Snippet #2772116

(Co-written by Vejisama and myself.)

Taima was caught off-guard and it was all Parlina could do not to laugh. Luckily her spirits were providing an excellent distraction, having no idea who to focus on first. The new arrival or the equally interesting subject that was Sylvire Nasazura? Ziel he said his name was? Parlina leaned forward to get a better look, sliding a beaming smile towards Alair as she did so. The half-dragon and her had always had an easy and humourous rapport even if she thought him a bit... well... ditzy at times.

"Hello Sir Ziel," she said cheerily, waving at him before observing the bonding of artefact to Kento with undisguised awe. It was certainly a feat to behold and although the magics behind it escaped her, she enjoyed the visual show and the reaction it brought out in their newest member. That was what he had needed.

Ziel, in his watching, found himself being hailed in a sense. Turning, he spies Parlina waving. With a small laugh, his eyes flutter shut and he raises his own hand giving a rather awkward wave in return. The gesture, itself, was...somewhat foreign. He, as a Youkai, never really 'waved' to others. It was a human and Saiyan gesture though...one he hadn't but watched. "Hello, Miss. A pleasure..." He softly replies, before turning back to the others.

Parlina bounced to her feet at Sylvire's agreement to go inside, almost skipping across the distance, a soft humming coming from her as the green spirits that were her constant companions hovered away from their interests to focus on the task at hand. It was a shame that the spar had ended but as always, Parlina looked beyond the disappointment at the good that would come next.

This was... unusual.

Loneliness was something Natalie felt often but usually not in such intensity, looking away from the friendly interactions as soon as both dragonborn and leader had made their greetings towards her. Awkwardness made her want to leave almost as soon as she had arrived but the sorceress held her ground to follow the others inside the temple.

Ziel on the other hand happened to direct his attention toward Taima, a soft bowing of his head in response to her words. She seemed rather gruff in some aspects, but there was always need in such a type of being in this area. Already, the male had begun to piece together what he saw as a minute army of sorts. This initially drew flashbacks into his mind of a waged war long ago in his youth. Though the circumstances were different, the base layout of everything remained. His silence though...was rather definite as he knew not what to say at the moment. Instead, his eyes remained trained upon them all, shifting softly from person to person.

Natalie meanwhile distracted her mind with Sylvire's bestowing of the javelin upon Kento, for whilst she was glad to have new allies, it surely boded ill for the knight who had once wielded it with pride. I owe him my life and he's... just gone. That was how things happened though wasn't it? In this war you couldn't afford to look back and wish what was. A pity that that lesson was not to come to Natalie's senses for some time yet.

"And you Lady Nasazura," she returned shortly with impressive sincerity before her footsteps began to crunch in the still soft snow towards the entrance. Her robes did a good job of keeping her warm enough but Taima was quite right. Inside would be better and everyone could have informal introductions with Ziel. Then she could slip away once business was done.

Ziel at that moment, hearing Sylvire's words offered a mild smile, bowing most respectfully toward her, yet again, before righting himself to part his lips. "...No, the pleasure is all mine. And I find myself content, and more than willing to offer my assitence. The cause is a righteous one, and I am more than honest in stating that I wish to help you all. Anything I can offer, you can have from me." He states rather truthfully.

"...But I will say, I do wish to get to know all of you well," He begins before smiling. "So that when we do go into combat, whenever it comes about, that I can be sure I will have all of your support, as will you have my unrelenting support." He finishes, bowing one final time and then nodding at the invitation to head in.