The new person takes it seriously. That's good. After six months, Duty's still learning more, practicing, and getting stronger. As a coldblood, he also continues to take more naps. The cost of elemental magic.

"Pthumerian magic, blood magic," Duty says, "they're the tip of the iceberg." Particularly ironic given they are sitting on ice but still as true.

"I work at Outpost Haven and its community outreach," Duty shares, "If you need help or want to give it, reach out."

On top of... what this project related to the Pthumerian illness turned out to be. His hunter days might truly be behind him.