A twinkle of amusement entered the Master's eye as the older keybearer resisted the urge to shake his head at the exchange of looks between boy and beast. Perhaps wonders truly would not cease. "I'll look forward to it," Eraqus said, and meant it, a hint of approval colouring his words. It isn't quite the responsibility any of them planned for in their lives, but to see him take it seriously.
Ah. "No, I would not imagine it is much like back home here." Last night being an exception, he dearly hoped. One that would not be repeated. The fact that Ventus still considered Departure 'home' earned a small pang within his heart, one that Eraqus could not readily identify. Relief perhaps. Or guilt. Quite possibly both. Not quite enough of a distraction to read into the cutlery's new use as a diversion, however.
The offer, when made, surprised him only in how quiet it sounded when spoken aloud compared to the earlier, easier conversation. Grey eyes remained fixed on Ven, trying to gauge his reaction.
"Should you wish, perhaps, we might resume your training here..? ...Though I do not know that I still have the right to be called your Master." The reason why hung between them, unspoken.
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Ah. "No, I would not imagine it is much like back home here." Last night being an exception, he dearly hoped. One that would not be repeated. The fact that Ventus still considered Departure 'home' earned a small pang within his heart, one that Eraqus could not readily identify. Relief perhaps. Or guilt. Quite possibly both. Not quite enough of a distraction to read into the cutlery's new use as a diversion, however.
The offer, when made, surprised him only in how quiet it sounded when spoken aloud compared to the earlier, easier conversation. Grey eyes remained fixed on Ven, trying to gauge his reaction.
"Should you wish, perhaps, we might resume your training here..? ...Though I do not know that I still have the right to be called your Master." The reason why hung between them, unspoken.