[ In his own world - and Nayeshi, the Prayerscars would protect him from the mental prying of witches. Here, he cannot be sure it will work the same, but it's better than nothing.
Of course, Viktor does not agree to turn around and go back. Kahlil, for his part, seems to take the pushback in stride and just continues walking. ]
No? I am. [ He pulls a face. He can't escape birds, shadow-kind or real, and their ill tidings. And stupid rumors.
But more honestly, if these creatures are mimicking voices, theirs and others - Kahlil has plenty to worry about right now. What Viktor had seen in his domain was hardly the worst of it. ]
Why were you arguing? [ With the accent-less man. ]
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Of course, Viktor does not agree to turn around and go back. Kahlil, for his part, seems to take the pushback in stride and just continues walking. ]
No? I am. [ He pulls a face. He can't escape birds, shadow-kind or real, and their ill tidings. And stupid rumors.
But more honestly, if these creatures are mimicking voices, theirs and others - Kahlil has plenty to worry about right now. What Viktor had seen in his domain was hardly the worst of it. ]
Why were you arguing? [ With the accent-less man. ]