Raymond
*The uzhi raised a nonexistent eyebrow.*

"A pitchfork? I'd have thought the axe portion was far more prominent. I suppose using an axe would help with that. But hey, it's stabbing something. Whether it's an enemy or a hay bale."

*Serena nodded upon hearing Alde's experience.*

"As an Uzhi, I haven't had much experience with fire. Maybe you could teach me sometime?"

"You would gain fame and status through honor and some gold? My intentions were far more monetary. Fortunately, they align with yours pretty well."

*Serena walks over to her tent, picking up her spear.*

"So, mind showing me what you're made of, Aldeberto?"
Mike
"Well, the axe portion is certainly a big help in that. But I didn't use axes much as a kid, my father did mostly."

*He nodded a little as she mentioned her race, and he smiled more at the prospect of teaching someone what he knew of forging and repairing.*

"Well, that's another race I've met in my travels, not long ago I met an interesting High Elf, and now I meet an Uzhi, that's pretty cool. Yeah, I'd be happy to teach you sometime, its certainly a good skill to have."

*He thought over how he wasn't exactly making the wisest decision monetarily, but he shrugged a little, as he scratched his chin.*

"Well... Its more of the idea, I'd rather take a less paying job, but help others more than per-say, go threaten some peasants to pay up."

*He shifted, going to his tent to grab his Halberd, with a stretch when she asked, and he nodded.*

"Well, I haven't fought in a while, not since I joined New Sunlight, so shaking off some rust might be a good idea."
Raymond
*"Not long ago I met an interesting high elf-"*

*As soon as the words "High elf" Are spoken, Serena inhales sharply, letting out a deep breath.*

"I hope they're not at this camp, are they? I don't work with high elves. Ever."

*At the mention of threatening peasants, flashbacks begin to arise in Serena's mind. Raiders with sword and spears, carrying torches that decimated the wooden buildings. A second later, she shook out of it, back to talking with the blond mercenary.*

"Alright."

*Serena levels her long spear at Alde, far taller than she is; an entire 2 meters long. Long, yet thick and sturdy, not willing to bend easily. A hewing spear tip secured the end, in case a draw cut had to be made, with two lugs extending from the sides to catch weapons and prevent enemies from moving up the shaft.*
Mike
*He frowned noting her expression, and shook his head when she asked about the High Elf being around.*

"Nah, we travelled a little bit together, and then he had to go do something. Haven't heard from him since actually..."

*He watched her shake free of what he assumed was bad memories, feeling bad, about his choice of words now.*

"Alright... If you ever need someone to talk to while you're here, I'm willing to listen."

*He said, as he leveled his halberd. He had a distinct range disadvantage, given his Halberd is half a meter shorter than Serena's spear, but he's confident he can manage even still.*

"You can have the first go."