[center][h2]Damian Gerard|Repairing the Rifts[/h2][/center]
[center][@Caits][@Burthstone][/center]

Damian shrugged, glancing down through the skylight in the guild hall's roof at the gathering of people. That was part of why he'd bothered coming in today, besides getting to see Penny. It was time that Phoenix Wing's S-Class wizards all had a talk with each other. Damian had seen a pattern recently, a disconnect between the three of them that shouldn't have existed, but with all of them leading their own lives, it couldn't be helped. [color=FireBrick]"I don't know yet, but I don't think I will be. Depends on what Zero and Zenoram ask for and what we S-Class decide. Come on, let's find Mayt. We all need to talk."[/color]

Leading the way off the roof, Damian entered the guild hall and made straight for the third S-Class before leading the pair back to one of the side meeting rooms and closing the door behind them. Once they were seated, he joined them and sighed. [color=FireBrick]"So, first time in awhile the three of us have been in the same room."[/color]

[center][h2]James Hunt|A Test of Honor[/h2][/center]
[center][@Lunarlors34][/center]

Foreman Takafumi's eyes were bulging and he shouted orders at his men, directing those who'd still bothered to show up where to work with what they few could move and manage. When a man in gold armor and another younger man in leather approached him and the armored man informed him of who they were, he rounded on them. [b]"IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME! You know how long ago I asked for help from the guilds? But noooo, the Grand fucking Magic Games start and suddenly no one has time for us! I don't care how historical the damned event is, WE NEED HELP!"[/b] James grimaced slightly at the man's language, but after a moment, he finally calmed down. [b]"The last kidnapping was a couple of days ago. I, uh, gave chase, hoping to save him, but I couldn't catch up. All I know is they're somewhere in the eastern forest."[/b] James nods, thinking on the matter.

[color=SteelBlue]"Don't worry, Foreman, we'll get your people back and make sure the bridge is finished."[/color] Nodding, Takafumi returns to directing his men while the paladin leads Cody towards the indicated forest. [color=SteelBlue]"So, what do you think? Trick of the eyes perhaps? Seems sloppy to let him see which forest they were in."[/color] James knew it was overconfidence on the part of the gangs, but he wanted to test Cody's learning.

[center][h2]Jane Addeson|Forgiving is a Pain[/h2][/center]
[center][@Leslie Hall][/center]

When Isabelle initially reacted in surprise, Jane couldn't help but grin widely. [color=DeepPink]"Of course I'm here! Where else would I find a beautiful woman with a penchant for dressing old fashioned?"[/color] She then noted the muted tone that Isabelle took and waited as the other woman explained herself. Jane couldn't say she was surprised if she was honest, the few dates she'd been on, with men and women, had been about the same, though her reason was much preferable to the "I found out you're a wizard" or the "you turned out to be really boring, especially since you wouldn't show off your magic earlier." Belle's reason felt...honest.

Or at least, as Jane got the sense there was something more, honest enough. Jane waved a dismissive hand as she took a seat next to her friend. [color=DeepPink]"Water under the bridge love, you apologized for it instead of making up some half assed excuse. That's already a win in my book."[/color] The letter, which the requip mage took a great of amount of ceremony to lay out, caused the energy blade user some concern, both for her friend and her own relationship with the rest of the guild.

The only name she knew well from Phoenix Wing was Damian, and he was more by reputation than personally, and Isabella had been the first person to talk to her after her recovery and not be some kind of giant prick. But, she knew that an answer to the dilemma was the only thing that would help the entertainer, so, with a sigh, she spoke as she squeezed Isabella's hand back. [color=DeepPink]"Well, there's no denying it's a rather fantastic opportunity. Hell, dad would be jealous if he were still here. But...well, what about Bullet? And me? And the guild? You're a big part of everyone's lives here and, well, I can't speak for everyone, but I don't want to see you leave."[/color] She chuckled a small, sad chuckle. [color=DeepPink]"Hell, I would HATE for you to leave."[/color]