expression showing his age and wisdom. "Isolation is a state of the mind. Once you overcome that, you will discover that you will never truly be alone."