The hurt, unfortunately, went all around. Not being able to tell people his real name set Heiji apart from them. It was an uncomfortable feeling of separation that he could do little about; telling someone could make them a target as well as be a source of temptation.

"Not exactly. You either have the ability, or you learn the magic. Either way, it's not something you're supposed to do." At least according to the Night Council's official rules.