Bab 196: Probing

"How do you feel...?" asked Ashio'ka, looking the notably buff Xelos up and down with a glimmer of intrigue in his golden, green-pupilled eyes.

Looking himself over and flexing his new hand, Xelos exuded a cool and refined aura, matching his Butler aesthetic as he responded, "Not having access to my spells will be a hindrance, but it's nothing I can't deal with. Master Ashio'ka's concern is greatly appreciated."

"Mmnn...we both know how highly I value loyalty..." remarked Ashio'ka, shifting his three-eyed gaze to Will as he returned the pouch of golden legumes to his breast pocket and added, "Now, where were we? I believe you wished to know what led to our current predicament?"

"If you have the time..." affirmed Will, raising his right brow as he asked, "But aren't you presently in the process of crash landing? I would think your priority would be evacuating."