Two Truths, One Lie

He had seated himself next to Arachne simply because it placed him directly in Talyssa's line of sight. Quill didn't even notice the smile that his sister gave him. All of his attention was upon the woman before him. As she spoke, he listened, absorbing her words for a bit until his mind muddled them. He was excited for the lesson to be over so he might take the opportunity to show her around Ashen lands. He might show her a few other things as well. It had been a long time coming.

Talyssa's story about where she came from had sparked recognition in Quill. He remembered a time that seemed like ages ago, where he had protected a young fae against a ravenous bear. This was definitely the same girl. Though... she was no longer a girl. Talyssa had bloomed into a lovely young woman. The brute nodded here and there as she spoke, but his mind was million miles away.

"Speech"