The politics of wizardry were either very simple, and resolved by someone ceasing to breathe, or as complex as one ball of yarn in a room with three bright-eyed little kittens.

“God does not play games with His loyal servants", said the Metatron, but in a w…”

“It will certainly show what our ancestors would be thinking if they were alive …”

“One of my predecessors used to have people torn to death by wild tortoises. It …”

“Just call in at the torturer on your way out. See when he can fit you in.”