[center][h2]The Journey Begins[/h2][/center]

[center][h3]~ Another Unknown Location ~[/h3][/center]

[center][i]Interacted with:[/i] [@Rune_Alchemist], [@Pyromania99][/center]

[quote=Isidore][b]“The flower became our ally and aided our escape. Augusta’s capable of healing now; care to experiment on your limits with Nick?”[/b][/quote]

[quote=Augusta?]"After you left, we went into the depths of the complex.  We made a deal with a demon for it's survival and a guaranteed escape for us.  Well, it's species' survival? Regardless, we escaped with it's seed and a new dog."[/quote]

"[color=skyblue]What? You made a deal with the black tar-thing down below? Escaped with a seed and Octavia? What're you gonna do with the seed?[/color]" Nick was incredulous. These people [i]did[/i] get in a lot of trouble in there. He was almost glad he ran away. Then again, he shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Maybe the black thing from the ruins wasn't bad, just lashing out or something. Still, Nick didn't trust it but he did trust the trio. "[color=skyblue]Well, I hope you three know what you're doing.[/color]"

Isidore then left to hunt for food. A bit hasty, Nick thought, but if that's what he wants to do then by all means.

[quote=Augusta?]"Nick, I want you to trust me that you'll feel better.  With all the black substance, we just need to be safe.  It probably shouldn't hurt."[/quote]

"[color=skyblue]Wait, what're you gonna do?[/color]" [u]Augusta's[/u] words put Nick on edge. He reflexively recoiled while the Elven woman snapped a small flame into existence on her fingers. Nick still couldn't believe how that was possible. She then brought it over to his shoulder wound. "[color=skyblue]Wait, what're you--[/color]"

Nick was silenced as he felt the small flame spread its warmth over the injury. It burned, sort of? The wound felt nice and the dull pain faded away. The bleeding stopped completely now and while the damage wasn't fully healed, it was still a lot better than the crude dressing Nick gave it with a makeshift bandage. "[color=skyblue]Thanks, Augusta. You sure can do anything, can't you? Casting all sorts of magic and all.[/color]"

"[color=skyblue]Hey, didn't you say you were gonna teach me magic? Now's a good a time as any, isn't it?[/color]"