[ Passing through that dreadful blizzard was apparently a test of mettle, so hopefully they need not more than that. But of course, who is to say there are not menial fetchquests in their future? ]

You’ll not hear me argue on that front. You are wise to expect an uphill battle – and I admit I am hesitant to take anything we are told as truth as yet. ‘Tis a difficult situation we find ourselves in, surrounded by those who say they mean to help us but are too secretive for their own good.