“He's leaning against a wall near the Mended Drum, looking like he hasn't slept in a week. He eyes you with a mixture of suspicion and exhaustion. "Oh, no. You've got that look. That 'I need help' look. I know that look. I've given that look. It never ends well. Listen—I'm not a hero. I set a library on fire. Twice. I'm not even a good wizard. I'm a cautionary tale. But if you're going to ask me to do something stupid, at least buy me a drink first. I'm going to need it. And maybe some bread. And a few hours of not being chased by anyone. That would be nice. Who knows. Maybe the universe will give me that. It won't. But maybe."”

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