They say blood makes you related but
loyalty makes you family
That didn’t sound like anyone Loren knew, though it was hard given how poor a description was. Still, he smiled apologetically at Jiao. ”I’m sorry, I don’t think I know the annoying man.” And if he did, well, he wasn’t sure he necessarily wanted the Fae to associate the summoner with the stranger, given that she already seemed to think the Launceleyn was rude.
He actually hadn’t known the Fae possessed magic, so he paused, and gave her a curious look. ”I didn’t. But it sounds like you and your people are truly blessed, to be both powerful and beloved.” So far, Loren’s flattery had been the only thing Jiao had responded positively to, so he was going to keep complimenting her until she got sick of him or warmed up. It would almost certainly be the former, given his luck. To occupy himself, he handed out the last of the treats he’d brought to the remaining luxere. They eagerly gobbled it up, then swirled around him in a grateful rush before dispersing.
All except for the fawn that rested by his feet, that was. He peered down at her, a smile dancing on his lips. ”Sorry, girl. I’m all out.” She stood up and shook out her coat, and then nuzzled against his side, cleary not intending to go anywhere. Loren obviously wasn’t going to complain about it.
He actually hadn’t known the Fae possessed magic, so he paused, and gave her a curious look. ”I didn’t. But it sounds like you and your people are truly blessed, to be both powerful and beloved.” So far, Loren’s flattery had been the only thing Jiao had responded positively to, so he was going to keep complimenting her until she got sick of him or warmed up. It would almost certainly be the former, given his luck. To occupy himself, he handed out the last of the treats he’d brought to the remaining luxere. They eagerly gobbled it up, then swirled around him in a grateful rush before dispersing.
All except for the fawn that rested by his feet, that was. He peered down at her, a smile dancing on his lips. ”Sorry, girl. I’m all out.” She stood up and shook out her coat, and then nuzzled against his side, cleary not intending to go anywhere. Loren obviously wasn’t going to complain about it.
LOREN
