Charlie then asked, "The transition is supposed to separate you from your families and comrades, I believe?"

"Yes," Roy nodded. "It's as sinister as it is treacherous. I'm sure Lady Griffin was worried that armed cavalry guards like us might defect, so she's holding our families hostage. We would have to fight to the death or do something noteworthy for her cause just so that we can see each other again, and it would certainly keep everyone in line and prevent any rebellion."

"Hmm…" Charlie mu