<span style="font-style: italic">Ko'Gisha, city of Ris - The Bold Elixir, Tavern</span><br/><br/>Paella let out a steady breath as she sat in the midst of the ruckus. She had chosen a spot near the back of the building, not trying to be too close to other people. However, that didn't mean she wanted to stand out like a sore thumb, taking coverage in the back. She brushed her fingers across her bangs, brushing them out of her eyes. She was early, she knew that much, but she could have hope that the Skypirate would be fashionably early. Then again, she knew that Skypirates did things on their own accord. She was seriously having second thoughts about this meeting. What other choice did she have? She couldn't do all of this on her own, there was no way. The Saviour told her to find people to save Ruin and she would heed those words.<br/><br/>Her eyes watched every single person that walked into the dimly lit tavern. She felt rather on edge, sitting there by herself. She had even bought a drink, with the small amount of money she carried, but the mug before her was left untouched. It had been a waste of money. Paella let out a heavy sigh before she leaned back in her chair. There was no use in her being in strung about this meeting. All she needed to worry about was getting into a crew. That way she could build trust then, hopefully, open up and tell them her secret. She had noticed that two females appeared, she had hoped one of them had been the Skypirate she had been waiting for, but it seemed that they were here for another reason. She glanced away, eyeing the backs of the customers and was about to call off the meeting but that changed the moment the Tavern door opened.<br/><br/>The BeastTamer, that she had spoken with earlier, was the first to enter the tavern. His electrifying eyes surveyed the crowd until he found nothing that seemed off, she glanced down to see his animal companion. The feline was sleek and lithe with the steps she took, however she was a rather large animal, one that Paella hadn't seen earlier. She wondered if she was getting involved with the wrong crowd. Maybe they were not the people she had been hoping to meet. Behind the BeastTamer entered the woman she had been waiting for or so she assumed, her head was covered with a hood. The BeastTamer muttered something to the hooded woman, who punched him in the arm before she headed over to her table. Paella couldn't help but feel her heart race, the beat within her throat. She looked down at the untouched drink before her, wondering if chugging its contents would make her feel any better, probably not. She flinched when the sound of a chair was pulled out and she dared to glance up.<br/><br/>Magenta met pale purple; Paella hadn't been expecting to actually speak face to face with the Skypirate. She thought that she would at least keep her identity hidden, especially in a place like this. Then again, the Force never messed with those who took refuge in The Bold Elixir. Paella felt the scrutinizing gaze of the Skypirate upon her and she wasn't sure what she should do at this point. She looked over to see Torvic sitting at the bar, his eyes scanning the crowd, occasionally landing on her. She tensed as she could feel that he didn't trust her or anyone else in this room.<br/><br/>"Oh, don't worry about him," the Skypirate said as she leaned back in her chair. "He's been like that all day, usually he's a lovable kitty." The woman let out a small laugh and leaned forward, her eyes curiously staring at her. Paella could feel herself being inspected once more, this woman would surely be able to spot out if she was lying or not, right? "So, you're interested in joining my crew, who told you?"<br/><br/>Paella took in a deep breath, even though the woman spoke in such a nonchalant manner, she was still rather...intimidating. "I overheard some men talking about it while I was in the slums."<br/><br/>A smile touched the Skypirate's lips. "I see. You got a name?"<br/><br/>"Paella," she replied quickly.<br/><br/>"Lean into the light," the Skypirate commanded.<br/><br/>Paella followed the instructions, leaning forward more. "Flyer, huh? I've never seen you before, but then again Ruin is a large place to live in." The Skypirate yawned slightly, Paella noted that she looked a bit tired, probably from the raid she had done several hours prior. "Well, let's just skip all other unnecessary questions. I'm a busy woman, so why do you want to join?"<br/><br/>"I'm looking for a new life; I'm tired of going through the same thing everything. I need an adventure," Paella said after trying to consider an appropriate answer. She felt her fingers grip the mug tightly, hoping that the Skypirate would accept her. "I know I don't look it but I know how to fight and defend myself. I won't be a bother," she added quickly.