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All at once there was an unmistakable presence nearby. Beyond the edge of the clearing but he knew immediately that it must be Uaine, or one of the other fae. He'd never felt them before, but then he'd not yet Manifested yet when he was last here. He let his blades drop to his sides, indicating that he was ending the match. He tried to ignore the presence he felt from the woodline and turned an inquisitive eye to the teacher.
Utsef lowered his blades, βThere were a few times when you could've struck me. Why didn't you?β Cooper sheathed his blades, βIt would've interrupted the session. It's enough to know that I could've.β Utsef squinted, βJust how fast are you? The depth of your Talent... I expected, waited even, for you to run out of energy. You didn't...β Cooper shrugged, βI don't know much about it. Studying Talent is more Felis' area of expertise. If he's still alive, that is.β
The statement created a pause in conversation as each of them retreated to their own memories. Utsef was the first to speak. His tone was serious and the characteristic mirthful glint in his eyes was absent, βYou didn't strike when you could've. That's an important lesson to expand on.β Cooper interjected without sounding impatient, βAssassins do more than simply kill, I know.β Utsef lowered his shoulders, βTrue. But it's more than that. The Guild receives requests all the time, sometimes a dozen in a single day. These are reviewed and decisions are made whether to accept them or simply reject them outright. Those that are accepted are assigned to an Assassin, who then researches them. Before even creating a plan, the Assassin must decide, 'is this target worth killing?'. What changes will occur with the completion of this contract?β He paused and Cooper remained silent. He understood. Some contracts should be refused. Utsef continued, βIf an Assassin decides to reject an assignment, he or she reports that to Master Vorni,β (βNot anymore.β Cooper thought.) βwho then assembles a small council to hear the Assassins reasons for rejection. Those Masters then decide whether to honor the rejection, or reassign the contract.β That made sense. The Assassin might refuse for personal reasons, or the council might have a better comprehension of long-term Guild goals. There needed to be a means to re-address a rejected contract, but it couldn't very well be assigned to someone who'd already rejected it. Cooper acknowledged that he understood the motive behind Utsef's detailed explanation, βThere's no council now and my client might not even be alive. What now?β Utsef's eyes glinted again, βThen you'll just have to decide for yourself. The responsibility for researching the assignment still applies. Once that is done, thoroughly done, then you'll know for yourself.β Cooper sat silently as he considered all that Utsef had just told him. He also recalled that he'd definitely felt some kind of presence in the Forest as he and Utsef had sparred. He felt
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