@Esailia

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Landvarian's ears swiveled at the noise of someone approaching. Red eyes opened and he turned to face her. He raised a brow and his tail swished a bit. His head tilted at the sight of her mark but he shook his head. Landvarian. I guess we do..." He studied her for a moment before shrugging. "Should be an interesting trip. Though I wish I had better clothes." He rolled his shoulders. "Oh well gotta make do huh?" He felt awkward. That and he hadn't spoken so much in so long...well actually ever.

His large ears folded back and he looked up a bit before refocusing on her. "How long do you think the others will be?" No idea how to carry a conversation. Oh well...gotta work on the speaking skills if i was to try for clothes later.

Isabella returned to her quaters, annoyed beyond belief, she started to pack, a few changes of clothes, sleeping gear-blanket etc, and then she checked over her weapons, carefully packing them around the pack so that she could gain them easily, her bow and arrow slung over her back, she glanced about, and sighed heavily. She still couldn't help but shake the feeling that this was a set up of some kind. She'd much rather be here, trying to...well. Get some magi out. A slow smile spread over her face. She'd be with Magi. And wasn't that just something? She chuckled to herself, starting out to meet everyone, she walked calmly, blade by her side, bow on her back and went to meet everyone else, leaning back against a tree, she stared at the school thoughtfully.

She could make something of this, she was sure. Silent, she waited, her things by her sighed as she tried to figure what was going to happen out. And just how she was going to get the bomb out of her. Sighing to herself, she crouched to go through her things and make sure she had all she would need, the young woman glad to be wearing her usual gear, feeling more at home in them then finery, despite being a "little lady"

Luca didn't speak up again as he leaned back against the wall, away from the rest of his now travel companions. He silently listened to the rest of what Markovic had to say, his face carefully devoid of any emotions. When they were given the permission to leave, he hung back and watched each person file out of the room. Two magi, a female human and a male Kil'garen, the white cat he had watched several minutes ago. But unlike earlier, his eyes weren't on the cat but on the white haired female. He thought she was pretty and looked forward to perhaps engaging her in a conversation at a later time. His eyes shifted towards the rest of their group, people that he had occasionally seen and were familiar with but none of them he had really spoken to. His preference not to talk to anyone was to blame, of course. Two female elves, a female human, a male Kil'garen, a female Kil'garen and the assassin, Steel Hawk. This will prove to be an interesting journey, if not hopeless. he thought as he pushed away from the wall and exited the room as well.

He didn't waste any time and headed straight to his quarters where he put on his light armor and collected a few essential things he would need for the journey. He swung his small pack on his shoulder, made sure that his blades were secured on him and then headed back. It didn't take him long. There wasn't really a lot of things he wanted to bring and he preferred traveling light.

"Should be an interesting trip. Though I wish I had better clothes." He heard the mage say when he got back. He shook his head in disapproval. Here they were to embark on an impossible and without a doubt, deadly journey and the Empire didn't even have the consideration to give the mage they would be traveling with some decent clothing.

He headed straight for the Kil'garen mage, reached into his pack and handed him a set of clothes. "You're taller than I am but it should still fit you well," he said. He didn't wait for the mage to say anything. He moved away and leaned on the wall a short distance from the rest of the group.

Kahleni stood leaning against a pillar with her back to the others. She allowed her thoughts to roam freely as she attempted to remember some of her memories prior to her imprisonment. Those of her with her parents, additional relatives, friends, etc.; but she could barely remember their faces. Such fact alone brought a single tear to her eye, although she quickly wiped it away before anyone else happened to see it.

No use dwelling in the past, she thought, something she told herself over and over again as the days, months, and years all blurred any sense of time inside that damn cell.

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Esailia shrugged her shoulders at the question and was opening her mouth to reply when Luca interrupted, intentionally or not. Seeing little reason to make herself more visible at the moment, the woman slipped away and approached the other mage, giving a nod of her head in greeting as she neared. The Kil'garen's armor was clearly that of the citadel's guards, but Esailia's tone was that of almost reverence rather than any contempt or dislike towards Kahleni.

"I doubt you have seen me, but I hope that my job doesn't affect your judgement of me. My name is Esailia." She set her shield down at her feet, resting her hands on the top. "From what I've seen of this group, I'll be the one defending you and your counterpart."

