"What is your name, young man?"
Baelin inquired of Leo as he took a hearty gulp from his dwarven ale-filled mug. Leo stood before the renowned Grandmaster rank, a mix of reverence and caution coloring his expression before he responded.
"Grandmaster Baelin, my name is Leo Longblade," Leo spoke with humility, punctuating his words with a respectful bow befitting Baelin's esteemed rank.
"I emerged victorious in the tests, surpassing my peers, so that I could have the privilege of training under your guidance," he added, a trace of pride and self-assurance threading through his voice.
"Teacher Baelin, surely you received his file yesterday. Please don't tell me you approved him without bothering to peruse the contents," Ravid cast a suspicious gaze at Baelin as he questioned him.
