Calerin paid attention as best he could to the instructors, but as per usual, he spaced out for at least half of their lecture. It wasn't fully his fault; his mind always wondered what arcane formulas or creations would be broken or spring from his fingertips next, and beyond that, what his next job would be. He liked studying at the Order's academy, and was even more pleased with the Guardian that had been bonded to him. She was a tall, pretty human, with serious ways and an organized approach; most would think that someone as unchecked and free-spirited as himself would be instantly against her, but he found that her sense of discipline steadied him, like an anchor in rough water. As the instructors finished their speech and Jade went to check the notice boards, he rose slowly and stretched, in no particular hurry. He approached Jade from behind and tapped her on the shoulder, leaning in close, so that when she turned, her lips would brush his cheek.<br/><br/>"Ruins, huh? Sounds exciting to me."