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Judging by the way this guy was fumbling, he was likely just bad at talking to people rather than riding some egotistical high from rising above his station. Still, Radaam really should learn to choose his words more carefully in the future. Kho opened his mouth to advise such when he was interrupted by a relatively familiar voice barrelling into the conversation. Great. As lackadaisical as Khaemtir was, he was still a power player here - yet another point on the list of things Kho needed to be conscious of.

The real question was how someone like Radaam ended up buddies with the Maryatum kid. Granted, he was pretty sure he recalled Khaemtir being some forgotten sibling that would have to miraculously outlive half his family in order to become heir apparent, not to mention contend with the Maryatum's matriarchal tendencies, but even [i]that[/i] supplied plenty of status in near any circle. Definitely enough to not have to mingle with commoners, in any case. Maybe they were in the same Cult; Kho hadn't really been paying attention to anyone else, as wrapped up in his thoughts as he was.

Kho straightened his posture back to formal rigidity at Khaemtir's addressal of him. [i]Kho[/i] - since when were they close like that? Teken needed to stop encouraging people he'd just met to buddy up with him. 

[color=ff5c33]"Likewise, Novitiate Maryatum,"[/color] Kho responded, establishing boundaries for his own sake even if Khaemtir was content to ignore them, [color=ff5c33]"I wouldn't say it's rude, though it might come off as a tad insecure. You wouldn't want your magus to think you believe you're undeserving of your role."[/color] Ugh, that was another thought. What was the proper balance between wide-eyed student and self-assured magician that portrayed necessary willpower without looking arrogant? So many variables here; how did anyone keep up with this public status dance?

Now for the nagging question, [color=ff5c33]"How do you two know each other, if I may be so bold? I don't recognize him from the Pesedjet."[/color]

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