The white sheep of the family
Bastien waved away the apology. Normally, that would’ve been enough for Loren to relax—though he would’ve still felt like he was walking on eggshells for a little while longer—but the Ascended’s comment caused the summoner’s brows to furrow. However, it was in concern, not from any dark emotion. ”Is it on the mend or the same? Have you noticed any difficulties walking?” He’d have asked about pain, but, well, the other man didn’t feel any. Maybe discomfort, but probably not even that. However, if the injury wasn’t healing properly the Launceleyn wanted to know about it.
Unfortunately, the other man’s regard and awe just served to make Loren uncomfortable. Even now, when he was happy to let the full scope of his abilities be known, he didn't really expect people to praise him for them. He flushed slightly, and ran a hand through his hair as he gave Bastien a sheepish look. ”It’s nothing special. And I’ve heard that the Ascended have some pretty incredible upgrades.” Indeed, Rexanna’s could completely neutralize pretty much anything the summoner could call upon.
As the other man explained that there must have been a resident here during LongNight, the Launceleyn frowned again. He didn’t exactly like the sound of that, since, well, monsters. Apparently it was gone now though. Or at least, that’s what Bastien assumed; before the Launceleyn could ask what, exactly, made the other man say that, there was a weird sound from the far corner. Apparently it wasn't as gone as they'd both though. Glancing at the Ascended, Loren shook his head and placed his finger on his lips to indicate that Bastien should hopefully stay where he was. Then the summoner called on his magic.
Two wolves appeared. They padded forward, and one of them grip the fabric package gingerly with its teeth (the Launceleyn didn’t want to damage whatever was inside). Then the first wolf pulled the package aside while the second wolf stood guard.
Unfortunately, the other man’s regard and awe just served to make Loren uncomfortable. Even now, when he was happy to let the full scope of his abilities be known, he didn't really expect people to praise him for them. He flushed slightly, and ran a hand through his hair as he gave Bastien a sheepish look. ”It’s nothing special. And I’ve heard that the Ascended have some pretty incredible upgrades.” Indeed, Rexanna’s could completely neutralize pretty much anything the summoner could call upon.
As the other man explained that there must have been a resident here during LongNight, the Launceleyn frowned again. He didn’t exactly like the sound of that, since, well, monsters. Apparently it was gone now though. Or at least, that’s what Bastien assumed; before the Launceleyn could ask what, exactly, made the other man say that, there was a weird sound from the far corner. Apparently it wasn't as gone as they'd both though. Glancing at the Ascended, Loren shook his head and placed his finger on his lips to indicate that Bastien should hopefully stay where he was. Then the summoner called on his magic.
Two wolves appeared. They padded forward, and one of them grip the fabric package gingerly with its teeth (the Launceleyn didn’t want to damage whatever was inside). Then the first wolf pulled the package aside while the second wolf stood guard.
Will blood tell
