"Of course you are an individual," he hastened to correct himself. "I didn't mean to be disrespectful, but I can't help but draw on what I know of Kelvics while trying to figure you out. Not... figure you out, but I guess, get to know you properly." Later, when his tipsy admission embarrassed him, he just nodded to Cathan's kind replies. He had seen invisible hackles raised and after they had both eaten their fill and he had thought things through, Cathan surprised him by his offer. His mouth opened silently for a moment before he could talk. He took a sip of ale first, which may or may not have been a good idea. "I appreciate the offer, but... your friend Kendall doesn't know me at all. And I don't know... I'm a native of Syliras. Ravok is... the enemy. They might not take kindly to me being there. And... I'm sorry I made you uncomfortable earlier. I was talking out loud. Sometimes I'm lonely, but I'm not... you know... looking for someone to make me feel better. I'm not actively searching for a Kelvic to bond with me. You needn't worry. But thank you for being kind about it." He paused, remembering -- he thought -- a perk of interest when he mentioned a Familiar. "And Familiars... do you know about them?" |