Chapter 0465

"But -"

"No but's," he says, holding up a hand as he interrupts me. "This is your course of study. If you do not accept it, you can leave the school."

I scowl, looking over at Faiza, who shrugs, clearly inviting me to make whatever choice I want.

"But when will I study for my other courses?"

"You will find the time," Blaze says, smiling at me, looking almost fond already - and as odd as that idea is, it somehow feels quite true.

I scowl but I nod, shrugging, supposing inwardly that if it gets too much I can talk to Neumann about it. But, for now, I'll agree. "Good," he says, gesturing towards the floor. "Sit. We will begin."

next to Blaze, looking interestedly between them. I'm surprised to find that Faiza is a little taller than Blaze, though both are equally slim. Their clothes, however, are completely different, as Blaze seem to prefer breezy linens that hang off his body while Faiza seems to be wearing some

eyes wrinkling with kindness as he says it. "As are we." He gestures between himself and Faiza. "But, we live in a world that tells us we are weak, that

at your table,"

nods, confirming that it is true. "There are benefits to being small, and nimble, and graceful, and fast. We will show

other then, each raising their hands delicately - but then, between blinks, they're moving. My mouth falls open as I watch the speed with which they move - slashing out punches and

Faiza's knife is in one hand and with a flash of silver another appears. She slashes hard at Blaze, moving steadily towards him, but he doesn't lose his composure at all, instead moving his hands and arms so fast it's like he

me that? I thought it past me - the sort of thing that Luca only learned because he's spent the majority of his life

his leg moves out in an elegant sweep and knocks one of her ankles to the side. It looks so simple, next, when he smacks her shoulder with the flat of his

in his

he says, smiling,

and raises her hands, admitting defeat. Blaze steps gracefully away, turning to smile at

his head to me, again

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