Meesei gave a slight nod to Tunxeex, though she kept most of her concentration on the task at hand. "Yes, early on, the majority of my magical training came from my father, the Treeminder. Since my earliest memories, I was trained in the skills I would need when it came time for me to take on his role, as I am sure it has been for you as well. Beyond that, I explored the mysteries of magic under my own initiative. Teaching one's self can take a good deal of time and effort, but it can lead to a unique understanding of the arcane elements of our world. If you have not already, I would recommend you try to discover such knowledge on your own, in addition to what you are being taught."

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Kaleeth shook her head. "No, we don't have fights to the death, not on purpose. He would probably try to hurt you, though. I just hope he gives up on all of this. He has already given himself embarrassment, maybe he will not risk giving himself more. He needs the respect of his hunters. He teaches the hunters, so some of them think about outsiders like him, but others don't. I don't know what he will do, though. He thinks he is trying to help me."

The wamasu squirmed out of Fendros' grasp and started to walk around between them. Kaleeth was not sure exactly what she intended to do with it, in all honesty. It was relatively harmless and defenseless right now, and it would be many years before it became especially large or dangerous. She never thought a wamasu would be as curious as this one seemed to be, given that the large ones were not as active as this hatchling. After a few moments of waking around, it stood up on its hind legs with its front legs resting on Janius, looked up, and chirped at him.