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[nonvenomous]

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[nonvenomous]

This world is unkind to its mages.

[charmoffensive]

—you know, I was about to say that I'll tell them you're with me, but I believe my modest bag of tricks is considered mage-worthy still.

You're not wrong, of course. Only that I don't think we'll be fighting and hiding alone, if we live to see the end of the war.

[nonvenomous]

Derrica is an outlier. Most of them will be more pragmatic in their analysis of our long-term worth as allies.

[ He pauses. ]

What I mean to say is that there is no finding that will render us more desirable in the eyes of the Chantry. Or less desirable to the Venatori.

[charmoffensive]

Well,

[ and no denial that Loxley was literally just talking about Derrica, and how could she be an outlier, everyone must love her, ]

then I suppose my only legitimate concern remaining is for your well being.

[nonvenomous]

The contingent caterwauling about our work has more to worry over than they know, should they decide to intercede.

[ The crook of a smile in his voice is only a little sinister. ]

I have Thot to look out for me at night.