[centre]-Delcastle-[/centre]
[centre]-Afternoon / day 17 / LvL 12-[/centre]

Delcastle kept his composure at the brisk, outright disrespectful, dismissal of his offer. Neither had even bothered to hear him out despite the obvious need for the attempt. Nobody was going to get anywhere with this kind of petulant lay-about attitude and it bothered him to no end that these people hadn't even done a simple follow up! Time was money and these folks likely had neither. It was only when Smarter'n'me spoke up that Delcastles chances seemed to brighten. Even if it was only one, it was better than what he had now. Delcastle continued to sit and listened intently to the questions and took his time responding, formulating his responses. 

[color=0072bc]"Delcastle. Leader of World Walkers. Ordinarily a guild dedicated to gathering materials and crafting components. I sport a small team so far, with Myself, Cinera here,"[/color] He motioned to the lightly dressed woman standing behind him who had gently wiped away the blood from Doms sucker punch earlier, to which he had thanked her. [color=0072bc]"My brother Bulwar whom is our main tank, a skilled archer the name of Tailpin. There are 2 other players joining us. In total I have about five members." [/color]


[color=0072bc]"We have damage, but we lack the numbers required. As you guessed it is a raid dungeon meant for ten or more players, with the difficulty raising minimally per additional fighter but keeping the loot roughly the same as I was told. Persistent injury will not be an issue if everyone sticks to my formations, my group and I have been hunting elites in the upper forest for the last few days so familiarity with 'advanced' monsters is not a new experience. As for monsters creating persistent injuries there is no way to prevent it. Vigilance is the only option."[/color]

Delcastle arched an eyebrow at the mention of a singular use restorative item. Was that what the others problem was? They didn't want to compete for the drop? A very slight and knowing little grin creeped up on his face. No sense hiding what he knew. 

[color=0072bc]"The restorative item is not an actual consumable item. From the words of a much more experienced player, the healing source is a whirlpool after the final boss. Step into it and persistent injuries are cured. Given that fact, I imagine persistent injuries to be a common theme to the careless. With this knowledge I failed to see an issue with a temporary partnership for the mutual benefit of our respective party members." [/color]

Delcastle kept a straight posture and never broke his gaze with Smart, feeling the mans eyes never so much as flicker. The old man might be a bit outlandishly dressed but it was obvious now he had history in very serious matters of some sort, requiring patience and understanding entirely. Why else for all the questions?

The mention of his guilds objective had his chest swell out ever so slightly with pride as a fierce glint came to his eyes. 

[color=0072bc]"World Walkers is aimed to push the front line forward. Materials are tedious things, requiring patience and dedication to amass them sufficiently. Items break, items are made, items are bought and sold. We supply merchants with the means to do so in the protection of the city, and in turn they will sell their superior goods to those with the drive to fight on the front and free us from this game. Now,"[/color] Delcastle relaxed back into his chair. [color=0072bc]"I have questions for you too."[/color]

Delcastle glanced at the slumbering form of Dom and subconsciously rubbed his chin before turning back to smart with the same mirrored look the old lawyer was giving.

[color=0054a6]"As the leader of this raid to be, I am willing to accommodate any requests they might have. Choice pick of loot, more gold from monsters, claim to any materials or rares that drop. Whatever it takes.."[/color] He glanced at Sapphira and her damaged ear. [color=0072bc]"Whatever it takes to help my friends."[/color] 

Delcastle rose up from the chair and offered his hand to Smart. [color=0072bc]"If you and your friend come with us, and we beat this thing, I will make sure we find a way to bring some of the restorative back with us." [/color]

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