TBATE- Blood in my veins

Adopted?

"W-who are you?" I find myself stuttering.

His gaze softens as he extends an arm towards me, "I mean you no harm young one, I was just curious. I am Kaspian Bladeheart, leader of the Xyrus city guild hall, and who are you?"

"Tobias..." I mutter as I accept his gesture.

"Tell me Tobias, do you know about mages and how they awaken?"

"Yes, I do."

He nods before continuing, "So when did you awaken? No, How did you awaken at such an early age?"

"I don't know, I've had a mana core ever since I can remember." I answer.

"W-What?!" He seems startled, "You're saying that you were born with your core!"

I shrug, "That's the most logical conclusion."

"T-This is certainly something...." He mutters to himself, likely thinking about something.

A few minutes later he turns back to me, "Tobias," 

"Yes?"

"How do you like it here?"

I narrow my eyes at him, "Does it really matter if I do or don't."

"Just answer me please."

"...fine if you must know, I don't really like it here, neither do I hate being here." 

If it were a few months ago I would've laughed at my response.

But now...Hana has made life here more, enjoyable? 

He raises an eyebrow, "I'm afraid I don't understand..."

I sigh, "The caretakers here are, apathetic at best. The only reason I don't hate being here is because of Hana."

"Hana? No, more importantly, what do you mean that the caretakers are 'apathetic at best'?"

"Hana is a friend. And I meant what I said, they don't particularly like me you know. All because my eyes scare them." I answer.

"Your eyes?" He comes closer and kneels down, "Yes your eyes are certainly peculiar, but I don't see why anyone would mistreat you for that."

"Tell that to the staff here." I shrug.

Kaspian sighs, "Tobias, how would you like if I adopted you?"

"Eh?"

My world came to a standstill, as my mind worked in overtime.

Did he just say what I think he said?

I never thought I would be able to escape this place.

I would li-

Wait what about Hana?

"You can come visit her from time to time if you choose to accept."

...

"Did I say that out loud?"

He looked confused for a split second, "Yes, that you did."

I-It's certainly tempting...

As a matter of fact it's too tempting.

He has some ulterior motive!

"Why do you want to adopt me? Is it because of my core?"

He nods solemnly, "While it is true that your mana core plays a part at my decision, but judging from what you said they treat you poorly. And no child should be treated like that."