The ride back was calm and relaxing, and I was surprised when Braum used his Mana to lift the boat up to his deck. One thing that was very different now was the flames.
Not only did I always hold the flames now, but I could see the flames in others. It was in the center of their chests of others that had Mana. Just how easily could I take someone's magic?
I helped Alana out of the boat, but a smile Victor, and a burning red Corbit were standing there waiting to greet her. Oh by the nine Gods did they do to that poor boy?
Victor rushed over and gave his sister a hug, but Corbit stayed back, wringing the life out of his green shirt. When the siblings finished hugging I was just getting out of the boat, and then Alana turned to Corbit.
For all he was worth, Corbit stepped forward, and then smiled down at Alana. Corbit was still growing, and I hadn't noticed that he was amongst the same height as me.
