[Really, it was a small enough sacrifice until he was admittedly blindsided by being put up as Acting Grand Sage. He understands the logic, but he just doesn't have the personality to tolerate that much responsibility or power. Luckily he's managed to discard most of it and return to being the Scribe with a little more infamy than before.

At that, Alhaitham snorts out a laugh.] Shouldn't I be saying that to you? Trouble might as well be your actual name with how often you find yourself in it.