I would not say a realist so much as invested in certain ideas, which happened to lend well. Or rather to be the direct subject matter. He wouldn't sugarcoat anything, at least. In some ways, I suppose I am grateful for that. Your friend, however, may as well be under an obligation to spin the tale in such a way! Stories of knights are always grand and beautiful, I don't doubt it to be fact for you.

[He beams. It should be clear in that, he isn't just saying it. If Lancer is a knight, then that sort of story is only appropriate. The friend did well.]

Yes, that all is certainly a constant. Perhaps this would be better asked of a Master, yet I hesitate to, as their opinion may be more biased than a Servant's. Is it, in your opinion, something for magi to assert some sort of dominance? Over others within the war, certainly, but among outsiders, whether magi or innocent locals? ...I suppose what I am asking is whether you have noted any abusing their power.