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Briss already considered the mission before the Ascended continued to prattle on. He knew he could handle challenges that was what actually excited him about venturing off into danger in a place he had never even heard of before. He then heard the word of Milas. His new destination, Briss was curious about what would be different about that place. Would the civillians be humans or someother species he had never encountered before.
He had all of his stuff with him strapped to his back as he didn't like ever being without his possessions. That and he was always prepared for anything at anytime or at least he liked to think he was. He saw a human? but she looked different. Something he couldn't quite place. The Kil'garen started to follow her being careful to step as quietly as he could so as to not spook her. Then she stopped at a tree and she turned around and he saw that she was very pretty, with blonde-orangish hair.
Not to mention her eyes, such eyes as he had never seen before. Before he knew what he was doing, "Hello, my name is Briss and I think you are on the same adventure as I am." He said with a friendly voice as he noticed that she was taller than him.

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Landvarian blinked as he was handed clothes. He looked from them to the man that had given them and then back again confusion on his face. He opened his mouth to say something, but the guy had already left so he settled to look at the female he was with only to notice she was gone too. He looked back at the clothes severely taken aback by an act of kindness. He looked around for someplace private enough to change and upon finding it decided he needed to go quickly. In his mouth went corners of the clothes and he dropped to all fours and took off.

He reemerged a few moments later wearing the clothes given to him though he still had the wraps around his legs. As if they served for shoes. Which for him and his angled feet that didn't need shoes they did. The clothes were a tad short for him, but somehow he made that work. Red pink eyes searched out the man that had given him said clothes and upon finding him cautiously made his way to him. "...Thank you. I really like the colors." To him anything besides the darkness of the cell and the brown of what he had been wearing was as colorful as a peacock. Though if he ever saw one he would probably be overwhelmed from sheer color exposure. Large ears swirled downward somewhat at finding himself feeling awkward once more.

He quickly composed himself and managed to introduce himself. "I am Landvarian." He had no idea what else to do at that moment.

Isabella looked over as someone approached, spying the Kil'garen, she gave him a smile. Small, and perhaps a little on the polite side, it was nevertheless genuine. She studied him, finding the Kil'garen to be...not what she expected. He was slender, not hte typical muscular form that was typical of the Kil'garen. He was oddly cute, and Isabella smile widened slgihtly, as she took in those bright green eyes, finding herself warming to him slightly.

"Hello, Briss. My name is Isabella, it's a pleasure to meet you" She said, ever the proper little lady. She nodded, moving from the tree towards him, "Yes, I am. Although adventure seems a bit much, really...given the way we were brought into it" She gave a shrug, reaching up to brush back a stray strand of hair, tucking it behind her ear. Her tone was soft, welcoming, not wanting to scare Kil'garen off.

She shifted her blades, the light weight dual blades were well balnced for her, and she smiled again, "Well. It looks like we are the first ones here. What do you think we will be doing, in this mission?" She asked, wanting to keep the conversation going.

@Caits

Briss smiled a little more seeing Isabella smile. "Likewise, Isabella." as she took a step towards him unusually for Briss he did not take a step back. Isabella really seemed like someone who was nice and could become a friend. "Yeah I know what you mean, putting a bomb onto us, isn't the same as someone asking 'please do me a favor.'" He replied in agreement with her.
Like it isn't right, and I hope one day to meet the Emperor and straighten him out on how to really get help from others and this is not it.
Then he heard her question about what they were to do and his eyes shined with his happiness. "Well, I hope it has a lot of sneaking around to do as that is what I do best, not to brag but I can go anywhere." He said with a wide grin, as his eyebrows drew down, and he looked curiously towards her, "Isabella what are you good at?"

Luca was leaning back on the wall with his eyes closed, thinking forward to their journey. A journey to the wasteland was sure to be perilous. He'll need to know each person's strengths and weaknesses if he was to protect anyone. Especially the mages. From what he can tell, the human mage would most probably be a wielder of life magic. If she has healing capabilities, then that would serve everyone well...given that she would actually lend her powers to people who had oppressed her her whole life. And the other mage, the one he gave clothes to...

"...Thank you. I really like the colors."

Luca wasn't really expecting any gratitude and was surprised when he heard his new companion approach and thank him. He opened his eyes and turned them towards the mage. "You're welcome," he responded in a tone that matched the even look on his face. He looked at Landvarian for a moment as he introduced himself and gave him a small nod. "Luca Stormgrim," he spoke his name in return. "We will be travelling together from here on out, you can relax around me."

His words might not mean anything to the mage but he said it anyway. It was the most he can say to show friendliness.

@Kyrisse

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Landvarian relaxed a bit at Luca's words and then tilted his head. "You are curious as to what I can do aren't you? You have that look" He crossed his arms and flicked his ears. "We could walk and talk....you know to the meeting area or whatever" Large ears flicked again as part of him let his walls shoot up. This man wanted to know. He could tell...that look. What if he decided to give him away...then again they would all die if that happened.

