Jack

Jack watched as Julia took the Xeon Cash off everyone while Julian went to get refunds. When Julian returned they all set out for the desert. That was when Red Blade, the hired assassin spoke up and stated that it would be dangerous for them to go forward with everyone. Julia agreed but before she could teleport everyone a voice spoke in everyone's head. Jack looked around quickly but saw nobody around. Yet he knew that it could be done with magic, speaking to someone from afar. He had seen it be done many times before. It was Bahamut however who revealed what it was. Jack looked to the creature and wasn't sure what to think of it.

"It doesn't seem trustworthy to me. I think we should be careful of it."

He kept watching it as he slowly stepped into the circle.

Blue

Blue watched as Julia and Julian handled the situation. He stood there, not bothering to say anything. He agreed with Julian, that if they couldn't handle their money responsibly then they shouldn't get any. Still, he walked out of the city with Julia silently when Julian had returned. Once it was decided they would teleport across the desert a voice was heard in everyone's mind. Blue looked directly at the strange fox and stared at it. It was Bahamut who revealed it's location to everyone else. Once everyone had spoken their thoughts on the fox Blue stepped into the circle before speaking himself.

"It has warned us that danger is coming, so it definitely wants to help us. As for why, I cannot say but despite it's intentions it is still covered in malicious energy. It may want to help us but it's master, whoever that may be does not. As for what it is specifically, I cannot say."

After he had finished speaking he looked to the fox once more before looking forward and waited for Julia to teleport everyone.

With everyone in the circle Julia took one last look around. She looked to the Fox who Bahamut had revealed and stared at it for some time but everyone that there was to say about it had already been said.

"Well, there's nothing we can do about it at the moment, so if everyone is ready I'll teleport us to the village."

With that she activated the circle and with a bright white flash everyone had teleported to the entrance of the village.



Once there Julia slowly entered and looked around. She gave a smile as a lalafell came up to her.



"Ah, Judas. I was hoping to see you. How are you? Is Kat alright? We're on our way to see her."

The woman nodded and led Julia through as she spoke.

"Yes, she's safe. I am really glad you are safe Julia. Here, let me restore your energy and return you all to travelling health before you set out again."

Julia nodded softly before Judas cast a strong healing spell on everyone, causing their energy and magic to return to normal and then even giving them a boost. Julia sighed as she felt her exhaustion leave her then stopped by the village exit before looking around once more. There was nothing they needed here, and they could pass right through.

"Thank you, Judas."

Judas nodded and with that Julia walked on and out of the small village. She looked on to see the beautiful fields that was laid before them and then turned around to speak.

"Next stop, Salazo, the City of Magic. From here hopefully we won't find any more trouble until we reach the next city. It isn't too far from here.

With that Julia led them outside the small village heading towards the city of magic.



As they drew closer and closer towards the city the more the environment glowed and radiated magic, so much so you could feel magic within the air, and yet they still had some distance to walk. They were still by the exit of the village when she heard someone shout to her. She turned around for a moment wondering who it could have been when she saw Octavius flying on Bugsy's back. She waited for him to jump down to her and listened to him when he spoke.

"Julia, the cracks are getting worse as time goes by. Please, let me come with you. Let me help."

Julia thought for a moment and opened her mouth to speak when Ocelot spoke up as he flew in the air.

"He's stronger than you might think, you know. You should give him a chance Julia."

Julia looked to Julian for a moment and then shook her head.

"Your species is known to be smart and I respect that. That is why you are a researcher but sadly, that's all you are right now. We need people with combat experience. If you came with us, you would slow us down or get seriously hurt. I think it's best if you stayed here and continue what you do best."

She looked to the others, wondering what their thoughts were before turning to Bugsy who spoke up next.

"Octavius will never get stronger if you don't give him a chance. If his time isn't now then when will it be?"

Julia slowly shook her head before shrugging. She waited to see what the others said before she moved on. As she waited Ocelot did a wide somersault and transformed into his normal cat form, landing on his feet.