The white sheep of the family
As Maea revealed her newest ability, Loren nodded. "The third tier of water magic, yes." His response was automatic, the result of long hours of study and discussions with Jigano.
As she went on to say that she'd only seen Zariah's polite front, something dark and ugly flickered in the summoner's eyes. "I imagine you'll be fine, so long as you are diligent in your studies, and continue to show such improvement." He took a deep breath. "If she begins to speak of joining the family, be careful." There was no real warning in his tone, beyond the words themselves.
Shrugging, he crossed his arms, expression still cold and distant. "Not your fault, and nothing to apologize for." His eyes tightened. "His name was Abasi, we were together, and he burned to death while I was standing right next to him." The explanation came a little too easily to his lips, and was inflectionless. His face was still almost entirely impassive. "I don't want anything, really. Nothing beyond the next task."
Suddenly refocusing, he gazed at her intently. "Do you need help with anything?" The question came out without much curiosity or interest.
But at least he'd asked.
As she went on to say that she'd only seen Zariah's polite front, something dark and ugly flickered in the summoner's eyes. "I imagine you'll be fine, so long as you are diligent in your studies, and continue to show such improvement." He took a deep breath. "If she begins to speak of joining the family, be careful." There was no real warning in his tone, beyond the words themselves.
Shrugging, he crossed his arms, expression still cold and distant. "Not your fault, and nothing to apologize for." His eyes tightened. "His name was Abasi, we were together, and he burned to death while I was standing right next to him." The explanation came a little too easily to his lips, and was inflectionless. His face was still almost entirely impassive. "I don't want anything, really. Nothing beyond the next task."
Suddenly refocusing, he gazed at her intently. "Do you need help with anything?" The question came out without much curiosity or interest.
But at least he'd asked.
Will blood tell
