[center][b]ZRA[/b] " Indeed," Zra replied as he twirled the umbrella in his hands, watching the water drip from the sides with interest. The humans were definitely an underdeveloped species, weak and fragile with their shortened life-spans, but they were certainly innovative. He pitied whatever weakling who had owned this water shield previously, since now he was the rightful owner of this creative invention. He had debated on whether or not to show it off to Alu and tell her about the practicality of the retractile water shield, but there was more important matters to discuss. Instead, he simply held it out alittle further so that she was under the shield's protection. " I may have found the wizard's location. It is close, follow me." As they walked through the muddy field, Zra began to explain. " On my search in the town, I found one of those blasted creatures, the ones created by the protector of the wizard king." He reached into his robes and brought out a collar, commonly used for a household pet. It read "NYANKO #314" and while he didn't understand the meaning of the numbers, the name was a sure sign that it was a creature from Wiz. " I subdued the creature and disposed of it, but not before absorbing it's knowledge. It seems that it was on it's way to report to it's master about it's findings. Traces of the traitor's magic has been found in this very area." He came to a stop and pointed off into the distance where a large building sat. " It came from there." [b]TRIXXTAL[/b] " I'm ready right now, I [i]was[/i] putting my shoes on before [i]someone[/i] bit me." He grumbled as he sat on the bed to angrily pull his shoes on. His suitcase was already packed, loaded up with gifts for Tori and the grandkids more than clothes for himself, so he grabbed it and stood up, looking up at Valente expectantly. " Okay, we're ready Valente. Take us to Tori's!" But instead of getting a sarcastic answer in return, the wizard completely ignored him. And there was nothing Trixxtal hated more than being ignored. " Excuuuse me Valente, we said we're ready to go." But again he was ignored. The wizard was just there floating in the air, staring off into the distance and being INCREDIBLY RUDE. But before he could start yelling at Valente to pay attention to him, the blonde snapped out of it and turned to them with a smile. " Actually! You know what, why not stay here for a while? No rush right!" In an instant he was gone and Trixxtal heard the television turn on from the living room next door. " That little bitch better not be putting his feet on my table!" Trixxtal spat out, angrily throwing his suitcase on the bed to walk out to the living room. Sure enough, Valente was on the couch, stretched out like he owned the place, with his dirty shoes resting on the coffee table. " Uggghhh what are you doing! Take us to Tori's right now!! And get your feet off the table!!!" He slapped Valente's feet off the table but the wizard was quick to put them back. " Hey, chill out okay? Let's hang out like the old times! Drink some beers, watch a movie, play Jenga, y'know, like the good ol' days!"[/center]