[ sansa reached for a honey-sticky date. dainty as she is with nearly all other motions, she does not hesitate to pick at the tray of food with her fingers. delicate two-pronged forks were not unheard of in westeros, but they were not exceedingly common either. so she does not mind using her hands. ]

It's not about need. Is it? Knights don't keep squires because they need them. [ ... ] Or perhaps they do. I confess I don't know all that much about knights. Not really. But if knights keep squires then I suppose sorcerers must keep...something. Apprentices, perhaps? One day your magic will be strong enough that you'll warrant a beginner of your own to boss around.