<br/><br/>Lydia stared at the woman briefly, wondering if she should really trust in her. It wasn't like she had many interested in joining her crew. She was one of the more flamboyant Skypirates and she knew many people didn't want to constantly be on the run, but where was the thrill in that? She might as well give the girl a chance; after all she was willing to embark on a dangerous journey with her and Torvic. Letting out a sigh, before she looked over at her friend, he shrugged his shoulders as well. What the hell? Why wasn't he ever any kind of help to her? Smacking her hand down on the table top, she grinned at Paella. "Alright, I made up my mind, you can join."<br/><br/>"Are you serious? Just like that," Paella said in shock.<br/><br/>Lydia blinked, raising an eyebrow. "Sure, why not, you seem like you can handle it," she said while she stood up a smile on her lips. "Besides, if you cross us, we won't hesitate to kill you," she said in a playful manner. Paella froze in her seat, realizing that maybe she should just kindly decline the offer to join. "Oh relax; I wouldn't kill you without a very good reason. Lighten up sweetheart," Lydia said with a laugh. She looked over at Torvic, nodding her head. He slid off the bar stool, moving over to where Paella and Lydia were. It was a good thing they had decided to pick The Bold Elixir; there were so many rowdy people within the building that it just looked as if they had been enjoying a friendly conversation. "Do you have a place to go," the Skypirate asked her. Paella felt slightly embarrassed as she glanced away, shaking her head.<br/><br/>Lydia glanced over at Torvic, who only frowned at her. He opened his mouth to protest but Lydia cut him off. "You can stay with us, as long as you cook," she said with a bright smile, nudging Torvic in the side. He grunted a bit and let out a sigh. Paella blinked, not believing what she had just heard. "Well, I'm not that great at cooking, but I could get better," she said gingerly. "Do you think I could get your names?"<br/><br/>The Skypirate blinked a bit. "Oh how rude of me, I'm Lydia," she said with a grin.<br/><br/>The BeastTamer rubbed the back of his neck and looked at Paella. "I'm Torvic and this is Hajji," he said gesturing to his feline companion. He grunted when Lydia nudged him again, he growled lowly at his friend. "Welcome to the crew."<br/><br/>Paella still wasn't sure if she should feel worried about joining them, however a small smile touched her lips. "Thank you."<br/><br/>"Oh there is one thing I must tell you," Lydia said as if a light bulb went off in her mind. The Messenger looked at the Flyer and she nodded. "I can't guarantee your safety nor shall I be responsible for whatever happens to you," Lydia said in a serious tone, her lilac eyes narrowing slightly.<br/><br/>Paella blinked before she looked down, a slow nod coming from her. "I...understand." Lydia smiled.<br/><br/>"Good now that we have all of that cleared, we'll take you to your new place," Lydia said, turning around.<br/><br/>Torvic grabbed the hood of her cloak, pulling it over her head, smirking as she protested and tugged on his ears a bit. Paella followed after the bickering pair, a smile on her face. Maybe this was starting to turn out to be a good idea. She glanced over her shoulder, feeling as if something was watching her. She looked around a bit before shaking her head, heading outside. Her two new friends...companions were standing outside waiting for her. Torvic glanced over at her, a small smile on his lips. "Apparently, Lydia wants to look around more, so we'll stay in Ris for a little while longer. Is that alright?"<br/><br/>"It's whatever the Captain wants," Paella said with a gentle smile.<br/><br/>"Did you hear that, Tor!? She called me Captain," Lydia exclaimed bouncing on the balls of her feet. "You know, you should so a little more respect if you want to be a part of my crew, Tor. You should address me as Captain or Captain Lydia," the Flyer said in a dramatic tone. Torvic rolled his eyes as he walked towards the Bazaars, a smile on his lips. "You're hardly a Captain. You're more like a five year. I'm sure Paella thinks so too."<br/><br/>Lydia looked over at Paella, distraught on her slightly covered face. "That's not true is it?" Paella could only laugh as she shrugged her shoulders, following after the male crew mate. Lydia whined while trailing after them.