Leopoldo
"Plenty. But if I want to seek the master of master, I'll probably have to travel to Lymia." *He thought about his options,*"I've always thought my skill would be... Much more deadly if I am capable of fighting from range. You know, firing fireball alongside my arrows." 

*He shook his head,*"I was planning to drink, banter a bit, think about what happened today, and then go to sleep at home. I was planning to do some more regular training but alas, I am a bit out of mood for that."
Shannon
*She'd look at him more curiously.*"Is deadly the style you were going for?"*The Centaur would ask him before falling silent once more in hearing his plans for the day.*"Right... Sorry about that..."*She'd murmur a bit under her breath. There would a be a sort of awkward pause in her words before she'd finally decide to change the subject slightly and ask him a different question instead.*"I was a bit curious about one thing though. What are the goals of the New Sunlight Guild...?"*She'd ask him. She remembered Scarlet once saying that at some point they'd have to explain their own reasons for wanting to join, but part of her wondered what the guild itself was hoping to accomplish.*
Leopoldo
"Deadly indeed. I wanted to preserve my own life and that of my comrade. And it seems learning magic is the best way to go about it. Or so I thought." *He giggled and then turned to the next topic,*"God if I know. They say their purpose is to help people around the world, train people in fighting. And so far, they've been doing a fine enough job of it so far. But I don't see much greater purpose. No evil to be rid of..." 

*He looked up into the ceiling.*

"You know about that whole war in Mentia? I'm thinking of going out there and joining them. And maybe not in the capacity of a New Sunlight member."
Shannon
*She'd take a moment to think about, recalling him claiming the title of captain, though with his uncertainty of their own goals, it was clear he didn't directly make decisions for it.*"Who's in charge of the guild, if I may ask-?"*She'd say, trying to piece together a small puzzle that was formulating in her own mind. At his next comment regarding the war, she would fall silent for a while. A moment would pass in her saying nothing before taking a slight breath and resuming her composure.*"Yes sir... I have..."*She'd say to answer him simply, her mind clearly disrupted in thoughts of the war going on.*"Do you... Know who's side you're going to be helping...?"*She'd ask with a bit of hesitation, knowing there were several countries getting involved.*
Leopoldo
"Guildmaster Alexandrik. He's in charge of the guild." *He said,*"For the most part, I don't think they're trying to do anything special. I used to know him quite well - he was the person I fought to get my rank up in New Sunlight, and since then he gap between our skills has widened." 

*He rubbed his chin,*"Middle Mentia seems like the one who would most likely win. Though, I'll be honest I don't find any of the candidates particularly worth supporting. How about you? You're a centaur, do you side with the beastkins?"
Shannon
*She'd give a dip of her head at his answer, making a silent note to consider finding out more about the GuildMaster some other time before the subject would change. Middle Mentia. She supposed choosing a winning side would have made the most sense. The Centaur wouldn't have expected the question that followed however. Supporting the beastkins? While she had nothing against them, she thought them not to be her first priority. However, it was hard to really pick a side in war when it seemed the whole country would be fighting itself to the ground.*"If I were choosing a side... I'd choose to support Northern Mentia... My home country..."*She'd say, resting an elbow on the table so that her head could rest in the palm of her hand for a while.*"I know things... Probably won't be looking so good for them with this war, but I'd try what I could to help them against the odds if I were there."
Leopoldo
"North Mentia... Refresh my memories on that." *He tried to remember what he has learnt through hearsay,*"Is that not one of the state that was ran by a canifor warlord, and then elevated a child to become the Emperor?" 

*He thought of their prospect,*"They probably won't survive for more than years as their own state, if I am being fair."
Shannon
*She would give a simple dip of her head in response, whether that being confirmation or not, it seemed rather hard to tell.*"I know."*The Centaur would say quietly.*"But... I like to hold onto hope for the better y'know?"*She'd try to perk up a bit, offering a half hearted smile to the Silnari.*"It's nice to hear you wanting to help in the war efforts and... I hope things go well whichever side you decide to fight for."*The war was a painful enough topic, though she couldn't escape it being brought up with the news of it getting worse by the day. Occasionally she debated on returning home, even after such a long journey to come here and continue her life's work. She wouldn't want to let the worse become of her family for deciding to stay here instead.*
Leopoldo
"Mm... Say, Melody, do you want to travel with me to Mentia and join in the war efforts?" 

*He thought of what he could do,*"Honestly, I'd side with the Middle or the Upper Mentian. North Mentian's cause are... Doomed, if I am honest. The Mentian underneath them are probably not faring well. I cannot say what would happens to the beastkins living in their territory though." 

"Do you think we could make an effort to stop atrocity? Associate with the regular, disciplined troops and stop the routiers or those free companies from becoming legal bandits?"
Shannon
*Part of Melody couldn't help but feel a little shutdown from the Silnari's words, true as they may be. To side with the other Mentians would be to practically fight against her own home.*

"I'll have to think about it."*She'd eventually say. The Centaur didn't want to completely deny him, but in truth she didn't want to agree to go either knowing the choice she was going to have to make.*

"There are still some things I'd want to do first. But don't let me hold you up, it's best not to keep the war efforts waiting if you have your decision made-."*She concluded. Her gaze would shift away from him, glancing towards the other patrons before she'd give a slow shake of her head.*"But that's not something to be worried about now. Still have yet to order our meals."*She'd say, forcing a chuckle before falling silent once more in knowing she wouldn't be able to ignore it forever.*
Leopoldo
*Sirdan nodded. He noticed the change of mood and waved over one of the waiter - a beautiful kemonomimi. And then grabbed the menu.* 

"Let's decide what we're eating first. I'm feeling hungry for meat... So I want to order the Kupeni PLatter - Roast Pork, Steamed Chicken, Roast Duck and Roast Goose... Mm, yummy." 

