Kalenzo bumps into a pair of Honored nobles, revealing his mask and receiving disgusted comments. Akira, lost without his attention-grabbing pegasus, stops by to help him pick up his belongings. They vaguely recognize each other as allies, and discuss the new surroundings, when Kalenzo asks Akira about the mysterious Khlinese tattoos on his arm, and learns that Akira's been looking for staves. He warns the knight not to try new techniques in battle without preparation, but Akira assures him that he's been practicing regularly. As they walk to the staff shop, Kalenzo complains about how difficult magic is, but Akira sees no other benefit to his curse. They part ways cordially in front of the shop.
[3:10 PM] ColdToiletSeat: February 3rd - The Streets of Concordia
The sun hung rather low in the morning sky as Kalenzo walked along the various waterways of the city-state, his intrigued eyes examining the intricate layout of each block and how they had twisted and turned before rising and sinking almost magically. Needless to say, the bowman was quite amazed at the initial sight, so much so that he had been distracted by it and bumped shoulders with an equally distracted couple.
"Hey, watch where you're going!" The male of the two exclaimed, clinging his partner close to him in a defensive manner while shooting a glare at Kalenzo.
"Gah! Might I suggest the same to you?" The bowman asked, throwing a glare back towards the Concordian duo.
"Watch your words around the Honored, you peasant." The man retorted, stepping forward to deliver a quick shove to the cloaked man and cause him to fall right onto the ground. Like that, the virtuoso's bag came off his shoulder and opened, spilling some of the contents onto the street.
"Eugh! Is that a mask? How tawdry..." The female of the two interjected, making sure to express her disgust as Kalenzo shot an angered expression towards them in response before turning to gather his belongings back together. "Hmph, I suppose I'll never understand plebeian culture... Anyways hon, I think you should get me some earrings that are like yours..."
The bowman continued to gather his belongings as the couple walked away, a rather bitter resentment starting to grow within him. However, he couldn't act upon his feelings yet, this stage was still fresh and the man couldn't afford to risk any possibility of facing the wrath of whatever Concordia had for a police force. Letting out a sigh the man peeked over the canal edge, searching for any of his things that may have fallen in.
[3:20 PM] Psychic Loser: Akira never did like walking around with Kaguya. They were both close friends with deep bonds between Pegasus and Rider. People always seemed to treat him differently because of her. Sure Pegasi were majestic creatures but, that never met he was worthy of praise. However, there were times when he would regret not having Kaguya around. Now was one of those times as Akira had lost his way in the large city and flying would be an easy out to his current predicament.
As Akira wandered about the city he spotted a familiar face scrambling about for books and papers.
"Need a hand?"(edited)
[3:28 PM] ColdToiletSeat: Much to the man's relief, nothing had fallen in. Sitting back up and letting out his held breath, Kalenzo's eyes opened to Akira's question. As his pupils darted over and fixated on the pegasus rider, a smile spread itself across the bowman's face before responding to the offer with a quick nod.
"Why yes, that would be much appreciated." He answered, shifting his position on his knees back towards the spilled belongings.
[3:34 PM] Psychic Loser: Akira nodded in response, kneeling to the ground to assist the man. As he picked up a few of the man's things, Akira asked the question on his mind. "Have we met before? You seem familiar."
[3:37 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "Have we? I'm not entirely sure either." Kalenzo answered, taking care to quickly stowe away the 'tawdry' mask in the confines of his pack. Shifting his stare up to properly examine the man, he asked: "Would you happen to be a part of that Luna woman's group by any chance?"
[3:43 PM] Psychic Loser: "Yes. Although, I've only joined recently. Name's Akira."
[3:56 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "Well then, I suppose I should introduce myself as well, my name is Kalenzo." The artist spoke, throwing a quick glance over the man before giving a something akin to a bow from his position.
Those are some rather strange tattoos... why do they seem familiar? The bowman wondered, placing some slips of paper into the cover of a notebook. Eh, I suppose I've seen stranger things...
