[center][h2][color=FireBrick]Damian Gerard|Returning to Magnolia[/color][/h2][/center]
[center][@MarshiestMallow][@hatakekuro][@Sho Minazuki][@Silver Fox][@Landaus Five-One][/center]

Damian's instincts kicked in before his brain did as Belius jumped down from above and as a result Andor was already a third of a way out of the sheathe, poisonous magic circling around what blade was exposed before the S-Class mage realized what his arms were doing. [color=FireBrick]"Perhaps later, Captain Rowdy. Looking to get settled in here at home again."[/color] He then turned his attention to the young swordswoman with the form changing, and apparently talking, blade at her waist. [color=FireBrick]"Glad to hear it, Brianna and...pleasure to meet you without crossing blades, Tearsy,"[/color] and along came the ever exuberant Karn, singing and asking questions as always and bringing a genuine smile to Damian's face as he laughed, [color=FireBrick]"and of course its always a pleasure to see you, Karns. Stories can wait a bit, there's still people I've yet to see! As for food, well, I've got new recipes to try another day."[/color]

Damian surveyed the crowds as he spoke, once more spotting James as he continued going over his revolver, though he now also had a book in front of him, but no sight of-[i][color=FireBrick]Ah, there's miss Rose with her lover and child. Glad to see they're doing well, though that still isn't...[/color][/i] As if thinking of him was all it took to summon him, the voice of the man Damian had been looking for came from behind the former soldier. [color=00746b]"Can't say that I was expecting you two to be here."[/color] Damian turned to face the guild's newest S-Class mage as he addressed Belius for good measure. [color=00746b]"Hey, settle down. The man just arrived back home and you want to pound down a grog?"[/color] And of course, the furry purple cretin couldn't just shut his mouth.

[color=662d91]"Kill joy."[/color] Damian and Nolan both shot the Exceed a venomous glare that sent would send a more reasonable person or creature scurrying for cover, though rarely did the pompadour touting cat do the reasonable thing where Damian was concerned. [color=00746b]"Anyway, finally settling down or do you have anywhere else you plan to be?"[/color] Damian put a hand on Nolan's shoulder and grinned wickedly as he beckoned out to the guild.

[color=FireBrick]"Nolan, my friend, Penny and I just spent the last two years travelling. It would be a crime if we didn't come back to stay after so long and I figure what better way to kick things off than a four way exhibition match between Phoenix Wing's S-Class mages? Got a special request from a few of Magnolia's townsfolk that we give them a show."[/color] He got louder so that the rest of the guild could hear him. [color=FireBrick]"In fact, Magnolia thinks we should resurrect the Fantasia Festival!"[/color]