Takumi opened a single Amber colored eye,tilting his head slightly so that his wide brimmed straw Conical hat revealed his handsome features that stood out even against the hats shadow.A long toothpick hung casually out of his mouth and his demeanor was that of a patient old man with many stories to tell,despite being only 18 years of age.
The boat he was taking to Kina gently rocked back and forth aligning with his shallow breathing pattern as he sat with one leg crossed over the other tossing an apple up and down in his right hand.The bell had sounded indicating to passengers that the ship was a few miles away from shore.A man to Takumi’s right wasn't looking so good and kept dry heaving over the railing every 10 minutes or so.
Not one to let a good opportunity pass,the crimson comet used the man's newest heaving fit to snatch the flask from his waist and take a quick swig of the bitter tasting elderberry wine inside before returning it as if nothing ever happened.With a smirk Tak got up and made his way to the front of the ship,his stride graceful and unhindered,as if he was not affected by the aggressive swaying and bobbing of the ship.
During the layover in Magnostadt Tak had purchased a bracelet of gold that was fashioned to look like a great serpent that wrapped lazily around the bearer’s wrist.It was ornate and the serpents eyes were accented with two fiery red rubys.The young man observed his new accessory with a childish gleam in his eyes that grew more intense as he drew out a second bracelet that matched the first save for its emerald eyepieces in favor of ruby’s.
Turns out the jewelry merchant valued the information in Tak’s head more than the coin in his pocket and the tip to avoid bandits in the southside pass outside the city would likely save the man's livelihood.
"Nearing shore folks!! One minute till anchor!!"
The Captain of the ferry ship bellowed out with a regal tone of authority mixed with eagerness as the deck hands dropped anchor and the ship floated in to nudge up against the sturdy wooden dock with ease.The Fanalis tasted sea salt on his lips as he walked gracefully down the docking ramp and straight into Kina’s bustling port.Fisherman were hocking the days catch to passerby as musicians played beautiful ballads that echoed from the adjoining alleyways.
A beggar held out their hands to an oblivious crowd,all except Tak who still tossing the shiny red apple up and down ,made sure it landed in the man's outstretched hands without breaking his stride as he nodded to the man and kept walking.
Despite Kina being the only place the wandering fanalis could call home,he still took caution,lowering his hat so it shadowed his features while taking up a now more brisk walk.Takumi made his way towards Gilga’s safe house just outside of the port area with electrified anticipation that was belied by his calm and laid back demeanor .
nearing the alleyway that Gilga's safehouse was near gave him the chills as the fishy smell from the port wafted in on the late afternoon breeze.The fanalis slowed to a halt as he observed a father teaching his son to wield a sword proudly and with the responsibility of protecting the family behind every strike .This only made Tak chuckle,thinking of how hard old man Hayabusa was on him despite them having no blood relation.
Continuing on after a few moments,the crowd thickened a bit but despite this Takumi weaved in and out of the bustling crowd with ease,Making sure to position himself as a hard target for pickpockets,doing so with proficiency having been one himself in the past.
Finally reaching the nondescript and squat residence of "Gilga the all knowing " as he referred to himself,The crimson comet shook some sand out of his iconic gold and white ankle strap sandals that featured elegant golden wings protruding from the sides and stepped inside with anticipation.
The boat he was taking to Kina gently rocked back and forth aligning with his shallow breathing pattern as he sat with one leg crossed over the other tossing an apple up and down in his right hand.The bell had sounded indicating to passengers that the ship was a few miles away from shore.A man to Takumi’s right wasn't looking so good and kept dry heaving over the railing every 10 minutes or so.
Not one to let a good opportunity pass,the crimson comet used the man's newest heaving fit to snatch the flask from his waist and take a quick swig of the bitter tasting elderberry wine inside before returning it as if nothing ever happened.With a smirk Tak got up and made his way to the front of the ship,his stride graceful and unhindered,as if he was not affected by the aggressive swaying and bobbing of the ship.
During the layover in Magnostadt Tak had purchased a bracelet of gold that was fashioned to look like a great serpent that wrapped lazily around the bearer’s wrist.It was ornate and the serpents eyes were accented with two fiery red rubys.The young man observed his new accessory with a childish gleam in his eyes that grew more intense as he drew out a second bracelet that matched the first save for its emerald eyepieces in favor of ruby’s.
Turns out the jewelry merchant valued the information in Tak’s head more than the coin in his pocket and the tip to avoid bandits in the southside pass outside the city would likely save the man's livelihood.
"Nearing shore folks!! One minute till anchor!!"
The Captain of the ferry ship bellowed out with a regal tone of authority mixed with eagerness as the deck hands dropped anchor and the ship floated in to nudge up against the sturdy wooden dock with ease.The Fanalis tasted sea salt on his lips as he walked gracefully down the docking ramp and straight into Kina’s bustling port.Fisherman were hocking the days catch to passerby as musicians played beautiful ballads that echoed from the adjoining alleyways.
A beggar held out their hands to an oblivious crowd,all except Tak who still tossing the shiny red apple up and down ,made sure it landed in the man's outstretched hands without breaking his stride as he nodded to the man and kept walking.
Despite Kina being the only place the wandering fanalis could call home,he still took caution,lowering his hat so it shadowed his features while taking up a now more brisk walk.Takumi made his way towards Gilga’s safe house just outside of the port area with electrified anticipation that was belied by his calm and laid back demeanor .
nearing the alleyway that Gilga's safehouse was near gave him the chills as the fishy smell from the port wafted in on the late afternoon breeze.The fanalis slowed to a halt as he observed a father teaching his son to wield a sword proudly and with the responsibility of protecting the family behind every strike .This only made Tak chuckle,thinking of how hard old man Hayabusa was on him despite them having no blood relation.
Continuing on after a few moments,the crowd thickened a bit but despite this Takumi weaved in and out of the bustling crowd with ease,Making sure to position himself as a hard target for pickpockets,doing so with proficiency having been one himself in the past.
Finally reaching the nondescript and squat residence of "Gilga the all knowing " as he referred to himself,The crimson comet shook some sand out of his iconic gold and white ankle strap sandals that featured elegant golden wings protruding from the sides and stepped inside with anticipation.
