Mallorie folds her hands behind her back as she surveys the people gathered.
[say]“Must be pretty robust to have survived that.”[/say] She says of the academy, but thinks little of the implications otherwise. Magic is a thing that exists here, and it stands to reason a school might have magical protection in a Location as hostile as Halo.
That said, by the same logic the palace should also have had magical protection. The scattered evidence to the contrary makes Mallorie ‘hmm’ in interest, and she politely didn’t voice that thought. It felt a little too early to present herself as suspicious to a new acquaintance.
She nods and adds, drily, [say] “Generous of them. I’ve encountered few institutes so civic minded.”[/say]
Distrust seems fair. Mallorie isn’t sure how she feels about the subject, herself. Still hasn’t quite managed to bring herself to test for any new magical ability since arriving. She silently agrees with the Grounders, and tries not to think too much about it for the time being.
Given how desperate the situation is, Mallorie wonders how they even know where to start starting over.
[say]“Is there anything I can lend a hand with at the moment?”[/say]
[say]“Must be pretty robust to have survived that.”[/say] She says of the academy, but thinks little of the implications otherwise. Magic is a thing that exists here, and it stands to reason a school might have magical protection in a Location as hostile as Halo.
That said, by the same logic the palace should also have had magical protection. The scattered evidence to the contrary makes Mallorie ‘hmm’ in interest, and she politely didn’t voice that thought. It felt a little too early to present herself as suspicious to a new acquaintance.
She nods and adds, drily, [say] “Generous of them. I’ve encountered few institutes so civic minded.”[/say]
Distrust seems fair. Mallorie isn’t sure how she feels about the subject, herself. Still hasn’t quite managed to bring herself to test for any new magical ability since arriving. She silently agrees with the Grounders, and tries not to think too much about it for the time being.
Given how desperate the situation is, Mallorie wonders how they even know where to start starting over.
[say]“Is there anything I can lend a hand with at the moment?”[/say]
