Gideon listened to all that Zane said as he sat just out of sight in the tree. He had been the first to arrive after Zane but had kept an eye one the surrounding forest. After moving to the north side if the island Gideon had snuck out several times to climb trees and train with his dagger that he kept hidden in a hollow of one of the trees close to where he lived. After a shift of mixing building materials he would come out here for two hours everyday. He had gotten good and hiding and sneaking through the treetops as the tops were closer knit that the trunks below. 

Gideon was pretty surprised at all the people Zane had gather. Mage beginners supposedly. Though Gideon had no room to talk. He had forgotten most of his magic or rather it was stuck behind a mental block. Gideon had watched his father die at the hands of the dark guild that no occupied his home island of Kaia. Ever since then his Re-quip magic hadn't worked at all. He could still feel his other two weapons but he couldn't call them to his hand. So in truth while these people learned their magics Gideon had to relearn what it was to be a mage. He had the physical prowess as his training had made him a bit more nimble and sneaky but now he needed to face his issues and try magic again. 

Finally after Zane had marked them all and listened what there were supposed to do. "I see. This is going to be interesting for sure, but since it's a team thing I guess I better make myself known." With that he slipped off the branch and climbed down till he fell and landed on his feet in a squat. Standing up he walked over to Zane and nodded. "Hey there Zane. Sorry for the late appearance. No need to explain things though. I've been up in the tree listening. Kept and eye out and made sure no one snuck up on the little gathering." He held out his forearm and Zane took the stamp marking him. The color shifted to emerald green and Gideon smiled. "Of to catch that bird with my new mates then." Before turning his expression changed. "Listen, thank you for this opportunity. I'll do all I can even if it means giving my life to free our island." Gideon looked to the stars and from out of the fold of his clothes he took the dagger then looked at Zane again smiling. "No worries though cause we will run those idiots off for sure." Giving Zane the thumbs up he walked up and joined the group as he flicked the dagger back and flattened it against his arm. 

Once with them he looked to see if anyone wanted to take charge and nodded to most of those present before asking, "Any leads on the bird?"