Asia
*Overwhelming. Flashy. Rune... Y?

Sirdan blinked and blinked again as she demonstrated her spells. Her spellcasting looked orthodox - powerful, and full of symbology. It was a remarkably different line of magic from his own. His own magic was after all, much more... Practically oriented - and quicker. At least that's what he thought.*

"A visual feast." *He commented, before realizing Neia's spellcast was in fact, just as fast as his own. His eyes were simply captivated by those strange new shape, and his own sense of time distorted.* "Good, your barrier works."

*Sirdan inched back in reflex when the spear was deflected, and then walked over to Neia as she spoke,*"No, I mean, are you ready to see people bleed, guts spilling up - the gore and blood of combat? I'm sure I can protect you. Or at least I'll do my best to, but I'd recommend we start with easier quest." 

*He offered his hand to her,*"Let's check out the quest board - wait, actually, this is inappropriate." *He retracted his hand, but slowly enough for her to interrupt him.*

*Whether she accept or not, he'd lead her to the quest board, while answering her question,*"Surprisingly, I haven't seen too many spellcasting. Getting in fight is a mighty dangerous business, and in my whole career I'd reckon I killed less than ten men total. Most of them... I try to subdue and capture alive. As for your question... Give me some time."

*Sirdan arrived at the quest board, tracing his finger over some of the easier quests. Things like subduing birds or subduing men or escorting a cart.*

"Your magic lacks the ability to compensate for your weaknesses. Barrier is great, but it can only protect an area. Learning to protect yourself with a shield like mine would be great. You have the javelin, but nothing to stop a man in full armour - like me, charging you down. Your bola is great, but your body weak. So you can trip a man but cannot restrain him, forcing you to kill them on the spot."

"I think you should learn how to summon - to project an ideal version or a warrior or two, that will compensate for your weaknesses. And perhaps, learn the deadly art of... Flame magic. I shudder when I think of fire magic. Because I was on the receiving end of two... Long story."
Kim
*As a hand was offered to her, she didn't hesitate to take it. She thought it only polite — someone offers you a hand, you take it.*

*As he gave his suggestions to her magic, she nodded, listening to all his advice.* "I have been attempting to harness the powers of elemental fire and elemental lightning, but... It's far harder than I thought it would be..." *She took a moment to try to explain.* "It would be easier for a soul magi, because they simply *Will* The flame into existence. My magic, however, is far different from soul magic. It's not simply a 'mind over matter' kind of magic, it's a delicate equation. I cannot simply create fire simply because I want it, I must decipher what exactly *Is* Fire, what it's made of, and how to replicate it in the form of a spell..."

"But I won't give up simply because it's difficult."

*She then took a moment to think about summons.* "In truth, I had never given summoning much thought... A summoning sigil can't be simple, but it may be worth the effort. Strength is more easily found in numbers, after all."
Asia
*Sirdan took her hand happily. Though she is unaware, he was secretly elated about handholding. 

*He traced his hand over to a quest talking about rounding up rowdy bird, plus another about escorting cart,*"Not many suitable for your skills - I'll have you do the hard work and mainly act as extra muscles and backup, so you can learn how to fight well." *Sirdan said, after listening to her explanation,*"Mmm... I am not too well versed in the magical theory. A lot of my magic seems a bit... Innate. A projection of my sheer will, my sheer will to throw a dart and hurt someone, to run away, to survive, to heal, to fight with my companions. It seems to flow in a different way from you. Perhaps I'm one of those... Soul Magi."

*He turned back to her,*"It might be easier for you than fire or lightning - and a summon or three would greatly compensate for your weaknesses."
Kim
"Well, did you *Learn* Your magic, or did it simply manifest one day? I believe the distinction is how you gained your magical abilities... Though, a theory is sure to be proven incorrect eventually." 

*She thought for a moment about summoning.* "Hmm... I had been thinking about how to keep someone away from me... Perhaps the best way to do so is to occupy them with a summon or two. Besides, having an extra pair of hands would certainly help turn the tide if I find myself outnumbered."

*She took a look at the quest board.* "So, what type of quest would you recommend?" *She looks at the cart protection quest.* "A simple protection job can't be difficult — from my understanding, guards are mostly to scare off potential highwaymen, rather than actually fighting them."
Asia
"I learned it, from lessons in New Sunlight, but a lot of them were also trained and came by to me, I guess?" *Sirdan answered.*

"And an extra pair of hands is great for luxury too. Come over here." *He said to one summoned servant, who obediently walked behind him and started giving one of his arm a massage,*"Like this. It is quite a life, isn't it?"

"Mmm... A simple cart protection job. Sounds good. I'll follow along with my soldiers - potentially enough to scare away any highwayman, I suppose."
Kim
*She watches as the servant does as commanded, thinking for a moment. Her face bares an odd expression, as if she were put off by the thought of having a personal servant.* "I cannot deny the tactical advantages of outnumbering your opponent. And had I any excess supplies, an extra person to share the load would be useful."

*She looks back to the cart protection job.* "So, are we decided?"
Asia
"Yes, we're decided." *He pointed at the poster and tugged Neia away to the registrant*

"Let's go! This lady and I here would like to take on an easy cart escort job, could you help?"