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[h2][color=lawngreen]Grasidia[/color] and [color=skyblue]Torys[/color][/h2][/center]
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The tan woman was briefly surprised by the young girl that sat down next to her whom immediately smiled at her and began writing something down. It was strange but at this point it was an expectation of human behavior. But the girl kept staring after she finished writing and after an awkward moment she smacked the table and began venting her frustrations about older humans and their attitudes. [i][color=lawngreen]I suppose she wouldn't think I'm too much older than her,[/color][/i] Grasidia thought, [i][color=lawngreen]But I have no idea how to relate to this. Well, maybe to the evil...[/color][/i] The older lady shrugged before crossing her arms over her chest. [color=lawngreen]"I wouldn't know,"[/color] she spoke up, still unsure how to respond to Bebe's struggle. Young humans probably wanted to be physically comforted in some way, but Grasidia couldn't bring herself to even try. [color=lawngreen]"Uh... perhaps... you should learn for yourself."[/color]

That should help her, surely. Grasidia knew that humans had a wanderlust, much like she did in the past, so the best way to know the truth would be to experience it for oneself. Though hopefully there wouldn't be [i]too[/i] much truth in whatever journey this human would undertake. Meanwhile, over at the bar, Torys was pouring herself a drink when Kaden approached her about the ANP job. She finished her drink before glancing over at the quest in his hands before pouting and taking up her glass. [color=skyblue]"Whatever you do, make sure Avedis pays up for the window on top of the rewards he gives you kids,"[/color] she told him, pausing to take a sip of the hard liquor. [color=skyblue]"Don't forget it, I'm sure he'll try to weasel his way out of paying..."[/color] She turned her attention to Lavinia, grinning as the girl gave her evil overlord spiel. [color=skyblue]"I'll handle it, but you can guide yourselves from here."[/color] After the ANP team left she continued with her drink and managed to finish it before Gwen inquired about another quest.

[color=skyblue]"Oh, be careful with this one,"[/color] Torys told her. [color=skyblue]"I've heard that other guilds have failed this quest several times and that's why it has been bumped up to S-class. You're all strong but remember to stay safe, okay?"[/color] She set the empty glass down and pulled a folded piece of paper from behind the counter. [color=skyblue]"Cocoa Village is a relatively new village so I had to get a new map to find it. The trains will only take you to Clover and you will have to walk or get a wagon the rest of the way. And no, I'm not paying for your trip."[/color] She handed the map over to Gwen. [color=skyblue]"I don't think even Obsidian Kite will take you all the way there in their airships, but they can surely get you to Clover just as well. Your choice."[/color] With that out of the way she gave the team a big smile. [color=skyblue]"I'm sure you three are tough enough to handle this just fine."[/color]

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[h2][color=aquamarine]Tone[/color][/h2][/center]
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As the ANP team would be heading out the door, Kaden would find that the door would open just before he reached it. Standing in his way now was Tone Soretto, another new member of the guild that had joined within the last few weeks. While his immediate expression was fairly stern and stoic, once he realized that Kaden was in his way and the two were blocking each other from the doorway his eyes widened. [color=aquamarine]"Uh, whoops. My bad,"[/color] he spoke up, stepping aside to let the other mages go through. While they were on their way out for a mission Tone was actually just returning, as evidenced by the rucksack he had slung over his shoulder. Once the ANP team went by he walked into the guild hall, though staring at the strange machine that followed his comrades as they left. Only after he closed the door did his attention return to his guild and he could focus on the business before him.

Tone took a quick glance around and found Torys at the bar, just finishing up talking with Gwen and a couple others, and so he approached. [color=aquamarine]"Hey old lady,"[/color] he greeted Torys, before turning his gaze to Gwen, Holly, and Zen. [color=aquamarine]"Sup girls."[/color] He didn't consider that perhaps he should've gave Zenith a more individual greeting. [color=aquamarine]"So boss, I finished up that quest in Magnolia. Turned out the dog was actually alive and just on the other side of town. Real easy stuff."[/color] He dropped the sack from his shoulder to the ground and briefly rummaged through it, eventually withdrawing a small coin pouch. [color=aquamarine]"Here's your cut."[/color] Torys began waving her hands frantically, refusing his offer. [color=skyblue]"No need, no need! I don't need the money from your quests, you need it more than me,"[/color] she explained, seemingly surprising Tone. [color=aquamarine]"Oh..."[/color]

Despite the fact this wasn't his first mission, and accordingly not the first time this exact conversation has happened, Torys was starting to realize that this may become a trend. Tone put the coin purse back into his sack and then hoisted it back over his shoulder. [color=aquamarine]"Well then, have you heard anything about Draco Clamor since I was gone?"[/color] She had also deduced that this would be a trend. [color=skyblue]"Unfortunately I have not. I've told you before that if I ever hear anything I'll let you know."[/color] The young man seemed disappointed at the news and shook his head. Another day, another lack of any leads. [color=aquamarine]"Oh well, thanks for looking out for me."[/color] Torys couldn't help but wonder if he truly heard the words she was saying, but at least he seemed to understand. [color=skyblue]"No worries..."[/color] He then looked back at the three mages next to him. [color=aquamarine]"You all heading out too? Like the others?"[/color]