[Damian]

Smiling inspite of himself, Damian turned to walk away from Angelo. "Nicely put Angelo, but I detect just a hint of doubt in your own convictions. Think on this for me while I ask the others. Do you [b]really[/b] need to be S Class to be worth looking up to? To be a good example of Phoenix Wing's ideals?" Leaving Angelo with that to ponder, he starts to walk away when he heard Lazarus speak up. And it wasn't exactly kind things he had to say.

"It's as if you're interviewing for the S class role..." Lazarus grunted, earning a raised eyebrow from Damian. "You shouldn't have to ask people why they deserve it. If it is not instantly apparent that they are S class material, they don't deserve it. S class should go to somebody who eats and breathes phoenix wing. They should be able to die happy that they have protected the guild or one of its members. S class has nothing to do with strength. S class means to have a phoenix's soul. Heaven would frown upon a decision for this matter based upon interviews." Damian calmly approached the tree that Lazarus was sitting in and looked up at him for a moment, just standing there. Then one of his Hercules blades cleaved through the trunk with ease, toppling the tree and sending Phoenix Wing's resident angel tumbling for safety from the branches.

"I respect you as a wizard, Lazarus. You earned it during the S Class exams three months ago. However, what you just said? That doesn't make an S Class wizard. It makes a fanatic who has no concern for anyone outside of Phoenix Wing and as wizards it's our job to help everyone. Now, since we're both here, how about you give me your reasons for why [b]you[/b] think you make the cut."

[James]

[i]Former Dark Guild slave, eh? Seems he's not too proud of that fact at least.[/i] James didn't feel any need to press though, the man's past was his own in all honesty. However, the fact that there were still books that mentioned magics like the Paladin Magic caught his interest. "Well, if you ever remember what happened to those books, let me know. I'd be greatly interested in seeing what other rare magics are out there, and maybe learn a little more about my own magic." He took another sip of his own drink before noticing the red light just before the cigarette lit up. "Light magic? Nice."