Ri gave a small, but determined nod, as the knight took his fire suggestion. As always, arson was the answer. Now he was sure of that.
As the man told him the opposite of what he thought, Ri's expression changed from happy to confused, and then back to happy as he stood and went to get himself a drink. Suffice to say, Ri had nothing else better to do than to hear the man's story, at the moment, so he was as excited as a kid in the Holidays. That said, as he came back, he was welcomed by Ri's wave and bright smile, which seemed to a tad forced, given the small jolts of pain the gesture gave him.
Seeing the two glasses, Ri couldn't help but keep his smile as he poured himself one. Slowly, he brought the glass to his mouth and sipped, trying very, very hard, to not open his mouth more than it has to.
He listened intently to the knight's words, and gave a couple of nods when he could. He was actually surprised he was such a new member, seeing as the man looked like he had served for almost his whole life.
Still, hearing the other side of his history had made the mage pause. His lips were pursed, and he was at a loss of words. This guy just admitted to killing someone. Well. That was kind of new. No one admitted to murdering someone in front of him before. At least- Not like this. Still, he had to play along and not become this guy's next victim.
Probably. Maybe if he befriended him, he'd escape with his life.
Then again, he -did- say he was cursed. And now he isn't cursed anymore. Should he truly trust that?
Oh, damn, he's looking at him. Think fast!
Ri quickly took hold of his notebook and began scribbling in it. When he had turned it towards the knight the words, "I'm sorry that happened to you." And a childish drawing of him as a powerful night, standing in front of what looked like a king accompanied it. The mage then took his book back, and wrote something else.
"I think I have something that can help you. If you come to the city that is. Until then, I shall take my leave."
And with that, and no other response, Ri took his notebook, gave an exaggerated bow and a smile, and headed off, away from the man.
Truth was, he had absolutely nothing prepared, but he had to think of something fast, and that seemed like the best thing. Hey, if he's lucky, the guy won't take his offer.
-Exit-
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