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.]

meet you Bert! How old are

Right. I'm fifty-two. Is… is that

at me. That coat looks like it's just about

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

well, it's not a problem. I mean, you're

me that weird bow again, and I poke him with an antenna, straightening him

Who even told you that was necessary? Was

it. I just thought some sort of respectful… gesture, would be the done thing when meeting…

don't need anyone to bow

you in particular… aren't just

spell it out directly. I have

flatly. [Did Jern get you onto

well, they might have mentioned… a

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

even prove I'm not a god? Clearly, just saying that I'm not isn't enough, and now I'm out

with the Nameless?] I ask him. [How did you find

starts signing

Sorry… haven't been…

mention it looks like your joints are causing you a bit of pain.

Just think at me, but feel free to keep learning it if you

suppose. It's

To me, all humans pretty much look the 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

before you

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