"I didn't know that sir Vandrel was so... apathetic." Elita admitted.
"Yeah, he's not particularly great at expressing his emotions, I think I only saw him smile once during the fourteen years I've known him." Calen chuckled.
"Really?" She looked surprised. "What made him smile then?"
"It was when Cass won a sparring session with the vice-capitan of the city guard."
Isara raised an eyebrow.
"I didn't know he fought with Graham. He should have said something, winning against someone like that is a pretty big achievement."
"He didn't get a chance, it happened only a few days before Vandrel became sick." He explained. "Enough about his last duel though, let's get back to his, and mine, first one..."
***
During the strength training Calen noticed that Cassian's punches and jabs lessened - the boy seemed to be more focused at performing the exercises than their rivalry.
