If they need to be fed frequently they might not be that much of an improvement over his current arrangement but he certainly can fill a cistern.

Bulk Shrimp Cakes are very cheap and questionably fit for human consumption and make great catfish food. But fair enough.

(One of the people gathered around has the look of someone who thinks he's getting away with something. It's really obvious if you grew up in Cheliax.)

Blai doesn't have nearly enough information to confront that guy but he can keep an eye on him.

He appears to be trying to get good, subtle (not) looks at the Prestidigitations and Guidances and Create Waters.

Huh. ...Blai starts using whichever hand is on the other side of his body from that guy to cast things.

He's trying to look casual hard enough that this is a big impediment.

One of the regulars asks if, since this is apparently a church, he's got a sermon they ought to listen to or anything? Take collections? Spread the word? Or - well, magic. If it really is magic. Maybe it's best if nobody big finds out.

"It is maybe best if nobody big finds out. I am more powerful than a normal person but not more powerful than very powerful people. I do not have a sermon that is all done, but I have been working on it."

"I don't think it's really feasible to keep anybody big from finding out at this point. You might want to move further away from Cinci, head, we're barely twenty miles from the border- Well within the reach of Ohio's long arm. At least for a smash and grab. There are organizations out here that try to keep them contained, but nobody can be everywhere."

"A smash and grab?"

"-You know, smash the door in, grab the guy, and leave."

"I see. I have put some work into this place but I could go to a new place if there is a good one."

"I don't have anything in mind, more seeing if I should ask some subtle questions."

"Questions like what?"

"'Bout places to be neutral and obscure, out in the deeper desert."

"It is not very within my religion to be neutral and obscure. It is only that I cannot do anything very well if I am taken."

"You're the one making your life choices, not me. Good luck, I guess."

"Thank you."