Chapter 15: Chain Reaction
One thing Marcus definitely had to give Helvran – the death priest was very good at keeping his cool. If Marcus had been in his position, he would have been at least a little hesitant about imposing on his host so suddenly, but if Helvran had any doubts about Marcus and his new students, he did not show it. He politely introduced himself to the children watching him from the sidelines, and then he followed Marcus into the tower.
Helvran appeared to be a very curious person. His head swiveled from side to side, silently taking in the recently renovated interior of the tower as they ascended to the top of the tower. When they finally arrived at the office, the priest stopped at the entrance to take in the interior of the room.
“The sight isn’t much, I know,” Marcus told him. “I’m still setting up here.”
“Why do you have a wagon wheel in your office?” Helvran asked.
How perceptive.
“I like to break it periodically and then practice fixing it with magic.” Marcus said.
Marcus watched the priest intently for a reaction, but the man’s face did not change in response to this admission.
“Everyone needs a hobby, I suppose,” Helvran commented diplomatically.
Marcus offered no further explanation. He gestured towards one of the two chairs currently present in the office, indicating Helvran should take a seat, and then sat down on the other one himself.