He could tell his words had a profound affect on @Luthien, as indicated by her frown and the clutching of her hands into firsts but he just shrugged in indifference. Children will be children after all, and he had no interest in dealing with such people, especially when it came to vastly important operations such as this. There was no doubt in his mind she was just like everyone else in this world who took it for granted, viewing it simply as another game. He wouldn't expect someone like her to understand the concepts of duty or a rigid code of ethics that dictated one's life. No, she was just a simple girl who wanted to enjoy a video game, which was fine, but he had no love for such individuals. If she couldn't even grasp that much, he knew she never truly understand what It meant to take a vow and hold yourself to it, no matter how difficult your life became, and that's exactly what he had done with Kyra. Despite whatever that elf wanted to think, he cared about Kyra more than either one could ever hope to understand, for he had taken a vow to protect her after she had quite literally, taken her own life to save his own. Despite how the two may have taken it, Kyra's abilities were never in doubt. He had seen them first hand on several occasions, starting all the way back when she was first starting out. No, much like his own depending on the circumstances, he was much more concerned with her mental being with regards to how she would heal people. Having used such methods in the past to heal people, he absolutely loathed the fact she used her own life force, and even her own soul to heal people. It quite frankly sicken him, knowing full well how easy It was to take your own life in the process and Kyra? She would do it so casually without even thinking about it. He found himself annoyed by his own thoughts but It wasn't as If he could ever change her mind however. Like women in general, she was quite stubborn when she wanted to be. In the end, he would just close his eyes and sigh, showing his disappointment on the matter. As a result, when @Kyra Vashtana attempted to tease him, he inadvertently ended up giving the impression he was ignoring her.
When he came back to it a few moments later, he found @Ueno Mizuki standing idle with her two wolves. Marginally concerned by the lack of character in his companion, he leaned over his makeshift table and snapped his right hand's fingers a few times near her eyes in an attempt to get her attention.
Uh Mizuki? You alright? Your kinda phasing out here.
As he waited for any sign from his companion, hoping she hadn't been overwhelmed by social anxiety, he pulled himself away and reseated himself in his chair before taking a sip of his green tea. He was about to return to his reading when his ears picked up @Zelrius voice, introducing not only him, but Mizuki to a individual he wasn't familiar with. This in returned caused him to stop what he was doing and shift his attention in their direction. As he did so however, he gently nudged Mizuki's side with his elbow in a further attempt to get her attention. When Zelrius went so far as to describe him as a refined warrior, he made a gentlemen's nod with his eyes closed before meeting Zelrius raised eyebrow's with his own when he was asked about the two, specifically their reasons for being here.
Hmm? It's obvious is not? Mizuki is here to do what she does best, to scout and track. I don't know about you but I wouldn't trust anyone else with such a vital undertaking. She's has been doing it for a long time after all. As for the other one? Hmm....well.
Before he could finish answering his companion's question, he found himself distracted when @Jester made an energetic wave to him and Mizuki, which in return caught his attention. Turning his crimson eyes in her direction, he was pleasantly surprised when the girl showed such enthusiasm in meeting someone like him. As a consequence, he went wide eye, albeit only slightly, If only to keep to his calm demeanor. Regardless, It was a nice change of pace compared to what he usually had to deal with from players and NPC's alike. Whether she wanted to believe it or not, she was amongst the first since his return to give him a positive comment regarding his prior reputation as a warrior & former noble. This put her in a higher light in his eyes compared to similar individual he had met in the past, If only because she showed respect in her own way. His opinion of her didn't change, even when she asked a rather sensitive question, asking where he was when the server closed or If he was U.I locked. He wasn't exactly sure what she was asking but since she had shown courtesy, he was strangely not annoyed or angry over the matter. As such, when she finished, he tilted his head and left shoulder slightly as he made a faint smile.
The honor is all mine....but such compliments are wasted on me. I don't think I'm honored as much as you say. I'm simply a servant of the crown...and it's people.
He returned to a normal posture, crossing his arms in the process
Unfortunately, I wasn't present when the world came to a end. I was pre occupied with a massive order of events on the other side, such as my marriage to my wife, amongst other things. If your asking If I've been killed multiple times than no. I'm far more accustomed to near death like situations than most. It's made me quite resilient. As of right now, I've only died once, and that was when I fought alongside his majesty several years ago to take down the Mad King.
He chuckled a bit
Those were hectic times....
He returned to a normal posture, crossing his arms in the process
Unfortunately, I wasn't present when the world came to a end. I was pre occupied with a massive order of events on the other side, such as my marriage to my wife, amongst other things. If your asking If I've been killed multiple times than no. I'm far more accustomed to near death like situations than most. It's made me quite resilient. As of right now, I've only died once, and that was when I fought alongside his majesty several years ago to take down the Mad King.
He chuckled a bit
Those were hectic times....
After chuckling on for a few more moments, he went silent, choosing to observe for the time being....well that was the plan until Kyra decided to have some fun, taking the opportunity to tease @Zelrius with a wink & smile. He knew what she said was a joke but he couldn't help but jump in. With a sly smile and raised eyebrows, he tilted his eyes in his companions direction and slightly nudged with his elbow. He whispered into his ear so only he could hear.
Ooh my, Is that Kyra hitting on you? Interesting, I didn't take you as a ladies man now. How about you do her a favor and ask her out? She can't possibly say no now.....unless of course, she's afraid.
He than smirked at @Kyra Vashtana with dubious eyes. He wanted to say sorry but two could play at that game. It was time for payback, even If he wasn't paying complete attention when she tried teasing him. He hoped Zelrius would be game, If only to tease her...
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