<br/><hr/><div class="floatleft">(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BoSiITCFXUc/VoLBdlFZ0hI/AAAAAAAAAz8/UE5ei0uNelU/w426-h556/15%2B-%2B1)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Hiei Barzod<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Old Bastion Keep | Near Front Entrance<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Vanyalanthiriel, Open<br/><strong>Notable Content:</strong>Offer of Services<br/><hr/><br/>Mopping up the last of his stew with the last bit of his bread Hiei wondered just how long this was going to last. Nothing was ever free, not in the real world and certainly not in this one. Hiei wished there was a bit more stew but as he relished his last bite he knew wishful thinking wouldn't get him another bowl. It was high time that they started doing something. They couldn't live off the kindness and generosity of others for to long before they became an unwanted burden. Looking around he saw that many of the others were lost in thought just as he was. No doubt they were all planning their next move whatever that was. It was strange because they all knew what needed to be done but they still needed some sort of push. Hiei was just about ready truth be told. Hunger was a constant reminder that their supplies and coin wouldn't last forever and once they went through that well....<br/><br/><em>We need to get movin-</em><br/><br/>Looking around at the sound of a female voicing what they all had been thinking Hiei watched her as she spoke but in the middle of it all he decided to look around at the people around him to see what effect if any it had on the others. A few held masks of calm without showing any emotion but others held an inspired look, a few were nodding in agreement. Hiei was just glad that even though she seemed unsure that the young warrior's speech was enough to rouse the others into action. For as soon as she was finished and sat down many people began to speak and move in turn. All of a sudden people were pairing up and with that Hiei got up ready to find himself a group. Strapping his sword to his back he moved off towards the back to get a look at the groups the better to see which one would best suit his needs or who was in need of a warrior type such as himself.<br/><br/>It seemed Warriors were aplenty and as he began to lose some faith he saw a dark figure slink off away from the group/ If he hadn't been paying attention then he wouldn't have noticed it for the figure moved with graceful silence. But since it was moving away from where all the activity was as he watched he saw the figure slink off into the unused office. He was wondering what could be of use there since the office was no doubt already very well browsed through. Intrigued he moved away from the others and walked towards the office. It wasn't until he was halfway there that he realized only one thing of value still resided within the office.<br/><br/><em>The Maps</em><br/><br/>That was the only thing he could come up. Now what they wanted with the maps was still up in the air. Burn them to put the others at a disadvantage. Not very nice but cunning. Copy them to have maps of their own. Very smart, long term thinking. If the latter rather than the former then this was the sort of teammate Hiei would like at his side. He wasn't sure but he was guessing it was a rouge type that he had seen. Wondering what the person was doing rather than confronting them in a hostile way he decided a much easier approach. Leaning against the wall by the door he waited patiently for whom ever was inside to come out.<br/><br/>It wasn't long that he waited when the door opened once more. Because he wasn't sure if he was sensed or not Hiei decided he didn't want to be rude so he cleared his throat.<br/><br/>"Hello, might I ask what it is you were doing? Let me see if I can guess, I don't smell smoke so you didn't burn the only thing worth seeing in this office. So I'm guessing you either took or copied the maps kept inside right? It's smart, really smart. I like that. Judging by your lack of socializing with the others, I'm also guessing; whatever your reasons, that you do not wish to join in a group."<br/><br/>Stepping a bit closer to the rouge he saw a pretty female with long ears.<br/><br/>Normally he wouldn't bother someone who clearly wanted to be left alone but her skills would be very useful and because well in truth Hiei loved a challenge.<br/><br/>"Even though it is clear you do not wish to have a partner or anything, how about I make you an offer? Let's team up, as you can see by my sword and armor," Hiei said as he gestured to the sword strapped to his back and his medium armor.<br/><br/>"I won't be sneaking around quietly in an echoing cave or room anytime soon. At least not without a lot of practice. However by the time I learn to do that I'll no doubt run out of money so...I need partner who can go unnoticed while I draw in all the attention. We could be a good team, I can play the loud noisy warrior which alerts the enemy to my presence them thinking I'm some dumb meat head while you flank them or take them from behind. Trust me...with the way I intend to fight they won't be able to take their eyes off me. At least not if they don't want to be cleaved in two. So what do you say? How about a trial run? That way if you don't think it works in the middle of an encounter you can leave me as bait."<br/><br/>With that said he stood with his arms crossed as he watched the female rouge.<br/><br/>"The name's Hiei by the way."<br/><br/>In truth he was not sure the rouge would be swayed but he could hope.