Kathryn
"Not a purely born one no, but I raised in their household to serve them."*He said.*"My life doesn't exactly warrant free will, more often than not, just a strict regime. I suppose that is one reason death magic comes so naturally to me."*The Oni sat further back in his seat as the captain suddenly sat up.*"...You likely need more than a chance. But I doubt you care of the finer details. Your mind seems very set on this."
Hilary
"I see. So one needs discipline to use death magic?"

*The captain nodding, a fire in her eyes (though no temperature change would occur this time). Once the captain was set on something, there was very little that could be done to stop her.*

"Who would I go to for spiritual advice?"
Kathryn
"Discipline, certainty, understanding of authority."*He said just to name a few.*"My knowledge of the land outside of Amongko is limited. I suppose a high priest or cleric would have decent knowledge on spirituality, however. Even if not death magic, it has its similarities."
Joshua
*The doors to the establishment burst open, and in rushed in a purple-haired maid. She was soaked from the rain, and what seemed to be a massive double-bladed axe wrapped in cloth and strapped to her back.*

"Katherine-sama, it's you!"
Hilary
"....Huh?"

*The captain blinked in surprise. First, an icy Oni mage who was giving her advice on death magic, and now a maid with a battleaxe who somehow knew her.*
Kathryn
*The Oni merely blinked in surprise of the sudden interruption to their conversation. He glanced towards the maid curiously then back at Katherine as he asked:*"An acquaintance of yours?"
Joshua
*The maid turned towards Ryker with a disapproving look on her face.*

"Who is this? Anyway-your father's relic, Katherine-sama-"

*Unholstering the axe and unwrapping it would reveal dark steel in the form of a fearsome battle axe. Both Ryker and Katherine could feel it; a spirit. Housed in the axe was the dull remains of a fiery spirit, dormant for years.*
Hilary
"....Ryker, would this work for spirituality?"
Kathryn
*He raised an eyebrow skeptically at the fortunate turn of events, but this place being as foreign to him, he figured such fortune must be common for those to be so carefree here. He pondered a bit, picking up on some of the magic inside of it.*"There are signs of spiritual activity in it, I suppose if you can find a way to work with it, it'll give you some experience."
Hilary
"Spiritual activity... Lily, was it? Do you know anything about spirits?"

*Lily looked familiar, but Katherine wasn't sure why. Why did she call her Katherine-sama? How did she know her? Though, she did gain some fame as a New Sunlight captain; but what about the axe? She recognized it for sure; she had seen the very weapon itself.*
Joshua
"I-I don't, Ms. Vayne. I apologize."

*Lily quickly bowed her head before presenting the axe onto the table, which would inadverdently cause Ryker's water to heat up again.*
Kathryn
*The Oni, getting very tired of his water boiling over, clutched the glass tightly and caused it to freeze over completely, alongside part of the table it was on.*"Quite a fiery spirit, I can see you two working together quite well..."
Joshua
"Spirit?"

*Lily stepped back as Ryker froze the glass completely. It seems that he had been angered due to something; she couldn't figure out what though.*
Hilary
*Katherine looked at the axe on the table, then back to Lily, then to Ryker. She frankly had no clue what was going on.*

"Can we keep it wrapped up for now? And why are you calling me Ms. Vayne?"
Kathryn
"Yes, this weapon is imbued with a spirit, one Katherine here appears to be interested in learning from."*He explained as he moved his hand away from the cup.*
Hilary
*The spirit seemed to respond to the two mages in the room, both of them feeling a slight fiery prescence. However, while it seemed warm, it was also old. Dying. Mere coals and embers as opposed to a proper flame. The weapon was wrapped up once again, and the aura was hidden.*

*Katherine nodded. It was weak, but it would work.*

"Do you have any experience with spirits, Ryker? And Lily, come, sit."
Joshua
*Lily shook her head, simply standing at the table.*

"I am not fit to sit next you, Katherine-sama."
Kathryn
"Much. I've been spending quite a lot of time in the spirit realm recently. I have been having some trouble with an ongoing project of mines."*He says, pausing for a bit before deciding to summon the small metallic drake piece to his hand.*"This is the vessel's structure I've just about finished and I've been trying to find a spirit best suited for it. A fellow Oni had advised on me letting it have 'more personality'. I was unsure of why, but have been experimenting with a few lately."*He placed the drake on the table and the creature began to animate with life as it walked along the table and spewed out a tiny bit of frost.*"It is more lively, though still highly capable of following basic orders."