Recent content by Kael

Kael continued to eat his food and watch Avery recover. A thought flashed in his mind that extending it any longer would be cruel. “There are much worse things to be suspected of.” He said honestly. “I can handle a few wandering eyes. Or the odd jealous sparring match, should it come.” Kael...

Kael continued to eat the fish as Avery gave quick advice on dealing with attention. It made the shapeshifter nervous, as he held the fear that someone, somewhere could see under his skin. Then his chewing stopped, and eyes went to meet Avery’s. An eyebrow raised as her words stumbled, trying...

It's the gate between this imprisonment and my escape. Kael thought almost immediately. "Perhaps too much. I don't think the other side to be as rosy or glamorous as they say. And yet . . . " Kael looked over at the girl, then his eyes glanced the mess hall. He noticed glimmers of eyes looking...

Kael was still unsure what the lemon was for, but for some reason was reluctant to admit this Avery. A benefit of his shapeshifting that he was not very forthcoming about was the ability to place an extra eye at a new spot. For a moment, one such eye opened on hirs tricep, scanning the crowd and...

Kael was not prepared for the scent of herbs that wafted through the mess hall. They went through the line and Kael retrieved his plate, nodding and reaching out at what he perceived to be the right moments. Avery was far more conversational, asking the cooks about the ingredients gracing their...

“Yeah. Nas is a bit of an asshole, but he’s not too bad. He may just turn the tide of a war one day.” Kael responded. His natural impulse was to deflect attention. He hadn’t intended to fish for compliments, but she had given him one. She didn’t need to. In fact it was probably more socially...

Kael smiled and let out a small chuckle despite himself. “Yes. From initiate and proctor alike. While the Academy has a path for infiltrators, there are many who find it without honor to wear another’s face. Or that it ‘shows a distinct lack of bravura unbecoming of a proper dreadlord to...

Kael followed the girl as the quartermaster gave an amused by slightly bewildered expression. They were making good time to the mess, just about to round the corner, thrn Avery asked a question. And what a question. Kael thought for a moment before responding. “There are some things I can’t...

Kael noted the surprise at which the quartermaster responded to him, but made his way over and stacked his bow and arrows with hers, trying to keep things in a relatively organized fashion. “I try to make or procure as much of my supplies as I can.” Kael responded. “Though it seems I’m not...

Kael let out a laugh. “Yeah, I guess we will.” He allowed a smile as Avery confessed she didn’t know exactly what the meal was she seemed excited for. Kael opened the door and the two walked into wing containing the armory, closing the door behind him. “It’ll be nice to have some warmer...

Avery's response was a bit more revealing than what he remembered at her prior discussion of Pre-Academy life. To have to find one's birthplace on a map? He had noticed the academy was home to several that knew no other. He always wondered how they would adapt to some level of freedom. "How is...

Kael had a shot of whiskey this day. It wasn't much, truth be told, but Kael also had the alcoholic fortitude of a man just over three foot tall, and about forty pounds wide. In other words, a goblin. So when Saderzaine Vult tried to talk him out of a fight, well Kael wasn't as responsive as he...

"Fish hunh? I don't think I've had fish since coming to the academy." Kael responded, affirming her thoughts. He'd caught and tasted fish before, but not in some time. He noticed a slight change in Avery's demeanor at the mention. "Is fish a common meal where you're from?" He asked. There were...

The two continued at pace and Kael discovered that the woman had apparently not eaten. Part of him thought this was his fault, but after she opened a bit more he realized it was more typical of her. She likely trained the ability to go without food far more than most at the academy. Kael stopped...