[Though he's looking out for threats, Lazarus' eyes can't be everywhere at once. Nathan's warning is invaluable, and comes just in the nick of time; he's able to turn, stepping in front of the smaller boy and freezing the advancing Vermedi in place. It howls, but is unable to continue to pursue them.]
Thank you, Nathan.
[Short, simple, undramatic. An acknowledgment that Nathan helped him, without gushing over it. He does noticeably pick up his pace, though, meaning that Nathan's shorter (albeit motivated) legs will have to move even faster to keep up.
It pays off, though; they arrive at the school not long afterward, the sign declaring it "Willow Ridge Boarding Academy." It's a huge building, and impressive in its way, if still slightly decrepit.
He slips through the iron gate and starts up the stairs to the front door, trusting Nathan to follow him.]
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Thank you, Nathan.
[Short, simple, undramatic. An acknowledgment that Nathan helped him, without gushing over it. He does noticeably pick up his pace, though, meaning that Nathan's shorter (albeit motivated) legs will have to move even faster to keep up.
It pays off, though; they arrive at the school not long afterward, the sign declaring it "Willow Ridge Boarding Academy." It's a huge building, and impressive in its way, if still slightly decrepit.
He slips through the iron gate and starts up the stairs to the front door, trusting Nathan to follow him.]