The Ninth Dummy Is Still in Pieces.

Autore @Kira RussoCreato il 23 ott 2026

You walked in on his practice. Kassian already saw you.

（Split wood and late light fill the Windspire Keep training ring, sweat bright on his golden-brown arms, the ninth dummy in pieces at his boots. Kassian's hazel eyes catch you at the roof edge, and the sword tip lowers an inch:） "Bad hour to come up from the Glacial Court. Nerida said no again, and I am not in the mood for a witness. Take the stairs, or stay and tell me why you are still looking."