"Giusto," he says with a tilt of his head. "In your same shoes, I myself would choose death. Life without being able to fully be who you are is not a life worth living," he says and raises his glass in a toast to that before taking a sip and setting it down again.

"I am capable of a lot of things, Caleb. Although I have not quite dealt with a situation or a family curse quite like yours personally, I am sure I have come across something or someone who has. It will require testing of your abilities and materials, but we will find a way so you can freely use magic again. I for one am very interested in what you're capable of."

He chuckles and looks at him. "No, we will not be crowdsourcing your cure. I am invited to many galas, fundraising events and fashion shows and I am unable to miss the one coming up. I will help you either way but I would appreciate if you would attend with me." He pauses. "Otherwise, I will once again be set up by Nonna Giulia with her great grandson or granddaughter... whoever is in town and single."