Nethan doesn't answer at first -- doesn't even look Yuan in the eye. He's watching Zelos instead. The Pope has very definite ideas about half-elves, drawn out in plans that have already been put into action. Disregarding the Pope's wishes right in the middle of Meltokio is a very dangerous thing to do, and Zelos is only ten years old.
But he's still the Chosen. One day, he'll be both physically and politically powerful. Nethan doesn't gain anything by alienating him now.]
Cooperation. [Nethan nods, and now he looks right at Yuan.] Where did you learn your skills?
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Nethan doesn't answer at first -- doesn't even look Yuan in the eye. He's watching Zelos instead. The Pope has very definite ideas about half-elves, drawn out in plans that have already been put into action. Disregarding the Pope's wishes right in the middle of Meltokio is a very dangerous thing to do, and Zelos is only ten years old.
But he's still the Chosen. One day, he'll be both physically and politically powerful. Nethan doesn't gain anything by alienating him now.]
Cooperation. [Nethan nods, and now he looks right at Yuan.] Where did you learn your skills?