Still, it's better to err on the side of caution when Gen couldn't really fight, let alone defend himself against magic. Though, even when he was better defended, he preferred to play nicely with everyone until it was an appropriate time to reveal his hand.

"At least that turbulence meant you had no shortage of resources to create new members of your army or poison to use," Gen smiled wryly, joking about it a little. "But life on this train, then, might seem a bit dull by comparison - a welcome vacation for you? Or a bit boring?"