Erasmus was not wrong, but still Damen released a slightly frustrated breath.
It occurred to him that it was indeed a stupid question. Erasmus couldn't fathom choosing anything but what he'd been born into. Damen himself could hardly fathom being anything but King of Akielos. Even now, even here.
As before, he discovered that he and Erasmus were really not so different.
'Come,' he said instead, nodding toward the booth at the far end of the platform. 'We will gather your packet and see about your dwelling. You'll need more clothing as well,' he said, nodding down to his own long pair of denim pants and shirt. 'The fashion also takes some getting used to.'
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It occurred to him that it was indeed a stupid question. Erasmus couldn't fathom choosing anything but what he'd been born into. Damen himself could hardly fathom being anything but King of Akielos. Even now, even here.
As before, he discovered that he and Erasmus were really not so different.
'Come,' he said instead, nodding toward the booth at the far end of the platform. 'We will gather your packet and see about your dwelling. You'll need more clothing as well,' he said, nodding down to his own long pair of denim pants and shirt. 'The fashion also takes some getting used to.'