[A small nod. Good. Beyond his own selfish desire to learn from the Shadowhand, currying favor with the Bright Queen is important. They need it to accomplish their own goals, and his own perhaps overly ambitious ideas of bringing an end to this war.
But when Essek presses him for his worth, for a demonstration of his own magic, Caleb doesn't hesitate. There's a moment where he runs through his spells, for one he can use to impress this man in a way that won't maim someone or otherwise damage the house. Walls of fire are out.
He shakes his head at the others' protests as well. It's only natural he should prove himself.]
A demonstration then.
[So he goes with Cat's Ire, the spectral cat's paw taking shape, interposing itself in the air between Essek and himself, wiggling its toes at the other wizard in a wave of greeting.]
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Date: 2023-03-28 05:43 am (UTC)But when Essek presses him for his worth, for a demonstration of his own magic, Caleb doesn't hesitate. There's a moment where he runs through his spells, for one he can use to impress this man in a way that won't maim someone or otherwise damage the house. Walls of fire are out.
He shakes his head at the others' protests as well. It's only natural he should prove himself.]
A demonstration then.
[So he goes with Cat's Ire, the spectral cat's paw taking shape, interposing itself in the air between Essek and himself, wiggling its toes at the other wizard in a wave of greeting.]