Meeting Phoenix.
So I may have gotten really super excited and just couldn’t wait to give a small look into Phoenix’s character. Down below I’ve provided a meeting scene where you’ll finally get insight into the kind of character Phoenix is. I hope you enjoy!
“Liz, maybe now would be a good time to rest up. You’ve been wandering around the area for the last two hours. Not to mention the only info we’ve managed to obtain was a small tip about a secret back route to slip into the Augur’s Quarter. But we don’t know where or how to get to it yet.”
“Gray- I mean, Memorio, I understand what you’re saying but we don’t have any more time to waste. If the Goldstein’s are truly in danger, then I can’t sit around and do nothing!”
“Liz, might I remind you of the severity of your own condition right now? Your powers are still far too weak and the city’s guards have all been dispatched from Walter. He doesn’t know it’s you who has infiltrated the city. But they know that an unknown source of magic has been detected and possibly here to disrupt the peace.”
“You’re damn right I am. If that’s what it’ll take to save them, then I’ll flip this whole place upside down.”
“How will you do that, might I ask? You’ll run out of energy and completely exhaust yourself after a wave or two of oncoming guards. Believe me, I understand how much you want to save them, but throwing yourself to exhaustion isn’t going to help anyone. Not you and especially not the Goldsteins. So please, just hang tight for a little bit longer, we’ll figure something out. Until then how about resting at a nearby dining area? Yusnaan is full of them; one place in particular, the Banquet of the Lords, is based on the Patrons who are running Yusnaan.”
Cracking a small smile, Liz couldn’t help but chuckle to herself. “Really? A banquet dedicated to them? I wonder which one of them came up with that idea.”
“None of them actually. It was the people who suggested it. I mentioned it before didn’t I? The people here worship the Goldsteins as if they were truly royalty.”
“Well, not too much has changed in that regard, has it?”
Memorio laughed. “I suppose not. Anyways, let me send you the coordinates to the place. Ironically enough, it’s not too far from the station. Once there, we can discuss our next moves, so be ready.”
“Got it.”
The minute Liz arrived at the area, her jaw dropped slightly. It looked as if some small castle had been plopped right smack on the side of the now slightly busy streets. Everything about it was extravagant. From the marble pillars to the intricately crafted glass-stained windows. There was even a lush, and quite expensive looking, red carpet with gold accents that led to the entrance and even up the side of the stairs that allowed customers to dine with a beautiful view. Not wishing to take chances in the crowded inside, she made her way up the stairs, only to find that a few people were dining there at the moment.
With a small sigh of relief, she made her way to one of the tables at the farthest corner which overlooked the streets. The sound of glasses clinking and silverware coming into contact with plates filled the air as a waiter came over to ask for an order. Liz knew there was no way she’d be able to afford anything with the small amount of funds she had in her name at the moment. But asked for a glass of water, explaining that she would need some time for looking. Around that time, Memorio came on the line.
“Liz, can you hear me?”
“Loud and clear.”
“Good. I see you’ve made it to the banquet?”
“I have and almost had a heart attack in the process. Everything here is so expensive. Not that I’m surprised but…”
“Right...you don’t have much Lune do you?”
“Alright, allow me to grab some more coordinates then.”
“Why?”
“Liz, you haven’t had anything filling to eat in almost an entire day. Things here are much different than in places like Luxerion and the Wildlands. But we can’t exactly keep travelling by the monorail every time we need to grab any supplies.”
“Right…”
“Excuse me?”
“Hm?”
Liz looked over to the sound of someone’s voice at her side. To her surprise, there was a dazzling dressed person. Her words got stuck in her throat, causing them to let out a laugh.
“Forgive me for interrupting, but is this seat taken?”
“Huh…? Oh, no. In fact I was just about to leave.”
“I know. That’s why I came here, hoping to propose an offer. Oh, forgive me for prying miss, but it pains me to hear that you haven’t had a proper meal, especially in our wonderful city here. If you say yes, I’d be honored share this table so that we might dine together. Truth be told I haven’t anything to eat all day yet.”
They quickly chuckled but quickly gained their composure.
“Forgive me once more, I realized that through my babbling I’ve yet to introduce myself, you may call me Phoenix, although I do wish to keep that name between us for right now, if you don’t mind?”
“Oh I...no, I don’t mind at all!”
Phoenix laughed. “May I ask what your name is?”
“Liz. Liz Hart.”
“What a lovely name, Miss Hart. Or would you rather I address you by your first name?”
“First name is fine.”
“Well then, Liz. What do you say to having some lunch together?”
“I’d say that’s wonderful but...I don’t have much Lune to offer to you in return.”
“Payment is not needed my dear, just having company is more than enough.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, completely.” Phoenix smiled. “But I can tell by the look on your face you feel guilty right? So how about this. I haven’t seen your face here before, so I assume you’re new to Yusnaan?”
“That’s correct.”
“Then allow me to be your personal tour guide for the day.”
“Oh I…”
“Liz.” Memorio cleared his throat. “I think you should take up on their offer, after all they might know something about the back route.”
“Right.”
“Hm? Did you say something?”
“Oh, I said yes! I’d love it if you could show me around the city.”
“Well alright then! Now, let’s order whatever we want. After all we’re going to need all the energy we can get. We’ll be walking a lot!”
Phoenix laughed, their smile brighter than a hundred suns. For a split second, Liz had forgotten about the stress of the world and the weight she was carrying on her back. For the first time since she had awoke from her unprecedented sleep, she felt at ease.
