“I take it you’re Master Alre’s familiar.” Xavier said, breaking the silence that had fallen between the two. Bia turned her attention to Xavier. “I am. You sparred hand-to-hand with his majesty?” “Yeah…” Xavier nodded, watching as Bia rolled her shoulders in response. Xavier wonder what she was doing when her wings suddenly disappeared. It made her look almost human. If it weren’t for her sharp eyes, anyone would have assumed she was a regular person. “Alright, I’ll fight in full human form too.” Bia murmured as she stepped closer to Xavier. “You won’t use claws or anything like that?” “I won’t.” Xavier responded, pausing for a moment. “By the way, are you a crow?” “Raven.” Bia corrected. “Any more questions or are we fighting?” “One more.” Xavier answered. “Could you explain that

