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Khaemtir stood quietly for a moment after everyone left. It was a struggle to process but it seemed… he’d been left behind on this one. It was an unusual position for him. Intentionally or not, Khaemtir wasn’t blind to the fact that his energy usually swept people up in his stride and struggled to match pace with him. Other than with his family, he couldn’t think of a recent time where he hadn’t stayed in the center of the conversation, easily filling in awkward silences and unintentional pauses like it was his job, and it was jarring to be on the other end of the situation. An unwelcome sinking feeling filled his chest and he couldn’t stop the scowl that crossed his face. He hadn’t even had a moment to ask about the magic. That was probably the most disappointing part of this whole thing.

[color=E7D500][i]‘Oh yes. Keep your silence, she said. It’ll be fine, she said.’[/i][/color] Khaemtir shot mockingly at his tutelary along with his petulant glare. 

[color=FF47D8][i]‘It was not my intention to upset you, little Khaem. I apologize for my poor judgement on the matter.’[/i][/color] Udjebten sent back soothingly. [color=FF47D8][i]‘We’ve learned a valuable lesson from this; I’ll be sure to keep it in mind as we move on.’[/i][/color] Khaemtir clicked his tongue disapprovingly, a habit he’d unconsciously picked up from his mother, and carded a hand through his hair. He took a deep breath, forced himself to relax a little, and his smile returned. Not quite as bright and easy as before, the uncomfortable feeling clawing at his throat ensuring that, but much better than a scowl nonetheless. He still had fun planned later today after all so his mood brightened considerably. 

[color=E7D500]“Well, we should be off. We have to find Radaam before he slips out of my clutches!”[/color] Khaemtir beamed, heading off in the direction his fellow Novitate ran off in. 

[color=FF47D8]“I expect you to play nicely with him, little Khae.”[/color] Udjebten said sternly as she fell in stride with him. Khaemtir laughed at that.

[color=E7D500]“When don’t I?”[/color]