Though, he would give Luca the benefit of the doubt. He did give him clothes after all. Anyone who gave someone like him any kindness deserved such. Maybe Luca could teach him how to defend himself in some way. keep those walls up

"Esailia...that's nice. My name's Kahleni, although nearly everyone else around here has been calling me much worse for as long as I can remember."

The girl didn't bother looking at the Kil'garen, instead, she kept her eyes trained on the ground about 20 feet in front of her. Being able to actually see her surroundings with such clarity was in and of itself entertaining enough for the young mage, however, her facial expressions didn't betray what was going on in her head. She was able to maintain her calm demeanour despite everything that was going on at the moment, and her voice remained low and almost emotionless.

"And I guess I should thank you for looking out for us. I mean, it's definitely in your best interest to make sure we stay alive, but the fact that you're willing to admit it without patronizing us is rather admirable."

@Esailia

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Esailia glanced over her shoulder at the others "In my opinion, not much can be done about humanoid nature. We fear that which we do not understand." When her gaze returned to Kahleni, she smiled while adding in a quieter voice "But I know I have nothing to fear from the Magi, and you have nothing to fear from a Guardian. I doubt they've let you near any books, nor teach you history in here, so I will explain later on."

Shrugging her shoulders and hefting her shield to seem like she was distracted, she double checked her sword belts as she continued "I am very curious about your abilities. But I will not press if you do not wish to speak of your gift. If you have any questions for me, I'm an open book to you."

"You have that look."

The statement surprised Luca. Just as the mage's gratitude did. I have what look? Is it THAT obvious? Or... You're not a mind reader, are you? he thought as his piercing blue eyes narrowed slightly at Landvarian, his arms automatically crossing across his chest in a wary posture. He was sure that he kept his face devoid of anything that would give a clue to what he was thinking. And so it was logical that the mage held some sort of psychic abilities if he was able to tell what it was in his head.

When the mage didn't answer and merely asked to talk and walk together, he almost sighed in relief. It wouldn't be good for anyone to know what he was thinking. He also didn't appreciate it. His thoughts were his alone. But the white cat was right. He was curious about what he was capable of. And since he was offering to talk, he was probably willing to tell him. He posture relaxed a bit and he pushed away from the wall. He gave Landvarian a curt nod. "Yes, let's walk together," he agreed.

"You're right, by the way. I would appreciate it if you told me about your capabilities. It would help me to keep you safe," he figured that asking straight out was the best thing to do at this point. And then as if he read his companion's mind, he added. "In return, ask from me anything you want. If I am capable of granting it, I will."

@Kyrisse

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Landvarian proceeded to walk with Luca and seemed silent for a moment. "I can move objects start fires and I have one special ability that....I'm not supposed to know" he then looked at Luca red pink eyes revealing nothing about his thoughts. "I would like to learn how to use weapons"

He rubbed his neck feeling like he just rushed information too fast, but it was out there now. "Claws only get you so far....and I don't want to be a liability"

In his room, Kyras slowly opened his eyes, his legs unfurling from underneath him as he stood smoothly from his kneeling position of meditation. It was a habit he had picked up a few years ago, and it helped him clear his head and focus his thoughts. Turning his head to look out of the window to see two of his unwilling companions standing where he could only assume was the meeting area, seeing as they had stopped and showed no sign of moving from that area. His attention was pulled away from the window as his door suddenly swung open, only for the guard to freeze in place as he realised which room he had entered, and that the owner of that room was standing with his back to him, his steel mask on the end table at his side. The guard's mind went into blind panic as several paranoid rumours surfaced in his mind, all involving torture and/or death. Kyras turned his head a little, not enough to expose his face but enough to acknowledge the man's sudden entry to which the guard stammered out a burst of quick apologies, but the assassin cut him off with a curt statement.

"You have 15 seconds to leave. Go, Now."

The guard didn't have to be told twice and bolted out of the room, the door slamming closed behind him as Kyras turned to fully face the door for a moment. He was aware of the rumours that had scared the guard, and for a brief second he was glad for them. Dismissing that train of thought, he collected his supplies for the journey in a small knapsack before he began to strap his weapons onto his person.

