"Which puts no small measure of pressure on the Advisors, doesn't it?" she replied wryly. "People will fear change, no matter if it is for the better or not. They are too used to the way things have been. Any attempt by the mages to assert self-control will be seen in the worst of lights, and the Templars will be pressured into acting or be seen as weak. It's not hard to see where all of this may lead."

Mia let out a disgusted noise, shaking her head. "Maker, but I hate politics."

She fell silent again after that, only to realize Adelaide had offered up a hand, and a questioning look was given to the other woman.