"I imagine most in the Fighters Guild has little use for my type of books." He was then slightly distracted by children running by, happy sounds of their play reaching his ears. He did not smile, but his expression softened a bit. Memories of playing with his siblings entering his mind, the times before separation and everything changed. But as soon as it appeared it went away.
"You could say so. I began to study when I was seventeen." Unlike some others, Malachi was a driven individual. Driven for perfection of his chosen path. Changing path and starting over was inconceivable to him. He has put in so much time and effort already! And to start all over? Oh no, Malachi could not do that. This was his path, he would not turn from it.