You too were a Half Maga operating under Tao's Troubleshooters Agency. Though, that was just a cover up for the real business you all did, Maga Assassinations.

You were at the Saragi Headquarters with Alma and Tao. You had already gotten your blood drawn, it was now Alma's turn, which he of course absolutely dreaded. You watched as he got his blood drawn by the tube Dara had installed in his chest.

"I don't like this, It gives me the creeps. I'd rather be slashed open."

He's obviously being overdramatic. The blood drawing process didn't hurt at all. At least not as much as his facial expressions suggested.