Jade: The Hybrid Mage
The engineer hesitated, then reluctantly placed Blooby back on the ground.
“My master . . . bloob . . . Jade. Blooby like Jade. Blooby hate arrogant man . . . bloob . . . with goat beards.”
“It can reason,” Usevhar whispered, his eyes wide with awe. “Commander, I must—”
“You will not,” Kema interrupted, his composure slipping just enough to reveal a flash of anger. “It’s hers. Leave it at that.”
Usevhar clenched his fists, his face a storm of frustration. “You disgrace me for this child, Commander. I’ll take my leave.”