Thread: (Middie) Legacy of Mana (Devvx)

A scholar was what he said he was and Talin believed him. He didn't have the body structure to show a lifetime of hard labor and neither did he poses the instincts that a soldier would have after being in battle. The boy looked like he spent a lot more time in the library then anywhere else and she doubted he could even handle a sword if given half a chance. The Roth soldiers had attacked without warning and he had probably been caught in the crossfires of it all and sought shelter in the only place that he could find. Unfortunately for him that place also happened to be her ship. Stepping back they all watched in fascination as the small sphere began forming in the center of his palms before it started sparking and glowing into a ball of flames. He had mumbled something under his breath that she could only guess was a spell in a strange language that she had never heard before. Next to her she heard Mikki take a deep breath as the flame grew larger still as he moved his hands and separated the flame revealing the glowing orbs that were brimming with power. Even from her distance she could feel the heat radiating out of them and knew that it wasn't a simple illusion. That was the real deal which meant that he was a real magi. Dear gods, could they actually be so lucky to have a real magi land right in front of their feet? They had spent the past year looking for one and thought they had found one some months ago but he turned out to be nothing more then a con man who was handy with illusions and magitech. That man met a very unfortunate end when she made him walk the plank while they were in mid flight but this one seemed real. The thought of having a real magi right in front of her made the woman's heart beat a little faster as her mind raced through all the possibilities. They might finally be able to do it now! They might finally be able to get their treasure. Feeling a small tug on her sleeve she turned and saw Allistar gesturing for her to follow him away from the group so they could talk privately. He seems to be real. Could we really be that blessed? The man asked in hushed tones as they conversed away from the others. Talin was still skeptical about the whole thing but it seemed to be true. This would change their entire course of action now that they had a magi in their grasps. With this little fire show he was putting on right now and the mana he had fed to the magitech before this man was exactly what they needed. It seems as if fortune has decided to shine down on us. Her tone was even, not betraying the excitement she felt brewing deep inside of her. This treasure had been her life's work and with the final piece of the map and the magi in front of them it seemed like it would finally be coming to fruition. An unimaginable power right in front of their finger tips, just waiting to be taken. No way! That's amazing. Mikki said excitedly as she walked closer to him to get a better look at the flames. The girl was still young and she often let her excitement get the best of her. Even though the others were much calmer in their approach it was obvious to see the excitement in their faces. This stowaway had no idea just what he had stumbled upon. Amazingly stupid maybe. What kind of idiot decides to play with live flames on a ship primarily made of wood? I'm satisfied, now stop that. Talin barked at him as she and Allistar walked back towards the group. He might be a scholar but he still looked young and stupid to her. There was a big difference between reading about the world and actually going out and seeing it for yourself. Whoever he was, it didn't seem as if common sense would be his strongest attribute. Oh well, that just meant it would be easier to use him to their advantage. You have safe passage aboard my ship stowaway. Since it seems as if your old home is now nothing more then ashes you are free to join us for the time being. Of course she neglected to mention just how safe he would be or how long that immunity would last. After reaching the treasure Talin had every intention of dispatching this new addition as quickly as she possibly could. I am Talin, the captain of this ship. That is Allistar, Alex, Anya, Sai and Mikki and this is the Hades' Gale. We are some of the most feared pirates that travel the sky and it seems like you're going to be joining our little group. At the mention of their names all the other crew members nodded in acknowledgment. Mikki was still jumping around excitedly and Alex looked as if he wanted to pick the stranger's mind and learn all about him that he could. At least now their mechanic would have someone as intellectually stimulated as himself to talk to. Talin had been getting tired of him prattling on about things that she could barely understand. So what is your name?