[b][i]Adam Kenneth Yearling - Intersection of Miyama Town, Foriegn District, and Fuyuki Park.[/i][/b] Adam Kenneth Yearling (A.K. Yearling) had rented accommodations in a hotel close to Fuyuki Park, a nice suite, not too big and not too small, where he can set up a basic workshop. With Esfandiyar summoned just a few hours ago, the young Magus had decided to mix business and pleasure and go to the Park in order to seek out any trace of the other Masters. Rolling up his Invisibility Cloak in his backpack, the young man then said to Esfandiyar, "Rider, come with me in your spirit form - Let's see the beauty Humanity has to offer before this war starts, as well as find any trace of our future foes and temporary allies." [b]Moving towards Fuyuki Park.[/b] Walking in the park's greenery, Adam took in the sights and smells of the area, before asking Rider in a low whisper, "Do you see anything suspicious, Rider? I sent a few familiars in the shape of pigeons to scout as well, but you have keener senses than any of them." If the response was a no, Adam would take out his 'Journal of Hidden Stories', look for a bench located in a shady spot, and begin writing the story of his life as it currently stood, but not before informing Esfandiyar that it was part of his Magecraft and that writing stories was how he channeled his powers. Drawing a ballpen, he opened an empty page of his Journal and began to write. [i]A.K Yearling sat in peace, watched over by his loyal spirit even as his avian familiars flew around the park, staking it as his territory and watching out for threats. Briefly, he considered what the three Founding Families of Fuyuki might think of the audacity of claiming even a small portion of the city for his own - Would it earn him their contempt? Or was he beneath their notice right now? Should he visit the leylines of Fuyuki City for more insight, or perhaps pay the Church's local headquarters here a courtesy call?[/i] None of the words leaped at him - A sign that he was both safe and beneath notice. He then began writing further, hoping to cast a wider net of story-based divination on a larger part of the city. [i]He thought to himself that the other Masters were preparing, summoning, and scouting, certain in their Magecraft. Many of them placed no value in human lives, a trait which was nevertheless moderated by the need to keep the Supernatural a secret. Despite this, A.K. Yearling felt resentment for them, resentment for the Magus' Association and the Clock Tower even as he appreciated how they saved more lives than they destroyed by their enforcement of 'The Masquerade'. Why must Magecraft be a limited resource? Can't the world be helped from the shadows if it wasn't? Too bad that even the Grail cannot increase the amount of Mystery, which is needed for Magecraft, in the world.[/i] [i]The other Magi and Servants were no doubt thinking more prosaic thoughts, like how to defeat their enemies. The three Founding Families were using their unfair advantage, with the [u]Bane of Yggdmillenia[/u] -[/i] The last three words leaped at him, burning themselves in his mind. [i]The Bane of Yggdmillenia, was he here? Was he the Matou Family's shot at getting the Holy Grail? [u]Obviously[/u],[/i] another word leapt at him. Such an obvious guess. [i]As a member of the Matou Family and the instrument of their vengeance, the Bane of Yggdmillenia was filled with spite and hate, respecting few and scorning many. Even now, he had chosen a high tower of his own, in an [u]affluent part of the city[/u], to... To...[/i] His Divination failed him then, and he wrote about the Church instead. [i]The Holy Church was the Overseer of the Holy Grail War, but [u]can they be trusted[/u]?[/i] Answer was no, surprising. [i]Were they following [u]their own agenda[/u]?[/i] Answer was yes. [i]What role do they wish to play, [u]Hero, Villain, or Wildcard[/u]?[/I] They can be either three. [i]A thought came into A.K. Yearling's head - Should he bet that the Church would prove 'Heroic?'[/i] No answer. [@Breo][@Cu Chulainn]