[b]Earlier:[/b]

Ignorance is bliss.  Although there is a predominant threat looming everything embodying light, people have grown used to these halcyon days.  But in their defense, the party of darkness isn’t exactly taking the initiative in their campaign and is progressing at a sluggish pace.  Thus, naivety is free to thrive without any constriction.  Falsch, too, was a member of the populace which has chosen to live in a monotonous manner.  It’s not like he’s on the fast track to sizing himself up with the demon king.  In fact, if any one of us officers were to suddenly make an appearance, his only choice of action would be to cower and bet his life on a hero.

Beams of light permeated the sheet of cloth covering him.  In defiance, he rolled around on the wooden surface trying to get out of the rays’ reach, but unfortunately retreat was not an option.  Falsch groaned as he hurled the blanket off and sat up from his bed.  It would’ve helped if the apartment owner decided to invest in windows, yet she would have needed a heart to think caringly of her income.  Not that he could really blame her, since she was currently prospering in comparison to the adventurer, without even lifting a father.  Screwing people over for a higher rate was something Falsch wished he had the finesse to do, unfortunately, he was only gifted with the mindset.

After following through with the morning motions, the young adult was fully outfitted and ready for yet another day chock full of excursions. Aaaaaaaaaand life-threatening experiences.  But that’s all just part of a healthy balance diet for what were essentially underpaid floaters.  Once he felt the affirming click of his scimitar relaxing itself in its sheathe, he stretched out one more time.  With a sigh of surrender, he set out for whatever was in store.

[b]Now:[/b]

And what was in store, one might ask?  Begging.  Claiming.  Bolstering up one’s own ego.  Common events that unfold before adventurers, usually by -ironically enough-, adventurers.  Falsch was passively enjoying his cup of coffee when a newcomer was directed to the table he was sitting at.  He instantly stared daggers at the receptionist, who in response could only offer up a perturbed smile.  Then again, after that exhibition, anybody would be unsettled.  Luckily he was able to mute out such lunacy, but seeing an adventurer with more pride-filled phrases than monsters killed was a pretty frequent sight.  The only thing more unsettling than that performance was the fact that the kid already got a bite.  Without delay, Falsch scrutinized the two and began to analyze them both.  [color=red][i]”The newbie’s got some… acceptable gear.  But he’s got his head far too high up in the clouds.  Even a stock slime might be able to dispatch him.  As for the girl… My klutz-ometer is getting some pretty high readings here.  She doesn’t seem to have any accessories or weapons, so I’m guessing a mage of some sort?  Her magic must be substantial, if she’s able to channel it without a medium… Wait, why what's with the squirrel?”[/i][/color] All the while Falsch was calmly sipping at his drink when the girl suddenly asked if they could party up.  

That old hag had decided to hike up his apartment fee, and his pocket was gradually lightening by the day.  [color=red][i]”Alright Falsch, try to be nice.”[/i][/color]

[color=red]”Why the hell do you have two crossbows?”[/color]  Oops.  Welp, that did not go according to plan.  Was totally not expecting for his voice to be so blunt, or be so audible from the other end of the table.  Falsch quickly gathered himself and cleared his throat, [color=red]”Sorry, let me rephrase that.  Have you tested whether you can accurately utilize both bows at once to optimize your damage output?  Or do you use them interchangeably?”[/color]  There, that sounded more formal and cordial.  He glanced between the two of them, taking a moment to read their expressions before continuing on, [color=red]”You guys need a vanguard, and as long as you choose a quest with some pocket money as a reward, I can fulfill that role.  Besides, one of you appears more inexperienced than the other -I hope-, I could possibly toss a few tips your way.  So, what do you say?”[/color]