Can I Trust You?

"So what do we do?" Nardor grunted. "It's not like we can hide our abilities indefinitely. I'm sure this Academy will find all sorts of methods to test us. That' s how we get better, after all. At least, that's what I would do if I were in their shoes."

This may have been the dwarf's first time meeting Anaphiel, but he was not the least bit intimidated. His comrades approved of his words with a quiet nod.

"Hmm. A dwarf otherworlder? You look young, but I can tell you're quite old from your way to speak." The beauty in black smiled slightly. "To address the point more seriously, you're absolutely right. If you join the Martial or Magic Academy you won't be able to keep a low profile forever. You will be tested regularly and a total lack of progress could get you kicked out of a class.