Jade: The Hybrid Mage
For the first time, I noticed others with eyes like mine—bright, clear, and tinged with mystery.
“You see?” Kema said, glancing at me. “You’re not an outcast here.”
Before I could respond, a man rushed toward us, his expression alight with excitement. He scooped Blooby off the ground, holding him up as if he’d found a lost treasure.
“Hey! That’s mine!” I said sharply, stepping forward to take Blooby back.
“Professor Usevhar,” Kema said, his voice laced with warning. “What’s this about?”