Blade had an uncomfortable look on his face, his hair being constantly brushed and gelled down. He wanted to say somethinh but couldn't bring himself to it. His caretaker, Rose, was the one preparing his hair "Ahh I can't believe you're going to go on your first mission outside the city!" For the past 3 years, Blade was forbidden from going outside of the city skirts. His idea of civilization was primitive before they took him in. Behind her was Rand, glaring down at Blade. Rose brushed a stray hair down "You're going to love it! So many beautiful sights outside of the city!" Rand decided to speak up, a sly smirk on his face [b]"There's also flesh eating monsters[/b] "Lovely people who you've never met before!" [b]"Parasites that sneak into your room as you sleep and drain you of all your blood"[/b] "Amazing jewels and treasure beyond your wildest dreams" [b]"Beasts and Dragons that can swallow you whole"[/b] Blade was shaking in his shoes, trying to keep a confident smile but instead look like a forced creepy grin. Rose looked back at Rand, glaring at him. She turned back to Blade "Beautiful womenn" Rand opened his mouth to scare Blade again but was stuck [b]"...she got me on that one"[/b] Rose stuck her tongue out at Rand. Blade laughed nervously "Ehehe I'll be fine, really. I'll be sure to use everything the two of you taught me!" He said with a wide grin. Rand grumbled, getting Blade into a headlock [b]"Don't you underestimate what's out there boy. There are beings out there that can turn your flesh inside out"[/b] And just like that, Blade's confidence was RKO'd to the dirt. Rose smacked the back of Rands head. He sighed, Letting Blade go. The three walked to the entrance of the door, Blade opening it and turning to the two. The look on his face was that of a frightened child. Rose bit her lip, fighting the urge to squeeze him "Be safe. I'm sorry that we held you in but it was for you own good Blade" He nodded and answered with a genuine smile "It's okay...I didn't mind. The last three years...it felt like I actually had a home" Rose broke out into tears, squeezing her arms around his neck and swinging him around "I can't let you go!!! Just stay with U.S. forever!" Rand had to pry Blade out of her hands, giving him the look of "Run". Blade nodded, running off and waving at the two "DONT WORRY ILL BE BACK" [b]"YOU BETTER OR ILL KILL YOU"[/b] Rand said without hesitation. The couple watched Blade running on his first true adventure. Blade had made it to the guild hall, his previous confidence gone "Hehe so an adventure...this should be a...piece...of....." Blade walked away, Rands words echoing in head "Nope, I can't do it!" He stopped midway, letting out a sigh "No, I must do this!" He ran at the door, planning to kick it open. Before he could, someone else had stumbled in the guild and opened the doors. He flew right past the fellow guild mate, crashing into a table instead "Ow" He rubbed his head, getting up and notice a few people looking at him. He gulped, waving at them "Ehehe hi" They all continued on with their conversations as if nothing happened. "Phew" Blade wiped his forehead, walking up to the mission board. There already weas a small group. Blade stood on his tip-toes, trying to look over the group. It didn't go as well as he expected since there were so many tall people inside of the group.