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Loss and more loss. His mind torn between fighting against the injustice of this game and enjoying all of its wonderfulness. Never before did he feel so strongly the duality of being both free and caged. On the outside, He pretended like nothing was bothering him and that he had moved from Paralyze's death with a new determination. But inside, Questions attacked his thoughts constantly without end. It frustrated him that he could not leave them behind and enjoy the game as the rest did. If it were not for his guild-mates, Reylan might have gotten himself killed days ago. Were they all simply amusement for a twisted sociopath that reveled in their deaths? Or was it someone with a massive god-complex who wished to have a world where they ruled? Reylan knew they might never get a proper answer.

A tug on his sleeve broke him from these troubled thoughts, his arm resting on the wooden top of a dining table. Across from him was the girl named Kyo, a person whom that they rescued one night while doing the night patrol quest. The Legion of Wolf had officially taken her in until they could find her parents or relatives. That had been most of his day along with a few errands, such as informing the council member of their success of the mine quest. While he wasn't able to obtain a permanent supply, there was a small crate of the metal given to him for his work. That was promptly split between Xenos and Shiba, since both of them needed it the most [color=pink]"Are you okay, Master Reylan?"[/color] Kyo asked from across the table. The area between his shoulder blades tightened, he REALLY didn't like hearing that title in front of his name but Alisea had already gotten her hands on Kyo.

Reylan let out a slightly nervous chuckle [color=violet]"You don't have to call me Master Reylan, really."[/color] His teeth gritted once his mouth closed, why did Alisea have to do this? [color=pink]"Miss Alisea said you were the guild-master, so I had to call you Master Reylan or there would be trouble."[/color] She said almost too innocently [color=violet]"Troube with who?!? You know what, nevermind..."[/color] His hand slid across his own face slowly in exasperation [color=violet]"I am fine, Kyo. There's just a lot on my mind."[/color] He left it vague, no need to trouble her with his personal problems [color=violet]"Anyway, how's the food?"[/color] He asked, hoping to change the subject away from him. Kyo took another bite, as if to make sure [color=pink]"It's good. Thank you."[/color] The excitement in her voice was soft. Despite not being very expressive with her face, Kyo seemed managed to make her mood known just fine.

A small smile came across Reylan's face [color=violet]"I'm glad."[/color]He looked at her for a moment then went back to eating his own dinner. It was only a few bites later when he decided to ask one more time [color=violet]"Are you sure you don't remember anything about your family? Maybe something has come back to you?"[/color] All day he had Kyo tag along hoping that someone would recognize her or at least point him in a direction, but he had no luck. Kyo swallowed and shook her head [color=pink]"No, There's nothing before that night..."[/color] She said sadly, the look in her eyes tugging on Reylan's heart making him feel guilty for bringing it up again [color=violet]"Ah well, until we find them we'll take care of you so don't worry!"[/color] He did his best to reassure her. Kyo seemed to pick back up with this assertion, a tiny smile spreading across her lips before eating once more without another word.

Reylan let a mental sigh go, never did he think he would be taking care of someone else in this game. They left the restaurant after they paid, and walked through the town square where the festival would be held tomorrow. Already the decorations looked amazing. The Festival....Alisea had hinted pretty hard that she wanted to attend it with him but there was something that had been bugging him about it. Even as he picture it, there seemed to be something missing from the mental picture he projected. Reylan held a blank face for a few seconds until his eyes widened suddenly [color=violet]"Aster!"[/color] He unknowingly said aloud [color=pink]"Aster?"[/color] Kyo repeated confused.

Reylan rubbed the back of his neck, slightly embarrassed to have said it out loud so carelessly [color=violet]"Uh yeah, I should probably go ask her if she wanted to attend the festival with me and Alisea tomorrow."[/color] Kyo stopped and stood on the tips of her toes, extending her head up but far from matching Reylan's height [color=pink]"I want to go with you and Miss Alisea too!"[/color] She stated firmly, in her soft tone. Reylan nodded despite an uncertain look in his eyes [color=violet]"Of course! Now let's head back to the inn before it gets too dark."[/color] He didn't want to say that they might meet her family there and give false hope.

He had thought it strange at first how Kyo seemed to be fascinated with nearly everything new she found. With amnesia, that turned out to be a lot of things. Reylan was pretty sure it was not a player but what kind of NPC would loose their memory? And not initiate a quest? It didn't change the fact she needed their help, which Reylan was happy to give. Now he only hoped Aster would be at the inn so he could ask, after all it was only a festival, right? Most of the festivals held in his part of England involved drinking either directly or indirectly.
Having been through the streets of the city quite a few times, he made his way to the inn in record time. The wooden door opened wide as he held it for Kyo to walk past him, hoping to seem some of his comrades already there.