Evening Vespers

Ashiel watched curiously as the young man hesitated. When he spoke Ashiel's expression became more serious. These were definitely important concerns. The boy went on to explain that he'd gone travelling with his father to look for his mother and missing brother. Ah… he remembered hearing that the woman had disappeared with an Abraxas pup. The news had not gone over well and he imagined that was why Kaine had gone looking for her so intently. It was a serious crime for an Abraxas pup not to be raised with their family and the consequences could be dire. Kaine was also the most likely to know the woman's habits. Ashiel wished him luck in finding and dealing with her.

Malleus has been avoiding me, probably because I disappeared…

Ashiel swiftly shook his head. "I know for certain that he is not avoiding you because you left for a time with your father or because he's disappointed. There has been much going on lately, especially with the move and his children. His thoughts may be elsewhere but that does not mean he has forgotten about you or does not wish to bother with you." Ashiel may not have known for certain but if he knew anything of his cousin he'd given the boy his best guess. He did assume that Malleus was probably to busy to mentor another child.

"Do you know what I can do to make it right? I want to make it up to everyone."

Ashiel's gaze turned to the horizon as he thought for a moment before turning back to Meph. "Well, I think it would be a good show of perseverance and intent for you to take the initiative. Summon Malleus, tell him you wish to be trained in the arts of battle and ask if he can spare time to train you and if not have him recommend someone who can." Initiative, strong will, these were prized qualities in their family. "And… if you like I could perhaps hold a training session or two with you. You know I was a skilled warrior before I became an Oracle. I lived and breathed for battle and my skills have not dulled with time."


"Talk"