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[Color=darkgray][b]Time:[/b][/color] Morning
[Color=darkgray][b]Location:[/b][/color] Maximus Estate
[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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[color=darkgray]“The Fae…”[/color] Augus nodded and turned from Orias, listening to the rationale of his choice. He paced with his arms crossed at his chest while the elven prince continued with ideas he couldn’t disagree with. He stopped in front of one of the scorch marks on the carpet which only caused the general to produce another sigh. He then turned to look at the other singed hole, and then to the culprit who was embracing Yuka in a hug.

[color=darkgray]“I pray all of your kind aren’t so reckless as you. I would hate to decommission such valuable war assets due to them being unserviceable.”[/color] He was warned, or was it a veiled threat? And then the moment he had been waiting for occurred right on time. The vulpine spoke, and not just with flavored words either. They drew his complete attention, something Captain Verencia might have warned was an unpleasant thing to garner from the stern-faced general. 

Augus arms dropped from his chest before he took a single step toward Aiko. He was closer, but still a few steps away so he could still address the rest of the group. He didn’t need to flex his wings like the captain to exude an intense presence. 

[color=darkgray]“[i]Orphan.[/i]”[/color] He pointed and called out as if it were their name. [color=darkgray]“My pride is the least of your worries if you continue with this insolence. I expected a name as you come to know mine. As I have come to know that of your companions! How can [b]you[/b] speak of unity whilst creating an air of distrust with those you intend to ally with? With those you are [i]requesting aid from[/i]?”[/color] He lowered his arm that had been used to point at Aiko. [color=darkgray]“Time and time again wretches of orc, dark elves, and demons have shown they cannot be trusted. Without trust, there is cooperation! And without that, then there is no hope for coexistence. Those before me chose to leave our enemies to thrive in their own lands and leave the few dozen demons be until they gave in to their evil natures. So when it comes to unity, and this is to all of you, I’d much rather with someone with all the pride in the world than a deceitful worm that lacks the decency to give a proper introduction. Success isn’t spoken into existence, it's a product of one's actions.”[/color] 

Only his eyes shifted towards Orias while he carried the same intense demeanor.

[color=darkgray]“I can spare you a place on one of my transmission bracelets. Do you possess one for yourself? If not, I can have you escorted to our market to purchase that and anything else you might need on the journey ahead of you.”[/color] He raised his left wrist and pressed a button on his transmission bracelet. The button’s light flashed a few times before a holographic image of an attentive blue-eyed [url=https://i.imgur.com/sOqmawX.jpg?1]teenage boy[/url] appeared. 

[color=skyblue]“Greetings father.”[/color] Augus IV spoke while attempting to mirror his father’s serious expression.

[color=darkgray]“Son. Be prepared to escort very important guests of mine to the market.”[/color]

[color=seagreen]“Can I go too!?”[/color] The image of Augus IV blurred before an even [url=https://i.imgur.com/oMRyUoc.jpg?2]younger boy[/url] bearing a resemblance to Augus appeared with a warm smile. [color=seagreen]“Please dad, I don’t want to stay here with Lyrah. She’s being so weird. I pro-”[/color] 

[color=skyblue]“Quit it!”[/color] The transmission blurred again with Augus IV’s face looking down to his left in annoyance. When his eyes returned to face his father, he gulped with widened eyes as he was faced with the man’s unfazed sternness. 

[color=darkgray]“Get ready. Both of you.”[/color] Augus ended the transmission while doing his absolute best to remain stoic after that transmission. [color=darkgray]“My sons will be your guides. There’s no need to waste manpower on a shopping trip.”[/color] Augus planned to meet with the governor as soon as the group left with his sons.

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