>>6350304“That's incredible…” Jaina told you. You could see she was more than impressed about it. “But also very dangerous, you can't just muck around with Fel.”
“I know, that is why I am studying it. To learn how to defend against it.” You told her.
“Good, but be careful. You only underestimate Fel once…” Jaina told you. “How late is it? How long have we talked?”
“A couple of hours maybe?” You shrugged.
“I think I need to return back to my quarters, will you escort me there?” Jaina asked.
“Sure, it is the same direction for me as well.” You said with a smile.
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As the two of you left the library, Jaina did say that she forgot a book there. You waited outside for her and as much as she tried to hide the book within her cloak, you saw that it was the Steamy Romance Novel volume 1.
Jaina laughed as she walked with you. With the Alliance Meeting over, even she had loosened up. The politics were for the most part over and now she could just relax.
You did ask her about the turnip, but she had nothing really to tell you. Maybe it would react to Fel? Or be a container for it?
“Alric, I don't know how you do it, but even after all that happened to you, you are just so nonchalant and relaxed.” Jaina said to you outside her quarter.
“I have no reason to be strung up right now.” You shrugged.
“In any case, being with you… I mean having you around is fun. It makes me feel better.” She said and smiled.
“That is what friends are for.” You replied with a smile. “Shall we go in?”
Jaina nodded and opened the door. Inside was a sight she hadn't expected.
“Again!” Malevus ordered Tandred. Jaina's little brother came at her with a wooden sword, but with just a little effort Malevus blocked it and her riposte delivered a smack on his shoulder.
“Hello Malevus.” You greeted her.
“Alric!” She replied and forgot Tandred who was totally spent for a second.
Tandred tried to attack her again, but Malevus even if distracted was quicker. With a swing she disarmed Tandred, caught his arm and used her body and his momentum to throw him over her shoulder. With a thumph Tandred landed on the wooden floor and got all the air smacked out of him.
“Tandred!” Jaina shouted out as her little brother laid there motionless.
Malevus didn't care as she stepped over him and walked to you. Her hair was a mess and you smelled the sweat mixing with the raspberries of her hair as you kissed her.
“You need a bath before the feast.” You said to her as Jaina kept motioning at Tandred and then back at the two of you rather frantically.
“Alric, Malevus, is this normal!?” She complained.
“Yes.” Both you and Malevus said to her at the same time.
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