Vincent stood there with his mouth agape. It wasn't until Leyhna waved in his face that he returned to his senses.
"How... How did you...?" [Vincent]
Vincent looked at with an intense stare. So much so that he began to scare as he walked closer.
"Hey uh- what are you-?!" [Solace]
Before I could even back away, Vincent grabbed my shoulders firmly.
"Solace!" [Vincent]
"Y-Yes?!" [Solace]
"How do you know the Reid family's skills?!" [Vincent]
"The Reid what now?" [Solace]
I was completely and utterly confused. It seed that Vincent had completely forgotten that I knew basically nothing.
"The Reid family's skills. |Enchant Fla| and |Blazing Fist|. How and where did you learn them?" [Vincent]
He stared down so much that I thought he was gazing into my soul.
"I-I'll tell you! Just get away from !" [Solace]
I tried to push Vincent back a bit, but he didn't budge. I was honestly getting pretty scared at that point.
"Tell ." [Vincent]
Sothing told that if I didn't tell him, I was going to be in so deep trouble.
"O-okay! I learned it from Leyhna!" [Solace]
After hearing my words, Vincent released and snapped his head towards Leyhna.
"Explain." [Vincent]
"Woah woah woah! Context! I didn't actually teach him!" [Leyhna]
"You didn't?" [Vincent]
His tone of voice was deep and intimidating. Seeing as how things were turning sowhat sour, I backed off a bit.
("Uh oh.") [Solace]
Vincent's hand shot out like lightning, grabbing my collar before my first step back.
"Did you lie to ?" [Vincent]
"N-No! I would never!" [Solace]
"Then how did you learn the Reid family's skills?" [Vincent]
I raised my hands reflexively, as if to show I surrender.
"I just saw Leyhna use it to break down the wall, and I just learned it. Please believe ." [Solace]
"...Leyhna, is this true?" [Vincent]
He turned towards Leyhna, who was now sweating nervously.
"Uh, yeah. I... think?" [Leyhna]
"Hm..." [Vincent]
Vincent didn't seem to believe Leyhna's response, so he turned back to .
"Solace. Can you swear by the gods that it's true?" [Vincent]
"Uh... Sure?" [Solace]
I wasn't sure how to swear by the gods, but Vincent was giving an expectant look with a hint of intimidation.
"I... swear by the gods...?" [Solace]
The mont those words parted from my lips, a strange light shone over .
"What's happening to ?" [Solace]
"You have attracted the attention of the gods." [Spirit Guide]
The light shone a bright white and vanished within the next instant, leaving in a confused state.
"What just... Was I hallucinating?" [Solace]
"The gods have deed you innocent. I'll believe you." [Vincent]
"Oh..." [Solace]
Vincent released his grip on my collar, which had straightening out my uniform.
"I apologize for my... Actions. There are rules within the household to not let others learn the skills, but... you have." [Vincent]
"...Sorry? There really wasn't anything I could do about it." [Solace]
"Is that so? Fortunately, there IS sothing you can do about it." [Vincent]
I didn't like the way Vincent worded that, but I continued to listen to him.
"And that "sothing" is...?" [Solace]
"Beco my student." [Vincent]
I stared at Vincent with a puzzled expression.
"Am I not your student? I'm here to be taught aren't I?" [Solace]
Vincent sighed at my question.
"Let rephrase it. Beco my disciple. One who will train under and regard as your master. Not to be put together with "teacher". Understand?" [Vincent]
That was when things clicked.
"Ah, so like one of those shows where they get an old man to be so kid's teacher of martial arts." [Solace]
"Pardon?" [Vincent]
"Nothing. I uh... can I think about it?" [Solace]
Vincent shrugged.
"Just to inform you, this is an ultimatum. Either perish by Reid's code of conduct, or beco my disciple and be regarded as an extension of the family." [Vincent]
"Wait, you're going to kill ?!" [Solace]
Vincent grew silent. Instead of using words, he just motioned as if to say:
"Take your pick." [Vincent]
"...I'd like to be your disciple, please." [Solace]
"Good choice." [Vincent]
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