She had grinned back, knowing he would understand the desire to catch a glimpse of the future, and was rewarded when the Provost collected his blade and began to dance. Because that's what it was, really. A beautiful, deadly waltz that saw him swirling through the room; slowly, yes, but with such grace that it left her stunned. Maea har never seen anyone wield a sword like that. It was different from the powerful sweeping cuts Roana had wielded against the demon, or the swift nimbleness Peter had produced a knife with. This was like watching water flow, and Maea thought she could sense the suppressed strength hidden within each motion.
He could hit harder. He could move faster. And he came to a stop because there was no need to do either, and no one here worth engaging.
For one brief, wild moment she wondered what it would be like to face Jigano in a real fight.
"I will practice" she promised, the slightly awed smile curbed by a deep sincerity. "I will learn. To read, and fight, to set traps and undo them, and how to uncover hidden truths... "
For the first time Maea found herself wanting something for herself. Not to be useful, not so that she wouldn't be a burden or slow others down, but for her own sake, because it sparked joy inside. She didn't want to be a farmer, or a ruler, or a pawn in the game of higher powers...
She wanted to be a Loreseeker. Truly, solely, with all her heart.
But first she had to learn, and she smiled widely at the white haired man.
"You are a good teacher, Jigano. I couldn't have found anyone better. Whatever the gods might want with you here I don't know, but I'm really glad you came to Caido."
He could hit harder. He could move faster. And he came to a stop because there was no need to do either, and no one here worth engaging.
For one brief, wild moment she wondered what it would be like to face Jigano in a real fight.
"I will practice" she promised, the slightly awed smile curbed by a deep sincerity. "I will learn. To read, and fight, to set traps and undo them, and how to uncover hidden truths... "
For the first time Maea found herself wanting something for herself. Not to be useful, not so that she wouldn't be a burden or slow others down, but for her own sake, because it sparked joy inside. She didn't want to be a farmer, or a ruler, or a pawn in the game of higher powers...
She wanted to be a Loreseeker. Truly, solely, with all her heart.
But first she had to learn, and she smiled widely at the white haired man.
"You are a good teacher, Jigano. I couldn't have found anyone better. Whatever the gods might want with you here I don't know, but I'm really glad you came to Caido."
