[Training] Acceptable Targets (Open)

Loren supposed ‘the missing one’ was probably the most charitable descriptor he could receive. It certainly beat something like the Merciless, as Zariah had been ridiculously called as queen, or, well, ‘that dick who’d abandoned his friends in their time of need and somehow managed to evade capture and miss the events of a full year.’ That last one was a bit of a mouthful. “That’s me.” The summoner’s voice came out softly, with more than a hint of sorrow in it. “You got a problem with that?” There wasn’t a hint of anger or challenge in the librarian’s voice: he was honestly curious and wanted to know if this man carried a grudge. A lot of people disliked Loren for his actions or the Launceleyns for theirs, so it wouldn’t be too surprising. What was surprising was the offer to spar; Loren’s eyes widened, especially since the other man didn’t appear to have a weapon. Then again, the librarian’s most potent attacks weren’t visible either. However, that surprise paled in comparison to the shock the summoner felt at hearing the other man’s name. “I’d be happy to spar with you. What did you have in mind?” Then the librarian tilted his head. “And are you by any chance the adopted one?” If they were assigning each other epithets, then that one seemed appropriate. Of course Peter was a common name—although not among Loren’s kin—so it was entirely possible the summoner was mistaken. However, there weren’t so many people in the Hollowed Grounds. LOREN Brought back by satisfaction more times than the cat