"Most of the ATN's in the Academy are the same: cavalier, condescending, egotistical." Kohan said, he was sitting across from Spheris, petting Talon, who surprisingly allowed him to. "You're lucky to have Jared as your Brigade Captain."
"Why?" Spheris asked, sitting at the edge of his bed. "Is he the only one you approve of?"
Kohan looked at him, then removed his gaze. "He's a bit of a wildcard but his heart is in the right place. He wants to make a difference in the world, but... things are just a little difficult for him."
"How do you mean?" Spheris's interest made him ask.
"Jared's sister very ill. One of those generational curses that fracture the soul. She's withering from within, and has been slowly dying from the day she was born."
Spheris frowned in thought. "No Healer has been able to get her rid of it?"
Kohan looked at him. "There are some illnesses that even magic can't cure, Spheris."
