"He'll live." Raze stated simply as Shyc proceeded to dust himself off.
To this the young mercenary rolled his eyes, though he did give a bit of a pout to add to it, "So mean..." he muttered knowing that he wouldn't be heard.
"I see you have seen fit to quit the lolly gagging my dear Shyc. Can you not see we have a guest?" Dinan added, there was a certain mirth in the angels voice that Shyc just barely picked up on.
His face turned red once again and he sputtered, trying to answer the man only to fail miserably.
"Good to see that you found your feet again, Shyc, not injured I hope?" Thankfully, Willow saved him from having to answer the man's jest. If it was a jest at all... Shyc could never really tell.
"Yeah, I'm fine," he answered with a bright smile clearly recovered from the incident and moving on to the next. This of course was now the girl in the cart who had remained at the back end of it unsure of what to do. Shyc looked around the shoulders of his companions, watching her but not saying much. Everyone else was doing plenty of the talking anyway. During this moment, Dinan said something that didn't sit well with Raze. Shyc didn't hear it very well, but he winced slightly. Those two always seemed to be at odds with each other. It was a slight tension that never really built up to anything serious, but it was enough. Shyc glanced over to the two of them warily.
He looked up to Raze because the man was far older than himself and was their leader. He would do anything for Raze, hell Shyc would even jump off a cliff if the hybrid so wished. On the other hand, he highly admired Dinan and was constantly trying to appeal to the one winged angel. He wanted the man to see him, or better yet to notice him. Shyc wasn't sure if he was ever accomplishing this task or if he was just merely annoying the attractive warrior.
"I'd prefer it if you wouldn't speak to me about being uncultured." Raze said quickly before turning his attention to the woman again, Forgive me, but I am not seeing why this is even being considered. She obviously can't fight, and I haven't the most optimistic opinion on her mindset if - no, when we get in trouble next. I'm going to make the assumption she has yet to have witnessed bloodshed, much less caused it."
Despite Raze's words, the group seemed to ignore him completely to which Shyc frowned, "Raze has a point you know," he called out, trying to help. None seemed to hear him though and Willow continued without skipping a beat.
"Perhaps we should instead start with introductions? I will begin, my name is Willow, and I'm an Elementalist," Her earlier statement about no one listening to her had definitely fallen on deaf ears, but Shyc was sure that Raze had at least heard. Still, she continued, "And the man you so kindly scared out of the cart would be our very own Shyc. He's braver than he seems," Willow sent a wink back at him and Shyc couldn't help but smile brightly once again.
"Hey!" he offered with a short wave of his hand to the girl, "No worries, nothing broken or damaged. It'll take more than a heavy crate and a short fall to take me out!" he said, jabbing his thumb backwards towards his chest while he grinned mischievously.
It seemed that Razeluxe had taken this time to muse over the situation and their esteemed leader had finally come to a rather appealing conclusion. One of which seemed to be pleasing to the girl for she'd been arguing the hole time about not going back to her family.
"But..... I guess she can stay if she so chooses, so long as she agrees to work towards holding her own in a fight if she's planning on staying for an extended time. I'm willing to consent if that's the case."
Yan let out a loud sound as he leaned heavily against Raze, and then went to the cart to reach out to the girl who scooted back immediately before she glanced around and finally allowed herself to be directed out of the carriage. Shyc grinned as well, laughing a bit.
"Awesome! This'll be fun," he commented, trying to keep the situation light hearted. He wondered what Raze planned to have the girl do in order to stay with them, but she obviously didn't mind. She eagerly agreed as she came from the cart to stand. Her eyes glowed brightly with excitement too. Shyc could sort of relate. Switching gears once again, the young thief turned back to Raze. In all of the chaos right then, he'd completely forgotten about the letter!
"Hey Raze! Where's the Queen sending us this time?" Might as well get started right away. The Queen never liked to wait too long when she wanted something done.
"Woohoo, cute voice. How lucky can I be!"
The man's voice was startling and she then understood why he'd called her 'eye candy'. Did that perhaps mean that she was... cute? Maybe. It seemed the only thing that made some semblance of sense. Still, Sakura didn't answer though as she watched them all. They were far too excited about this.
"And exactly what do you suppose we should tell your Lord Father when he comes for you. And do not deny noble birth child, those hands are the hands of the pampered and privileged not those whose daily bread is earned by blood, sweat,and tears." The winged angel called.
To this, Sakura flushed deep red, her head hanging down slightly, "I don't have a father..." she answered softly.
"Still I applaud any willing to take the first step towards mastery of their own fate, even if the reason makes little sense to me. Raze I do not think her presence amongst us would be a detriment to our operations. Who knows perhaps she can drill that high born etiquette into your half breed skull of yours. Honestly death threats are the domain of the uncultured, shame it'll take a human to teach you that."
With a bit of a gasp she lifted her head to look at the man. She was happy that he'd accepted her decision even if he didn't seem too willing at first. She smiled a bit. The one named Raze turned answered the angel with a sharp tone before addressing the situation as a whole. Sakura was at a loss as to what exactly was going on, so she just sat there instead.
"Perhaps it would be wise to take your leave of the cart and stand with us on the ground? It's improper to carry on an extended conversation from the back of a wagon." The woman offered gently.
Sakura scooted forward a bit, coming closer to the edge, but not quite to the point of exiting the small safety of the carriage's back end.
"Yet, I would implore that the lady consider returning to her family. They will worry once they realize their daughter is no longer there."
Sakura gasped a bit, "No, no I don't want to go back. I won't go back! I'm sorry, I didn't mean any trouble, I can go on my own! Anything but going back," she said sharply.
Sakura wasn't sure if the words had reached the others or not, but Willow then introduced herself and the boy who had fallen out of the cart. His name was Shyc. The youth grinned at her as he announced that he was just fine. Slowly, the Princess nodded her head, a small smile creeping onto her lips because of his energy.
Raze's words were the most exciting of them all though and she literally lit up. They were going to let her stay! She couldn't express how happy she was! She beamed then, completely absorbed by the elf's words.
"Woohoo! You heard that, pretty girl? You can stay with us! Aren't you happy? Comon, I am not biting. At least if you’re not asking for it, name’s Yan by the way, mind telling us yours?” Yan said, his hand reaching for her. At first it startled her, but then she allowed him to help her from the cart where she stood looking around at everyone.
"Yes, I'll do whatever you want me to do! Thank you!" she beamed, "I'm Sakura."
It was then that Shyc asked what it was the Queen had wanted them to do. She watched Raze for his answer, curious as well and hoping that she would be able to go with them. Her heart was pulsing rapidly, but with excitement and happiness. She couldn't wait to start this new adventure.
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