[h1]Sage Ruzuzaki and the Passage of waiting[/h1] The boy looked down at Hana, Yuuka and Niti, as they waited for answer from the Guild master(s), Sage pressed his face into his left hand left it there, supporting his weight until he was bored. [b]"Kid, i smell blood." [/b]Bakuko echo'd around his head "It seems that someone bled quite a bit before-well whatever happened here." the beast coiled around the imaginary world to get comfortable. [b]"It's a shame that i can't taste the blood, it'll be really helpful you know."[/b] 'But that was raise suspicion on us on a massive scale.' the boy replied 'i don't intend to tell anyone just yet.' [b]"Hn."[/b] Sage's blue eyes wandered around the guild hall without making a sound, nor alerting his teammates.'It's seem way bigger than Lamia. Not to mention more modern' he silently sighed as be sat on the rafters again. 'Screw it, i can't be sitting here, it's way too boring' he stood up again before looking at the shadows 'i'll be back before they know it' he couch walked into the darkness. [u][b][color=1b1464]'Shadow jump'[/color][/b][/u] ........... ......Somewhere in Crocus...... Sage emerged front he darkness well away from the public eye. before he dusted himself off and entered into the shopping district. 'It's lucky that i know crocus well, hate to think what would happen if i didn't.....' [img]http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00004K4o4IBEqvw/s/750/750/RM-Crowd-Daqingzhen-Si-Market-Restaurants-CHN0923.jpg[/img] [b]"Well i guess we can grab a bite to eat while we're waiting"[/b] the black beast sighed as he closed his eyes. [b]"Go nuts, trusting you would have a stack of cash on you: after all the independent mission we did before we joined."[/b] 'ah.' sage nodded as he hoisted his bag to get a better grip on his shoulders. [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn-QbNksp4c]Insert Music: XenoBlade: Daily life + rain background[/url] The rain had turned into a medium drizzle, but they didn't damped the mood who everyone here, the sellers where shouting their good while the customers had a look. Sage looked both ways before entered the mass crowd of citizens. Surprisingly the sun had settled. Yet everyone was still around. 'So what are you up for Baku-sensei?' [b]'Meat, alive and still warm.'[/b] the black beast clicked his chops [b]'you think they would have that?'[/b] 'Yes, there is no way i'll sinking my teeth into something alive: no way." sage face dropped 'I tried that once on your request: ain't no way.' [b]'You loved it.'[/b] 'shut up.' Sage heard it laugh loud. 'anyways: let's see if they got some crab croquettes...i might as well go buy some for the others' he scratched his hair. He quickly scanned the area for a shop that sold them '..... Bingo!' As expertly waved pass the crowd and found himself in front of the shop. [img]http://media.animevice.com/uploads/0/4479/352679-untitled_3_large.png[/img] "Welcome! What whould you like?" the man asked kidnly, but his voice was enough to get to sage. Sage quickly notted down what he wanted and passed it to the man. -I would like a large bag of Crab Croquettes: 20 if you pay :)- The man looked up to see the happy of sage: his expression could be compared to a rock. "Sure Kid, something wrong with you voice?" he asked politely. The mage nodded and wrote again. -Yes, i unfortunately was born without a voice. It has been a problem a lot of time, but then again the pro have weight it out- "Ah, sorry to hear that, you in luck to: I'm just about to finish up the crab batter: i'll be done in a second" The boy nodded before he took out is wallet and pulled a stack of $1000 notes and waited for the man to finsh. "Here you go kid! I've added 5 more for your liking!" he winked, the boy smiled softly. 'he must feel bad about the whole mute thing' "Will that be anything else?" Sage shook his head "that'll come to 1320 jewels please." the boy gave him the money, along with a slip. -Keep the change sir, thank you for you the croquettes- "Ain't you a kind one, thank you for you patronage" she gave him the thumbs up while handed the bag of hot good to sage. Nodded again he boy turned around. At the corner of his eye a flash of [color=39b54a]green[/color], hidden by a white hoodie walked past him with a raggeder breath, he paid no attention as he kept walking, but his ears were wide open. "Excuse me, kind sir: but would you happen to have and Crab croquettes left?" her voice was panted with each word. "Sorry Miss, but i've sold the last batch to the boy overthere." the girl turned around, seeing Sage walking up, the hottess from the food created a thick steam and a heavy scent of fried goods. "I see...." she bite her lip and bowed. "Thank you." as She turned to leave she started walking back. Only to bump into someone. "Oh Goodness me! I didn't see you!" she looked up. As the time her eye widened. In front of her was Sage, holding out a Fried Crab croquette in paper wrapping. "!?" Attach to the food was a note -Are you Hungry? I've still have plenty was was planning to share with my teammates, would you like some?- "I...." she was lost for words...but soon found it, gently taking the crab as bit into her she gave a squeal of delight before looking at him "Thank you Mr....?" "It's Sage Ruzuzaki, Glad you enjoyed it." "Ruzuzaki-san" she smiled. [hider][img]http://31.media.tumblr.com/b4f10e20ef58fd0cd9fe5385d517fd44/tumblr_nbuhix6YrG1td5qjgo1_500.gif[/img][/hider] "Thank you." She smiled. The boy nodded with a small smile before handing her 6 croquettes into her hand "W-ait! You bought these i can't be taken most of it!" she tried to push them back, but another note was found. -Like i said: I've got plenty to share- Sage wrote -For someone that was running to the district, you must have been craving for them, it would be rude of me if i didn't give you anything.- "I--thank you so much.." a heartfelt smile spread across her face "Your Generosity: i will never forget it as long as my name is Queen Hisui E-" "FRESH BREAD! GET YOUR FRESH BREAD HERE!" a man scream, cutting of the woman. Sage chuckled before looking at the rain 'i just it's an all nigher then...' he looked back at the green haired woman and handed her a note again. -Please forgive me, but i must be heading back now.- Sage saw the displease on her face for a second before she smile again. "I see, before you could leave: could you if you're a mage?" Sage raised an Eyebrow before writing. -Yes i am.- "Really?!" she eyes shone "Then are you apart of Harpy's and Viper's bolt?" She seem really keen on knowing. -No, but i just joined Lamia scale- "Lamia? Then your here on a mission right?" she asked again, he nodded "Then you'll be around the capital for a while- -Yes...but i don't know how long- "That's fine" she giggled "It was....a blessing i would meet you here Ruzuzaki-san, I hope we will meet again!" she grinned again before. As the devil slayer watched her running out into the crowd again with the food in her arms. He exhaled and shook his head. 'I've wasted enough time here, time to head back.' Meanwhile: [b]'That kind...as no idea who he just met..'[/b] he claw-palmed himself [b]'What an idiot.'[/b] ........... Back to the guild of Harpies and Vipers: Sage emerged from the shadows of the rafters and sat on the wooden plank before he froze. 'Oi...what they said anything yet?' They were still in the same spot as he last them time. A moment went by before he shrugged. 'Eh...i've got some food to eat now: it's it doesn't matter~' he sunk he teeth and savored the flavor, as the scene of the croquettes wafted around the guild. 'That girl: was cute i have to admite.' [quote]"You have a girlfriend: Don't be stupid."[/quote] the beast spoke [b]"Let's me taste on of those fried stuff: I'm starving here."[/b]