"On that note, we might even make it 'partially true' at that. Find a noble that is envious of something another fellow has, and let it slip a talented burglar is looking for a challenge. Perhaps the noble is greedy enough to hire the said thief to do the theft, and snatch the item for that noble. Only later they find out the first noble was robbed blind, and a whisper on the street points the blame on the second noble, and a hired crook that is already long gone from the city with his share.."<br/><br/>He coughed. "If we are ready to be that ruthless." He added, looking at the others.<br/><br/>Alexander had to admit, Daniel had his points, but something bothered him. "Who knows what 'boogeymen' the Nobility tells about to their own children too? They might just be trying to scare young mages to behaving, or they might be real, we don't know, but if we live in fear too strong to even dare to make a move we are just waiting for a coffin." He shrugged faintly. "Well, that's what I think anyway. I'm not saying I know your hearts, good men and good women." He purposefully avoided 'gentlemen and ladies' phrase in this situation, wanting to refer to all of the folks gathered, not make its sound like his words were only meant for the nobility.