[center][color=f26522][h3][i]Ryuki[/i][/h3][/color][/center][hr][hr] Several sharp blinks brought Ryuki back to the present, and he sighed as he combed a hand through his white mane. It seemed that much of the crowd had dispersed during his lapse in attention, though more jobs had been posted. His eyes narrowed slightly as he skimmed over the two new entries and his expression was rather troubled by the time he finished the last. 

While he was far younger than Yan Tzu, Ryuki did know of the venerable dragon and had even spoken with the being before. It was rather troubling to read such news, but the Phantom Killer did hold some of his interest. If the Spirit could not evade his detection than the task would be far easier, and if it somehow could than that was of concern itself. In the end, the death of a few was far outweighed by the destruction Yan Tzu could wrought if the dragon had truly succumbed to some corruption. He knew of the Spirit’s power and had the dragon truly wished to, there would have been no village left standing, much less villagers alive. 

It was decided then. He’d accompany those who tried to track the man-eater to see if his abilities were of any help, but his time on the task would be limited. As he looked around to form a group for each task, a sharp and almost panicked voice caught his attention instead. Another unfamiliar individual, quite young, practically slid her way into the hall. It took a while for her to actually speak the news, but Ryuki nodded afterwards and gestured up at the second floor and the group atop the staircase. [color=f26522]“I believe they have the Reclusive Beast task.”[/color] Fingers ran through his beard as his eyes narrowed in thought before he gestured at the front doors. [color=f26522]“The group for New Neighbour has departed already, but hopefully they haven’t gotten far.” [/color]

[color=f26522]“As for Phantom Killer, it is still unclaimed.”[/color] He pointed out with a gesture to the job slip that was still pinned on the notice board. [color=f26522]“I do plan to form a group for it if possible.”[/color] There weren’t too many members around anymore though, and many of the ones left seemed to shy or flinch when he glanced in their direction. Hardly the most inspiring of first impressions, and one that left him quite dubious. [hr][@Ashifili]