We sat huddled in the corner, and he shielded us. The bandits didn't even pay any attention to us, at least until Forth started sobbing. The bastards didn't like that. One of them came over and pushed Kei away, then hit Forth, and when he swung again something snapped in Kei. He transformed with a roar and attacked the thug. As I said, Kei tore them both apart. Only then... then he was still in a rage.- Ari slumped into one of the armchairs, and the dragon, listening intently, sat down opposite him, carefully placing his sword beside himself. - He leapt towards us... - The elf pulled back his collar, revealing a nasty, jagged scar. - I wanted to shield Vi and Forth... As I slid down the wall, a shot rang out... It was fired by the old woman who was looking after us, using a weapon that one of the bandits had. She shot Kei in the stomach, but it was enough to distract him. Fortunately, the door opened and a third bandit appeared in the doorway. I've already told you the rest. Afterwards, I told Kei that one of the thugs had done it to me...- He covered up an old wound.- During our training in Wales... Kei lost control of himself several times... As we said... He also badly injured a few older cadets... Fortunately, nothing really serious... And we're hiding that from Kei too... We were afraid that if he knew, he would try to run away or withdraw even more into himself.- Ari fell silent, staring at his hands.
-Why did you decide to tell me this?- Draco asked very quietly.
-I honestly don't know...- The elf raised his slightly absent gaze. -Maybe I needed someone to listen to me, and you're the perfect person for that. Or maybe I decided you had a right to know the whole truth...- He sighed deeply. -I don't know why I said it, but I know I feel better now. Thank you, Draco, for everything.
-You're welcome.- That was all the reptile could muster, not knowing
