5pb wrote:Haedros 92712 wrote:
Jakob
"Ah. Of course. After such a large, fight its only natural to be low on mana. Is there anything I can help you with? After all, we need all our members in top condition. We soon plan to mobilize, once our little operative group in Dacryn have returned." Jakob's eyes were warm, welcoming. He was clearly trying to make himself seem as friendly as possible, a persona reserved for new recruits. With Azami's cautious pretenses, Jakob had to do all he could to ease her nerve. He smiled calmly. Azami could be a powerful ally... of course, she could become a dangerous enemy, should she decide to ally with the emperor...
Caimus
"Yes. Seeing as you mainly specialize in fire magic, and not a very subtle sort of it, you will receive training in broader aspects of elemental magic. As it is impossible to teach you esoteric magic, we will focus mainly on that form. As for when your training will begin... hard to say. I'm currently out of commision, and thus I can't train you at the moment. Likely within a week, at most." Caimus pushed himself further up the wall. "One more thing. Before you make your decision... being a part of the Black Phoenix is a lonely existence. It requires you to essentially cut ties with any and all who knew you before you joined. Obscure your past. Dedicate your life to the empire, until the day you die. Once you join us, there is no turning back." His gaze was serious. "Would you give up what could be a normal life, well, as normal as the life of a Phoenix Knight can be... to dedicate yourself to a cause that cares not for the lives of its members?" The other Black Phoenix members stood solemnly as he spoke. All of them knew the cost of the life they followed. "So... what say you?"Freedom's Call
Azami
"To help me?" Azami looked up as she thought to herself, How do I put this without seeming threatening? I guess I really can't. She looked back down at Jakob, "My mana regeneration is naturally slow, it's the fundamental issue with my magic. I replenish my magic and health by draining the life of people and creature." As she said that her voice quieted and she dropped her gaze to the ground seemingly in sorrow.
Jakob
"Ah. I see. I believe I can assist if you would follow me." He guided her to a random doorway. Together, they stepped through, only to find themselves in the room they had just come from, though the lights and colors were dimmed, almost extinguished. The environment would almost be black and white. "Welcome to... my world. A gateway, an empty space, a passage to other worlds. We are not the only universe to exist. Hundreds of thousands of parallel timelines are present alongside us, and this world is the passageway in which I can access them all." He turned to Azami. "And from here, I can summon... visitors from those different timelines." He waved his hand and the air flickered, and a second Jakob appeared alongside him. However, he was different. His eyes were brown, and his hair was far shorter. He wore no ponytail, and his hair was combed to the side. He also wore a rather scruffy beard. "This is how you will regain your strength."