Chapter 74 - 75
The odd sensation disappeared as quickly as it had come, at which point Anice sensed that Alistar had begun making his way to the dining hall with hurried steps. Strangely enough, nobody spoke during his approach, the eyes of the servants remaining locked onto Caedmon as if awaiting an explanation for what had just occurred. It was this atmosphere that greeted Alistar as he slowed to a walk and entered the room, no surprise on his face as he saw the gathered group.
"Hello everyone," he smiled, looking around the room with happy eyes. The first thing that he did was rush over to Anice, surprising her with a light hug as he looked at her with excitement. "You were right, Anne!"
He was still shirtless, which made her freeze up at the contact.
"I—I was?"
"About the limiters. I just took some of mine off and my magical awareness became much more sensitive!"
"Of course I was right," she said proudly, though she pushed him away a moment later. "Look what you did. Now I’m all wet!"
Alistar was soaked, clearly having been caught out in the rain.
"What are you doing messing around with those trinkets?" snorted Tramon. "If you don’t have the next defensive stance down by tomorrow, you’ll suffer for it."
"Don’t worry, Master. I think I’ve gotten the hang of it."
"You think, or you know?"
"Shall we test it out? I’ll go grab my sword!" Eyes shining, he turned to leave but was stopped by Patricia’s outstretched arm.