“Whew! Sorry about that, I’ve lost my manners! Anyway, hi, um...
introductions anyone?” the human male gasps, almost as if he was trying to make a big entrance.
‘Never mind,’ you think.
“I go by the name Calarel Petgeiros, young male,” Calarel answered him.
“Oh, yes, right, Caleb,” he smiles.
You stand, suddenly feeling quite prideful, yet still not really ready to say your full name, you respond by saying, “Brielle Aedui, human.” with a nod.
“Ok,” Caleb dips his head in the same way you did.
Somehow that just makes you feel even more embarrassed.
Thinking quickly you say, “I must finish unpacking.”
You notice Calarel holding back a laugh. Imedently, you turn your eyes away, starring at your luggage again, before continuing.
Caleb just smiled once more and goes to do his own unpacking.
•••
Apraxamently one hour later, you find yourself sitting in the bustling lunch alone. Luckily, Calarel comes over with her tray of veryess forest foods. Trying not to stare, you still feel stunned at her remarkable grace.
“How have the been in thy classes?”
She asked brightly.
Finishing a small loaf of bread, you conclude, “It has become quite an interesting day. Though all I have done I have done well, I fine myself not in focus.”
“Perhaps, you are troubled in some way?” Calarel asks.
“Perhaps...” you begin to say when you are interrupted by yet another “surprise”.
Someone trying to hold down a griffin bursts through the thronge of beings, while fire pores from the creature’s mouth...