"So, how are you enjoying the city so far?"
[4:03 PM] Psychic Loser: Akria felt Kaleno's eyes on him but, he shrugged it off. That seemed to be a standard reaction to his tattoos.
"The city's nice. Although, I have lost my way on more than one occasion. Still beats getting lost in the mountains." Akira replied.
[4:14 PM] ColdToiletSeat: The man let out a dry laugh at the comparison before placing the last of his belongings away.
"Well spoken, I know that feeling all too well..." Kalenzo commented, preceding another laugh. With his bag and it's contents more or less together, he slung it back over his shoulder before standing himself up and offering a hand to Akira.
"You know, those are some rather interesting tattoos on your arm..." The bowman finally commented, "Would you happen to be Khlinese?"
[4:26 PM] Psychic Loser: Accepting Kalenzo's hand Akira got to his feet. "Yes I would."
[7:26 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "Fascinating." The bowman commented, giving the man's arm another gloss-over.
Do I press him for more information about them? Hmm... No, I shouldn't. That would be too forward of me. But I should definitely ask in the future...
"...Anyways, that seems like everything. I believe you mentioned being lost, is there somewhere I can help you find perhaps?"
[8:14 PM] Psychic Loser: "I've been searching for magic staves. You wouldn't happen to know a place that sells them, would you?"
[2:02 PM] ColdToiletSeat: Kalenzo's head perked up at the word 'staves' before turning on his heel back towards one of the several city blocks.
"Ah, a store for staves? I believe I passed by one on my way here, I certainly wouldn't mind showing you there." The man answered, turning his head back to Akira and gesturing along one of the canals.
"It should be right this way, keep an eye open for the sign."
[2:04 PM] Psychic Loser: Akira nodded. "Alright. Thank you."
[2:19 PM] ColdToiletSeat: Walking back down the path alongside Akira, Kalenzo kept quiet, the sheer pompousness of the Concordian couple that had knocked him onto the ground and insulted his mask beginning to steadily fuel the man with anger. His left eye twitched before he put on a peaceful expression and turned to the rider next to him.
"...So Akira, you said you are a part of Luna's group? Might I ask what do you do specifically?"(edited)
[2:46 PM] Psychic Loser: Akira turned to Kalenzo. "I ride a Pegasus out to battle if that's what you're asking."
[3:01 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "Oh, so you're one of those sky riders?" The man continued, raising his eyebrows. "And you're looking for staves?"
[3:06 PM] Psychic Loser: Akira nodded. "I know, it's not particularly common. Nothing wrong with learning new tricks for the war effort, is there?"
[3:11 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "I suppose so, but if anything I would suggest refining said craft before bringing it to a real battle." The bowman answered, his eyebrows lowering as he directed his stare to the signs above the doors they would pass by.
[5:59 PM] Psychic Loser: "I've already been practicing in my downtime. I think it's time I try casting the spells using a staff."
[4:56 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "Hm, how fascinating." Kalenzo commented, placing a hand on either of his hips as the two continued down along the canal. "You know, I've never been able to understand that whole magic nonsense. I really don't know how you guys do it, being able to simply evoke a spell from a page by muttering a spell or just concentrating on a staff."
Perhaps I should have a closer look at those scrolls when I find the time... He thought, eyes catching on to the word 'Staves' engraved into a title board hanging in front of a door.
"Ah, there it is." The bowman perked up, taking one of his hands and pointing to the shop.
[5:05 PM] Psychic Loser: Learning magic is the only thing this damn curse is worth. However, it was still a pain learning.
"I'm honestly surprised I learned to cast anything of significance. It's been quite a rigorous task."
In more ways than one.
Akira turned to Kalenzo. "Thank you for pointing me in the right direction."
[8:25 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "Glad to be of help, Akira." He nodded affirmatively, gesturing towards the shop.
"I suppose I'll be on my way then, if you need help with finding something I'll be around the Palazzo." Kalenzo waved, walking off back down his path.
[8:26 PM] Psychic Loser: ===End RP===
