Wandering Magi

"It's not by choice. Although I've known you to create scandals wherever you go. Have you managed to marry the entire female population yet?"

     Ah, the modern age.  A celebration of technology and scientific advancements, a world which gives the sordid illusion of happiness — and yet, Sinbad can taste it in the thick, poisonous fumes and the disgusting smell that wafts from the smoking asphalt.  He can feel the city’s vibrations all around, and it brings a satisfied smirk to his face.  So,

              Even here,

        There’s work for him to do.

    Whether the smile on his face is from satisfaction at this realization or from genuine happiness, few can discern.  His mask is one woven on truths and an aura of honesty: if he hadn’t already been so calculating, the king may have even been able to fool himself.  And with time and the wearing on of years, it’s a talent that’s only ripened after its first bloom.  Today, however, the reflex is somewhat muted.  Today is a day of meeting new friends.

           And he’s already spotted one.

Unfortunately, what he found was nothing near as pleasant as a hollow tin cylinder. This thing was too tall, greasy, old, and probably getting pudgy. Nothing in comparison to a trash bin.

Of course, he was talking about Sinbad. Running through the mandatory list of insults in his head, only after he was finished did he consider the situation more seriously. They'd managed to drag a king to this city, it seemed. Without his beloved Sindria, the blond magi was, in actuality, quite curious how the man would hold himself. 

"Hmm? Are you sure? Well, as long as you're treating I don't see any reason why not." Heh. A carefree smile slid onto his face, although it seemed far more mocking than cheerful.

That was actually a rather depressing thought.

"Do you prefer being called ‘Yamuraiha’? I have to say, I really do like ‘Yamu’ better…" But he had no choice except to conform to her wishes, whatever they may be. Yamuraiha… yes he could feasibly work with that name.

But Yamu was also a lot cuter too, what a shame if only Aladdin could call her that. What a privileged child.

Moving on though, he ought to clear up their circumstances, shouldn’t he? Beaming brightly, he fiddled with his, regrettably shorter and much more plain than he’d like, wand absentmindedly. 

"That’s not too unusual, I hear that quite often. But alas, if we’ve met I can’t exactly recall." He held up an informative finger. "Rather than speak, I listen to various people. Sinbad’s eight generals happen to be amongst those I know of."

⊱”I don’t mind the nickname ‘Yamu’… But I prefere being called that by someone I am well acquainted with if you do not mind." She watches the peculiar man with eyes curious in light of what was occurring. The name of this man slipped her mind, yet she felt in her hear that she knew of him, even so there was no means to question something she did not know. Rather she’d remember and keep on conversation, in hope of finding more out.

⊱”Yes the eight generals… Then you are from my time and life….I am one of the 8. A Magician at that….. You speak though as if you are well acquainted with Sinbad?" She’d inquired with such curious endeavor. Tightly gripping at her wand, she’d wonder faintly if the other knew if her king was here, "In speaking of which, do you know if Sinbad is here? Or anyone from our world for that matter..”

"Of course. Yamuraiha it is. You must have a very good relationship with Aladdin, how wonderful." More musing on his part, but it was a relief to hear the young (or perhaps old if he were to consider the technicalities) got along with his master amicably. 

"Mhm, I'm Yunan! I suppose you could say I'm acquainted with him, but that's not something I admit with pride." Anyone who didn't know King Sinbad was probably better off. Those who did he was quite sorry for. Himself included. 

"It has, it's a pleasure to be able to chat with you again. This city is certainly works in mysterious ways." A loaded statement, coming from the enigmatic magi himself. But from what he'd observed, Scheherazade had become pure rukh. Taking on a physical form once again, and transported here... he was awfully curious about the methods of those scientists.

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