"Aw! Aw! Awwww!"
A desperate attempt to protect his poor ear, followed by a sheepish grin that would've had just about anyone forgiving deeds that should've been properly documented, signed, and sealed.
Those were the things Killian Nox fully expected to encounter once he finally got his hands on that rascal who kept acting like he had nine lives!
Of course, there was the matter of the baby bee's condition to consider. Then there were several battalions' worth of cadets and freed captives to worry about, not to mention the proctors, who would probably look at him as though the heavens had personally sent someone to answer their prayers.
He'd have to assess everyone's situation, organize the necessary response, and make sure they had somewhere safe to regroup before even thinking about what came next.
Ah, and let's not forget the pirates. He needed all those damned pirates contained before he gave in to the urge to kill them himself…
Ahem.
