[Right][H2][color=#CA9BF7]Fia Blackfire[/color][/H2][/right]
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	Fia’s eyes sparkled when the man donning green and a metal mask had managed to light the fireplace without the need of firewood. At first she though that one or more of them would have to venture back into the storm to retrieve the wood, most likely soaked with rain water. But now that wasn’t necessary. Fia stayed close to the burning pit, letting the heat help dry off some of the water that soaked her clothes.

	“That feels nice.” she said softly to herself, her eyes closed as she clearly enjoyed the warmth of the fire. She opened her eyes again and gazed at the gracious benefactor, “and such a pretty color, too. That is a very useful trick. Thank you.”

	Fia looked over the young girl who spoke up shortly after the fire was set ablaze. She was nicely dressed despite the weather and appeared to be messing with a pair of swords. Did they belong to the girl? If so, if she knew how to use them, then that was impressive. “Well aren’t you adorable. I wasn’t aware they were going to let girls as young as you join the expedition. And the way you speak. You’re just precious.”

	Finally able to shake off the storm, Fia sat down near the fireplace and removed her boots. She placed them by the flame to help dry off. She looked around at the house and the other strangers occupying it. First there were the obvious ones in armor. She counted at least three of them. Her masked savior of fire could probably count as one, but compared to the hulking statue of the three she counted, he didn’t look to fit among them. However, the number of them wearing masks was notable. If she had a silver for every person she found wearing a mask among her soon to be proper comrades…

	Fia listened to the introductions, or rather the start of the introductions. Engelbert started off. Despite how much renown he seemed to have from some of the others, Fia never heard of him. But it was nice to know that he was as tanky as he looked. Allegedly. Whether it stood up was yet to be seen, but it definitely looked promising. At least Fia would gladly put herself behind him and let him take the hits.

	Introductions were cut short as an elven woman descended the stairs with an arm full of trinkets. Fia stood up and wandered near the table the elf placed them, curious to what was found. “Ooh. Are we looting the place already? Don’t mind if I do.” said Fia as she gazed over the various items. Mainly keepsakes by the look of it, they were in very good condition for how long the house had been abandoned.

	Engelbert spoke up about the items, and Fia couldn’t help but grin. “Oh, how noble of you, lovely. Looking out for the sweet and vulnerable. Very admirable.” Fia said sweetly. She looked over to the elf who had brought down the items, then back up at the heavily armored knight, "though I don't think that was the correct thing to say."