"Whatever other weapons they might have, it's expected that a Dragonbond Mage of whatever variety could cause a great deal of destruction if they chose," says Saravasse. "One trusts that they will choose not to. And that co-Bonded will quietly keep an eye on each other to make sure no one is going to the Dark. If you carry your weapons openly and aggressively, then people might start to be alarmed, but just having them isn't all that surprising, and will be even less so once you explain about the Neuroi."

"While I am getting tea, I will explain the unusual circumstances surrounding my new co-Bonded to Ithoriosa," says Rosheverel.

"Who will go on to explain it to everyone else, yes, good thinking," says Saravasse.

Rosheverel smiles. "Then if there is nothing else for now, I will go do those things."