07-22-2016, 08:12 PM
((I’m guessing that this guy is the mook that you posted under Aria?))
“Yes I hunt often and alone.”
The redhead flushed a bit, catching the obvious reprisal in the man’s tone. He made a mental note to give the guy his distance. Cain didn’t want to be getting in his way. The two magicians’ conversation about him was far more pleasing though.
Cain fought the feeling of whiplash as Nox casually offered him all of the knowledge that he’d been seeking. While he’d certainly wished to find someone who could help him figure out his magic, he hadn’t seriously expected to stumble upon a mentor so easily (did it count as ‘easy’ if he had to fight off monsters and sociopaths to get to this point?). All he had to do was stick by the guy’s side and ignore Dane, who may or may not attack him? Well, it seemed like a fair enough deal, all things considered. Cain’s original plan had been to find a terrorist organization, so who was he to complain?
The universe wasn’t on Cain’s side though. Before he knew it, there was yet another stranger in the tunnels (just how many people were lurking around?) and Nox was jerking backwards… Had he been shot? It only took the redhead a split second to make his decision. He’d thrown his lot in with Nox, and he’d stick with it, no matter the ‘hard work’ that they were apparently undoing.
Wary of the possibility of another bullet, Cain threw himself in front of Nox, wrestling his magic under control. For once, he didn’t try to use the more familiar fire aspect. Instead, he pictured the feel and taste of Nox’s trick with the solid air. It was more difficult – it felt less natural – than working with flames, but surely enough a solid wall of air shimmered into existence in front of him. Cain wouldn’t want to try to hold back a pack of dog-vampires the way that Nox did previously, but it should protect them long enough. After all, there was a weapon far more potent and vicious than Cain here. Dane had been itching for a fight, and the redhead was happy to hunker down with Nox and keep out of his way.
((I’m bumping up Cain’s OP score from 5 to 6 in celebration of his successful new weave! Good for him haha.))
“Yes I hunt often and alone.”
The redhead flushed a bit, catching the obvious reprisal in the man’s tone. He made a mental note to give the guy his distance. Cain didn’t want to be getting in his way. The two magicians’ conversation about him was far more pleasing though.
Cain fought the feeling of whiplash as Nox casually offered him all of the knowledge that he’d been seeking. While he’d certainly wished to find someone who could help him figure out his magic, he hadn’t seriously expected to stumble upon a mentor so easily (did it count as ‘easy’ if he had to fight off monsters and sociopaths to get to this point?). All he had to do was stick by the guy’s side and ignore Dane, who may or may not attack him? Well, it seemed like a fair enough deal, all things considered. Cain’s original plan had been to find a terrorist organization, so who was he to complain?
The universe wasn’t on Cain’s side though. Before he knew it, there was yet another stranger in the tunnels (just how many people were lurking around?) and Nox was jerking backwards… Had he been shot? It only took the redhead a split second to make his decision. He’d thrown his lot in with Nox, and he’d stick with it, no matter the ‘hard work’ that they were apparently undoing.
Wary of the possibility of another bullet, Cain threw himself in front of Nox, wrestling his magic under control. For once, he didn’t try to use the more familiar fire aspect. Instead, he pictured the feel and taste of Nox’s trick with the solid air. It was more difficult – it felt less natural – than working with flames, but surely enough a solid wall of air shimmered into existence in front of him. Cain wouldn’t want to try to hold back a pack of dog-vampires the way that Nox did previously, but it should protect them long enough. After all, there was a weapon far more potent and vicious than Cain here. Dane had been itching for a fight, and the redhead was happy to hunker down with Nox and keep out of his way.
((I’m bumping up Cain’s OP score from 5 to 6 in celebration of his successful new weave! Good for him haha.))