[Asking for help is definitely not one of his strong suits, as ironic as that may seem. Phoenix is used to being on his own against the tide. But he takes a deep breath as Ferran says that, thinking about it.]

I messed up because I don't know enough about how this world works... worked. I don't understand what can and can't be done with magic. And how to counteract its effects. [Sure, that's not a problem now, but...]

...It's my fault it's gone. So I want to learn about what I cost everyone.