Chapter 319: Am I...a beast?
With his parents essentially being responsible for Charlie’s wellbeing as the kid got his feet under him, he had to come with them when they went to Kellen’s class for Field Guide training.
It was like an awakening for Charlie. He was wide eyed, bushy tailed, his mouth wide open as he watched his fellow Guides move, exercise, and fight with wooden sticks against standing dummies. Kellen was a little confused that he was so entranced by the Guides, but he wasn’t going to argue with him about it.
He was far too skinny still to be able to even be in the ’regular’ class. If they did a second intake, maybe, but that was months out. Charlie would just have to watch, he guessed, or...Kellen’s gaze slid to his Mom. He knew that if he showed enough interest, there was a chance that she would take notice. And knowing his parents...Well, Charlie might be getting the same training Kellen did.
Speaking of, Brent let out a shout of joy when he saw that Kellen was walking without a cane. His expression was full of happiness as he saw his Dad as well, until he realised that Kellen was being held up by his Mom. He faltered, as did many of the Guides in the second class.
"What happened?" He asked. "I knew that Taylor called him over and all but this...is he okay?" Brent asked and Kellen answered for himself, even though the question was directed to his parents.
"I’m fine. Just extra drugged. Rhys." Kellen didn’t explain further, and Brent’s expression relaxed immediately.
"Ah. Understood. I’ll grab you guys some chairs then. Everyone, Guide Woods is fine, fully healed, just working through some pain meds." He told the class, since they were also worried about him. Nods of acknowledgement went around the room, and Kellen was a little surprised that everyone was so concerned about him. He pushed these people to their breaking points practically daily. Yet here they were, happy to know that he was okay.
"We’ll do it, Brent. You have a class to teach." Kellen’s Dad said, his smile soft and warm and Brent’s cheeks flushed before he grinned.
"Understood, Mr. Woods. Mrs. Woods, if you want, I can race you on the obstacle course later?" Brent offered, his expression coy. Kellen’s Mom laughed, reaching out and slapping his hand on his shoulder.
"You are a troublemaker, aren’t you? Sure, Brent. Once the class is over."
"Can we stay to watch?" One of the Guide’s asked, and everyone watched as they perked up across the room. Kellen chuckled.