Seeking answers to enter a new era

So much had happened to the youth over the few short months since he met Cirven, he went from having nothing to being the vice president of a respectable guild of mages and unknown to a lot a few the first mate of black sails; he even a proper home and a person he could call family. He believed himself blessed for the most part as some of the more recent events had left more than a little bit of a wedge between himself and his elder brother. "You need to forgive him Rui, it's not like you to hold a grudge even against those who have hurt you badly." Demi who sat beside him as he laid in the darkness of his bedroom looking at the ceiling "It was different when they hurt and used me Demi, I knew I was nothing but a pawn... I knew my roll, what was expected from me and I didn't let them close" he said in a monotoned voice his eyes going to the side as tears fell. It was true he felt somewhat betrayed and even hurt by the elder male for what happened to the extent he had kept his distance since the contract with Korvin had started "He almost broke me Demi... so he could understand part of himself..." his dull lifeless eyes went to the albino woman "Haven't I been put through enough?" he asked only to hear make soothing sounds knowing that it was upsetting him "Trase would have stopped himself before he broke you Rui, he cares for you." she said but in honesty she wondered if her words where true or not, she also wondered how close he was breaking but when she had asked the twins they said they couldn't comment so she took it as a bad sign.

"What was the relationship between you two Demi? You where in another facility?" he asked sitting up a little to be pushed down "Our relationship is none of your concern Rui." she said to end that part of the conversation, in truth she had a crush on the one known as Trase as they grew, the thought of them together in safety one of the things that kept her from losing her own mind and becoming a mindless weapon "Yes, I was also in Cor Torva which was also a dark guild I think... codename WR-413-TH or Wraith, guess what I was used for." she grimaced her hand going over the guild symbol still visibly seen on her pale arm "Those people are still out there aren't they.." he asked looking to the side, Demi wished she could say no but in honestly in this case they both would know she was lying "Yeah, and they're one of three groups after you and Trase at current Rui... so more safety measures are being added for your safety and that of the guild." she said honestly making the youth sigh "At this rate I'm going to be locked in this room all the time" he said standing up moving out of the yukata he rested in to his normal clothing he was far from well but he was getting sick of this "Rui, you need rest your body is still under an immense strain." she said standing trying to stop him getting out the room "Then reap me for all I care right now, but I need to know why this is happening to us Demi... If your worried I'll go see if I will find some help me, perhaps Rasparov, I mean he can get stronger given none of us are exactly normal from either facility or that mad doctor." he said as he headed to the ground floor in the hopes to find the other "You're getting stubborn Rui, it's not good when your like this." she said fading knowing he needed to know but was at least glad he was seeking help.

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Hunger, the hunger was coming back. This time is was more than just 'I have not eaten in a while.' It was more, it was a 'I must eat now or I will die.' But why? He was not starving, he had gained new information, new power, sustenance. Why was he so hungry? Maybe the dragon had not been enough. There was no more 'life' in the meal after all, did he require the life of others to live and keep himself at the power level he was already at? What about in the future? Would he have to eat more and more beings just to remain in a state of control over himself? That was a bad omen if it was the case, but there was also the theory he was working on that was even more troublesome; the theory that his creators knew what had happened and were trying to alter him from afar. That would mean he would be slain soon, but who would they send? The alterations were clearly not working as intended, it was only making him hungrier, and was likely due to what he was. Rasparov was simply adapting to survive the edits to his structure they tried to do, something he had picked up early on without them knowing, and that meant they would most definitely send an assassin to come get him in the coming days, if one had not already been sent out as soon as they had noticed him eat the elder earth dragon.

Rasparov was sitting in one of the eating areas, on a third plate of food for the sole reason of hoping it would help with the current situation even though he knew if would not, when he would feel Ruvel come into the area. It was not hard to sense the boy when he always had another with him. The only one in this guild that he knew of that had a companion with him the entire time, and summons always felt different when sensed with magic to him so it gave it away even more. The brooding face that was eating a piece of smoked fish would change as quick as he could swallow the chewed food before sliding the plate forward and carefully getting up before turning around with a cheerful smile on his face. "Ah, if it isn't the young master Ruvel out on the ground floor. What brings you out into the crowd today? Another business meeting to go to as the face of the company? Or do we have a job to go on and you wish for another to go with you on it?" The inquisitive tone had a darker tone hidden just beneath the surface, one that suggested maybe Ruvel was not up for doing the tasks by himself, but that was simply because Rasparov had his own issues right now and even the smallest slight in the sickeningly happy tone of the butler would help him get through the rest of the day. He just wished to get on with his death, or survival if he managed to survive the assassin his creators had likely sent, and then go to kill those that had created him so he could live in peace to do his sole purpose in life.

