They say blood makes you related but
loyalty makes you family
It had been worth a shot, so Loren just grinned at Sunjata rather than responding. When the other man mentioned that Lusea was still adjusted, the summoner nodded understandingly. ”Of course. Whenever she feels up to it. And if that’s never, no worries.” Having recently coached someone through the transition to this world, the Launceleyn knew how difficult it could be. When Sunjata revealed neither he nor his lady-love wanted kids, Loren smiled. ”That’s good. That you’re in agreement, I mean.”
Shaking his head at the proffered wine, Loren wondered whether Sunjata would understand that alcohol turned the summoner into someone he didn’t like. It was probably best to steer well clear of that subject. ”The spider will make much better use of it than I would, but thanks.” At Sunjata’s next very kind offer, the Launceleyn snorted. ”Let’s wait until we find the ocean, or at least until it’s not cold enough to freeze the bits I’d like to keep. But I warn you, if you dump me in the deep end on our first lesson I will make you pay for it.” There was a mock deadliness in Loren’s tone (though the truth of the matter was that, well, the Launceleyn probably would make the other man regret it).
Shaking his head at the proffered wine, Loren wondered whether Sunjata would understand that alcohol turned the summoner into someone he didn’t like. It was probably best to steer well clear of that subject. ”The spider will make much better use of it than I would, but thanks.” At Sunjata’s next very kind offer, the Launceleyn snorted. ”Let’s wait until we find the ocean, or at least until it’s not cold enough to freeze the bits I’d like to keep. But I warn you, if you dump me in the deep end on our first lesson I will make you pay for it.” There was a mock deadliness in Loren’s tone (though the truth of the matter was that, well, the Launceleyn probably would make the other man regret it).
LOREN
