[center][h1][color=orange] Timeskip : Two days. [sub] Location : On the road to the field. [/sub] [/color][/h1][/center]
[hr][hr]
[center][h2][i][color=red]William[/color], [color=mediumpurple]Elise[/color], [color=darkgoldenrod]Vladimir[/color], [color=lightgreen]Malcolm[/color] & [color=yellow]Salem[/color][/i][/h2][/center]
[hr][hr]
[center][i]Collaboration of: [@Ashevelendar], [@Kyrisse], [@BlackPanther] [/i][/center]
[hr]

William met with the other two Magi and recognized them from the library. They were the kind of Magi that did whatever the Templar said and never talk much. Malcon and Salem were their names. They talked briefly in these two days but didn't interacted much. 
William was getting more and more obsessed with discovering a way to negate their bombs and got blood from everyone except Shadow who didn't want William to cut him.
Of all the new people that joined their group, William was fascinated by the Gargantu Magi. He has seen him in the library but didn't dare interact with the ancient being. So much knowledge in one being. Of course, not so much now because he was imprisoned for far more time than most Magi but even with him he didn't interact much.
Most of his time was eaten up by his constant theories on how to negate the bombs. 

Yesterday as he was trying to come up with a solution at night, he went outside his tent to take some air and he saw a lady accompanied by a big human. "[color=red] That guy looks like trouble [/color]" he muttered under his breath. The lady was a mistery for William and decided to go talk with her. If something happens , he can always defend himself or if he cannot...well the others will interfere to protect their lives.

He approached her and bowed his head. "[color=red] Hello, my lady. I'm sorry to talk with you uninvited but I wanted to tell you that you have the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen in my life. [/color]" 

Elise turned her attention to William but didn't make a move to pull down the hood that still kept her face in shadow. [color=mediumpurple]"Thank you,"[/color] she simply said. 

Vladimir, standing only a few feet away, looked at the dark human. While it didn't seem like he posed any danger to Elise, he still didn't want to let his guard down. He sat down on a log and watched them converse. [color=darkgoldenrod][i]He won't get much out of her.[/i][/color] he thought to himself.

William simply nodded. Something was wrong with this woman. "[color=red] Is something wrong, my lady ? You seem...off. [/color]" His face betrayed concern over the woman's well being. 

Vladimir knew that the dark human would not be getting any response to his question. And so he decided to intervene. [color=darkgoldenrod]"Elise is not a woman of many words,"[/color] he said as he stood up. [color=darkgoldenrod]"But I suppose we should introduce ourselves. I am Vladimir  Paebrooke and this,"[/color] he gestured towards Elise. [color=darkgoldenrod]"...is Elise Shadewater."[/color] 

At the mention of her name, Elise finally reached up and pulled her hood off, the flame of the bonfire reflecting onto her blond hair and making it appear like liquid gold. She turned her cold blue eyes towards William. [color=mediumpurple]"We were sent to assist you in your journey,"[/color]

William had to stop a few seconds with a blank look on his face before he grinned. "[color=red] I'm William Mortalis. A pleasure to meet you. Another two persons?  By the time we reach the Wasteland we will be a small army of the most powerful...[/color]" he stopped and looked around and then continued. "[color=red] Magi and Templar. in known world...Have you got the bombs , too ? [/color] " his face was full of curiosity. 

Elise nodded, not bothering to explain that unlike the rest of the group, she had two bombs in her. Vlad, on the other hand, frowned. He still didn't know why he was injected. He was there to act only as Elise's bodyguard after all. [color=darkgoldenrod]"Yes, I'm afraid we were. The Empire certainly has something big planned for our group,"[/color] he said dryly.

"[color=red] Yeah...our lives. They need us to do their job and then we all die. As it always happens with whatever the Empire wants. 
So...I know one of you is a mage. I can feel it but which one ? [/color]" 

Malcolm had seen William walk off earlier and elbowed Salem. salem hissed and Malcolm rolled his eyes before motioning in Williams direction. Salem huffed and the two followed the dark human. Salem however, climbed a nearby tree that concealed himself fully...though if one were to look close enough his green eyes would be somewhat visible. Malcolm approached the group. He went to stand next to William and gave a smile. [color=lightgreen]"WilIam, who are these interesting people?"[/color]

[color=mediumpurple]"I am,"[/color] Elise answered William's question straightforwardly just as Malcolm stopped beside the dark human. She, however, didn't look at the newcomer. Instead, she turned her eyes towards the nearby tree, exactly where Salem was. She didn't say anything nor did she give any indication that she can actually see him while he was hidden.

Vladimir returned Malcolm's smile with a small smile of his own. [color=darkgoldenrod]"My name is Vladimir Palebrooke,"[/color] he gestured towards Elise. [color=darkgoldenrod]"Elise Shadewater."[/color] By the way Elise was ignoring all the introductions, he would probably end up saying her name the whole night.

"[color=red] I'm glad to meet another mage. I didn't saw you in the library, so...have you got no spells ? [/color]" said William and then looked at Malcom. "[color=red] Our new companions. A mage like us [/color]" and William pointed at Elise "[color=red]"and a Templar. 
Where is Salem, Malcom ? You two can't go far without each other. [/color]"

Malcolm bowed to the newcomers. [color=lightgreen]"Pleasure, I am Malcolm."[/color] he then looked at William and sighed. He lifted his hand and did a gesture. Salem dropped out of the tree and straightened. A limp squirrel was visible in his mouth even though most of his face was hidden by his hood. Malcolm looked at Salem and sighed. [color=lightgreen]"...really"[/color] Salem took the small rodent out of his mouth and stuck it into the pouch in his side. [color=yellow]"It mocked me."[/color] Malcolm rubbed his face before gesturing to Salem. [color=lightgreen]"My furry friend here is Salem"[/color] Salem stood next to Malcolm and gave a nod. Black tail flicking back and forth as he stood there.

Elise's eyes tracked Salem's movements even though he still wasn't visible. When he dropped from the tree, the blond woman openly stared at him. [color=mediumpurple]"Of course I have spells,"[/color] she answered William despite having her attention somewhere else. [color=mediumpurple]"Salem,"[/color] she repeated the name as a small smile crossed her lips. 

Vladimir's eyebrow shot up when he saw the smile lift the edges of Elise's lips up. [color=darkgoldenrod]"Now, that's a rare sight,"[/color] he said as looked from Malcolm to Salem. 

Elise stood smiling for a few more seconds before walking away without saying anything. [color=darkgoldenrod]"A brief shining moment,"[/color] Vladimir said as he shook his head. He excused himself and followed after his charge. 

William just nodded and looked at Elise again. "[color=red] Damn she is beautiful [/color]" he thought to himself and then left the others and gone back to work. 

Malcolm tilted his head at the reaction from Elise. He then looked at Salem who seemed equally confused. Disgust, he was used to. Smiles confused Salem. Malcolm then watched the two leave and looked at Salem. [color=lightgreen]"I have no idea what you managed to do, but you made her smile.'[/color] Salem shrugged and the two headed back to join the others. Even with the heavy amount of confusion the two had. [color=lightgreen]"Maybe she thought you were adorable"[/color] Salem huffed. [color=yellow]"I am fierce. I am not adorable"[/color] Malcolm grinned. [color=lightgreen]"Adorably fierce"[/color] Salem hissed and started to ignore malcolm.

[hr]
[@Ashevelendar][@Venku][@Shadow Daedalus][@Caits][@dabombjk][@Gareth][@King Tai][@BlackPanther][@Kyrisse]
(This was an approved time skip posted with GM permission)