[While he took note of the way Felix corrected himself, he simply filed the incident away for the future. Nobody wanted an outsider to ask too many questions straight away, and while Khalid's curiosity motivated him in nearly all things, he also knew how to keep quiet and observe when it was more advantageous.
Of course, he wanted to ask a million questions about King Dimitri. On his way to Fraldarius, he had inquired among the locals about this and that when he had the opportunity, and that included general sentiment about Faerghus' leaders.
From what little he gleaned, the young King and house Fraldarius were rather well-regarded among the people. Khalid found it odd that the king's right hand was always meant to come from the same family. Faerghus had plenty of traditions that he found unusual, though he was eager enough to learn more. It really was a relief that Felix appeared to be a decent man, and he could only hope the monarch he served was as decent as rumors suggested.]
I would be happy to join you. [He wasn't one to train nearly that often, though that was back in Almyra. If he wanted to better himself and hope to accomplish anything, he would have to put in the extra effort. And... well. Removed from the Almyran court, he would have far more free time, and it would be best to keep himself sharp.]
No one so close to power should rely on peace. Or the decency of others, for that matter. [He chuckled, rather bitterly, before taking another long sip of his tea.]
I can teach you a few games I know. They mix puzzles and tactics in a way that might interest you.
[A warning about his friends? Khalid tilted his head slightly, curious.]
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Of course, he wanted to ask a million questions about King Dimitri. On his way to Fraldarius, he had inquired among the locals about this and that when he had the opportunity, and that included general sentiment about Faerghus' leaders.
From what little he gleaned, the young King and house Fraldarius were rather well-regarded among the people. Khalid found it odd that the king's right hand was always meant to come from the same family. Faerghus had plenty of traditions that he found unusual, though he was eager enough to learn more. It really was a relief that Felix appeared to be a decent man, and he could only hope the monarch he served was as decent as rumors suggested.]
I would be happy to join you. [He wasn't one to train nearly that often, though that was back in Almyra. If he wanted to better himself and hope to accomplish anything, he would have to put in the extra effort. And... well. Removed from the Almyran court, he would have far more free time, and it would be best to keep himself sharp.]
No one so close to power should rely on peace. Or the decency of others, for that matter. [He chuckled, rather bitterly, before taking another long sip of his tea.]
I can teach you a few games I know. They mix puzzles and tactics in a way that might interest you.
[A warning about his friends? Khalid tilted his head slightly, curious.]
Should I be afraid?