Ruvel walked slowly over after finding Rasparov sat eating within the company's mess hall remaining quiet for a moment as he was spoken to, hearing how the other spoke to him his eyes went to the side "Rasparov, please don't call me that... it makes me more than a little uncomfortable." his voice showed it was true as did his body language and the way he had diverted his eyes, hearing the rest of it he shook his head to both suggestions "I don't have any meetings or clients to see today and I'm not going on a job as such but your help would be much appreciated after what happened in the other place." he wasn't to sure where they had met up the second time was called but they had a secret on each other that neither wanted brought to light but then even if he had nothing on him Ruvel wouldn't have said a word to anyone; it wasn't his place to speak another's story without their expressed permission.

"Like I said it's not quite a job but a personal errand I am wanting to do..." he fidgeted a little not sure really how to say anything without him seeming to come off as strange to the other "The people who 'raised' Demi and Cirven where destroyed but they've made a new faction are now actively trying to hunt and either get us back or kill us.." his eyes then looked to the ground "My new summon before she was a summon done something bad, things happened and a dangerous artifact ended up in the groups hands. I need to know why they're so interested in us and what that artifact does." he said honestly looking to the side but his head lifted up "Would you help me? They're strong with different abilities and as I'm walking into who's knows what while still healing... but I need to know and sooner rather than later." he said his eyes pleading for the others help, he didn't want to continue to be the hunted or be a burden to others because of it.

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The boy known as Ruvel would clearly show he was uncomfortable with the title Rasparov had used on him, which amused the created being greatly, and he would listen to what the kid had to say before he spoke up again. "Well, I shall simply call you Ruvel for the time being until you are okay with being called upon by your earned and given titles. So no meeting or client to meet with, and just simple curiosity into dangerous matters? Oh my, it does sound like something one should ask another to come and help out on. Injured, weak, or neither, it is still a good idea to bring back up when you know others are out to kill you, is it not? I will accompany you on this, but know that I will not place myself on death's doorstep should we not tread lightly and fall into a trap." The last part sounded terrible, but was completely true. Should they fall into a trap, Rasparov would focus more on his own survival than the one that likely had made them fall into the trap in the first place.

The homunculus wondered just what the artifact was as well, and also wondered if the ones they would be up against would have any power or information for him to absorb when he ate them. Well, if he was allowed to eat them. At this point he needed to get over the fear of being caught, he likely already was, and just do what he could to prepare for his imminent fight for survival against his would-be assassin. Maybe it would happen while they were out, in the middle of whatever Ruvel wished to do today. Boy, would that be messy, having to fight everything in the are at once. Maybe the assassin would have trouble as well because of it, the assassins created by his creators tended to be similar to him but without attempts to hide what they are. No man describes a real monster when asked after all, not when they watched it murder everything around it in a matter of seconds. Such a creature would have to fight off those that the Black Sails members would be opposing as well as trying to kill him successfully. If he did it right he could even keep those that were unlucky between him and it. Only time would tell, however, and Ruvel needed to lead the way. "So as to keep us moving with as much daylight as possible, shall you lead the way so that we can take care of business and get back safely?" Rasparov would step away from the table to move to the other side of Ruvel from Demi, the summon that he had met before, so that he could follow along as a 'proper' member of the guild and trading company.

Ruvel nodded hearing that the other was just going to call him by his 'given' name instead of doing titles and such, though a thought soon occurred to the youth "Rasparov, why did you call me young master?" he earnestly asked soon believing that he may not like the answer, due to the past that the homunculus now knew he would know why titles and the likes made him uncomfortable. The youth was forever torn down being taught that he was worthless and wasn't worth the air he breathed, the ways he had to ask for things didn't exactly help the cause either. He knew that life was behind him and that the company was his home and future but still, his 'home' was still active and while it was he knew he would never be safe no matter what he done. "Earned and given titles?" he whispered shaking his head "I haven't earned anything and why would I be given them?" the youth's true age an understanding shown to the other in that moment not as an elder teen but a lost child trying to figure things out.

