It was for my cure. [He shrugs as if it's no big thing that they very obviously didn't pan out.] Before I was told there's no way to change me back, I went pretty much everywhere looking. Learning a few dead languages was nothing compared to the possibility of being human again. Neither was working for corrupt leaders who tried to manipulate me into doing their bidding.
...I guess I don't like doing things halfway either. But after last time with Sasha [when he rampaged and hurt people and generally could have done something truly horrible... he shudders at the memory.] I'm not taking any more chances.