Suddenly the attention was on both of them. The stage lit up, and lights casted themselves amongst both of their standing figures. Elias looked down on them, taking the chains that had been placed around their neck into his hands, and gently tugging them forward. The room was filled with surprised chatter from the crowd. "It's decided. You will be my apprentice." He spoke gently, without malice. revealing his face to them and only them.