The moment passed quickly however as he nodded "Yes, I want to know why Cirven and I are being hunted by these people and who these people are so we can find a way to stop them." he would rather the rune knights take care of these matters but that wasn't an option given they where enhanced and had been experimented on, he couldn't help but shudder as he remembered the abomination at the ruins of the Cor Torva guild hall. "Oh, one piece of information I can give they are likely all advanced and been experimented on so their abilities might be strange." he said quietly so only the other could hear his words. "Well, I know it's a good idea to ask someone that's why I'm asking you. You're strong and adapt quickly to situations." he said honestly, he knew if nothing else these people or things if devoured would only make Rasparov stronger and likely give him insight if they ate the right person.

"I would never expect someone to sacrifice themselves for me, it's selfish and I wouldn't want to feel that again." he said hearing the last part of the elder males sentence, he knew someone sacrificed themselves for him he just didn't know who, when or where and that was due to the contract he had with the one who had done it; the guilt none the less was still there. Hearing the other was ready to go he nodded and headed out of the mess hall and started to make his way to Alisha but stopped shaking his head and headed towards the entrance of the doors 'If I get the link Cirven will find out and blow a gasket I'm meant to be in my room recovering. I'll deal with the punishment when I get back.' he thought to himself as he started down the marble steps stopping at a patch of what seemed to be obsidian on the ground. "I ssannnnhan thi nnh tshh gairrtiin flinness shaf rredirrtsh" the language of fire was one of the more complex he was learning but it was worth it, soon a screech followed by a loud boom would be heard as a large golden phoenix standing 30 feet tall landed causing Ruvel to be pushed back a meter or two.

"Hello Be-" before he could even finish his sentence he was picked up by his hood "W-wait..." he was wondering what was going on this was out of the norm for the summon but when he seen a large clump of black flaming feathers and crawled forward and began to preen him "I'm sorry Bennu, I've been sick" he said listening to the chirping "I'll continue preening these while we fly but would you mind letting Rasparov on, we're going to go to Era" He had no leads but he knew if anywhere in Fiore had information it be where the magic council where situated. Bennu lowered his wing for Rasparov to get on, the moment he was Bennu let out a screech and took off a sonic boom soon following as they headed towards their target.

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((Feel free to control Bennu in your post Domi))

It was odd hearing the boy question as to 'why' he was being called young master, and why given and earned titles were mentioned. It made the homunculus realize just how young the other one really was mental, even if he was likely older in years than Rasparov had been the creation he currently was. "Well, if you wish for an explanation for it then an explanation you will receive. Anyone in charge of someone else is a master, and you are an ace of the guild. You are also young, of your own admission, and thus the two combined would make you the Young Master of the West Fiore Trading Company. It could be said that you earned, and was given, the title by Cirven when he made you an Ace of the guild, which is also a title. Therefore you would be The Young Master of the West Fiore Trading Company and Ace of Black Sails, if we really want you to become noble sounding for the countries that love to flaunt their titles at others." The last part was a jab at countries such as Minstrel, a place he had never been to but had heard enough of to know that he would absolutely hate it there. So many people spending time flaunting names and titles when they could simply just end the other while they were talking. It was annoying and a waste of time in the end, and he hated wasting time.

Other than that question Ruvel would simply respond to what he had said, which included letting him know that those they would be meeting were similar to them; advanced and experimental. "Is it truly strange, when you yourself find it to be the norm?" The open question gave away nothing about them personally, as it could mean a multitude of things, but the small group all knew what it meant so the rhetorical question would not be lost on Demi and Ruvel. It wouldn't take long until Ruvel would summon a phoenix for them to climb upon. The boy would talk to the summoned beast for a bit before he was given the sign to climb on, the bird lowering a wing so he could hop on. The flight would not be a long one, the golden fiery chicken was quite fast, and the ride would not be too difficult for him to stay in control of his position. After all, his body adapted to the speeds they were going so that he could keep himself steady without really thinking about it. What would the place they were taken to look like? Nothing had been described to him in great detail for Era. He had never been there for an extended stay, and only at night, so he had no great knowledge of the place beside roaming inside of the prison for his tenure as a Rune Knight. The place likely had even more people residing in it now. Some would likely be great additions to himself, if he ever had the chance to break in and do what he did best.

