The Chronicles of a Scalebound Sage: Wandmaker Vol.2

WM [64] Not Going With You

Bjorn watched in silence as Tanisha talked to the new ghostborn woman. He didn't understand the new language so he was lost as to what was going on. He had noticed a while ago that while he didn't understand most Muaian words there were a couple he did recognize. He snaked closer to Fuyumi being careful not to spook the woman into thinking he was going to attack her.

"I should be able to make a translation of Muaian pretty soon." Failsafe said. "From what I can tell it is a predecessor or derivative language from what we speak."

Bjorn flicked his tongues to take in as much of Fuyumi's scent and magic as possible. Her aura was cold like being in the presence of the Isi while they were utilizing their material power. However, Fuyumi's aura was magic based and apparently a natural part of her biology not a learned magical effect. There was a quality of stillness to her and her aura that was unsettling almost as if she was not alive. Yet despite that and her near complete stillness she did move subtly and there was a barely perceptible rise and fall of her chest while she breathed. Most of all Bjorn could taste her nervousness as she conversed even if her demeanor was unchanged and blank.

"Maybe the human languages are derived from ours but shifted over time. I can understand some of the words here and there but they are pronounced strangely. Is it an accent? Neither of them are native speakers."

"They definitely aren't." Failsafe agreed. "There are some inconsistencies from how the Jackrabbits spoke. This seems to be hybridized although we don't know the name of our language so for now we will call it Angelia."

"Angelia?" Bjorn mirrored.

"Yeah, the Angels spoke it too, so fair to assume they taught it to humans." Failsafe said. "Anyway, it seems to have been influenced by Valish which isn't a surprise, Yuhia is the neighboring kingdom to the humans. I will be happy when we get to hear whatever the dwarves speak and we can learn how that influenced the language too."

Bjorn's focus on Failsafe's explanation broke when he heard Tanisha say his name, her tone chiding, "Bjorn, ne be nat rude. Entringe into somonys privy space is nat semely!"

Bjorn had no idea what she was saying but understood the word rude at least. He turned his heads to look at her and was sure to send his confusion through their bond so she would speak again in a language he understood. She seemed to get it and switched languages back to Valish so Failsafe's translation would work.

"Bjorn, don't just invade someone's personal space; it's rude," Tanisha repeated with a slight sigh.

Bjorn blinked, noticing for the first time that he'd come far closer to Fuyumi than he'd realized—only about a foot separated them. With a hiss of acknowledgment, he withdrew, finding a more comfortable spot by Adelheid, who waved him over with a grin. She scratched the back of one of his heads, and he let out a low rumble of contentment as the conversation continued nearby.

"How is the analysis of the skills coming along?" Bjorn asked mentally.

Failsafe let out a sound like a nonexistent throat clearing. "Ah, I thought you'd never ask. In fact, I've fully deciphered both of them."

"Then why didn't you say something?" Bjorn pressed.

"It's not like we were in a rush this time and I like when you take interest." Failsafe said.

Bjorn was quiet for a moment as he formulated a response. "Fair enough, what do they do?"

"Open your skills, I just added them." Failsafe said excitedly.

Bjorn nodded and without question opened his menu.

Skills Analysis

Reincarnation Failsafe
An incomplete reincarnation magic and your best friend who has your back no matter what!