The Sunspire Fragile and stripped to the core

He watched her with veiled interest as she rubbed against a tree—he was curious to see what she did when she patrolled; maybe he could learn something new. If he was going to be strong like his father, strong enough to protect those who were close to him, he would need to learn everything there was to know about defending the borders of his new home. 

Her question seemed to be in line with his thoughts; she wanted to know if he had started learning how to fight. Kallik shook his head. I want to, he told her, his words quick and to the point. He preferred not to say much, and he didn't know her well enough to let his guard down any—not yet anyway. He would gladly take lessons from her, though; she seemed capable a strong, like he wanted to be.