—I have to think on a name… and quickly… —said as he approached the guild’s doors… just to find out… it was something out of this world… and he didn’t know if that was in a good or a bad way. The knight’s child didn’t know what to do when he saw… such glamour. Many of the guild members were women wearing… designer’s garments, with their makeup on point and very social. The men were almost as elegant as the women, displaying a masculinity very few have seen. It was very overwhelming and he didn’t know what to do. Leave the place? Stay with his anxiety at its peak?
What to do...
Sun Feb 19, 2023 11:43 am
—I have to think on a name… and quickly… —said as he approached the guild’s doors… just to find out… it was something out of this world… and he didn’t know if that was in a good or a bad way. The knight’s child didn’t know what to do when he saw… such glamour. Many of the guild members were women wearing… designer’s garments, with their makeup on point and very social. The men were almost as elegant as the women, displaying a masculinity very few have seen. It was very overwhelming and he didn’t know what to do. Leave the place? Stay with his anxiety at its peak?
Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:00 pm
"I wouldn't blame you for feeling like that~ I felt quite the same when I first set foot in the guild hall several years ago." The woman merely smiled, her gaze slowly lifting from the tome to look straight at the newcomer. Although she wanted to say stranger, it was hard to label him as such when the power of her sight gave her so much information. Still, her mismatched eyes, one bearing the Kamui eye and the other the white 'all-seeing eye' that some of the guild jokingly called it gazed gently at him. "My name is Esperia~ The guild master asked me to help oversee the reception today, expected possible visitors to the guild after that big ship settled in the port."
She raised a hand to her cheek and pondered for a moment. "Although, I might be her apprentice but I'd wish she'd spend more time on matters like this~ Then again, I don't blame her~ Alisa is a very busy woman." She nodded her head slightly and rose from her seat, which at the same time caused Will the wisp to aptly manifest behind her, the little wisp hovering from one side to another behind her. "Were you here on business? If so I can call for Alisa, or are you hoping to learn more about Blue Pegasus in general?"
So far she believed herself to do the role of a welcoming receptionist quite well! "Also don't worry about staring, most of them are used to it~ Might even like it. Just don't start gazing lecherously at the wrong people. Alisa says there is a special place for such lewdlings." She took a step closer and whispered softly into the lad's ear. "It's a place you don't want to visit... believe me~ Worse than the abyss! and that's talking from experience..."
Sun Feb 19, 2023 6:57 pm
—Umm… Nice… Nice to meet you —said the young man a bit doubtful, since he had to introduce himself… with a new name, and permanently this time around.
—My name… My name is Ezekiel… Ezekiel Nordion.
That name… Ezekiel thought of one of the many folk heroes his father told him about. Nordion was something he just came out on the spot. He just hoped it would be enough to convince Esperia.
—I prefer to be called Zeke, if you don’t mind. And… I’ll apologize if anyone feels a bit uncomfortable if I gaze too much. I’m not used to this much elegance.
Well… not for a long time. But he accepted her warning, even if it wasn’t necessary. His politeness and sense of chivalry were too strong for that.
—It’s just… I’ve been a wanderer of sorts and I figured out that maybe… it would be nice to settle somewhere —explained Ezekiel —. I don’t know a lot about this guild in particular… or any for that matter, but… right now, I need a source of money and I think those quests will pay well. If anything, it might be better and bit safer than mercenary work.
Mon Feb 20, 2023 8:06 am
Yet as Ezekiel mentioned the need of an income and his lack of knowledge about guilds in general she raised a hand to her chin and pondered for a moment. "You're not exactly wrong~ The requests the guild gets often get paid handsomely, and with the backing of a guild you would feel safer than being on your own. However~" She paused for a bit, her smile still lingering as she gazed back at the guild hall.
"Being a guild mage also comes with responsibilities. I like to see it as a bit of: leave your problems at the doorstep. As you likely know already Blue Pegasus is a legal guild. While we might answer to the king and the magic council, the fact remains that Blue Pegasus first and foremost seeks to help the people. With so many guilds across Fiore a lot of them tend to consider their territory their home, and as such we frequently focus on protecting the citizen within it as if they were our own family. After all these people rely on us, they look up to us for protection and sometimes even guidance. It's why our guild mages their services are held in high esteem. And why it is important to try to not cause too much trouble."
She smiled awkwardly and scratched the back of her head. "Not that we're all prim and proper. Nor do we turn a blind eye to your personal situation either. But if you go off to deal with the countless pirate crews plaguing Hargeon and the seas beyond, and keep the treasure you find as a finder's reward? Let's just say the kingdom is likely to place a bounty on your head for tax evasion, and then Alisa will tell you to pay it off as quickly as possible. Unless you like to go to a dungeon where it's all leather, whips and 'YES MISTRESS!'" She shuddered at the last part, clearly nervous as if she recalled something personally, but she soon smiled more warmly.
