Kathryn
*Ryker had made his way into the coffee shop after deciding to heed the warning of darkening clouds and seek shelter so that he didn't have to drain an excess amount of mana trying to create his own. The Oni was already exhausted from the rituals and making his way into town anyways at the advice of a recent slime he had met. Supposedly people were nicer and more willing to help in return of him being nice as well. Ryker didn't want to fully believe it, but he figured he'd give the little theory a try. 

He looked around the shop for a brief moment, his gaze falling upon a certain Fire Macen Woman enjoying some coffee. That was the sort the slime advised to speak to wasn't it? He wasn't even quite sure what he supposed to say without a real reason to engage in conversation. Ryker thought on it for a moment and supposed worst case, he still had his Drake summon that seemed to pacify people. Or at the very least an Uzhi. He decided to approach and held up a hand in a small wave.*"Greetings-."*He said, having to think on what to add.*"Would you... Be opposed to my company this evening?"
Hilary
*Initially lost in thought, Katherine soon observed a curious figure; an oni, from the horns on his head. Too small for a brayer otherwise, and he definitely lacked the strength of one. What he lacked in one area though he made up for in another; it only took a glance for the Captain to recognize the remnants of mana emanating from him.*

*And then he came up to her and asked if he could sit with her.*

*The fire macen blinked in surprise. Why her, as opposed to all of the others in this room? She was clearly engaged; a golden ring with a diamond embedded was on her ring finger. Was it due to something magical?*

"Oh, uh, hi. Sure, I don't mind. Would you like anything, coffee, a pastry?"
Kathryn
*The Oni gave the slightest dip of his head and took a seat. He gave a light hand gesture in decline of the offer.*"It's tempting, but I'd like to hope the weather wouldn't keep me in for too long."*He could have simply said he didn't like the hot drink and bread, but figured it wouldn't be worth explaining anyways. He wondered if it would be worth asking her the question of if she'd seen the person he was searching for. Or rather if he had any chance of getting the answer he was hoping for around here. The task was beginning to feel more futile with each passing day. The Oni decided to wait until later for now.*

"Although... Some water would be nice..."*He eventually added.*"The days are getting quite... Warm."*Ryker eventually cleared his throat after.*"Ah... Where are my manners-."*He held his hand out for her to shake in greeting.*"Ryker Dusken."
Hilary
"I see. One water, please!"

*Katherine waves to a waiter who soon returns with a glass of water for the mage.*

"Oh, Katherine Vayne. May I ask why you chose to sit with me here?"

*The captain was clearly slightly on edge with a stranger, nonetheless a powerful mage who had just decided to chat for no apparent reason. At least for now.*
Kathryn
*He took the glass of water in hand and it froze over a little at his touch to his own satisfaction. Ryker eventually took a sip from it, feeling rejuvenated after the long day and finally having the energy to truly focus on the Macen now. He gave a tilt of his head towards her question, noting the bit of edge in her tone. Ryker wasn't sure if he had done anything to warrant hostility just yet, but he kept wary of his responses to her.*

"You seemed to be lost in thought."*He half-lied.*"I'll admit the curiosity has gotten the better of me. After all it's been rare to find another mage since I had begun traveling. Especially one with such similar yet... Opposing aura."*His eyes carried a faint glow to them. He was studying idly as he spoke, making note of the blue aura surrounding her. Above average, but not necessarily a threat to him at the moment. The warmth of pyromancy was pretty obvious, but there was another sensation more hidden, yet very familiar to the Oni. He just couldn't put his finger on what exactly. His eyes narrowed in thought and for the moment he had forgotten he was staring.*
Hilary
"So you are a mage. And a strong one at that."

*Katherine tilted her own head as Ryker mentioned it was curiosity that had led to him. Now she was curious. She took a sip of her coffee, then, realizing it was a bit cooler than she would like it to be, began heating the mug with magic, enough to get it steaming.*

"You'd be correct. I'm mostly a pyromancer. Though..."

*The captain soon found Ryker simply looking at her for an odd reason, and she couldn't explain why. There wasn't anything on her face, and her aura was probably not much different than any other mage.*

"You know it's rude to stare. Especially at at engaged woman."
Kathryn
*He blinked and seemed to shake off whatever he was focusing on.*"Apologies."*Ryker says.*"Typically, I avoid Pyromancy if I could. But I suppose I was simply picking up on another magic you seem to possess. It was just something I thought I recognized, is all."

*He clasped his two hands together and rested his chin atop them in thought.*"You appear to be an experienced mage. Is pyromancy the only school you practice?"*He asks curiously, as if trying to figure out something.*
Hilary
"Another?"

*Katherine's heart began to race. Was it really true? Did it truly come back?*

"Pyromancy is the only school I practice, yes. Though, there are some I believe I could easily pick up. Why do you avoid pyromancy?"

*Not a lie, but not the entire truth. The captain had never willingly used death magic before, much less practice it. After all, it was a result of being cursed; something she thought she got rid of a long time ago.*