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Ruvel listened to what the other was telling him, his hand going to his wrist as he started to scratch at his guild symbol; he hadn't even realised he was even doing it, it was instinctual when he was more than a little uncomfortable "I don't like it Rasparov, I wasn't raised like that." his voice was small as his eyes lowered to look at the floor "You know what the two names I was called mean; perhaps one day I'll have Amuul show you a day of my life." he whispered trembling, he hadn't noticed that he was bleeding thanks to the constant scratching of his wrist. "In any case, we're guildmates and friends Rasparov so my name will be enough." he looked up with a weak smile trying to shake off the bad feeling the title thing gave him but winced as he now felt the pain in his wrist bringing it up "I done it again..." he sighed his tone showed he was clearly frustrated with himself as he brought out a piece of fabric using it as a bandage. "I should be over the anxiety by now..." he scolded himself, he knew it wasn't his fault and that it take a lot of time but he showed little progress in adapting to his new life.

"Why would people flaunt such stupid title as if they are worth something?" he truly didn't understand and if is was the way of things he honestly wanted nothing to do with it but after a few moments he sighed "I guess we all have our parts to play..." he didn't like it but he understood that appearances meant a lot within the company, if he didn't do it then the image could be tarnished and he would never allow that to happen because of him. "Thank you for helping me understand Rasparov, with Cirven away for a while I'm having to figure things out on my own and it's not always easy." he said honestly wishing Cirven hadn't gone but he guessed it had something to do with losing control and almost doing what his home had failed to twice; sure it hurt him that he was used, and he hadn't forgiven him for doing it but still he loved his elder brother and couldn't blame him for it, well not completely.

Hearing the others words about those like them being the norm he nodded "It is odd." he commented quietly "Demi has been looking after me to make sure I stayed in bed, she went back to her home realm; she needed to rest so we'll be on our own for a little. I'm still recovering but I should be fine for this task." or so he hoped anyway as there was no real way of knowing until he seen what they where going up against. "She wants to test her skills against you at some point if you wanted a challenge, she promises a nice meal if you beat her." even though he was saying it loud it would just seem like a friendly challenge with dinner being on the loser. As they walked off down to where he summoned Bennu he seemed lost in his own thoughts, that was until he called Bennu and was knocked off his feet; after a small conversation between the summoner and summon they where off toward Era and the unknown that laid there.

The journey was uneventful, he preened the sickly feathers from his summons neck his eyes going back to Rasparov. "You can walk around he won't drop you." he explained in case the other wanted to move around a little. "I don't really know anything about Era other that's where the magic council is." he said honestly "Do you know any more than that?" he was curious because if not it would be as good as the blind leaving the blind. Just over an hour of travelling and Bennu screeched making Ruvel look to him "Well we'll need to land outside, I'd hate to do damage to someone's house." he said with a sigh making the large bird chirp as he nose dived a sonic boom happening before he gently landed. Bennu helped both Ruvel and Rasperov off his back nipping at their hair "We don't need preened Bennu but thank you, I promise you can preen me when we get back, but for now go home to your mother will be worried." with a screech he took off a boom heard afterwards showing he had left his eyes going to the large walls "This place is going to be a problem... any idea we would get information on secret dark guilds?" he asked moving towards the gates.

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It was nice to see that Ruvel agreed with him on some of the stuff that he had said to him, such as the flaunting of titles rather than proving one's self with actions instead, and then we would mention that Demi wanted to spar with him at some point that would end with him having a meal if he beat her in it. "A hard deal to pass up, I could always use a nice meal at the end of a day. Let her know I am glad to know she wishes to spar with me and that we can do so in the future. Today we have other plans that must be done first." That was all he would say about that while the flaming chicken nugget took them to the edge of Era. Ignoring the preening, Rasparov Kimovich would instead answer to the question about Era and where they should go. "Well, I doubt anyone in their right mind would be right next to the chambers of the magic council. I would assume there would be something near the prison, however, and that we could look around the outskirts of it for something that might pertain to what you seek." The answer was sure sounding as he said it, though he was slightly unsure himself. He knew little of this secret guild Ruvel spoke of so there was no guarantee that they would find a sliver of new knowledge down that path. Everyone got lucky, though, and it was at least a place to start rather than roaming around aimlessly.

