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Gadez gradually had his serious expression turn more into an amused one. The young man before him clearly was displeased, if one would judge by his tone of voice and overall body language alone. This was a good sign to the vexing warrior-monk, it meant he could get under the skin of the seemingly younger man. 

[color=6ecff6][b]"If you have difficulty to discern a sober man from a drunk one, or what is what, upon the great stage of life, then you are way in over your head already, boy. Perhaps you are already neatly wrapped into a silk cocoon, but like my spoken words, you are unable to understand it."[/b][/color] He said in a teasing tone, his words were picked to prod at the younger man. The whitehaired girl from the inn had something in mind, but before it could be fully put into action, Amaya had already spoken up.

[color=6ecff6][b]"There's not much to devour when it comes to you wightling, like a book with empty pages, whose only use may be found in an outhouse."[/b][/color] He said softly but in a taunting manner to Vellion, a smile on his lips. 

Gadez had intended to follow wherever the gathering was heading to, but Amaya's words had made him reconsider it. She was displaying control, not just with her words but actions as well. She was trying to lead the man away from the gathering? Were she worried of causing more of a spectacle or potentially getting onlookers involved? No matter which were the case, he thought it was probably for the best. Two guards only to accompany her.

That Amaya was now comfortable enough to lead this man away, even holding unto him was enough telling that she seemed to have things in order. She was being more sly than people surely gave her credit for.

[color=6ecff6][b]"Of course, my appologies."[/b][/color] Gadez said softly, offering a butlerlike bow before he withdrew from Amaya, his gaze however was fixed on Vellion, an amused look in his ghostly blue eyes now, he was enjoying to mock the young man. He even went as far as to give the man a wink.

This man was the kind to likely hold a grudge, he would surely appear before him again. Providing Amaya would not dispose of him. She was after all from one of the two most dangerous families. Ahh, how some traits would be passed on to the next generation, although… not always the things one may suspect. He broke his gaze momentarily with Vellion upon leaving them abit of space, stepping closer to Aurora and trying to place a reassuring hand on her shoulder. They were leaving. The other whitehaired girl. Elara was seemingly going with them. The ghostly eyed blonde gave Elara a knowing look, following by a slight upturn at the corner of his lips. He didn't need to say anything to her, a simple nod was all that was needed.

[color=6ecff6][b]"That'll do, little kittycat."[/b][/color] He said softly to Aurora. [color=6ecff6][b]"She will take good care of him. Do not fret."[/b][/color] His voice was softer now, as he tried to convince Aurora to let Amaya, the two guards and Elara deal with the matter at hand.

[color=6ecff6][b]"Though do take good care of yourself missy. There's more danger here than just the cold and a mangy mutt. Not talking about the malkin though."[/b][/color] He chuckled softly and nodded in the direction of the cat following Elara, his eyes kept landing at Vellion.

He gave the man a knowing mocking smile back, as if daring him to try something.

[color=6ecff6][i]'A puppet without strings, is not a puppet at all, but a piece of wood... for the fire.'[/i][/color] He scoffed slightly and then tried to ruffle Aurora's hair. 

[color=6ecff6][b]"Let me know if that drunkard or anyone else pesters you, lil grimalkin. Afraid I have some unfinished... divine matters to attend to."[/b][/color] He softly smiled and gave her an applogetic look, waiting just long enough for any replies before setting out towards the temple of Aelios.

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