[ He studies the words, turns them over in his head for awhile. It is true Cadens likes its little cogs and machines powered by what they call New Magic. But they also aren't idiots. And he knows they have powerful mages of their own. No machine can perform the Summonings. If they wanted to hide their tracks, it would be simple. That much, he's certain of.
Then again, what does it matter now? Once cities start burning, there's no stopping it. Makes no difference who may or may not be to blame. ]
Be careful. The queen likes her tests of loyalty.
[ And then: ]
There's a mage. Red hair, green eyes. She holds some rank. You may find her more restrained.
[ Whether that means anything right now, he isn't certain. Things may have changed since. He doubts any mage will be open with their displeasure with the crown's actions. But he does know she set him free all those months ago against the Queen's orders. The information's worth holding, in any case. At least he can trust Thancred won't do anything rash. He hopes. ]
no subject
Then again, what does it matter now? Once cities start burning, there's no stopping it. Makes no difference who may or may not be to blame. ]
Be careful.
The queen likes her tests of loyalty.
[ And then: ]
There's a mage.
Red hair, green eyes. She holds some rank.
You may find her more restrained.
[ Whether that means anything right now, he isn't certain. Things may have changed since. He doubts any mage will be open with their displeasure with the crown's actions. But he does know she set him free all those months ago against the Queen's orders. The information's worth holding, in any case. At least he can trust Thancred won't do anything rash. He hopes. ]