"And for side, how about a bit of vegetable rice, and for drink... Maybe we can have some local wine?"

*Then he returned to the other topic,*"I've been looking to uproot myself from here, seek purpose again... I learnt how to fight, but barely felt like I was able to use the skills. I think I'm wasting away. If we don't go to Mentia, maybe we can go somewhere else? Perhaps to the southeast?"

"That is, if you don't mind me suddenly inviting you to go to another foreign country with me."
Shannon
"That sounds nice."*She would say simply in agreeing to the food choice before turning over to face the waiter.*"I'll have that as well, but may I have water instead to drink?"*She'd ask the waiter.

Looking back to Sirdan, she'd consider his request for a short while. He wanted her to go with him? The Centaur wasn't really accustomed to southern travel especially with it being a great distance alone to get here. 

She'd offer him a sad smile, knowing the rejection that would come next.*"I'm sorry Sirdan, but... I do wish to fulfill my duties here for some time..."*If not already having to travel to Mentia to help her family in the midst of this warfare. She didn't say that part aloud of course, but she preferred keeping it to herself.*"I feel like I've only just started here really. But... Thanks for offering to bring me along-."
Leopoldo
*The waiter nodded in agreement,*"Runran platter, rice, water and wine. Got it." *Then she returned to the kitchen and relayed the order. Now they wait.* 

*Sirdan wasn't quite expecting her to accept the offer anyway. It was more of a sidethought, but the rejection still hurt him a bit.* 

"I should stop asking strangers I just knew to come travel with me." *He laughed,*"So, what kind of duties are you planning to fulfill here? Chances are - I am not being uprooted from here anytime soon, so I'll be staying here for a while, and I want to know and fight together with someone who know how to fight well - like you."
Shannon
*Melody's head would lower a bit in mild flattery of it. She never doubted her own fighting capabilities, though to be complimented by another was nice to hear.*"I've made some promises to help out people around the city. Some are dealing with familial issues and criminal activity, others are just having trouble finding their own happiness."*She'd pause after the last part, thoughts running through her head before she'd continue.*

"I know it's not really much, but I've been helping where I can while patrolling the city. It seems bad things have been happening all over which is enough on everyone's plates without... Well y'know... Everything else happening on top of it."*She'd give a quiet sigh.*"I just want to help people feel a little safer around here, but I'm sure things aren't going to get much better that easily, huh?"*She'd ask him.*
Leopoldo
"Well, as a soon to be captain, or at least you're very much qualified in term of skills to be one... Helping out the people in the city is a good thing. Want someone to patrol with you? Two pair of hands are better than one." 

*He cleared his throat,*"Especially if coercion is needed to get some problem done. Like criminal activities. But finding their own happiness..." *He let out a sigh,*"Think I'll need some help with that, and it is nothing you can solve by swinging a halberd at it." 

"Me and the owner of the restaurant has been dealing with a rival restaurant resorting to some... Less tasteful mean to compete with us, but honestly, that is the least of our issues. Maybe we could make a concerted effort to get rid of some violent criminals from the city. I wonder if that'll put us in the crosshair of anyone powerful, though..."
Shannon
*Melody would seemingly perk up at the offer.*"Sure thing. It's always nice to get extra hands to help with searching. Salvainia is a large city to patrol after all."*A light smile would appear on her face, this one carrying less of a somber mood and a more happy one.*

"A rival restaurant comprising of criminal activity?"*She'd ask him.*"I wouldn't mind helping a bit if you need more assistance in preventing anything bad from happening here. At least then we can bring some people to justice."
Leopoldo
"What do you usually do during your patrol? Which districts you go through?" *He asked as the food arrived, delicious roast meat platter and rice to go with it.* 

"Hmm... It is not like they're criminal. It is more that we've been fighting and dealing with them for a while, they want to burn down this place to gain the advantage. I'm supposed to be defending the place from them, but honestly, I want to move on beyond this deadly restaurant feud." 

*He closed his eyes,*"I have no idea why the authority hasn't done anything about it. But if you are offering to help, I would take it."
Shannon
"I mainly just patrol the outskirts of the city, while keeping my eye out for anything suspicious on the way back home. It's the most I can really do, but there are times when I'd take a different street back to see what I can find if anything. Most encounters happened on accident, but gave me enough time to turn them over to the proper authorities.*"She'd explain. With the food arriving, Melody would grab one of her utensils though wouldn't start eating. Her appetite had been lost a bit lately.*

"It's a mystery to me as well."*She'd say to agree with him about why authority hasn't gotten involved. But it's part of the reason why I've come to help. Mainly watching over things when others don't. The least I can do is try, right?"