The Prodigy Benjamin Drakonius
"Hey, Larry, you mentioned Tina earlier," Kai said, "but I'm curious about Benjamin Drakonius. What was he like when you met him?"
Larry's eyes lit up with a warm smile. "Ah, Benjamin! He was only 7 years old at the time, but he was a real prodigy. The great-grandson of Ted Drakonius, he had mastered his family's techniques at an incredibly young age."
"That's amazing!" Kai exclaimed. "What technique did he master?"
"The Drakonius Shield," Larry replied. "A protective barrier that shields him from any harm. It's an incredibly powerful technique, and Benjamin was a genius with it."
"Sounds overpowered," Kai said, raising an eyebrow.
"It really is," Larry agreed. "But what's even more remarkable is that Benjamin achieved mastery of the Drakonius Shield despite his slender physique. His family, who are all big and muscular, thought it impossible for someone with his body type to achieve such a feat. But Benjamin proved them wrong, showing that speed and agility can be just as deadly as brute strength."
"That's impressive," Kai said. "I can see why you'd call him a prodigy."
"Yeah, we had a great relationship, Benjamin and I," Larry said, his eyes misting up. "I called him Little Brother, and he called me Big Bro. Despite our age difference, we were close. His family may have underestimated him, but I always believed in his potential.
"...Benjamin proved them wrong, showing that speed and agility can be just as deadly as brute strength," Larry said, a proud smile on his face.
"And what about his son?" Kai asked, curiosity getting the better of him. "Is he following in his father's footsteps?"
"Ah, yes! Little Theo is a talented young boy," Larry replied. "He's what they call a Puppeteer."
"A Puppeteer?" Kai repeated, intrigued. "What does that mean?"
"A Puppeteer is a person who creates wooden puppets or uses any type of material to make a puppet that can fight on their behalf," Larry explained. "They use their aura to move the puppet, making it a great tool for both defense and offense."
"That's really cool!" Kai exclaimed. "He'd be a great addition to our team!"
"Actually, it's a very rare profession," Larry said, his expression turning serious. "Most people quit because it takes a lot of time and money to master. But Theo has a natural talent for it.
"I see," Kai said, impressed. "Well, I hope we get to meet him soon. A Puppeteer would be a valuable asset to our team."