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pc catchall for shess (nonbelligerent)

And they're in charge just because of that, or is there another reason?

The higher-ranking magicians are responsible for the cities' protection. I imagine they're appointed as leaders because any discussion will inevitably have to involve their input, either way.

So, are you one of the magicians? Or not the leader type?

I'm afraid I'm neither.

So what did you do, then?

Looked after people.

[technically a freeloader?]

[A chuckle.]

Right. Babysitting, I remember.

It's not an inaccurate description.

What kind of people were you in charge of watching?

To be honest, "in charge of" makes it sound more important than it actually was.

So... What was it, then?

Well, there's a child I've been looking after since her parents died. And we were staying with another family—originally, I was helping with a matter between the father and daughter that isn't mine to discuss, but since the father has gone off to protect another city, you could say I've been looking after her as well.

[he is literally a freeloader.]