<ul>When she heard his footsteps fall in line with her, Karyn slowed slightly, until they were walking side by side. The park was quiet all around them, save for the small, scuttling sounds of animals hidden in the foliage. She listened to him speak beside her, but said nothing herself for quite some time. She was not one to divulge too much of herself to anyone, let along this strange male. Even now she remembered the sight of the protective shield around him, appearing in an instant to deflect her spell. He claimed that he had no control over such power, which only deepened her curiosity. What would he be capable of when taught how to harness his magic?<br/><br/>"The magical world has long been divided," she began, glancing over at him ever so briefly before looking away once more. "Muris Valley seems to be the crossroad between the two sides. It is difficult to know whether anyone is on the side of good or evil, until it's too late. We've lost so many people that over time it's impossible not to become overly wary of strangers. That's why I attacked you..."<br/><br/>She could sense his fear; it fell against her like the tickle of a spider web against skin. Karyn shivered visibly, leading them out of the park and down a worn path. "These people, the ones that were trying to hurt you -- They are Morganians, and they must have sensed the power you harbour within you. It's like nothing I've felt before. I'm positive they wanted to use you as a weapon against the few of us that are left to fight them."<br/><br/>She had divulged enough already, knowing that there might be a risk that this Raj was a Morganian spy. It was like them to employ every tactic they could to infiltrate the guild. Once she could get him within the walls, his powers would be drained slightly due to the protective spell around the building, and they could interrogate him without fear. <br/><br/>"Where are you from, Raj?" Her voice betrayed no emotions, as she turned once more to study him. He seemed so green, so unripe. Surely if he spent enough time here, he would grow up rather quickly. "What brought you to this miserable place?"<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Fate</span> a voice spoke inside her head, but she pushed it away. <span style="font-style: italic">Fate.</span><br/></ul>