Samuel turned away from the chirping bundle in his arms so as to listen to [color=ed1c24]Okami's[/color] response to the new arrivals.

	[color=ed1c24]"Well...I know I fell on my face but at least I'm not the only one."[/color]

	This answer elicits a small chuckle from the traveled priest. It seems that these children are even more clumsy than he was at their ages... Well, that's being very kind to his old self. Little brat would have tripped over a kid he just beat the crap out of... As soon as Samuel has this thought, he jumps back as a swirling ball of energy emerges from one of [color=ed1c24]Okami's[/color] pockets. A small wolf materialized near his feet and began to bark repeatedly.

	[color=fff200]"W-what just happened? What was that light? I... I'm just going to assume this is your spirit..."[/color] Samuel points to the small wolf that was currently being assaulted with head pats from [color=fff79a]Lena[/color]. Samuel smiled at the sight of the smiling girl... even if only a little, it looks like she still has some innocence. Samuel quickly averted his eyes as the pixie, [color=a187be]Tania[/color] glared at the demon's- [color=f7976a][i]Vilivyn's[/i][/color] spirit, looking as if she would launch herself at the small bat at the slightest provocation... [i]Like a cat...[/i] Samuel mused.

	The new arrival, the female orc (guide my tongue lord, I do not wish to make myself out to be a racist...) [color=39b54a]Rashenar[/color] seemed to mutter to the small dragon in her arms... Just how many of these kids can talk to their spirits!? Samuel begins to feel left out... No, envy is a sin after all! Samuel smiles at the prospect of a party with these people... but... Samuel silently closes his eyes and prays that his companions will show mercy to the foes that will face them. The lord guided Samuel to Gabriel to protect and heal, not to destroy and kill! But now is too early to deal with that issue... The [color=39b54a]Rashenar[/color] seemed very uncomfortable with the group.

	[color=fff200]"If you would like, I can help you acquire your license. I have heard that the initiation process is... difficult, to say the least."[/color]

	A high-pitched voice brought Samuel back to the worrying thought that a literal demon was mere inches away from him...

	[color=f7976a] "Mighty Gabriel, this maiden accepts your offer!  It seems like we will be traveling together, so you can teach me how to fly and I'll tell you allaboutthemortalworld, alright?"[/color]

	A few strong chirps from Gabriel in response, Samuel looked downwards to meet with a pair of large, warm eyes. Quickly, [color=f7976a]Vilivyn[/color] tears her gaze away... Samuel wonders, briefly, if he really looks that ugly? Sure, he's pretty old and traveling has [i]not[/i] helped the aging process, but Samuel felt that he had a somewhat mature appeal- [i]STOP. You're an adult, Samuel. God's sake...[/i]

	Hoping none of his companions noticed this minor moral crisis, Samuel breaks into a genuine smile. [color=fff200]"If you would not mind having an old man like myself around, I would be more than willing to offer my services."[/color]

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	[color=f7976a]"Mighty Gabriel, this maiden accepts your offer!  It seems like we will be traveling together, so you can teach me how to fly and I'll tell you allaboutthemortalworld, alright?"[/color]

	YES!!! I've done it! First maiden, conquered! All that's left is all the other maidens in the world! Soon, [color=6ecff6]Gabriel[/color] shall be a name known throughout the entire world! Well, more known then it already is! Ah, but first, I must focus on the task at hand... What is flying...

	Oh god, oh god, oh me!!! I don't know how to fly! Damn you, beautiful wings! You do not deserve to be attached to the mighty [color=6ecff6]Gabriel![/color] What have I ever done to deserve this? Was I too great? Wait... THAT! That large rat-thing that came with this maiden knows how to fly! Phew... I'll practice flapping my magnificent wings like that creature did when no maidens are around... Thank you, oh mighty [color=6ecff6]Gabriel[/color] in the sky, you have saved your greatest knight once again! Now... while it pains me to do so, I must use my fantastic lying capabilities on this maiden...

	[color=6ecff6]"O-of course, however, the mighty Gabriel knows all their is that needs to be k-known!"

	"...B-but the mighty Gabriel would appreciate those lessons..."[/color]

	...She dosen't have a clue... Poor, poor maiden, [color=6ecff6]Gabriel[/color] is simply too sly for her... I almost feel bad... Almost.

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