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[Color=darkgray][b]Time:[/b][/color] Morning
[Color=darkgray][b]Location:[/b][/color] Avian City
[Color=darkgray][b]Interactions:[/b][/color] Yuka [@princess], Orias [@Helo], Aiko [@CitrusArms], Xavier [@potter]
[Color=darkgray][b]Mentions:[/b][/color] [hider=Equipment:] Cloth armor reinforced with mithral (armor in the picture)
[url=https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/mediawiki/images/c/c7/Dragoon.png]Sin of the Father[/url] is a spear crafted from the wyvern’s tail that killed Augus’ father. The spear has a Return and Shift enchantment that allows it to become a [url=https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/045d7e86-d820-4cd6-8a8b-453d695fa665/d8270js-0ea958e6-706e-4b12-9e22-1a95a3fed48b.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcLzA0NWQ3ZTg2LWQ4MjAtNGNkNi04YThiLTQ1M2Q2OTVmYTY2NVwvZDgyNzBqcy0wZWE5NThlNi03MDZlLTRiMTItOWUyMi0xYTk1YTNmZWQ0OGIuanBnIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmZpbGUuZG93bmxvYWQiXX0.T0pdrGs4PP1nm24s7AZFfI68zBPSx5aoUcslTK8XYQg]sword[/url]
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Caelestis awaited what would come next, and if he were being honest, he wouldn’t have expected the following events in a lifetime. Kicking the ragtag visitors out of the city seemed to be the more likely option, and the captain would have no qualms in doing so. His people had opened their gates to those escaping tyranny with a reasonable requirement. Sure, if the shoe was on the other foot, he might find surrendering his weapons unfavorable but just being here in Avian City means you have already surrendered to Malthemoor. 

[color=orchid]“Believe me, captain. I want my normal, peaceful life back as much as the next guy. One where I can walk down the streets without worrying if I'll be seeing [i]more bodies today[/i]... The first day of this war had been harsh enough.”[/color] 

[color=slateblue]“Death is the price of war. Compliance is the price of entry into our city. These are things you cannot escape.”[/color] Caelestis replied in a manner much opposite of Aiko. Direct and with a chilling cold tone. His eyes found the weapons of the group again before Yuka piped up in her excited tone that was beginning to pick at his tolerance. 

[color=FF7CB3]“Oh that’s what you’re going on about? The weapon thing still. Are you really giving him an issue over [i]that[/i]? He’ll give them back and even if he doesn’t, it’s just a hunk of junk. I can just fetch you new ones.”[/color] Despite not enjoying every moment she spoke, he did value her being agreeable to what was requested of the group. He wondered if she could convince her allies, but the defiant elf’s expressions said otherwise as she held him firmly in her grasp.

[color=slateblue]“[i]Steel[/i] blades are not worth hoarding… Too heavy.”[/color] He was a little offended that anyone would think the Sky Guard would be involved in stealing swords from civilians.

[color=FF7CB3]“Well of course we love that idea!”[/color] It was too bad that Yuka was not the ringleader of this group. There seemed to still be more to address.

[color=orchid]“Forgive me. I'm a little bitter, but for others, I expect bitterness is only the beginning. I have little right to comp-”[/color]

When Xavier suddenly burst free from Yuka’s grip something unbelievable occurred. Electricity crackled and flashed from his body towards her. The contingent of Sky Guard reached for their weapons in reflex. If the situation was taken without much context, Yuka had just been assaulted by Xavier. 

[color=teal]“Assault…”[/color] One of the Sky Guard behind the captain uttered.

[color=slateblue]“Hold!”[/color] Caelestis commanded. Though he had never witnessed the magic that was just displayed, he knew what it was. Fire, air, water, earth, and lightning. These were the elements that could be tamed by the very beings summoned to Avalia. Information like this might have escaped him if not for the refugee operation. The Sky Guard were informed to seek out spies, intelligence, and humans. But why these beings? Xavier appearing as surprised as anyone else present almost answered this question. Caelestis could hear the voice of Augus from his memory.

[color=silver][i]“They are an asset, but they are also a threat! The magic these humans possess is highly volatile and without proper training or guidance, they can bring catastrophe! I am sure some of you are aware of the story, The Fury Gale! An almost mythic tale passed down through the generations. A wind that tore through our people and homes after a foolish act of cruelty! If you believe it is a myth, you are a fool. If you believe it was natural, you are simply ignorant…”[/i][/color] 

While Yuka was being tended to by the fox and the assailant, the captain turned his gaze to the scarred elf who had surrendered his weapons. It appeared as a moment where a deceptive culprit realized the gig was up. And though Caelestis desired the truth, he was not sure he was prepared for it.

[color=1BC617]“The fashion designer, as you call her, along with the vulpine, are among the few in Roshmi with the courage to stand against tyrants. These two have left their home, risked their lives to provide safety to strangers. And I, I am Prince Orias Biren of the radiant Sun Elf Kingdom, asking for aid, for a meeting with your leaders. If any of you have a health potion handy, it would be appreciated. The boy is untrained in his powers.”[/color]

Indeed it was too much and for the first time in the exchange, the captain appeared flustered and even worried. 

[color=slateblue]“P-Prince? Prince Orias Biren… No, impossible.”[/color] Caelestis knew of the slain prince of Sun Elf Kingdom. [color=slateblue][i]Humans, dead princes…[/i][/color] This was way above the captain’s paygrade. The best thing to do was solve the issues he could address. He reached for a pouch on his waist and removed a vial of deep red liquid. It was finally that he stepped forward with the remedy for Yuka in hand. He quickly looked back at one of the three behind him. [color=slateblue]“Inform General Maximus that I’ll be arriving shortly with something of great importance!”[/color] He shot quickly and just as swiftly, the ordered avian took off. Caelestis faced Orias’ scarred face once more. Under different circumstances, he might have laughed at Orias and his companions, but their discretion made sense. That and the display of magic was evidence enough that the group was aligned with the Sun Elf Kingdom’s higher-ups. To be responsible for one of the most powerful magical beings in Avalia was not a task easily assigned.

[color=slateblue]“Here.”[/color] He handed over the healing potion. [color=slateblue]“And pick up your weapons. Confiscation will not be necessary. I do request your party follow me to someone who will provide you with the assistance you need.”[/color]