* Benny*
* Don't Work that brain so hard kid...
Asking so much Can kill the mood.
Much like his mother though always has to Think or Be in control.
That is exactly what happened after we entered the tent, He was Insulted by the man But it wasn't.... It wasn't that big a deal was it?
He made a man Bigger than him Look small I wanted so bad to laugh.
Not even Bothering to Acknowledge me, He Let me Be as I spoke up about a guard.
I just stood there looking Intimidating, he Found himself a good look as he took Negotiating to a new level.
It wasn't so much negotiations as a one sided Beating.
Although the Man Was Definitely a masochist And This boys Nature was seemingly purely Dominant.
We walked around a bit But the boy seemed to want younger beasts Some times He wasn't even interested and read his Pamphlet book.
The Man Just Shivered in delight and I just Shivered in disgust as This boys Eyes only Cared, For his own interests.
We met a cage That had a wolt Pup, It is a black Wolf Cub that was Faking a sickness.
The Gentleman pushed him out of the way and we were left to review four Beasts From Different Continents.
only this wolt was a Planetary exchanged Slave.
It's attribute is Curse and it's Affinity is most likely Dark magic or Shadow magic.
Which allows it to mask its presence and perception of those around it.
But not me so much, Since my magic is also Dark Magic and I have A Dwarven borns Eyes which allows me to See Throughout the nature of things.
BUT EVEN THIS BOY SAW THROUGH IT!?
he used all of his coin to pay for this...
Even with discounts he paid A shining Bronze going and shed Golden blood as he stared with platinum eyes.
And now he calls me uncle...
I Cannot hate this child, And this wolt I will take this wolt home and give it an option run freely or Be truely free with me.
They Seldom trust an individual, But who cares For my life And my clan I will restore our lands.
This pup will Alone Can help with that.
Its species is Going extinct due to Slave Traders and Beast Hunters...
But now I have a small chance to Help one get home Or maybe Search the stars with me for more of our clansmen...
This boy... This Child is different!?
I am Not Disappointed with escorting him.
...
Although this child is Not Normal, I think personally I can look past that as he would make a Fine Spacemate.
Tis, a shame His uncle Said No.
But their father This boys grandfather, He would have us Beat and frozen Until Further notice...
His Grandfathers Company Has direct ties to the Cryogenic industry, Especially since his Shipping company uses Cryo sleep and Cryo storage.
Although, Thinking about it does me no good It just makes my head hurt and my spine tingle... *
* Rin*
This is such a perfect deal!
I can see what my skill is Worth and I can finally claim my first True Companion!
I Mean every boys Dream is To be a hero with a trustie Mount and a battle beast with a weapon wielded Between their fingers and a woman In their arms.
I mean It's not like I hate the fairy tale Dream, But I have to start somewhere And Here is as good as any.
I mean I can't Begin to Question myself if I do not try...
Like why was I rebirthed?
Or why was I Connected to a hero?!
Who Chose me, I mean what was the criteria!
All in all I am Alive, But that doesn't mean I don't have questions!
I am happy To live a new life though...
So maybe I need to thank them for choosing me.
Maybe I am just doing it because Some where deep down I am Appreciative of them.
Either way I can already tell The world is trash.
No matter what I want to see this Universe.
I have a whole wonderful life ahead of me.
And right now I may face some issues going home, But I am not going home alone.
I'll have friends, life long friends!
I will have my Companions No matter What, Thick or thin!
I watched A large Brawny man Drag a sled with Three cages and a Box with five small gems on a rack set atop that set atop the caged animals.
The man Slowly Dialed in something on a pad on his arm, the holopad flickered as he Flicked his finger towards Benny.
Bennies Chest lit up as he Pulled out a small Crystal he Waved his hand over it and a screen Appeared with letters and words.
I immediately recognized that as a bill.
I pointed at Me and said You got it wrong Big guy I am the Buyer.
He Looked at me shook his head and Waved his hand at me nothing happened he waved again and Once again nothing happened...
Benny looked at me and spoke up.
