Alexander wandered the town of Coalstrike, sadly, not finding anything. Imgor would use what was left of his 'allowance' to acquire whatever ingredients he desired, and soon noted that Sapphire suddenly got out of range of his tracking spell, going eastwards. Larion would be eager to climb the towers of Coalstrike, but Ironback lizards such as himself are suited and used to climbing wooden trees, with plenty of branches and whatnot. Perfectly cylindrical structures made of stone are alien to him, in terms of being able to climb them. Imgor would get an understandable feeling that perhaps he should follow Sapphire to the east.. On the towers of Coalstrike... The individual seemingly going after Sapphire could be easily heard by the aforementioned, alongside the faint jingling of metal. As the person apparently got halfway up or so, (at least, it sounded as such), he or she must've accidentally pulled out a brick, as a mumbling could be heard and a small impact towards the ground. Sapphire was staring at the moon no doubt hearing all the comotion below her. Despite it she choose to not pay attention to it. Ruby was stood right next to her observing the edge of the tower where the unknown assailant would likely emerge. As a small amount of time passed, a hand was seen grabbing at the top of the tower, ready to pull itself up. After a short moment, the begginings of a man climbing up could be seen, a golden-blonde head of hair, about ear-length, revealed itself as this man rolled unto the top, getting up and dusting himself off and pausing as he noticed the existence of Sapphire. Sapphire slowly turned her head towards the man as if she wasn't even fully awake. What seemed like an eternity of awkwardness ensued as Sapphire likely began to recognize this fellow. It was that strange guy they noticed as they entered Coalstrike, the one who was apparently covered in ropes for some strange reason and carried around a damn greatshield as his primary weapon. Why was he up here? Where was his rope? And his glorified slab of metal? [color=00a99d]"Uhhhh. . ." [/color] , he started, looking to the side and scratching the back of his head. He was a nicer looking fellow to be honest, sort of young. Trying to grow a beard down the line, as he had a small stubble. [color=00a99d]"Hello? Why are you u-"[/color] Sapphire suddenly spoke up with a rather fierce sounding tone, [color=7ea7d8]"If you know what's best for you, you'll leave. . . now. I am not in the mood."[/color] [color=00a99d]"I apologize, miss."[/color], he began to retort, [color=00a99d]"But this is my spot. Get your own roof to marvel at things... on."[/color] Sapphire sighed as she stood up and at the same time her crimson eagle took flight aswell. [color=7ea7d8]"Fine."[/color] she said as Ruby prepared to pick her up. [color=00a99d]"... Well I didn't mean it like that. We can share if you want."[/color], the man spoke, [color=00a99d]"...It really is beautiful this time of year, isn't it? We really are blessed, wouldn't you say?"[/color], Commenting on the moon. He sat down, marvelling at the view. [color=7ea7d8]"No."[/color] Sapphire responded , further denoting the fact that she wasn't in a talkative mood. [color=00a99d]"Really? I think it's nice to have something so marvellously grandoise in our skies. What a... beacon of hope, perhaps?"[/color] Sapphire repeated her previous statement while adding to it, [color=7ea7d8] "No, I don't think we're blessed and by no means do I consider it a beacon of hope."[/color] [color=00a99d]"...Well, okay then... Would... would you mind if I asked what's, how to say... ruffling your feathers?"[/color] He seemed to muffle a laugh at his own poor joke, glancing over to Ruby. [color=7ea7d8]"I wonder why you would ask me that. I wonder what you might have to hide from me or others."[/color] Sapphire seemed to get angry. [color=7ea7d8]"I wonder how much time I'd have to spend with you until you'd start judging me aswell. Until you'd start pushing me around like the rest!"[/color] The final sentence she almost yelled at him. She let her head rest on her knees as wrapped her hands around her knees. [color=00a99d]"oh."[/color] [color=00a99d]"I'm not really one to hide things. I'm not much more then what you see, just some guy who's trying to be a Hunter. Hunters are supposed to help eachother, yes? All I see and care about is a fellow Hunter going through a rough patch, and it appears my assumption is correct. I'm just thinking I'd help out..." [/color] [color=7ea7d8]"You can't help me."[/color] Sapphire's voice was trembling and it was clear she was on the verge of tears.[color=7ea7d8]"Just leave me alone."[/color] [color=00a99d]"I.. I suppose I shall, then. There must be something I could do, though. Would... would you like to hunt some beasts in a while? It could take your minds off things... I know a little area that ones' apparently stalking."[/color] [color=00a99d]"It.. might be fun or.."[/color] Sapphire didn't say anything for the longest of time. It almost seemed like hours passed, spent in complete silence. [color=7ea7d8]"Sure. . . it's not like I have anything left that I can do."[/color] She finally said. Her voice was steady and emotionless. The shell in which Sapphire hid constantly cracked for a moment but she worked fast to repair that crack and hid back in her own realm. [color=00a99d]"All... alrighty then. So... head out now, or do you want some alone time?"[/color Sapphire finally lifted her head again and stared at the moon once more, trails of tears still visible on her cheeks. [color=7ea7d8]"Sure, let's go."[/color] [color=00a99d]"I'm Arnold, from the north."[/color] [color=00a99d]"...Yes, 'From The North'. I know, it's weird. Blame my parents. So... uh... what's your name?"[/color] [color=7ea7d8]"Sapphire. Sapphire Amaryllis."[/color]