[center][img]https://78.media.tumblr.com/a3b148938837c8380c1eb6e43f0d31fc/tumblr_pcvta2YxeN1w6599so1_1280.png[/img][/center] [center][h3]Starting location, Priestella [/h3][/center] Mono's head turned towards the woman monk. The mask made it impossible to gauge his reaction to her words, but he was hesitating with his response. This could have meant he was considering what she said, or it could mean he was very, very angry. [b][color=royalblue]”Miss?”[/color][/b] he took a step towards her. [b][color=royalblue]”If I were to rape you, to perform sexual acts upon you that were not requested, would you pay me afterwards?”[/color][/b] His voice acquired a growl. [b][color=royalblue]”We are here on behalf of the king. I came here personally because I am trained in how to deal with these matters. Any outside influence, regardless of intentions, is just an obstacle.”[/color][/b] He pointed at Mirt, and his voice became louder. [b][color=royalblue]”I did not ask for you to risk your life, nor did I ask this man to ride a [i]fucking[/i] devil beast towards my troops. The hardest part of this job is protecting civilian lives, which you most certainly did not play a role in.”[/color][/b] He briefly glanced in the direction of the knights before looking at Anyon and Mirt again. [b][color=royalblue]”I will not pay you a single fucking coin! I owe you nothing for aborting your assisted suicide. You should be paying me for healing him, you ungrateful bitch!”[/color][/b] He turned to his troops. [b][color=royalblue]”Escort the civilians outside [i]immediately[/i].”[/color][/b] The troops promptly moved behind the two foreigners, ready to take action, but only if necessary. [hr] [center][img]https://78.media.tumblr.com/5604732d4f8be8b8f78e2e64daa12edb/tumblr_pbwuuhhjOX1w6599so2_1280.png[/img][/center] [center][h3]Center road, The Golden Quarter, Priestella[/h3][/center] After some consideration, the last of the non-natives made up their minds. Aaron decided to go with Aer to get a permit. Aerith told everyone that she wanted to get a permit, but would do so later with Irene and Vasilis, who agreed to meet up with her later. For the moment, she decided to go with Fritzi. Everyone's clothes were distributed and paid for. [color=FFDEAD]"I was not expecting so many people to be willing to go..."[/color] Aer adjusted her hood. [color=FFDEAD]"Stay together now. We're going to find Mono shortly. I just saw him a few minutes ago."[/color] Aer continued to walk towards the south part of the city. Fritzi eyed Alistair and Aerith in turn. [color=peachpuff]”Oh uh!”[/color] Her eyes moved back onto Hiro before putting her hands on her hips. [color=peachpuff]”For some reason I thought you were all going to go with the adventurer.”[/color] Her smile was so wide, she had to close her eyes. [color=peachpuff]”I feel kind of bad about taking away Donovan's newest helpers though.”[/color] Donovan shook his head with a smile. [b]”Ain't a problem Fritzi. Just get that boy something to wear. I'm paying.”[/b] The wolf girl nodded before looking back at her customer. [color=peachpuff]”Alright sir. After you pick something, we'll get you ready for your first day of work!”[/color] [hr] Chiyo didn't have to wait long for the gang, only the gang looked a little small today. But she recognized the leader. It was hard to miss Quill. She had silver hair, and wore a horn accessory at all times. She was currently wearing [url=https://66.media.tumblr.com/91d41054571aea2ac1403993eccdcebf/tumblr_pga6u7HkTS1w6599so1_640.jpg]a performer's outfit[/url], so she must have just gotten off of her other job. Whatever that was. Quill didn't talk about herself very much, but she was kind to Chiyo. Or at the very least she always addressed Chiyo in a way that made her feel respected. They didn't interact with each other very much, and it was rare for them to directly speak with each other. When Quill approached, she took a knee. [color=dab666]”It's your best friend. Seems they need some help.”[/color] She handed Chiyo an envelope. [color=dab666]”I'm off for the rest of the day. So if you don't mind, I'd like to tag along.”