"There were coins sent out," Miles said, explaining the owl he had received and ending with showing off the mark on his left palm. "They said to choose a side. I don't know about joining the other side, but I won't be joining them."
He looked down at his hand, and added, "My father heard about it at his job at the Ministry. He spoke with me and made it clear that he expected me to choose as well. Except he told me I only had one choice."
Miles shrugged, but he looked slightly upset. "I won't do it, even if it costs me that."