I see.

( it takes gentaro a moment to process what riou could mean by that. even when he does register it, he isn’t entirely sure he understands. the encounters he’s had with the former soldier have been limited and this one is truly a chart topper for peculiar. )

I’ve found that magic seems to dissuade most thieves. Of course, it doesn’t do much good if you’re also facing a person capable of burning your home down.

( a mild shrug as he continues to watch riou work. ) Frostbite can be terribly annoying. Are your clothes suitable to avoid that?