"Jests aside, Alisa is an amazing guild master, and all of us look up to her as if she was an elder sibling we're all very proud of. Aside from that we have... Daiko, who is the adorable little brother of Blue Pegasus, he's a really nice lad you can't help but want to protect and tease, and if it was up to me we would change the logo of our guild to that of a Phoenix just to have Daiko be our mascot."
She snickered softly after which she continued. "Then we got Sofia~ She is the guild master's wife, and people say she is the embodiment of a Blue Pegasus mage~ Beautiful, kind, protective and umm... I think she must also know some good tricks because if you can pull a ring onto Alisa and make her settle down? Then that is saying a lot~"
She nodded her head lightly, a light sway of her hand showing she was hoping for Zeke to follow along with her as she guided him along the guild hall. "Oh~ there is also Manzo, he is an experienced veteran who owns a awesome shop in Hargeon outside of his work for the guild. He's a pretty fun guy to talk to, and also has good taste in drinks. If you ever need combat training or tips on how to deal with a certain fight, he is your guy~" She waved lightly at some of the passing guild mages as she arrived at the bar of the guild.
"And then we got me~ Esperia~ Although if you ever find a succubus asking for Lilith, then she is also asking for me. You see, aside from being Blue Pegasus' residential lewdling, I'm also a demon, and not just any demon, I'm a Demon Queen! Although I'm a bit of a exception to the rule since I'm overall very nice and friendly, unless you endanger these dear to me. Then well... you'll likely want to get back on the ship and sail to the ends of the world~"
She winked playfully as she stepped behind the bar and pulled out a glass. "And that's it for the introductions~ You'd like something to drink? Any questions? If so I'll gladly answer them to the best of my ability~
Tue Feb 21, 2023 6:35 am
He continued listening to her very attentively, about how guilds work and how they give back to the citizenry, since magic and the will to fight are gifts for just a few in this world. Not everyone has the drive to use their abilities to defend, fight… or kill. In fact, to Zeke’s delight, it sounded just like how knights are in service to the defenseless. Although all this glamour took Zeke by surprise at first, he was… starting to get a bit excited about it. In fact, his face went from bewilderment to mild excitement and expectation, with a bit of hopeful light in his eyes. In fact, she talked about some hypotheticals that, for how Esperia looked and her way of speaking, might have had place in this guild or another. He started to doubt it was merely a jest… especially that “Mistress” and “Dungeon” parts, where he just gulped a bit. That gullible side of his started to raise some alerts. He wouldn’t do such things, of course. All things considered, Zeke wasn’t know for believing the words of pirates or earning “easy and quick” money… Not yet, at least.
It seemed that every member of this guild had some… quirks. In fact, he was surprised when he heard the current Guild Master was married… and also opened his eyes quite a bit when he found out that Esperia was a demon queen. No wonder she had that appearance, and also that alluring, yet threatening aura.
—Umm… so… how should I address you? Like… my liege, your majesty…? —said Zeke quite nervous, showing the more burocratic side of his chivalry, but he had to ask other questions like that.
—I’m fine with just water or some juice. I’m not much of an ale drinker —said trying to calm down as best as he could —. But… I guess you handle this very clearly. Every doubt I had was gone the moment you clarified the important points, so… thank you. I think I have a question. Does the guild manage a dormitory or something? I’ve been sleeping under trees and it’s starting to get on my back.
Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:57 am
She smiled kindly at Ezekiel as she started to pour him a glass of apple juice, she wasn't certain what type of beverages he enjoyed, so she had simply poured the same juice for both of them as a gesture of hospitality. Gently placing the glass in front of him she listened to his inquiry about the dormitory upon which she nodded her head gently. "Indeed, the guild has a dormitory available for its members. Some of us like myself might have their own accommodation within the city, but every guild member is welcome to use the dormitory if they desire to."
Indeed, she still remembered the early days when she used to lodge at the dorm as well. Although after meeting Priscilla she had decided to rent a house for them within Hargeon, and even after the chain of events that had unfolded she still stayed there. Perhaps she couldn't let go off the past so easily, or maybe it was becoming a new home now she had found Maple lodging in her backyard?
"So that covers the question about the dormitory~ Just make sure to keep things tidy enough, and not make too much noise~ This isn't Fairy Tail after all~" A little wink at the jest followed as she turned her attention back toward the glass she had poured for herself, taking a little sip from it. "Overall, staying in the dorm tends to be recommended since you have it easier to meet other guild members then, helps when you like to work together as a team on requests."
Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:48 pm
—Then… I guess it’s decided —said the young knight —. I’ll join the guild if it is all right with you. You won’t regret it.
Of course, Ezekiel didn’t know about the other guilds, so he assumed this Fairy Tail was a more rambunctious guild. He wasn’t worried, since he knew how to behave… in most situations, of course. So now he just needed to complete the registration to the guild now he has decided. The question is how.
Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:21 pm
She nodded her head briefly as she continued. "As some point you might end up meeting Alisa when she is less busy, an experience to look forward to. But if you don't have any other questions you can let me know where you want the guild symbol and I'll get the ink ready~"
And with that it seemed Ezekiel had all the details in place for being able to register in the Blue Pegasus guild.
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