why are you so petrified of silence

Peter simply nodded in response to the thanks, his lips pulled into a tight line as he followed the summoner with his eyes, and, when necessary, moving along the rows to keep him in sight. Worry was a common look for Peter, but worry for others was an uncomfortable change. The least he could do was answer questions, so he did, not really bothered one way or the other if Loren listened. ”I’ve been... working on the training, mostly. The um... captain, here, she... she’s good, but not for... stealth.” He leaned in towards a shelf, looking at a book at random before setting it back carefully. ”Zariah... she’s been busy with the um.. the school. And...” He shrugged again. Really, there wasn’t anything terribly interesting. Peter try, try your whole life to be righteous and good