thorns are just very small daggers [Arty's Intro]

For a short period Artemis hadn't been sure what his next move would be. He had somehow ended up following his Grandfathers gruelling advice and left Silver Wolf. It hadn't taken a lot to push him to leave, a few remarks from a single member that he couldn't punch in the face. Art had needed to get out of there, how was he supposed to behave himself when their were people like that around. No, it just wasn't going to work. For a time he had considered being guildless, but that didn't seem much better either. For starters he was back to having very little to do, and there was also the possibility of another brutal lecture from the head of the family. He needed to make a move and after a little bit of research, he had found Black Rose.

Black Rose, appeared to him as a much more well-established guild, with hotels, restaurants and various business franchises across Fiore. It had intrigued him, their success and industrial empire was a great allure. After all, if he was going to transfer to a guild, a successful business minded guild would most likely to be the least to disappoint his Grandfather. Also, it seemed to be one with many more possibilities for him. He had a sharp minded and a business head on him, research and development had not been a strong point for him, it was a lot to do with why he hadn't fit into to Silver Wolf. But Black Rose seemed to have many more branches for him to explore, and so he had gone for it. Joining the mysterious guild to sate the curiosity of where it would takehim. 

He made his way to the Silver Rose Inn, he was recommended to head there for initiation. His leather jacket flapping behind him over his black high-branded t-shirt. On his bottom half he sported baggy jeans and a set of smart trainers. He had dressed in his better quality gear, although he wasn't exactly the type to put on a suit, his clothes told of his wealth and care for presentation. He arrived in front of the building, it was late afternoon, he could see the sun setting behind the tall Black Rose hotel. He approached the front door, pushing it open, he stepped inside. He was immediately met with the sound of a busy restaurant, chit chat, knives and forks scraping against plates, the pacing steps of waiters and waitresses delivering food. It was nice, both the location and the interior of the restaurant had a very romantic feel to it. He could see himself bringing a date here.

He scanned the room, and noticed a bar area, his favourite domain, smirking he made his way over to it. Ordering a liquor laced with blackberry cordial on ice, he pulled himself onto a stool. Within moments the drink arrived in front of him, and he handed over payment. The ice made a chinking sound as he brought the drink to his lips and took a sip. He then spun in his seat, taking a look round. Debating his next move in his head.

The first female voice to draw his attention came from a little brunette. He took her in with a quick once over. Offering her a dashing smile as she told him her name was Victoria. Sitting there in that little black skirt of hers, showing off a nice pair of legs. ”Pleasure to meet you Victoria, I’m Artemis,” He offered her smoothly, she was quite easy on the eye, the kind of girl he would refer to as a pocket rocket. Although, he didn't have preferences, he liked girls of all shapes and sizes. Quite recently he had enjoyed a lunch date with a girl taller than him, with legs to die for. Woman were to be enjoyed with the restrictions of types and standards.

The next voice to catch his attention came from behind the bar. Glancing over to the lady that had served him, he did a double take. His mouth parting slightly with a little intake of breath. Damn... Standing on the other side of the bar was a blue haired beauty, she was attractive as hell. He noticed the little cat ears on top of her head, and long tail swishing behind her, not that he minded at all.  Then to add to the visage in front of him, there was that unbelievably sexy number she was sporting. A maid outfit in the style of a bikini, pretty frills and bows, a decent amount of fabric. Yet exposing a slender navel, and thighs. He didn’t know who designed these clothes but he really want to give them a high five. If there was anything capable of arousing Artemis, it was a sexy costume.

He raised his drink once more, taking a deep sip. Swallowing the cool fruity liquid before licking his lips. He turned in his seat so he could face the two of them better. His red eyes twinkling, as he began to ooze with automatic charm."Well, As a matter of fact, I'm looking to become a member of Black Rose. Would a lovely lady such as yourself happen to know the protocol?" He asked Jiyu, his voice laced with silk, his eyes locking on hers.

Art listened as Victoria told her Jiyu would be the best person to speak to, a grateful smile on his face. He knew he was giving Jiyu more attention, mainly due to that little number she was wearing. But still, he didn't want to exclude the girl from the conversation. "So how long have you been a member of Black Rose Victoria? Do you find it fulfil' s your needs?" He asked her, it was a means of polite conversation, but one at least she would probably find easy to answer. Plus it would give him a little more information on the guild, he had quite hastily decided to join.

Art founds Jiyu's demeanour only seemed to add fuel to the fire, the sass she gave him about closing his mouth. The body language she was making, indicating a playful confidence. The placing her hands on her hips, and swishing her tail like that. All of it was only making her sexier to him. She revealed herself to be one of the guild aces, which cause Art to appear pleasantly surprised, his luck was with him today. Having one of the first people he spoke to upon arriving, being someone who could initiate him. The signs were showing him that maybe, just maybe, he had made the right choice after all. He smirked as she requested he tell her more about himself, grinning her leaned sideways against the bar.

"Well let's see. My full name is Artemis Dagger, I'm twenty-one and..." He hesitated for a moment before continuing. "and I use Takeover Magic. I was a member of Silver Wolf up until recently, I found I didn't quite feel welcome there. You see, I'm looking for the opportunity to make something of myself. I have spent far too long having my fate shoved under my nose and forced down my throat. I don't want to swallow the shit anymore," His tone began to turn more serious as he went on, thinking of his family as he spoke. Being the heir to the family business was suffocating, joining a guild like Black Rose, he hoped would finally give him room to breathe. despite his arrogance and earlier cockiness, for a moment although very brief, he was sincere as he spoke. "I want to belong to something real."

He straightened in his seat, feeling a little uncomfortable with having to be so open so suddenly, but he wanted to impress. Honesty seemed the best way to do that, for once. He took a swig of his drink, licking his lips, he plastered on another smile. "Anything else you want to know in particular?"