The Young Soldier
Aknoby was wearing his civilian clothes. He had warned Laphisto that the conversation was not about anything military or work-related, at least from the young man's point of view.
He knocked twice on the door before entering, and when he did, his eyes moved quickly as if searching for something new to see, and the way he entered did not seem like a subordinate but like family, which is how he felt with Laphisto. The dragon-man had found him in a situation that could have eliminated him or offered him something like charity and sent him away, but he did more than that. He brought him into the order, giving him a place and a purpose, discipline, and... watchful eyes like a father keeping an eye on a son who might have a stupid idea at any moment, which Aknoby couldn't deny.
He smiled and fiddled with one of the holomas that were more for decoration than actual use at the moment.
"Thank you for agreeing to talk."
He said, looking at Laphisto, who remained standing, curious and, as always, full of energy.
Laphisto