[Damian]

The sudden change in Master Jamie's voice and attitude about Damian's insistence only confirmed his concerns. That, and blood mages weren't known to be kind or helpful, at least from what he had heard about them. On top of that, Damian was personally pretty sure blood magic users were fairly rare. But regardless of all that, this one had every intention of causing harm to Penny and that made him mad beyond reason. "I promise you, Master Jamie, if any harm has befallen Penny, this blood mage will feel Phoenix Wing's wrath." He noted the armored person who'd help drive off the God Slayer, who had also tailed him earlier, following him and suddenly it clicked. The man was likely wanting to join Phoenix Wing.

"I'll also be bringing back a new recruit. See you soon, Master." Putting the lacrima away, he beckons the armored figure behind him forward as they enter the hotel, which he eagerly does, easily matching Damian's pace. "Are you looking to join Phoenix Wing?"

The armored figure nodded, brushing a strand of his hair out of his way. "I am. Name's James Hunt, Paladin Magic user."

Damian simply nodded. "Then you'll accompany me to assist another member of Phoenix Wing and you can join up with the guild when we return to Magnolia." James, clearly excited nodded. When the reached the door to Damian's room, he turns to James. "Wait here." Stepping inside, it was only a couple of minutes before the Blade of Phoenix Wing stepped back out into the hall in his signature, but extremely practical regardless, armor. Leading James back down stairs, he unlocks the Alpha Skill lock and summons the striker blade, this time big enough accommodate him and James.

"Get on."

James took a step back and looked at Damian like he was nuts. "Oh no, not this paladin. I like life, thank you very much." Damian glares down the reluctant man.

"We do not have time for this. Get. On." James, not wanting to cross blades against an S Class wizard, said a silent prayer and climbed on the blade behind Damian, who promptly took off. He could only hope they got there in time.