[Altius lets out a reluctant mmph at the response. Even he can't argue against his status as a beggar at this point, given the circumstances. He'll have to make his way out of the carnival and somewhere better, wherever that might be, himself. After a few moments of regaining himself and gathering what else he can from this companion.
But he doesn't relax by any means, still following the surroundings with sharp amber eyes—including Scott's path towards the stall.
Having people help him unprompted isn't unfamiliar; in fact, he's come to basically expect it thanks to honing his charismatic magic for that purpose. In all honesty he doesn't know if he can turn it off—so to him, Scott's apparent intent doesn't come across as the sort of kindness as it might actually be.
Still, he won't reject it. And later when he sees the effect the young man has has on other Chosen, he'll recognize it to be genuine enough. When Scott returns with whatever he's picking up, Zekarion's eyes are on him again.]
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But he doesn't relax by any means, still following the surroundings with sharp amber eyes—including Scott's path towards the stall.
Having people help him unprompted isn't unfamiliar; in fact, he's come to basically expect it thanks to honing his charismatic magic for that purpose. In all honesty he doesn't know if he can turn it off—so to him, Scott's apparent intent doesn't come across as the sort of kindness as it might actually be.
Still, he won't reject it. And later when he sees the effect the young man has has on other Chosen, he'll recognize it to be genuine enough. When Scott returns with whatever he's picking up, Zekarion's eyes are on him again.]