[Luis or the kitten. Jayden does prefer to be on his own most of the time, but boredom is very much winning out over his introversion for now.
He smooths down the fur on top of Pablito's head, frowning a little in contemplation at Luis' question.]
I'd wondered that too. The impression I got is that we're left to our own devices here in the Free Cities, but I'd guess the leadership's just keepin' an eye on us from afar. They wouldn't want to turn us against them by overstepping.
[He's not completely sure that's the reality of the situation, but it feels like it fits, and is also likely the smartest tactic to take. Hands off for long enough and maybe the Summoned won't be as on guard and defensive whenever it comes time for the Free Cities' leadership to demand something of them.]
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[Luis or the kitten. Jayden does prefer to be on his own most of the time, but boredom is very much winning out over his introversion for now.
He smooths down the fur on top of Pablito's head, frowning a little in contemplation at Luis' question.]
I'd wondered that too. The impression I got is that we're left to our own devices here in the Free Cities, but I'd guess the leadership's just keepin' an eye on us from afar. They wouldn't want to turn us against them by overstepping.
[He's not completely sure that's the reality of the situation, but it feels like it fits, and is also likely the smartest tactic to take. Hands off for long enough and maybe the Summoned won't be as on guard and defensive whenever it comes time for the Free Cities' leadership to demand something of them.]