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Ko'Gisha, city of Lette - A Small Bar</span><br/><br/>It really hadn't been hard to find the two males she was looking for, especially since her Visor was able to locate where the call had come from. She rolled her eyes as she walked down the streets, listening to the message once more. Of course they weren't having luck but Rion was hell-bent on finding the Messenger. Of course the picture was probably out of date but then Rion wouldn't have anything else to look back on. Of course she could be dead; however Rion wouldn't believe it until he found the dead body. She pinched the bridge of her nose letting out and annoyed growl. Sometimes Rion was a huge pain in her ass but he had given her a purpose and she would dutifully follow his orders. No matter how much she disliked him.<br/><br/>Lun continued to walk through the streets of Lette, looking through her Visor at the images they had of the Messenger. All they had were magenta eyes and gold Marhks. That was it. How the hell were they supposed to find the girl when she was a woman now? Maybe Rion didn't understand that when a girl becomes a woman...things changed. She shook her head letting out another frustrated noise, earning looks from a few on lookers. She glared at them her topaz colored eyes narrowing with the threat to attack. Sure, Rion was probably right that she wasn't suited for a mission that involved searching for someone that couldn't be found. She would have started killing people a long time ago. She had to say that she was rather impressed at how long Talis and Kaidan have gone without blowing up, but then Kaidan sounded like he was at his limit. That was why she decided to come distract them for a little while.<br/><br/>Walking into the small bar, she glanced around a bit before spotting two familiar figures at the bar. She headed over towards the two males, though she was aware of all the men who looked at her. She could hear their whispers amongst the air and she snarled in disgust. She felt something caress her backside, giving it an appreciative squeeze. She smiled a bit as she stopped walking, hearing the men give a few cat calls. In the matter of seconds she said the man who so kindly groped her on the ground, the hell of her boot pressing down on his back, his arm yanked behind him, and her sword resting beneath his neck. He let out a whimper of pain and she yanked on his arm more. "Aw, what's wrong? You seemed so animated earlier," she purred out. He whimpered once more, before she let out a snort of disappointment. She tossed his arm on the floor, placing her sword back on her back before walking over the male. "Next time, don't mess with a soldier of the Force," she hissed out.<br/><br/>She walked over to Talis and Kaidan, a slender brow rising. "I see that we're taking a break on duty. How professional." She crossed her arms over her chest, staring at the two men. "Before you say anything, I am not here on Master Rion's behalf, I need so information." She took the earpieces of her Visor off and clicked them together. Pulling the earpieces apart, a screen popped up and she pulled up a picture. "This is the Skypirate I have been ordered to take out and seeing how the two of you have been all over Ruin today," she paused, slightly amused. "Have you seen her? Her name is Lydia Arcane and she's proving to be a nuisance."<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">La'Felisa, city of Heelum - The Force Headquarters</span><br/><br/>"I have the items that you wanted for the weapon, Master Rion," Gareth said as he met the Shapeshifter who was walking down the hallways. The raven glanced over at the Forager; a brief smile came to his face. "Finally, I have heard good news today," the Shapeshifter said as he clapped his hand on Gareth's shoulder. "Tell me you will have it done soon," Rion asked in a stern voice. Gareth cracked a grin and nodded his head. "Sure thing, as long as no one bothers me. Give me...three hours."<br/><br/>"You are the Saviour's greatest gift to me," Rion said as if he had been having the worst luck today, which indeed he had. "Now go to the Shop, I want the weapon on my desk as soon as you're done," the Shapeshifter said before moving to walk away from the Forager.<br/><br/>"Might I ask where you'll be, sir?"<br/><br/>Rion looked over his shoulder, a slight smile on his lips. "Someone has to speak with the public on the behalf of Prime Minister. Our people are upset."<br/><br/>Gareth nodded his head, knowing it was best not to get involved with politics. They were too serious for his tastes. Shrugging his shoulders he continued to walk through the headquarters, even though he wasn't a part of the Hunt, he still was keep busy, always making new and improved weapons for the others, even fixing up some of the machines and structures. It was a bit of a hassle at times, but he truly enjoyed working for Master Rion. Gareth was the ever loyal follower.