loren
Loren grinned. ”I am nothing if not persistent. They’ll do anything to get me to stop.” The words were perhaps a little too enthusiastic, given the subject matter.
As Jigano explained that ratfolk were exactly what they sounded like, the summoner let out a huff of laughter. However, his good cheer slipped away when the bard warned the Launceleyn about Abasi seeking out the gods. Loren was silent for a long while. When he finally spoke, his voice was soft. ”I’ve warned him. Others have as well, including you. But you can’t change people. Nor should you necessarily try. Sometimes, you just have to let them make their own mistakes.” His eyes were distant.
Thankfully, the discovery of the herb provided a welcome distraction for them. Nodding at the white-haired man’s suggestion, the summoner shifted into a honey badger. Padding forward, he sniffed at the plant, committing its scent to memory. I’ve got it. Shifting to human, he took a step backwards, then watched as Jigano's magic sank into the earth.
As Jigano explained that ratfolk were exactly what they sounded like, the summoner let out a huff of laughter. However, his good cheer slipped away when the bard warned the Launceleyn about Abasi seeking out the gods. Loren was silent for a long while. When he finally spoke, his voice was soft. ”I’ve warned him. Others have as well, including you. But you can’t change people. Nor should you necessarily try. Sometimes, you just have to let them make their own mistakes.” His eyes were distant.
Thankfully, the discovery of the herb provided a welcome distraction for them. Nodding at the white-haired man’s suggestion, the summoner shifted into a honey badger. Padding forward, he sniffed at the plant, committing its scent to memory. I’ve got it. Shifting to human, he took a step backwards, then watched as Jigano's magic sank into the earth.
Never judge a book by its cover.