Ruvel had been thinking the whole title thing, it still made little sense to him the more he thought on it, at the facility he was raised in everything had to be earned even down to the most basic of rights and even then then those things could just as quickly be removed if the superiors were angered in any way. 'You aren't there dear one, stop thinking on it, it only brings pain to you and you get worked up' the motherly summon stated to him, she didn't like it when thought of that place and though a pacifist believed wholeheartedly that the world would be better with that place wiped off the map. 'Sorry, but I-' he found himself being cut off 'It's fine you're adapting to a whole new world with different rules.' she tried to comfort the child she seen as her own but was unsure if it was helping, but she had high hopes as he nodded.

Hearing how he agreed to Demi's challenge he chuckled knowing the thought of a meal outside of Demi's pouch would be a cherry on top of the cake for his guild mate so nodded "I'll let her know when we get back and set up a sparring match" he said as he continued to look over the new city as they began to land a little away and was picked up and placed on the ground the large bird chirping as Ruvel stroked his beak, his wing going down to allow Rasparov to make his own way to the ground before bringing it back. "Go back home, your mother will be worried" with a screech and another large boom Bennu had flew off again though knocked Ruvel on his back "Oof.." he said from the ground standing dusting himself off a he listened to what appeared as the elder male "Okay, outskirts first." he said walking into city and started to walk around looking for a place information may be obtained for the target he wanted but the place was so big he knew they could be at it for days if not weeks and find nothing as even he knew that if they got wind someone was looking for them they could pack up and leave the area or hunt them down as a threat, the latter though more dangerous would of course be preferable as they could gain what they needed quickly.

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Ruvel would understand what the well dressed butler looking man was saying about the prior question, asking where they could find information on this secret dark guild, and then they would begin their search for the information they wanted. "The outskirts, and then we make our way to the prison. Those are the best possible places for us to search before we start looking for any place trying to remain hidden while still out in the open. I do not think we should be here long, after all we..." The man was going to say they could keep up the pace they were going and clear Era in a single day, other than the Magic Council main grounds, but now he had stopped and was looking down with a worried look on his face. The feeling that he was being manipulated increased a hundred-fold, but his body was clearly fighting against it. Even with all that his ability to do anything would not be hindered. No, the reason he looked so worried was the feeling of 'nothing' back from the way they had came.

If Ruvel reached out with his magical sensory he would feel absolutely nothing from the area they had come from, and that nothing coming ever closer to them. That nothing was something that Rasparov knew well, it had been sent by his creators to end his existence in the simplest way possible. That nothing was an aura given off by a homunculus that had been created before Adapt had been made. He was the assassin of the group, sent out to kill experiments that were no longer useful, but he had been pushed to the side in recent days and locked in magical cages. Not that it mattered to this one, the being's name was Apathy for a good reason. "Ruvel, I need you to run ahead now. That feeling of nothing is another like me, but turned into an assassin. He is Apathy incarnate. Nothing magical exists around him wherever he goes, and it is just like the Neutral Grounds with how it affects anything and anyone that is nearby him. I will try and deal with him, as he is here with me, and if I do not come back to find you and am not at the guild later just assume me dead." Adapt knew Ruvel would immediately die if Apathy got here and the boy was still around. He did not care for anyone, not at all, and would simply kill the kid as an ally of Kimovich and then move on as if nothing had ever happened.

The man would stay waiting, ignoring Ruvel if he spoke up in argument, as he drew both of his swords. Magic was useless around Apathy, and thus this would be a battle of strength and swords. No one had ever seen Apathy fight, no one had been allowed to after all, and thus he would be fighting an opponent that cared not for him and that he knew nothing about for their fighting style. There he would stay waiting until that very creature showed up in his vision. Rasparov would put up his swords in a fighting stance as he waited for his fellow being to speak up to him. "Adapt, the Masters say you ate something and gained power. They say you should no better and that I need to kill you. Not that I care, let's just get this over with so I can go back to that magic cell they stick me in." The words were dry, flat, and monotone. It was clear he really did not care about what was going on, and that anything Rasparov Kimovich said was just going to go in one ear and right out the other.

