"They do have a habit of making things complicated," Mace admits. "Though 'exhausting' is on of the least charitable ways I would describe it. 'Fascinating' on its better days."

It is a contrast from his predecessor who had little to do with politics in his duties to the Queen. But Mace seems to find the Kingdom of Thorne as something more than just her magic.

Mace raises his brows in a mix of surprise and curiosity. "Ah...so you formed some sort of connection with the Anomaly?" Why else would he mention that they shared the same Arcana?

"Regardless, your reputation remains intact. Relief that it had been successfully removed is all I had heard."