Flames Of Doubt

As Klaus and Anya continued down the hall, Klaus quickened his steps to catch up, his curiosity getting the better of him.

"Guild Master," he spoke, lowering his voice as he continued, "what was that back there? You were stuttering, you have never done that before."

Anya paused mid-step, her hand gripping the handle of her last shopping bag tightly. Without turning to face Klaus, she said in a low, serious tone, "Alister... might be Spade."

Klaus halted, his eyes wide in shock. "Spade? You mean the Spade?" He let out a nervous laugh, shaking his head. "Come on, Guild Master. I know the kid's famous and all, but isn't that a bit of a stretch? He's a Summoner, and didn't you say Spade matched you physically in combat? And sheer strength is not exactly something Alister is known for."