>>5323956Now, that’s pretty standard stuff when it comes to tutoring, but what really made them close was what happened after class.
They stay at his parents’ house for tutoring, and have lunch or dinner there as well. On the weekends, they visit the markets to buy ingredients for the next lessons.
Zeal and Cris took these opportunities to talk about their personal lives and find some snacks. She also talks a lot about the life in Silverport, her friends, what he should expect in the academy and her personal hobby of learning about Lightbending.
One day, she talks about another student under her tutelage was unable to be taught because of scheduling and money issues. Turns out her parents got sick and she had to work as a servant to earn some money for their treatment.
Unfortunately, her master was rather abusive to his servants, berating them whenever they mess up and some times even hit them for not doing things perfectly.
He was an tailor of a clothing store that is highly regarded in Shadowfall, known for the high quality and intricate craftsmanship. His perfectionist attitude made him an adored figure by wealthy clients, but also an excessively cruel master to his servants behind closed doors. The wages are especially low on people that are non humans.
The reason that girl hasn’t left was due to the potential career ruining power he holds over her if she leaves.
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