Chrysalis

Chapter 1390

Standing nearby is an odd-looking fellow. He's a lot older than the others. Allison, Trean and Emilia are the youngest, and from what I gather, they're about as young as a person can be and get a Class. I haven't asked anyone exactly what age that is, and nobody has told me… so if I were to guess, they're… fourteen? Twelve?

I don't know! It's been ages since I was a human, I barely remember what I looked like back then!

They're young. Done.

Alis and Jern are definitely older, fully grown, probably. Twenty… ish.

But this guy, this guy is like… old. Proper old. Knee-pain old. If I were to guess….

I don't have to guess, dammit!

[Hey. How old are you?] I ask him through the Nave.

The old guy jumps and looks around, perplexed, then looks up at me and points a finger hesitantly.

[Yes, it's me talking,] I confirm. [Hi, I'm Anthony.]

[Oh! Uh. You can hear this? My thoughts?]

[Sort of. If you think an answer at me, I'll get it.]

[Oh. Well. It's nice to meet you,] he executes a rustic sort of bow. Clearly unused to performing such an act. [My name is Bertran. Bertran Gerond. My friends call me Bert.]

to meet you Bert!

fifty-two. Is… is that

looks like it's just

a problem? It's totally fine, I was just curious. It's getting hard for me to work out how old

not a problem. I mean,

gives me that weird bow again, and I poke

for that. Who even told you that was necessary?

just thought some sort

ant? We don't need anyone to

I suppose you wouldn't. But you in particular…

but is clearly unwilling to spell it out directly. I have to think for a minute before I realise what he's

[Did Jern get you

have mentioned…

uncomfortable, so I don't bother correcting him any further. I can't control what people think… although… no. No, I don't think any more thought down that particular line will be a positive experience for anyone. I cannot control what people think, so I'll just have to leave

Clearly, just saying that I'm not isn't enough, and now I'm out of ideas! I push the topic to the side and focus

through the training with the Nameless?]

starts

difficult. Sorry… haven't been… learning

bit of pain. Although, I'm super impressed he picked

need to use that. Just think at me, but feel free to keep learning it if you want. You can

suppose. It's interesting

same, with a few notable exceptions. Bert has a weathered face and scratchy-looking grey stubble over his cheeks and chin. He doesn't really look like someone who's had an easy

before you found yourself

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