loopborne

"I'm an elf mage yes. I'm quite sensitive to mana. Seeing as every living creature has a natural mana capacity, most that aren't aware of it are pretty easy to find."

"You're quick though, and your magic isn't one I've seen before."

The dark wave of lightning. Maybe a special type of magic they teach in his army? Lightning by itself isn't that incredibly special, elemental magic in general is being used more often, especially by human mages. However, it still seemed more powerful than normal elemental magic. Almost like it had an inherent magical quality to it, one that she wasn't familiar with.

If it really was an army creation, asking about it probably wouldn't lead to much... but it can't hurt to try either.

"Is it your own creation?"

She asked as she carried her bowl back toward her lips. As she did so however, her mind finally caught up with her sip from earlier. Slowly, she lowered the bowl again and set it down on the ground infront of her.

With that question posed, he placed the bowl on his lap alongside his elbow. He looked bummed out at the whole situation.

"My wife's been worried about me lately. But it's not like turning myself in would worry her any less. So I just gotta keep turning these guys to goo."

Honestly, if she was here, he'd have something better to offer Frieren than some crappy stew. Maybe he should invite her to come with for a proper meal. But she's kinda hard to read.

"I suppose a meal would be nice."

Slowly, she went to move toward the fire. For a moment, she stood on the opposite side of the fire Henry was sitting and carefully placed her suitcase on the floor next to her before sitting down beside it.

"You handled that quite easily. You didn't seem all that surprised about the warning either."

Still unsure who he was, she stayed focussed. Her magic detection might prove too slow otherwise... Especially with how quickly that black electricity flew through the air just moments before.

"Oh, those guys? They've been following me ever since I left my homeland. I guess I kinda did defect from the army there while joining up with the other side!"

Every sentence, every word was filled with a sense of glee. Like what he was talking about is as fun and jolly as can be.

"It's been years since then, but even now some guys from that place still don't like ol' Henry."

A shrug of his shoulders.

"You seemed to notice the guy, though. Do you just have a good eye or is there more to it? You're an elf, yeah?"

send one to have our muses meet for the first time.

“Sorry, were you just talking to me?”

“I think you dropped this.”

“You look lost. Need some help?”

“I don’t usually talk to strangers, but…”

“You’re sitting in my spot.”

“Whoa! Careful!”

“We’ve never met, right? You seem familiar.”

“Is that seat taken?”

“Sorry, I think I just spilled something on you.”

“You’re blocking the doorway.”

“Were you just staring at me?”

“Excuse me, do you know the time?”

“Wait — are you the person I’m supposed to meet?”

“I’ve been sent to find you.”

“Please don’t be alarmed, but I think we have the same bag.”

“Do you work here?”

“I’m fairly certain that’s mine.”

“You’ve got something on your face.”

“Sorry, I thought you were someone else.”

“Do you know the way to ___?”

“You’re hurt. Do you need help?”

“That’s a fine ___ (cloak/hat/book/etc.). Where did you get it?”

“This might sound strange, but can I hide behind you for a moment?”

“You look like you could use a friend.”

“I think your dog just stole my lunch.”

“Hey, you dropped your coin purse.”

“I think we’re stuck in here together.”

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to overhear, but…”

“Are you the new neighbor?”

“First time in town?”

“I’m not sure if this belongs to you, but…”

“You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”

“I’ve been hearing a lot about you.”

“Do you mind if I join you?”

“I think you’re in the wrong place.”

“You seem… out of place.”

“Don’t take this the wrong way, but are you following me?”

“That was a close call.”

“Not to alarm you, but someone’s watching you.”

“Mind if I walk with you?”

“You look like you’re in trouble.”

“Was that your doing back there?”

“You don’t look like you’re from around here.”

“That was impressive. How’d you manage it?”

“I’m guessing you’re not here by accident.”

“Do I want to know what just happened?”

“You might want to keep your voice down.”

“Is it always this strange around here?”

“I have a feeling we’re about to become acquainted whether we like it or not.”