request board » whatâs up with this statue
Oh, but this was ideal! Hadnât Garethâs entire reasoning behind moving to Altelia City involved the good he could do for mortals? Once his eyes had scanned the pinned request, the monetary reward was only partially the reason why he decided to make for the Moonlight Cave immediately.
Immediately being the operative word. Travel was a simpler affair when teleportation was an option. Nor did it escape Garethâs notice that appearing in a majestic cloud of smoke was akin to submitting a magical resume, providing (somewhat unnecessary) proof of his powers to the mortal heâd hoped would still be lurking around the caves.
His first thought, as the smoke in question cleared, was that said caves were frightfully⊠dark. His second thought was that he didnât particularly want to venture much further than the first entrance without a guarantee the human was around, lest he encounter something that would ruin his hair.Â
Under that pressing concern, he cupped his mouth to call, tentatively: âIâm here about the statue.â
He blinks, once, twice and a third time just to make sure his eyes werenât deceiving him. With the existence of magic, he supposes it really shouldnât be too out there to see someone just randomly appear with a puff of smoke but still-- Walking from the cave and suddenly someone appears in a haze behind you? Itâs startling. If it werenât for the otherâs call about his request, Mark wouldâve booked it.
He pats his hand on his chest a few times, hoping to cease his pounding heart, âGeeze Louise, pal.â He sighs, âScared the living daylights outtaâ me.â
His shoes scrapping against the dirt as he strides towards the mystery man. "That was a pretty flashy entrance.â He says, âIâll give it a seven out of ten-- only cause you almost gave me a heart attack. Maybe try doing a pose when you appear, yâknow? Maybe like--â He brings his arms over his head and juts out his hip. âThis.â He then moves swiftly to his next pose; he stretches his arm forward and points at the other and leans back. âOr maybe this.â
He laughs and retracts to a normal stance, "Just messinâ with yaâ. We ainât here to talk about your presentation.â He extends his hand, awaiting a friendly shake. âIâm Mark, a normal human being with no magical powers.â













