Hours later, as Aerith sat at the bench opposite the blacksmith, tightening the brand-new vambraces onto her forearm, which bore the insignia of the Purifiers, a standard that most, if not all of them wore on their person a boy messenger ran up to her. She took the scrap of paper, tossing a copper coin to the boy before proceeding to read it, her pack a cushion as her eyes scanned the lines.<br/><br/>Once done, she hefted the pack onto her shoulders once again and made for the Purifiers' headquarters.<br/><br/>Her breath came in light pants as she finally climbed to the top of the hill where the headquarters was situated. She read the scrap of paper for confirmation that she was correctly informed before making her way towards a dozen few figures who bore the symbol of the Purifiers on their breastplates.<br/><br/>"Is this the new vanguard? She's so short." Comments as such was heard as she made her way through to find an acquaintance, or rather her superior in this case.<br/><br/>"Overseer Edwin. Novice Aerith reporting for duty."<br/><br/>"Good, you can arrive on short notice. As stated, you will serve as the scout; the vanguard. To fall back to support once the main force arrives."<br/><br/>"It is understood." Her voice rang.