I've changed what I call myself, that's so. I allow that's not all,

[He can practically feel Petrana giving him a look, for all she's absent,]

but I've always held that separating all mages into two ideological camps was an oversimplification. I understand why it happened, but the fact remains. I've always hoped for an improved, sustainable system. What that will look like...

[Julius sighs, and takes a spoonful of soup. After a moment:]

Has she, or anyone else, talked to you about the incident with the phylacteries yet?