bloodandflowers

"I am different," Kell snaps, pulling his arm away from Matthias despite his help. If they've come after him, they've surely come after those less equipped to save themselves, and he finds his patience thin. "I look different, that is enough for most of their ilk. Apart from healing that boy in the park, I've done nothing else to attract notice."

Kell lifts his chin, meeting Matthias' fair eyes with his own. "They are collecting magicians. I know few in this city, but even I have heard of many going missing."