Well, she wasn't actually planning to enter the city today. Instead she had to meet two people at the ruins close by, where apparently a powerful, albeit forgotten, magical artefact was stored away. The client was an explorer or archaeologist of a sort, who wanted to go into the ruins and find the artefact but had hit a barrier which he thought he couldn't get past without a mage's help. Or even more than one mage. The Kitsune's three tails swayed behind her as she walked in the direction of the ruins, not sparing the mighty city sprawled out on the mountainside a second glance. She doubted the barrier actually required a wizard, but she couldn't blame the client from wanting to avoid too much chaos by asking the authorities for aid.
That said, Itori was curious about the other mage that was going to be helping out on this job. Itori hadn't seen this mage yet, although from what she had gathered the woman was already part of Sabertooth. A newcomer who she had happened to not walk into yet, which wasn't too unusual considering the fact that Sabertooth was a large and prosperous guild. Still, Itori would like to get to know her. What little of the new mage that she knew suggested that she could be a pleasant person to get along with, and Itori was always open to the idea of making new friends, or at the very least new acquaintances. A long life might make it harder for someone to bond strongly, but on the other hand it could leave one very receptive to getting along with everyone they met. After all, a long life didn't guarantee a peaceful or happy life, and Itori would rather enjoy her unusually long lifespan rather than constantly worrying who was after her and what she would have to do against it.
Regardless, the artefact. The client was someone with the unusual first name of Guy, which either suggested a straightforward mentality in the parents or a lack of intellect. His last name had been written down as Stratus, which so far as Itori's mind could recall wasn't a name with particularly interesting connotations to it. She had heard it before, but it had never appeared in the history books as belong to someone amazing or extraordinary. Well, Itori knew better than to judge someone by their ancestors, and there were a lot of people whose ancestors hadn't been particularly awe inspiring anyway. The mission request had been written down with a precise and careful hand, using very polite and straightforward wording. Whatever the cause might be for the man's unusual first name, Itori was quite sure he would be a sensible and reasonable man. Although he had neglected to give out any information about the exact nature of the artefact. The mission notes described it as an artefact which had been lost even to stories, meaning that Guy either found something truly well kept hidden or something not that special. Itori hoped the former, since it would be a bit of a disappointment otherwise. She'd have to see with her own eyes, together with Guy and this mage called Kanrya.
Up ahead, near the entrance of the ruins, Itori's vermilion eyes spotted the client. At least, she was pretty sure that was the client, and otherwise she'd have to go up to him and ask him why he was waiting near the entrance looking so excited and expectantly. However when she got close enough the man walked towards her enthusiastically, grinning widely even as he offered his hand for her to shake, an offer which Itori took even though she usually preferred bowing. The man didn't waste any second and immediately began to talk, shaking Itori's hand with clear excitement.
"Hello. Good day, isn't it? I'm very glad you answered the request I put up. I'm certain I've found the artefact, but the place is a labyrinth and the only path I found that went further ahead was filled with traps. I've got some training with my weapons," He indicated the short sword and the bull whip, both hanging from his waist. "But I'm afraid that otherwise I'm not much of a fighter nor can I bypass traps that easily. I'm really grateful that you're willing to help, although I believe there was another mage who was also willing to help?"
Itori nodded, not letting the man's enthusiasm unsettle or startle her. Instead she put her hands together, the wide sleeves of her outfit hiding them, as she bowed slightly before answering.
"It is a pleasure to meet you Guy Stratus. I am Itori. I shall do my best to aid you in finding the artefact while simultaneously keeping you safe from harm. There is indeed also another mage who has shown interest, so I suggest that we wait until she also has arrived." Guy nodded and looked around, constantly throwing glances back at the ruins as if he couldn't wait to dive into their depths.