You have been expelled from the Mages Guild. Come back after making amends.

I'm glad to be back in the old guildhall. It is... smaller than I remember.

I gave you my answer already. I will rejoin the Guild. Just give me a little while to pack my things.

I gave you my answer already. I will not rejoin the Mages Guild.

You did well bringing him back into the fold, %PCRank. He will be an asset to the Guild.

I am pleased he has decided to rejoin the Guild. Good work persuading him, %PCRank. Here, take these scrolls -- you've earned them.

Nelos Llothri refused to rejoin the Mages Guild? That is very disappointing. I'm afraid I can't take no for an answer. Do whatever it takes to get him here. Charm him, overawe him, join the Temple yourself if you must! I simply cannot conduct my studies without his expertise on hand.

I need Nelos here to assist me with my research. Do whatever it takes to persuade him.

He's the author of 'On Daedric Design'. I suspect that his "retirement" may not be particularly fulfilling for a mage of his talents. I'd like you to recruit Nelos back to the Guild, if you can. I've heard he's living in Almas Thirr.

He used to be a member of the Mages Guild but left the organization some time ago.

It shames me to be condemned as a coward by someone of your reputation, %PCName. Very well, then. I shall join you at your guildhall and assist Ethalvora with her research. I have a hunch as to what that research is, in fact. To that end, I'd like you to recover my notes on hyperbolic tesselation and meet me at the Bal Foyen guildhall with them.

I don't much like your tone, %PCName. Get out of my house, and tell your Guild I do not want to hear anything more from them.

Hm. I suppose you speak wisdom, %PCName. If you are able to serve the Temple and Guild at once, perhaps I can as well. I shall join you at your guildhall and assist Ethalvora with her research. I have a hunch as to what that research is, in fact. To that end, I'd like you to recover my notes on hyperbolic tesselation and meet me at the Bal Foyen guildhall with them.

You would not understand. Life in service to a greater ideal is more fulfilling than I ever could have imagined. My studies bring me serenity these days, rather than nightmares. I will not rejoin the Guild, but please send Ethalvora my thanks for her kind offer.

Is that so? Hm. I do suppose that a voice of responsibility could be valuable. I wouldn't want to let an old friend like Ethalvora down, after all. I shall join you at your guildhall and assist my old friend with her research. I have a hunch as to what that research is, in fact. To that end, I'd like you to recover my notes on hyperbolic tesselation and meet me at the Bal Foyen guildhall with them.

Ah... While kind, I'm afraid I must politely decline once again. The Guild will have to look out for itself. Maybe you can get them back on a more sober track.

Very well. Have a good day.

Alright, alright, I surrender! You are a persistent one. Tell Ethalvora that I will rejoin the Mages Guild and assist with her research. But first I need to you to recover my notes on hyperbolic tesselation. Once you've got them, bring them to me at the Bal Foyen guildhall.

I'm sorry. I left the Guild for a reason. I was much more foolish in those days, and I saw more of evil than I ever care to see again. I have found peace and happiness in my retirement, and serenity in the arms of the Tribunal. Tread carefully among those who seek power from the depths of Oblivion, %PCName. There are things beyond the world that are not fit for mortal minds to know.

That's me. Can I help you?

His house is here in Almas Thirr, on the north side on the canton. You can find it opposite the Morag Tong guildhall.