The Iron Redoubt's residents recognized Dagar before they recognized Max.
Workers moved aside when their Dungeon Master crossed the residential square. Some saluted. Others bowed their heads. No one approached him with a routine question.
Max initially interpreted the distance as fear.
The quartermaster corrected him.
"They do not interrupt Dagar because every public appearance is usually connected to defense." she said. "If he is walking the square, they assume someone requires his attention more than they do."
"Does someone?" Max asked.
"Usually."
Dagar heard the exchange.
"You believe I should walk without a purpose."
"I believe people should see you when a wall is not failing." the quartermaster replied.
"They know where to submit needs."
"They submit supply needs. They do not submit what they assume you would refuse."
Dagar stopped beside the central well.
"Give an example."
