Cold Days

The capital of Fiore, Crocus. It was a beautiful place Kayla had never been here before she only was able to observe the large city from a small television screen when she was younger her mom didn't have the money to come here. It was a pity too since the grand magic games were held here all the time, she never got to experience the real thing only through moving images. Kayla's hair was tied in a tight sleek pony-tail. the top part of her head being covered up with a worn out grey hat. Being in such a big city like this was sure confusing and as much as she didn't want too admit it, the brunette was pretty sure that she was completely lost. Sighing Kayla Croft stuffed her hand in her pocket as she glanced around, she wasn't too comfortable with asking someone for directions but it looked like she didn't have a choice.

As she started too move forward she had heard something behind her shut, glancing behind her shoulder she saw a girl that looked slightly younger then she did. Gulping she turned around glaring at her, Kaylas first thought was that this chick was rich as hell, since the house she walked out of was a beautiful manor. It almost immediately made her dislike the girl but there world was big, Kayla couldn't avoid rich people all the time. Sighing the brunette narrowed her eyes "Hey you, can you point me in the right direction." Kayla had said in a stern commanding voice.

Yes!!!" Kayla had suddenly blurted out, louder then she had intended to. The brunette couldn't help herself it was so frustrating trying too figure out where she was, in the end she would of probably have gone back too the guild and came back with Lexa or someone else. Blinking at her sudden outburst, her cheeks had turned slightly red realizing how stupid she must have had looked in front of this kid. "I mean yes.. sorry bout it." Kayla said with a soft smile as she rubbed the back of her head with her arm. "Kayla of Black Rose The brunette had said confidently, as she showed off her guild mark. "I'm still a rookie, but it's a great guild." The brunette said with a shrug as she wondered where Nicole's guild mark was located, since she was young the chances of her being in a guild were pretty high although she couldn't spot it, usually someone would put a guild mark where it would be easy to spot and Kayla's was on her shoulder. Mumbling something Kayla glanced away and looked up towards the sky, Nicole was rather shady too Kayla she didn't trust people under the age of 12.

It was a beautiful November morning. Autumn was starting to retire and prepearing the stage for winter. Snow had not fallen yet. Or at least El J. Dawnson though it hadn't. Days and maybe weeks had passed since the last time he went for a walk. You see he had just moved here and didn't have any friends here. Actually he didn't have any friends at all. The last group of people he had called friends were now scattered amongst Earthland's beautiful places.

So, in this beautiful November morning El was talking a walk. Outside. For the first time in weeks. He was having fun. Dressed in his usual attire that wans't in any way imaginable the attire one would wear during November. A thin beige shirt, baggy dark blue pants and a thin, crimson red coat. Of course he also wore his necklace, bracelets and rings too. Anyways, El was trying to keep himself warm by taking a sip from his capuccino latte once in a while.

"I'm bored as hell!" he said in a voice just loud enough to realize he was talking. He walked past a nice little frontyard with apple trees, past an old man talking his dogs for a walk, past some kids that were running around. His eyes spotted something that gave off a vibe of interestingness. "Hmm...what do we have here?" he muttered as he saw two girls that looked like mages both dressed very nicely. One of them in an expenssive black dress. He supposed both were mages since on of them, the taller and logicaly older girl had a slightly visible guild mark on her shoulder.

"They are most likely both rich, stuck-up brats...what do I have to lose though?Time? I got plenty of that. Money? It's not like they need to steal mine anyway. Now that I think about it it is actually pretty helpful to make friends with people in guilds." these thoughts were developed in his mind in less than one second. El begun making his way to the girls. The shorter girl was about to say something to the taller one..."Perfect timing." he thought as he approached them.

"Hey girls, my name is El J. feel free to call me Jackal though. So care to give me a tour? I am new around here."

Hmm...they both seem like really nice people. Still, one must always expect the worse from people. That's what Jackal was thinking while Nicole showd him and Kayla the streets of Corcus. Do we have a destination? A question that El couldn't bring himself to say out loud. Instead he kept walking along the two beautiful girls, smiling and observing them.

For a momment he thought that going to his house was a good idea. That idea though died a quick death as El remembered that not even him had been to all of his houses rooms. Bringin people there would be awkward.

The trio had been walking for some time and the city had grown more crowded. Nicole said that they were close to the city center. She also said that shopping districts and leisure parks where located there. An obvious fact, but still that was a good piece of information and her giving it away like that must mean that she is either crazy nice or has some hidden motive. Probably the latter one, though El.

Not long after they had reached the heart of Corcus. El was looking around trying to find interesting stuff that could help him with his goal. Meanwhile Nicole said something along the lines we are here or something.

Kayla gave a nod before being interrupted, she gave Jackal a side glance with only one thought. 'What kind of name was El?' Although the brunette just shrugged it off and looked back towards Nicole, maybe rich people werent so bad considering she was going to take them on a tour. "I guess I dont mind if you tag along.." The brunette had grumbled quietly as her hands were stuffed deeper into her coat pockets and she glanced away to avoid eye contact. As Nicole had started moving Kayla simply followed behind not saying much but observing the capital city. It really was beautiful, much better looking from the old rugged streets she saw growing up.

Kayla Croft looked back towards Nicole when she said they had arrived, Kayla honestly didnt know where they had came but before she could ask her belly had made a low grumble. Forgetting that she didnt eat ever since this morning Kayla had rubbed her stomach awkwardly a slight blush painting her cheeks a rosy red. "Damn! Im hungry." The brunette had bellowed as she glanced over at Nicole again. "Know any good places to eat around here, Nicole?" The brunette had asked unsure if Jackal was going too join them if they decided to eat together. "Forgot too introduce myself." She quickly stated as she gave a cold glare too Jackal. "Kayla Croft."