Kaelin's eyes were fixed on Armen, awaiting his response. Armen's expression was thoughtful, his brow furrowed in consideration.
"I think they're telling the truth," Armen said slowly. "But I'm having trouble understanding why they would fall from another realm into ours."
Kaelin nodded, his mind racing with possibilities. "There are all sorts of strange things happening these days," he said. "But what about their intentions? Are they spies?"
Armen shook his head. "I don't think so," he said. "But I do think they might be connected to the prophecy."
Kaelin's interest was piqued. "What makes you think that?" he asked, his eyes locked on Armen's.
Armen's expression was thoughtful. "Because one of them, Gabriel, might be a reader," he said. "And I think he might be the key to unlocking the prophecy."
Kaelin's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with the implications. "A reader, you say? That's impossible. Readers have been extinct for centuries."
Armen's expression was thoughtful. "I know it sounds unbelievable, but that's what I gathered from my conversation with them. Gabriel, the one with the strange eyes, he claims to have the ability to see visions of the past and future."
Kaelin's curiosity was piqued. "That's a reader's ability, all right. But what makes you think he's connected to the prophecy?"
Armen leaned in, his voice taking on a conspiratorial tone. "Because, Kaelin, I think he's been having visions about us. About Eldrida. About the war."
Kaelin's eyes widened, his mind reeling with the possibilities. "You think he's been seeing our future?"
Armen nodded. "I do. And I think he might be the key to unlocking the prophecy. If we can get him to share his visions with us, we might be able to uncover the truth about what's happening in Eldrida."
Kaelin's thoughts were racing. A reader, after all these years? And connected to the prophecy? It was too much to take in. But Armen's words sparked a glimmer of hope. Maybe, just maybe, this Gabriel could hold the answers they were searching for.
Kaelin leaned in, a hint of intrigue in his voice. "Well, the interesting thing is that..." he began, his words trailing off as he paused for emphasis.
Armen's eyes locked onto Kaelin's, his expression curious. "What is it?" he asked, his voice low and encouraging.
Kaelin's smile grew wider. "He doesn't know he is a reader," he said, his words dripping with significance.
Armen's eyebrows shot up, his eyes widening in surprise. "What do you mean?" he asked, his voice full of curiosity.
Kaelin chuckled, a low, throaty sound. "He doesn't even think these are visions," he said, shaking his head. "Those idiots think all these are series of dreams they have been having."
Armen's expression changed from surprise to amusement, a grin spreading across his face. "Dreams?" he repeated, his voice full of laughter. "Are they really that clueless?"
Kaelin chuckled, shaking his head. "Well, I suppose it's not every day you meet people who are clueless about their own abilities."
Armen's smile grew wider. "No, it's not. But there's something endearing about them. They're like a breath of fresh air in this crazy world."
Kaelin's expression softened, a hint of a smile on his face. "Ah, the innocence of youth," he said, chuckling. "It's refreshing to see that kind of camaraderie and naivety."
Armen nodded, a faraway look in his eyes. "Yeah, it's like we're reliving our own younger days. They're so carefree, so full of life."
Kaelin's gaze turned thoughtful. "And you think they're telling the truth, despite not knowing the full extent of their abilities?"
Armen nodded. "I do. There's something genuine about them. And I think we can use that to our advantage."
Kaelin's eyes narrowed. "What did you have in mind?"
Armen's expression turned serious. "I think we should keep them close, learn more about them and their abilities. Maybe we can help Gabriel understand his true nature as a reader."
Kaelin nodded, a plan forming in his mind. "And maybe, just maybe, they can help us uncover the truth about the prophecy and our own destinies."