Though his hair was now cut ear length short, Hadrian easily recognised him.
Haldon wore a similar blood clot red robe "uniform."
Already?
Hadrian wondered.
Maybe the process wasn't long and hard, but it was surprising to see Haldon already seeming to be in such a comfortable situation.
"Don't let me stop you. Every time a new mage is led down this path, I like to see."
Haldon shrugged with that confident smile.
For a moment, Hadrian's control wavered and a bit of his emotions leaked to Baruch's consciousness.
Sensing Baruch reach out with wonder, Hadrian controlled himself.
"Taking it from here again?" The female mage asked.
Haldon's lips pressed tightly before speaking. "Sure." He gave a serious nod.
The female mage turned on her heel and walked in the opposite direction.
"Hey, eyes on me." Haldon said, snapping his fingers, and already walking forward.
Hadrian controlled Baruch's body to follow.
"What is that barrier?" After a few steps, Hadrian asked.