Benny:" I am assuming he tried, But do you have a mana Tech device Or a Nantech, Or Even Some biotechnology?"
Rin:" Oh no, Nothing like that..."
* The big Guy shrugged and Looked at us.
Rin:" Uh, Thank you anyways Can you tell me which Beast is Youngest, and would it be able to carry me Now?"
* the Man Waved his hand Over five cages They were Each about The Height of me, But were long in length but Narrow.
He Pulled up Six sheets and Pointed at two Beasts specifically.
The first Looked like a bull from my old World But it's muscle was very tone and It's Body seemed Shorter with an ominous Grey fur that seemed to Shimmer.
He Held up a hand With two fingers up and Put his Second hand up With a Holopad that had a G in halfgleid language.
So he is a halfgleid, This guy is from a Warrior tribe that is known for its berserker strengths.
They are often times Aligned to the blood Affinity that makes their skin look like metal often times the elders male or female they Look like Bronze statues.
This man was younger but even though I could tell he was a few years older than me!
he is larger than us by at least three of Me, He Let me close to the cages and Grabbed a small Bottle.
He Grabbed A table Setting it down And prepared the table as we Looked at the beasts These were his recommendations and I was amused.
He gestured to the second cage and gestured A four with his hand holding up the G once more.
The second cage Was rattling with a beast about the size of a small Pony, It's Body was covered in A deep Black Set of scales, Two Silver Horns, White eyes, and It's legs are very Lean all six of them.
It had a small set of Black feathered wings that Were To small To fly with But Strong enough to Glide.
It's wings were folded down with what looked like a bungie cord as it stretched out but visible scrunched Down over the feathers holding its wings closed.
It Barked at me, with a Ruff And I looked at it sideways.
I Tried my hardest not to laugh But was Just not able to hold it in.
I poked fun at it With a Full on Bark battle.
It barked at me and I barked at it We did that back and forth a few times before the Bull next store Joined in.
It tried barking but made a Mrooff More over That made me Smile At them both and I felt A slight pull.
My Body had a small energy as I felt it stretch from me and cover the area.
I felt a pull over the bull and the Horse thing as I felt a connection to them.
I heard in my head, 'Ting' : Bonds Risen
[Notice] Status Locked.
And immediately recognized that information like a game notification not in a screen but in my subconscious.
Appearing as a Thought Like I knew the information but only had a need to think it.
It Flooded in like a river although it was only a small Glimpse into a deep ocean.
The information sound ringed once more.
But I noticed the difference between A Notice and a Piece of information.
One was a ting the other was a Bling.
But with the Bling was a slight Ringing in my ear.
[Notice]Status Locked: Please process, Supportive nature.
[Notice] Skills Locked: Assessment Needed/ Status Locked.
I felt It click in my head And I knew that I was missing something Because I had no clue why my Status was Locked or why this information was in My head?
AT least I had a bit of Information though I knew I was lacking Something Now I just had to figure that out!?
The Greezy Gentleman in the Tan suit Walked up and his Purple accents on his suit seemed Brighter.
He Waved his hand and Bowed as he spoke.
Balthazar:" Okay, Good Sir, The total Was Nine Platinum Minus The Twenty per Platinum Discount for my transgressions."
"That's Eight Platinum, Ten gold."
" Each gold has a thirty silver discount so I will deduct Seperatly after full Price"
"The Price for the Saddle is Two gold, the Mount of your choosing I have priced at Five to ten gold."
"Plus The training Cages for the two New mystery Beasts, Five Storage stones for beasts and five for Items, A Fairy Ring For Summoning a Beast in the storage connected, And one Set of Links along with These Slave marks and Also Two Extra To gold for Taxes and that Total is."
" after discount That is fourty eight gold and Ten silver."
Rin:" I see Is there a way we can work a deal today After they Eight platinum, I would like to keep, some to spend At your sister shop."
Balthazar:"What do you propose Sir?"
Rin:" Well, I would like to propose a Trusting relationship."
