[ She looks a little flustered at that, but offers him a crooked smile as she shakes her head. ]

Not yet... not permanently, at least. Although I've some friends who have been very generous and helpful in my time here that offered to try a temporary bond potion with me, so I could get a better understanding of how it worked.

[ And even now, she could feel the comforting warmth of their presence in the back of her mind, brushing against her awareness. It makes her smile, her expression softening. ]

It's strange, isn't it? Do you have a Bonded?