”“Does she do this often?”“What often?”“Stay out late drinking.”“No. Never. This was totally out of character for her.”“Do you hav... any thoughts about the message that was written on her?”“Nothing more than what you probably already concluded. I have no other thoughts other than someone was sending a message.“Can you think of anyone that is seeking vengeance on your wife or you?”“Well… I just finished a high-profile murder trial that upset a lot of people.”“Yeah… I’m familiar… you got that. And don’t bother her or startle her or anything like that, ah? Those words had made it sound as if the girl were some soulless creature that existed purely to exist, not a living Kelad. Either way, it didn’t matter. He had no plans to heed those instructions. Up and up the steps he climbed in a constant struggle with his burden. The crutch remained back at the dorm, no longer needed, but a limp still filled Eldrian’s gait. Ordinarily it didn’t get much in the way, stairs changed that. At. But it’s morning. I twist my head looking for some indication of what I did last night and I see a head. “HOLY SHIT... who the fuck is in my room?” I sat up, looking at the body next to mine. I hesitated, wondering who could be underneath it. I pulled back the cover, and almost screamed..... Part 1 My name is Benjamin, preferably Ben. I am a sixteen year old nerd. I know nowadays, being a nerd is hot, but I wasn’t that type of nerd. I played World of Warcraft religiously, and have never been. Great! Axel liked making a proper first impression.Not wanting to start a fight with enemies with unknown abilities, Axel withheld the temptation to go for his dagger. He curved an eye to Rayner to see if he would also restrain his new barbarian tendencies and to his relief, Rayner’s hand stayed far away from his hammer. So far it appeared the muscled teen was controlling himself.Apparently, Roddrick didn’t trust them to speak without starting a fight and stepped forward to address the hostile.