Journal Entry #5597
The Elite. They’re my family. No matter what, they’re sworn to defend the city and myself. Over the years they’ve accepted that what I tell them is true. When people become overly virtuous, it is suspicious. I have to watch out for citizens in the upper Status levels. We must keep our affairs quiet and secret. To do otherwise would be betraying the confidence of our people and increase unhappiness in our very special world. I’m grateful that my Elite is loyal.
—Serpio Magnus, Magistrate
