Michael nodded in agreement to Uwa's suggestion.  He too was an alchemist, though Uwa had the skill to be several years his senior.  He understood the basics of the craft, but he had a better mind for scribe work and spellcrafting, surprising no one if they knew even the tiniest shred of information about him.  "I would dare say the gold mine would be our second destination.  I'll wager my own voice some band of creatures, goblins no doubt, may be scuttling about and causing trouble for the environment," he theorized.  Slaying goblins may have not been the grandest of hero work, but it was certainly stereotypical, and the greatest of adventurers had to make their fame somehow.  He welcomed the change of pace from bar fights, though he'd never admit it out loud.<br/><br/>As they wandered the streets to the alchemist's house, Michael took in the sights of the town, as well as the sights of his party.  His three traveling companions were beautiful, in their own unique ways, and Michael appreciated beauty in all forms.  Just because you dedicate your life to serving the Goddess of Death doesn't mean you can't admire life.  If anything, it only strengthens one's appreciation for lively, pretty things.  Of course Michael would never act upon any desires of the flesh he may or may not have thought on one more more occasions.  He was a respectful man, and admired his companions as friends above anything else.<br/><br/>"Charming place," he commented, once they were allowed inside.  He brushed his fingers over the flat cover of a tome, checking for dust for no reason other than that he could.  "It<i>is</i>arsenic then?" he confirmed, as Uwa and Etheda went over the scientific details of what was found in the river.  At least until he and Claramond became distracted with a crystal, and Michael's shoulders slumped for it.  He said nothing, not wanting to interrupt Claramond and her moment of interest, and instead turned his attention towards Gia to check on what she was occupying herself with.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>