"You do not have to kill me. You can just let me go and we can both deal with the masters to get rid of them completely." It was the only attempt Rasparov would do to get this other creature to stop what he was going to do. Clearly it had no effect on Apathy due to what happened next.

"You do not learn do you? All the stories about me? All my supposed deeds? I. do. not. care. I never have, I never will, and no one can make me. Not even myself. Now, how about we get this over with so I can go back to relaxing. This is not what I want to be doing right now." With that the human male-looking creature would draw a single katana even as he swung his long, bright red, hair back over his shoulders with a flick of his head. With that done, he would simply charge at Rasparov, a reckless move to say the least. Rasparov would meet his strike with both of his blades. The block would drive him backward, the other having much more strength than he had expected, before Apathy would push forward and cause him to fall down to the ground. A roll to the left would allow him to dodge the blade strike that would have hit him from chest to groin as well as allow him to jump up and swing with his left sword to slice of a piece of the other monster's hair. The fight would go on to be more of a problem for Rasparov as the single weapon of Apathy seemed to move faster than anything he had seen and yet had more power than he could imagine behind a single attack. Cuts along his torso, his arms, a finger missing, Rasparov would continue the fight and bring his sword in a downward swing before hitting the button to change it into a bladed whip. This weapon was not one he was in the Masters training and knowledge section and thus it would be a sudden surprise for the other homunculus. The bladed whip would go around the single sword that was meant to block the strike and tie it up even as his other weapon was allowed to pierce directly into the heart of the other. A gurgling noise would come from Apathy as he fell to his knees, though his face gave away nothing about how he felt. "The masters will know what I have done here, and I do not wish to leave you suffering. However, I am going to absorb you now."

The "I don't care" that Apathy tried to say was halted when Rasparov placed a hand upon his head and absorbed him. The wounded homunculus would absorb the powers and knowledge of the other before heading off to find Ruvel, wherever he was, without cleaning himself off. "Sorry for the wait. He gave a little more trouble than expected. Mind the mess, I'll heal and clean up eventually." He really would heal and be just fine. Hopefully Ruvel had done what he needed to get done so they could head back to what they currently called 'home.' He needed to rest, and siphon through and find what he needed to keep out of all of what he had obtained, and Ruvel was the only thing that would keep him from doing such.

Ruvel smiled nodding understanding that what the other said was the best thing more so as he looked at wanted posters on a nearby post and seeing himself, Cirven and a few others withing their masks with a high jewel reward "Y-yeah best not hang around." he said honestly, he wasn't overly wanting to be in a place where status for nothing was boasted it seemed stupid to the youth it was then he looked down his hands feeling weird, he didn't have sensory like most mages he specialised in tracking a few specifics such as shadow, light and illusion but he felt very little of that around him; still he started to feel dizzy his hand going to his head "Rasparov, something's not right here... I... I..." he tried to speak his words but his mind came up blank as he leaned against a wall 'Don't worry we'll get him to safety, we can feel what is coming. Take care of yourself Alter, our young summoner would hate to lose a friend such as you.' The well dressed butler would hear in his mind and before anything else would be said a shadow would form under the young summoner separating him from Rasparov for the time being.

The wraith summon known as shade had taken him to a less than savoury part of the outskirts but remained within the shadows keeping watch while he rested for a few moments and nodded feeling his summons concern as he slowly stood up "Thank you shade, it's to bright here for you... you should go." he said showing great concern for the summon as he reached into the shadow that it was lingering in caressing its cheek gently before feeling it leave his dual coloured eyes looking around trying to figure out where the hell he was. "I hope Rasparov is going to be alright with that opponent he spoke of." he whispered to himself 'People like him don't go down without a fight kid, he'll be fine.' he heard Barthenz's voice come forward nodding as he started to wander around "Not like I can ask directions to a super secret base.... Maera." he said smiling as he heard the small tingle of the bell and giggle from behind his hair.

