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Please excuse the interruption.

[He says like he didn't wait until things seemed slightly less crazy to speak up. He's also speaking like this is some rehearsed form letter or something.]

My name is Hakkai, and I was told this was the best way to see if there was employment available. I realize we have up to two months provided for us, but I would like to become self-sufficient before that deadline approaches.

Would anyone happen to know if there are any clinics seeking a healer?

Barring that, I am quite a capable hand with domestic duties, haha! Or even tutoring, should the need arise, though I've come to believe my world is quite far behind others, and my information may, unfortunately be somewhat out of date.

Thank you in advance.

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Wind... interesting. But yes, I look forward to learning more from you. Thank you, again, for the offer. I'll wait to hear back from you.

[It's fine, it really is. It doesn't bother him, waiting. As long as she needs, he'll understand. And it's a chance for him to settle in more. Figure out where he stands, what to do with all that extra space available in the apartment he was provided. Pitch in with the temple situation. Find the library. Keep himself as busy as possible.]

[It's easier that way.]

[And, thankfully, his new tutor is mercifully free after the wild events.]

Ah, what a coincidence, I'm often free as well. Perhaps this afternoon?

Of course. Are you more of a "meet for tea and snacks" type or a "straight to the coliseum to test out these abilities" type? Both have their merits.

[ On one hand food, on the other fighting. Win-win. ]

I suppose it would depend on where you wished to meet. I wouldn't be able to stop myself from preparing a guest refreshments, should they arrive at my residence. But I wouldn't ask for you to go to any extra trouble on my account... so perhaps testing first. And go from there?

It wouldn't be any trouble, but then it's no trouble to handle the testing first either. I'll meet you there this afternoon. [ Whatever time they agree on is fine with her, usually she's just training anyway (albeit closer to home). ]

[ Saya doesn't look very much like a vampire, or a dangerous fighter. She looks like a perfectly normal human woman, and a petite one at that. Aside from being almost unnaturally pretty, having red eyes once one gets close enough to see them, and carrying a katana that's significantly larger and heavier than her frame would indicate she can handle, she hardly seems anything noteworthy. The smile she offers when she sees she's being approached is warm and kind. ]

Are you Hakkai? I'm Saya. It's nice to meet you in person.

[That makes two of them, looking perfectly average. For Hakkai's part, he looks like he just stepped out of a schoolteacher convention. Average height, on the skinny side, not even oddly colored eyes - they're just green. Except for the monocle anyway. And the little dragon draped on his shoulder.]

[It's not a katana, but that's probably similar in terms of odd factor.]

[He actually bows slightly, seeing her arrive, his own smile as polite as can be. His little friend even trills out an answer of its own.]

A pleasure, Ms. Saya. Thank you again for your assistance.

Just Saya, please--

[ She pauses and takes a half step backwards when she sees the little dragon, arms held up with her palms out. ]

Ah... animals don't usually like me very much. [ She's an apex predator and all. For animals it's like trying to walk up to a hungry lion. ] I have something of a better track record with dragons, but I don't want to upset your friend.

[ Saya seems quite genuine in her concern for the dragon's comfort. ]

(( OOC: totally your call how the dragon reacts! Some people like to have their animal companions get a little nervous or protective and then the owner calms them, but I have no idea how used to supernatural predators the little guy is. ♥ ))

Oh! I'm terribly sorry... he's rather attached. [For his part, though, Jeep doesn't seem to mind too much. He knows how to make himself scarce in bad situations, and was occasionally fearless in the face of horrible danger.]

[But Hakkai would prefer not to upset the young lady, or worry her too much.]

Jeep, would you mind? [Honestly, said dragon seems more upset at the idea of giving them space, leaving his person. But, resignedly, off he goes, to perch somewhere out of the way.]

Please don't worry too much. He's rather adept at getting out of uncomfortable situations, should the need arise. But, I suppose it's better to have him give us space, regardless, given what we're here for.

[Seriously the little dude fully attacked a boss level bad guy for his person and collection of idiot friends. No worries here, Saya.]

[ Saya watches almost wistfully as the little dragon flies off. Someone observant might correctly assume that she always wanted to be close to animals. ]

I'm sorry about that. If you let me know what he likes, maybe I can bring a bribe in the future. That seems to work as an introduction. Food or whatever he enjoys. It's a relief to hear he can manage himself, given what you might encounter out on the more remote parts of the map.

He might like my husband, however. [ The fact that Kantera is descended from dragons is physically obvious once one meets him. He has wings and horns for anyone to see, and he's used to dragon familiars. ]

[ Saya props her sword against a nearby wall. ]

How much experience do you have with using magic? It's not necessary, but it will effect how I explain things.

Oh, no need to apologize, truly. I doubt you'll even need a bribe - if he's put up with myself and my companions this long, he should be fine. [He laughs, his usual filler sound, but there's some actual humor, somehow.] In fact, the only thing he seems to be afraid of is roughhousing.

[Hakkai's smile softens, defrosts. It's more of an encouraging expression, now.] He once attacked a very powerful man, on our behalf, and as it turned out, he was the only one of all of us to injure our foe. Please don't worry for Jeep.

[Hopefully, that will reassure this young lady somewhat.]

It would depend on what magic is defined as. Ah - you see... [He curls his hands, cupping them together. Light begins to bloom between his palms - energy.] ... this, I'm quite experienced with.

[ Saya has the good grace to look amused at herself. ] Jeep is a brave one, isn't he? It sounds as though you're lucky to have him.

[ She watches Hakkai's demonstration, clearly pleased. ] You'll have an easier time than most, I think. Using one's internal energy for magic is universal enough, or so I gather. I've only started using it recently, for perhaps a year.

Every season's abilities are broken down into categories... I'll demonstrate what I can, run down the basics, and then we'll go from there. Okay?

First, your element. [ Saya's eyes glow a vibrant red and she flicks her wrist, and a deep crimson fire -- nearly the same shade as her eyes -- roars to life above her hand. ] Creation, the easiest. You'll be able to make air and wind.

Then, manipulation of your element: [ Another movement of her hand and the red fire thins into a long line and then takes the shape of a spear. Saya gives it an expert spin. ] For a Spring user this would be wind that cuts or becomes a cyclone.

There are some associated pieces of magic too, once you get into the more advanced skills. I can control heat and breathe fire. A Spring user will be able to fly or send messages on the wind. The guilds have a whole list that anyone can look at that tells you what can be learned.

[ Another movement of her hand, and the fire-spear is gone. ]

Then there's magic that's not really to do with our element. For example...

[ Her katana flies from its place propped on the wall into the air in front of Saya, spins around in midair, the sword draws itself from its sheath just a few inches (there's a bright red stone embedded near the hilt) and then sheaths itself again before flinging itself into Saya's waiting hand as if drawn there by a magnet. ]

Telekinesis. Summer users can also learn shapeshifting and to identify diseases on sight, et cetera. Your powers include healing, as I mentioned. You'll learn to make plants grow or bloom, purify air and liquids. Once you learn more advanced spells you can create things from paper or clay, grow a full tree. You get the idea.

Be careful not to overstress yourself, if you use too much magical energy you'll get tired. Touch can help strengthen magic a bit, since that's what this place runs on.

Your associated feelings are hope, joy, and desire. These will help make your magic more effective. It helps if the feeling is genuine.

[ She thinks for a second, then smiles. ] I think that's the dime tour. Did that make sense?

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