Warren kept them working under the sun until the fireball started to slack lazily off to the horizon. The lalafell's comment had seemingly no effect on the paladin and the sparring session that followed was thorough. It was only once they had taken a break to catch their breath and recuperate that Warren let himself process the words.
He was fairly certain Coatleque Crofte no longer considered himself a friend, and he suspected he barely made the qualification of "ally." While he had broken no laws he had surely wronged her, and her handling of him in public spaces had made it very clear that she was only tolerant of him because her position required it. Warren was able to surmise that Chachanji was sent his way because of his aptitude with weapon and armor, and Warren had proven his mettle in combat more than once in her company. That, however, did not dictate niceties being leveraged his way. Warren was all but ignored on duty now, except for the times when he or Howl or Sei were being glared at by the various 'Sworn in or around Crofte's circle of trusted companions. The lines were clearly drawn.
Not for the first time, Warren considered that perhaps his role in Chachanji's learning would do the student no favors in his career.
He was fairly certain Coatleque Crofte no longer considered himself a friend, and he suspected he barely made the qualification of "ally." While he had broken no laws he had surely wronged her, and her handling of him in public spaces had made it very clear that she was only tolerant of him because her position required it. Warren was able to surmise that Chachanji was sent his way because of his aptitude with weapon and armor, and Warren had proven his mettle in combat more than once in her company. That, however, did not dictate niceties being leveraged his way. Warren was all but ignored on duty now, except for the times when he or Howl or Sei were being glared at by the various 'Sworn in or around Crofte's circle of trusted companions. The lines were clearly drawn.
Not for the first time, Warren considered that perhaps his role in Chachanji's learning would do the student no favors in his career.
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