[/color] [hr] [center][h3]Main road, Hero's District, Priestella[/h3][/center] A few guards stopped Aer when she tried to enter the hero's district, but after showing them her adventuring license, they let the group pass. [color=FFDEAD]"This route will be safer for you. They know me pretty well around here."[/color] The guards didn't seem too put off by everyone's appearance. But eyes were definitely upon them. [color=FFDEAD]"Alright, so how about you tell me exactly what happened?"[/color] She looked over her shoulder at the group. [color=FFDEAD]"This is going to determine everything."[/color] [hr] [center][h3]Peppin's house #1, Cham, Priestella[/h3][/center] Alistair, Aerith, and Hiro were all standing inside a modest home. They had all been given aprons to protect their clothes from, well, their job. While it was a house in the chem, it was one of the many homes owned by a noble named Peppin, who rented them out to customers who didn't want to sleep in an inn. Peppin had several homes, and he expected Fritzi to take care of all of them. The home had been used, and most of the furnishings needed to be cleaned, with some of them needed to be replaced. The drapes had been pulled off of the windows and thrown onto the floor. One of the chairs around the breakfast table had a broken leg, and it looked like someone tried to replace the finely crafted legs with a broom handle. You knew it was a broom handle because they left the rest of the broom on top of the table. Someone had simply sawed it in half and "repaired" the chair. [color=peachpuff]”And this is why Peppin always requires a hefty deposit for any of his homes. Animals!”[/color] She shook her head before turning to look at the trio. [color=peachpuff]”So before we get to cleaning, I think we can all agree that it's more fun to do with magic. So real quick, let me hear what element your gates are.”[/color] Of course, nobody knew what to say. Fritzi was able to quickly assess what was going on. [color=peachpuff]”I guess you don't know, huh?”[/color] She shrugged her shoulders and smiled. [color=peachpuff]”No time to learn like the present!”[/color] Her eyes shifted side to side. [color=peachpuff]”Alright, hope you guys aren't too bashful, I'll make sure this is over with as soon as possible.”[/color] Fritzi approached Hiro and put her hands together. Then she leaned forward, slowly, very slowly. Hiro could feel her breath caressing his face as she closed the distance. Then her forehead touched his, if only momentarily, before pulling away. [color=peachpuff]”Yang? Light magic is pretty uncommon. Also, you might have a fever Nohbuliro? Wait, is that how you say it?”[/color] She squinted her eyes. [color=peachpuff]”Nohbul? Noble!”[/color] She grinned. [color=peachpuff]”Noble! You might want to take it easy to start, okay?”[/color] Fritzi continued her ritual of slowly pressing her forhead against the other two, and discovered their elements. Aerith was shadow. [color=peachpuff]”Another rare one!”[/color] and Alistair was shadow AND water which was. [color=peachpuff]”Really weird... Well, let's teach you water to better round out our cleaning team.”[/color] She hopped away from everyone. [color=peachpuff]”Alright, so here's how you perform your first spell.”[/color] She folded her arms behind her back. [color=peachpuff]”Just close your eyes and try to visualize mana flowing out of your gate. It can be anything, from a waterfall filling a pond, or a kettle filling a tea cup. I know one guy who pictures a mouth filling up with plums.”[/color] Fritzi closed her eyes. [color=peachpuff]”It might also help to gently exhale, just to help create that sense of filling something with your body.”[/color] As if to demonstrate, Fritzi's chest expanded when she took a large breath. [color=peachpuff]”Then...”[/color] she said while letting go of her breath. [color=peachpuff]”Just say your incantation. For Noble it should be Jiwald, Aerith is Shamak, and Alistair is Huma. But for me it's-”[/color] Her eyes shot open. [color=peachpuff]”Fura!”[/color] Her arm shot out, and a gale of wind blew past everyone, kicking dust into the air. [color=peachpuff]”That made things a little cleaner.”[/color] she chuckled. [color=peachpuff]”Alright, your turn!”[/color]