Talia's POV
"So what you are saying in essence is that you believe one could always go against their destiny?" I asked Kael point blank. I was already too comfortable leaning against his broad upper body, drawing senseless patterns on his chest.
"I'm saying, there is an extent to which one conforms to norms." Making air quotes with his one free arm at the mention of 'norms'
"You're saying we can do whatever we like." I briefly summarized everything he's been saying.
"I'm saying, contrary to what we have been molded to believe, your future really is in your hands." He replied, very diplomatically.
"You know, there really is some life beyond these walls and woods you bury yourself in." I said to him, Starting out as carefully and effectively as I could.
"Oh really?" He as