"Hello big sister, I need information on the people who are hunting big brother and I can you help me find it?" he asked quietly as he began to walk deeper into the town "I need more information on the information you want little brother." she said braiding the hair she had access to "Don't braid my hair again, I already look like a girl without that being a concern." he said in an almost maniacal tone as he heard the mischievous giggle knowing what Maera was up to. "I need to know their location, why they're after us... anything... it needs to stop before I'm stuck on the island or need a chaperone to go anywhere." he said not caring about the people around him looking at him strangely as it almost looked as if he was speaking to himself. "Well your best bet on where they may be located and what they might be up to is the magic councils library at the centre of town." she said with a quite tone

"Are you really suggesting..." he paused for a second sighing realising who he was speaking to "Of course you are..." he sighed moving into an ally filled with shadow "Well I'm already wanted for something I shouldn't be, at least this time it'll be warranted." he said bringing out his mask placing it on allowing his appearance to change that of his counter persona 'moon', he already suspected this was a bad idea but it was either that or ask nicely as who he was, be denied and then it start an investigation to the trading company "Stay to the roofs little brother." Maera said making him nod, like he was going to walk around the streets like this so bounced between the walls of the ally eventually getting to the roof of one of the buildings and started to jump roof to roof careful to take the path less guarded below, it hadn't even crossed his mind how he was even going to get into such a well guarded library as of yet but he'd figure something out.

Eventually he got to the tower sitting down as he caught his breath but when he looked down to where he was sitting he noticed a symbol "Th... this... I know this symbol... Korvin had it..." he said as he activated a light shroud hiding him from sight as he removed his mask realising he'd no longer need it before standing up and moving to the edge looking down watching as two people playing dice before he jamp down landing silently and moved forward knocking the one who was throwing the dice and silently watched the goings on "Whacha do that fir? yah cheatin again?" the first man spoke "Wit yeh gabbin abut? Tis' no mah fault yer losin'" the other yelled throwing a punch, Ruvel stepped back watching as many came forward watching as a fight broke out and moved into the building 'I got to give them something, it takes nerve to set up so close to the magic council's hq' he thought to himself looking around the well decorated but gaudy looking place.

"Big sister their information, find it please." he said listening as the small bell flying off as he silently followed her but he was stopped in his tracks as he hit a bunch of ruins. "Lets see if my rune script has gotten any better..." he read over the rules but it was difficult for him as he scratched his head "These need their guild symbol, prevents light or lightning... these guys are paranoid, rightly so but still, it was like they expected Cirven or I." he whispered to himself but turned quickly as he heard a clap seeing a male that seemed about his age "Well done in finding us, but I wouldn't expect less from Trase" Ruvel blinked "He doesn't like that, his name is Cirven" he said coldly "You're wrong..." he growled "Often, but not on this... I know my big brothers name." he said his golden eye hurting a bit making him bring up his hand 'Calm Rui, you'll hurt yourself' he heard from Demi, Ruvel tried to but hearing Cirven being called by that name made him annoyed even if the two weren't exactly on the same page at current. "Did you just say big brother?" the other asked a clear hint of anger in his voice "Yeah, he adopted me legally into his family... I had no one else why?" Ruvel seemed confused at the sapphire haired teens question "That's not your position it's mine!" he yelled dashing forward a sword appearing in his hand catching the confused ruvel off guard as he slashed cutting some of his hair, his neck and chest making him wince holding himself up not understanding why him being something to Cirven meant anything to the other

"Damn he's fast... but my guard was down too... stupid mistake" he said listening to the jingle behind him get louder "I got the scrolls little brother." the small voice said, he nodded managing to dodge the next few attacks of the blade "What is it with you people and trying to do this to me?! First it's Cirven with training, then Korvin trying to do something I'm still not a hundred percent about... will you people just quit it!" with that he stamped his foot making a golden red seal appear thirty meters around him creating a mass fire to start, with who's magic he just tapped into the building went up quickly making the one who attack move through a shadow portal "Enjoy the pyer you made for yourself..." he laughed darkly as the portal closed "B-big sister..." he covered his mouth coughing knowing he should be trying to escape but he wouldn't go anywhere without her and so moved closer to the runes to grab her as soon as she got through tucking her and the scrolls into his top before kneeling and crawling towards the door coughing the entire time, only stopping when he got out seeing two shoes in front of him he looked up coughing "Can we go home now Rasparov... please.." he had over exerted himself and with how he wasn't fully healed to begin with this had only made it worse, at least he had a little more information on their plans but he would have to ask about the strange sapphire haired boy and why he got so angry at him for being accepted by Cirven.

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