i like where we are, here

Eliphas couldn’t help the grin that took over his delicate features at Aureus’s reaction to his passionate hobby. Not only was he receptive, but the firemaker even confessed to his own family’s practices. Eli was stunned, but he felt the connection to the huge warrior strengthen. Someone understood and didn’t find him ridiculous. He even went so far as to ask him questions about his craft and Eliphas felt himself swell with affection for the near stranger.

”Lots of chants, for strength, wisdom, luck… love.” He tried not to linger on the word as he was asked his own turn to keep from laughing. He didn’t of course, but he couldn’t say that he could answer affirmatively. ”No, not that I know of. Maybe some powerful spirits, but nothing divine.” He told him, wondering where the question came from and if his companion would explain further. Eli wouldn’t push him if he didn’t want to say.

”Aureus, I would be honored to use your work for my potions.” He said warmly, no one had ever given him such a gift before. Especially not for his quirky passions.