[@cloudystar]
[@Legion02]
[@Cherrywitch]
[@Rune_Alchemist]
[@cloudystar]
[@Lady Athena]

	Samuel remained limp on the ground, but is very cautious of the young man. After all, strange spheres hovering over a persons back is far from normal. [i]Then again... Everyone I've met so far has been anything but normal...[/i] Samuel attempts to shake his head to get rid of this rude thought, but only manages to turn his head. Samuel looks up to the young man, hopeful that he does not look to pathetic.

	[color=00aeef]“No but, hold on please. I need to finish my stuff.”[/color]

	Samuel continues to gaze quizzically at the young man as he set up another dummy. The young man muttered something under his breath and Samuel thought about listening, until realizing that it would be extremely rude. The young man held out a very muscular arm and seemingly punched the air with an open palm, sending his orb nearly careening into a competitor with blond hair and a regal appearance. The young man stammered out an apology and continued to launch his orbs, occasional missing the dummy and nearly hitting one of the other kids in the distance. As he does this, Samuel slowly regains his energy, having taken off his robe to help cool himself down. Countless scars littered the old mans body, contrasting sharply with the kind and caring nature he usually exhibits. Samuel looks down to his side and sees the small bird, Gabriel, standing near him, looking almost as tired as he was. The man and bird continued to watch as the young man finally finished off the dummy he was firing at.

	[color=00aeef]“Yes!”[/color]

	Samuel smiled at the exclamation. Usually, such optimism was rare among kids nowadays. If only Samuel had been like that in his youth... Samuel's mind snapped back to reality as the orbs seemingly moved above his head and divided, forming a halo of some combination of cold and white. They then congealed in place over his head, and a small yellow gem appeared in the center. The young man made quick work of his last two dummies. He then turned to Samuel, smiled, and offered an outstretched hand.

	 [color=00aeef]“Sorry, I just realized, I haven’t introduced myself. I’m Alex Reinner. Tell me, priest. Are you looking for someone to team up with? Because I would definitely want someone like you having my back.”[/color]

	Samuel smiled. [i]Finally... Someone with a normal name...[/i] Samuel shakes his head before he giggled like a school girl and slings his robe over his shoulder. Reaching out for the outstretched hand, Samuel grips [color=00aeef]Alex's[/color] forearm and pulls himself up.

	[color=fff200]"I would be honored to offer you my shield, [color=00aeef]Alex[/color]. My name is Samuel Evans, but I would prefer if you simply called me 'Father' or 'Samuel'. If you would like, I could lead you to my other companions. They would surely accept someone of your caliber into the party!"[/color]

	Samuel grins a toothy smile at the young man. This was someone who Samuel would be happy to travel with. A large blast sounds off in the distance, and Samuel is left wondering: [i]Did everyone else have as hard of a time as I did?[/i]

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	HOLY FRIJOLES! WHAT IN GOOD GOD IS MASTER DOING!? Even I, the mighty [color=6ecff6]Gabriel[/color], am thoroughly exhausted! Surely this license or whatever we are here for is not so important that we must work so hard! Then again... maidens do enjoy the look of a man layered in sweat... Yes! That is how I can woo the maidens! Very well, I shall work until I die of dehydration- wait... 

	I do not possess sweat glands...

	Oh well! The mighty [color=6ecff6]Gabriel[/color] does not need to resort to such cowardly methods to gain maidens!

	As soon as my master sits down, I immediately switch to my beast form. Our time is then spent watching the inferior summoner attempt to hit a simple training dummy... Then again, everyone is inferior to the mighty [color=6ecff6]Gabriel[/color]! 

	Soon, the summoner steps in front of us and offers my master a hand. I pay no attention to the words that escape his mouth hole: he is neither a maiden, nor is he a bumbling joke character, so I have no need for him. I instead look at the... V-very attractive spirit that seems to accompany him. Surely a maiden like her would be willing to t-talk to me? N-nah... the m-m-mighty [color=6ecff6]Gabriel[/color] cannot be limited to one maiden, no matter how c-cute she is...