Balthazar:" Trusting as in how sir?"
Rin:" Well, I can trust you and you can trust me so I propose of the basis of trust and friendship that you allow me to owe you, Until our next transaction."
Balthazar:"Tha.. That is a substantial amount of money Sir, To Suggest that, One would think that leaving that amount between friends is an insult!"
Rin:" No Balthazar, For you to put this amount of trust into me Would Allow me Trust you!"
Balthazar:" But I... I... Can't Fathom the Gall!"
"Yet somehow I Can tell you tell the truth from the Damned Determination in your eyes Boy."
Rin:" Right!"
Balthazar:" Fine, I will give you To Years End!"
" I will assume, I am Spending your money If I find a Platinum Tier Priced Beast."
Rin:" Yes And I Expect to Have A wide Range of Beasts!"
Balthazar:" I take it That's It for today Which one did you decide on to ride?!"
Rin:" both, I'll take them Both of them."
Balthazar:" I can't Really classify you young man, But With the Feeling I get from you I know you'll Be a Man of True Patronage."
Rin:" Don't worry My New pal Balthazar, There can be no insults Between friends!"
" I will trust you fully to have my best interests in your Mind, And I sincerely thank you For Everything Today!"
Balthazar:" Yes Sir."
Rin:" No Balthazar, it's Rin, My names Rin Silver!"
Balthazar:" The Silver Family!?"
"Does your Parent's know you are here!?"
Rin:" Have no fear I will not tell anyone if you don't. "
Benny:" The secret Will be Brought to thy grave."
Balthazar:" Okay Little One, you will be leaving out the Back entrance and let me be clear If your Grandfather So much as Sneezes my way!"
Rin:" I expect you to always look out for number one, you are my friend not a shield!"
" No, I expect you to Take all precautions and Would ask That No matter what you Are safe."
Balthazar:" weird thing that you are saying this."
Benny:" Aye, It is... Most people aren't so Supportive?"
Rin:" What can I say, I am only Able to Support those who will benefit me."
" And obviously i Would Never Surrender in the Interest of self service, But my friends are very different. I would lay down my life for a friend I trust."
" Besides You two obviously haven't Been anything but Beneficial, And I trust you both."
Balthazar:" boy that is... Rubbish!"
" I trust you but Even Then I would never lay my life down for you!"
Rin:" I wouldn't expect you to!"
Benny:" I am Conflicted..."
Rin:" Meh, It's not something to think so hard about."
" Plus I Can only ever Support Others with my Affinity, And I am okay with that!"
[Notice] Clue discovered < Emotions charge>
[Notice]- LEVEL Acknowledge! [lvl1]
[Notice] - Obsidian Rank attempt failed.
[Notice] Error.
< Empathy in Forms of power can Be charged And This allows for Friendship Training>
[you have Befriended Benny Dwarvenguard,
Clan Head Of the Guardian Clan.]
[You have Gained favor with Balthazar / Friendship possible Solution UNNoticed.]
* That's slightly unexpected But makes sense!
my Ablility relationship needs Me to be supported by Those who Will Be Supported?
The informative Pages in my head Explained so much over The next few minutes.
I was in My head As Balthazar Took it as a Completion of the sale He Coughed as he Set it Dishes on a table.
He poured Ink from a bottle, grabbed a syreng without a question.
He stuck it in my arm and Extracted Blood from me.
He added Blood to The Bottle and shook It Set it down And added Blood to each Dish They all lit up simultaneously.
He Grabbed the man's Arm and pointed at the cages.
The man Grabbed each Of the cages setting them out In a single line each dish Was Poured into a Small Funnel on each cages Top.
It was hidden Under a small Turnable Metal Door.
He twisted and poured each one, Then he completely closed them.
His hand Moved Over the Cages and He Poured in mana The Cages were alight as each beast Was now Set with a mark.
I heard a notification that was completely different from the Normal ones.
It had an ominous Sound to it, That was Followed by the information Page.
{Restrictions removed}
[Notice] Meeting Required <0.00.00.003>!