A walking wasted mana pool is all Vice considers himself. In the face of others, at least, Vice's Void Magic also considers them a waste. Biding his time, Vice doesn't mind the current state of things. Rushing is nonsense with magic research. Prepared for today's scenic disappointment, Vice is only looking to finish up his business in Hargeon, as he mainly came for initial stability.
More combat experience could be good to have, but Vice finds it unlikely he'll get that in Hargeon reasonably. Tempering his expectations, the mage continues forward. Outwardly, playfully confident, Vice can still at least try to enjoy the scenery. Hargeon is a nice vacation in the security Vice pursues in the chaotic world. An emptiness in a person can get filled in Hargeon. Browsing a shopping district close to the docks, Vice has short and invisible contemplations. Where else could a person want to live? Traders are abundant in Hargeon, and therefore so are their cultures. Vacations bring all sorts of noble people to Hargeon, as well.