Albel stopped. And he considered. And he supposed she might have a point.

"Maybe they could," he said slowly. "That is a way for them to feel helpful without getting in the way. And in the end, they all will be in the shelters."

It was better than them staying in their homes and requiring hero protection while they were scattered around the city. It was better than them trying to wield weapons they had no experience using. It was a safe option that made everyone happy.