[sub][@MagusDream], [@JELDare][/sub]

As Cruz gave what she assumed was his title, Meruin's eyes suddenly had a [i]very[/i] disturbing glint in them. It was by no means malicious, but it was suitably manic - the kind you see on mad scientists. The cause, of course, was not so much that Cruz mentioned he was a technomage - which had perked her interest enough - but because ue had mentioned he was the [i]last [/i]of his kind. That sent Meruin's interest flying into the realm of the unhealthy.

"The [i]last[/i] Technomage, you say?" she muttered audibly. "Very interesting . . . tell me, would you be willing to partake in a few experi- tests?" 

For now, Slick was now pushed into the back of her mind, though part of her was resolute in talking to him more later on.