Right, because the Front's so damn safe.

[ sharper, stung more bitter than the rest. he trips a little, back over a step. a breath. resets — ]

'M not telling you what t'think. Just reckon you oughta. Crossing blades with someone y'don't know nothing for, that's stupid. Mage or not.

[ this time, it's maybe stupid for more than just him. vanya can throw himself into danger. he's throwing barrow, keen in, too. ]