"Well of course," Aloise said. "There are stereotypes out there about all manners of people. This isn't what I believe, but I've heard people say that mages are liars and cheaters. A cruel and powerful race that would and could wipe out a city in an instant. They say that they're masters of deception and won the ancient was because of a cheep trick. I say that's just the jealous words of sore losers. If one side is truly better than the other, no 'cheep trick' will make a difference. I always imagined that mages are just normal people who fell victim to stereotype and rumor; like vampires did. I don't need you to tell me any rumors you've heard about vampires," Aloise said. "I've heard all of them, more than enough already." Aloise looked at Zage, "Mages can use all sorts of magic right? What kinds of things can you do?"