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“Magic.” He shrugged again. “Cool, huh?”

“Sir?” Kaelan turned back towards him. “Um…” yes. She blushed. “W…would it be too much trouble? I’m not that hungry… but… um…”

“Two-hundred some, I don’t remember. Two-hundred-forty maybe?” She’d just told him; he really ought to remember. He shrugged. “Old.”

(Hahahaha omg I literally loled) “I need my coat,” Ky said.

(Aww buddy) Kaelan realized quickly he wasn’t meant to hear the conversation and busied himself looking at one of Gaius’s shelves. Not that he could read. But he still liked ...

Ky was quiet for a moment but nodded slowly. Well, the more she interacted with the woman, the less Ky trusted Sera’s judgment. Perhaps she should ask Bay — but ...

“She’s like two hundred years old do you really think she gives a fuck what society thinks about her?”

“… Are you sure ?”

(Yeah that’s fair. But it’s the principle lol) “Why should she have to?” Aeron furrowed his brow at them. “She doesn’t want to; that’s enough.”

“Yes sir.” Kaelan dipped his head and stepped to the side hoping to be out of the way. “Thank you, sir.” Talia nodded to him. “Is… is there anything we ...

“But Tomhas would be, too,” Ky pointed out.

“Yes sir.” Kaelan dipped his head. “Thank you, sir. And… again, it’s okay, if not. I’ll make do as long as Talia is safe. She’s just a kid; she belongs ...

“But she is a witch. That’s an integral part of her identity and has been since before either of us were born. You can’t pretend to respect someone and then ...

“…I can’t imagine they’ll be okay with it, sir,” Kaelan admitted, then hesitated. “… But that’s okay. If you can help Tal- Talia, that’s all that matters. Sir. I’m okay.”

Ky hesitated. "...Then why does Gaius think he wouldn't?"