Two straps of throwing knives were secured to each leg at the thigh, 5 on each strap making for a total of 20 knives. Two 8 inch daggers were strapped to the underside of his forearms, a matching 18 inch short-blade sheathed behind his waist. Finally, he pulled his unique longbow onto his back, strapping a quiver of arrows onto each hip for ease of access. Letting his hands fall to his sides, his purple and navy blue cloak fell to cover the back and left side of his body, leaving only his right arm exposed from the front. With a single long breath, he grabbed his mask with his right hand and slipped it over his face before pulling his hood up to cover the rest of his head. Grabbing his bag, Kyras quickly strode out of his room without a second glance.

On his way to the meeting place, he passed by the Kil'garen Mage and the white-haired human male. While he was unfamiliar with the Mage, he recognised the other man as Luca Stormgrim, a skilled and effective killer under the employ of the Citadel. While he had very little direct contact with the man, Kyras held a great deal of respect for the man's skills, especially with his unusual choice of weapon. Despite this, he didn't stop to converse with the pair, instead offering a nod to the both of them in greeting as he continued on his way.

As he arrived at the meeting place, Kyras moved quietly and avoided attracting any much attention on instinct. He was largely disinterested in the conversation between the ginger-furred Kil'garen and the Elfan woman, instead opting to lean against one of the stone walls as he closed his eyes behind his mask and allowed himself to fall into thought. With any luck, they would be moving out soon so they could get this damnable task over with.

Isabella smiled, agreeing with what he said, quite pleased with what he said. So it wasn't just her, and maybe she could use that for her own uses, to figure out how to get...what she wanted. "You're right, evidently the "High Holiness" doesn't helieve we can do it without incentive, or perhaps he is worried that we wouldn't come back" She left that as it was, and smiled at his happiness when she asked about what they would be doing. "Ah, a stealthy guy, huh? that's great, must be good for hunting"

She enjoyed Briss's pleasure, finding his attitude and deamanor rather nice. Certainly different from those she had been around,. A breath of fresh air. She took a moment to reply to him, thinking back on all that she could do, shifting her gear once more balancing it nicely on her back and shoulder. "I'm am Elfin Blade Dancer" She said softly, glancing away and sighing softly. "I'm exceptionally good with my blades, and good with a bow and arrow. I have some basic knowledge of medicine, not much but enough that if I ever got hurt I could keep myself alive until there is someone else with better knowledge, and I'm good with daggers as well. Not exceptional, but even if I don't hit a vital organ throwing a dagger, I can still do damage to my opponents. Because of what I am, I'm fast, and deadly when I dance with my blades"

Her tone was soft, and a little troubled as she spoke, and when she glanced back to Briss, her eyes were sad although she tried to hide it. "I was raised in this art, because thats what it is. A deadly art. Its who I am" She said, her voice stronger now.

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Briss didn't really notice the weather above him as he was focused on his conversation with Isabella. It could have been storming and he probably wouldn't have noticed it, or at least not right away. Gareth privately agreed concerning his holiness. Trust is a sparse thing, especially here.

He wore a puzzled expression when Isabella mentioned hunting, "sorry, but what is h-unting?", Briss stuttered over the word as he had never heard it before.

Then he received his answer as Isabella relayed her skill set. It was quite impressive as Briss's jaw fell open and he had to push it closed to stop gaping. "A blade dancer, that sounds like a warrior, like someone who can fight anyone." His eyes widened in awe of Isabella.

When she mentioned she used daggers as well, Briss smiled. "I know a thing or two about daggers. They are my best weapons. It's cool to know we share expertise."

But just then he noticed that she wasn't happy with her skills and he was blind not to have seen it when she first spoke of them. "Isabella", he reached out his paw for her to accept in her hand. "We may know deadly things, but that doesn't mean thats who we are. You are kind and I hate to see you sad. Please don't be sad." Briss said in a gentle voice as his eyes reflected that he truly meant what he said.

Judging from Landvarian's words, he was hesitant to divulge his full capabilities. Luca didn't press him. Despite the widepsread belief that magi didn't have any rights, Luca disagreed. Magi or not, everyone had equal rights and he would respect it. Especially when he himself valued his own right to privacy.

He instead, turned his attention to his companion's request, returning Kyras' nod of acknowledgement with one of his own as the assassin passed by.

"Choose a weapon and I'll do my best to procure it for you and teach you how to wield it."

"Well, I certainly appreciate your honesty," Kahleni replied, turning to face Esailia. "Some part of me believes that you'll be relieved to learn that my magic doesn't exactly help me in any way—or rather, in this case I suppose it does... I'm more of a healer, so I can stop the bleeding in a wound as well as restart a heart. That's a basic explanation of my abilities, although I'm not sure how powerful the spells themselves are, and whether I can do much more beyond that."

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