Even took one step into the Fifth District, got a good look at the brightly-colored who-knew-what wreaking impressive quantities of havoc, and nearly turned right back around and left on the spot.

What stopped him was a glimpse of Aeleus and, next to him, Ienzo. He was moving toward the thing, of course, instead of staying well back like a sensible magic user. Even facepalmed with one hand while summoning his shield with the other.

His Pricklemane bounced up to Aeleus, squeaking in greeting. Even followed somewhat more slowly.