In the hour before dawn all was quiet in the guild, but that does not mean all was asleep. If anyone was awake Alex could be seen on one of the supporting rafters eating a ration bar as he stretched the grogginess out of his joints. Alex had always been an early riser, it helped that he only needed about six hours to feel fully rested, a skill he had learned during his time wandering. 
[b]"Note to self, rafters do not make comfortable beds"[/b] Alex grumbled as he grabbed his bag and quietly dropped down to the floor below. [b]"Next time I choose to remind myself how to sleep in an odd place I'm going camping"[/b] he continued as he walked down to the main hall of the guild. Looking around he took note of the lack of other people in the area [b]"And why do I have to be the only one who is at awake at this hour?"[/b] He whined before lightly shaking himself [i]'Geez' rafters are really not good beds'[/i] he mused while taking one last look at the guild hall before heading out to the guild training field [i]'Might as well get some training in.'[/i]

 Time flowed by quietly for Alex as he went through his workout routine. Laps, both jogged and ran, crunches, one handed push-ups, equal reps for each arm, lunges, jumping jacks, wall sits using a tree, ending with a half hour shadow boxing session against himself. Then it was time for a rest and fifteen minuet bath in a nearby river, after that it was on to his magical workout/training. Quick requip through his daggers and swords slowly moving through a weapon drill or two to make sure they are still in good repair, then he requips he staff and moves through on more drill but doesn't put it away after. Sitting down he lays the staff in his lap, as he begins to take deep calming breaths, while reviewing the basics of raw magic. [i]'Raw magic is the pure energy of magic in an undiluted state'[/i] Breathe in [i]'That energy is constantly trying to change its self to reflect an element of nature'[/i] Breathe out [i]'One must be calm and determined to fight magic to keep its raw state'[/i] Breath in [i]'Gods I love doing this'[/i] A grin splits Alex's face as he slowly opens his eyes and stands, dismissing the staff as he does slowly he brings his hand together, one hand closed parallel to his chest, the other hand resting on top of it as if he is about to show respect to an opponent, one more breath he flips his hand so both of his palms are facing away from him [b][u]"Force-Make: Piercing Ray!"[/b][/u] Suddenly the air in front of him is filled with a thin stream of raw magic, looking like a white laser, flying away from Alex at an incredible speed before spearing itself through one of the target dummies that are dotted across the field. He holds his stance for a few moments longer willing the magic circle that comes with any spell cast to hold for as long as he can make it, it's not as taxing as holding on to raw magic but it is still like trying to hold on to the wind with your hands, so soon the circle vanishes.
 [b]"Alright I think it's time for lunch"[/b] he says after admiring the clean hole his spell punched through the dummy, Turning he starts his way back to the guild his mind working at way to improve his magic as well as what to eat.