He Nod To Both Prospects.

He nod to both prospects.

He wondered if they had sushi- he missed mango sauce. Of course he knew he needed food, that's why he stopped to get a meal; he'd need to buy things for the travel as well- but for now he wondered if he was even allowed to get food from here.

He pondered it. "Would that be okay? for me to do? I do not attend this schooling facilities here, would I need to do anything special to partake?" He was a good bean, always followed the rules of wherever he was at, it's how he was taught.

"Also you...who are you?" He look her over, his mysterious stalker, who spoke as if she could get him home easily, would she be willing to go with him so he had easy access once he defeated that slimy bandit villain. He introduced himself but she didn't say much on herself.

“Whatever you do, just promise me it will be on the field then here. It is all I ask.” It’s all she thinks she deserves to ask. After all this monastery was hers to protect and any blood shed she can prevent, the better.

“I did offer to send you home,” Sothis pointed out. She can create tears just as this villain can. She’s about to comment more when she heard his stomach growl. Oh. Seems any of that will have to wait.

“You’re hungry. There’s a dining hall, the garden, and vendors where you can satisfy your hunger. One cannot do anything on an empty stomach, especially battle. Surely you would know that.”

He was already digging in, it's popular eh? He could understand why, it was good, the flavor profile was prefect, he thinks he might have a new favorite! He'd nod to her. "Indeed, my family is normally busy...we are also raised to defend several points around our home- so we're usually at those locations." He had his team that worked with him, but he never ate with them.

He'd look up, someone to eat with here. He suppose he was eating with her, a smile would grace his lips. "Do you normally eat with someone?" Maybe one of her allies could join them at some point, he'd love to learn more about this place while stuck here. he'd silently thank her, so she could enjoy her food without pause before segmenting off parts of his.

He'd spare a little and spoonful some and offer for her to try it. "Would you like to try some?" He wasn't aware of what he was doing. Accidently looking like he was feeding a lover, he was just trying to be

“Oh! A popular dish. I haven’t had one before. There’s meat inside, but the cheese is pretty good,” she told him with a nod. Regardless it smelled good like most other dishes, and she’s heard good reviews. After all, least half the students enjoyed it. So it really can’t be too bad, right?

”You normally eat alone?” So frowned at that. Some favorite being alone, yes, but eating was one of those moments best shared in company! It could be an intimate moment. “Well worry not! You can always find a companion to dine with. There’s always someone here. Either prepping or baking or simply taking a snack.” Like her with the latter.

But before she went to sit down, she added a bowl of fruit so it wasn’t just sweets shes delving in. Sothis finds a seat, kind of away from everyone, with a spot beside her for Lance. And she delved in the fruit.

He'd pause, listening closely to her as she asked him about his life, a silent and soft gaze at her before returning to the display.

"No, we each lead a platoon of hunters- over one hundred each, if the enemy tries running past one, one of each point can react, for example, me and my grandmother's points are next to each other. She can attack and block advances if I do not notice or I'm occupied by another point. He summon Agrro- is a divine unicorn with a sniper rifle for the horn- even at her age, she still never misses a shot." He wouldn't know if she wouldn't know what that is, but he used a fork and spoon to make a ballista.

"My family is big, it is widely encouraged that because of how powerful our powers are, to have children as soon as possible."

Best friend...he'd cock his head at that, wondering what it was. It was on his face, what WAS a best friend? He could make a few educated guesses, but he was wildly confused. then she said the second thing 'Thousand babies!? Ah surely a jest- that would tear her in twain, or she would need to be banging consistently and have constantly quintuplets. Still- he sympathize with her. "I am sorry, Having any of your children at all, to share love is still commendable...a lesser person would crumble- and they'd be justified as well. Yet you stay, and you founded this- and you persevered."

Lance would chuckle, looking to her with a wry smile. "I always got it for you, I'm not much of a fan of sweets-I'm into more savory and spicy foods, personally. Please, enjoy!" He'd finish off his dish with glee, evident on his tail.

Sothis hadn’t expected a visual demonstration to be added but it certainly was a nice touch. She followed a bit easier when Lance used the sorbet and she nodded in understanding. Towers can hold significance in a line of defense. High view point, ranged attacks, quicker alarm warning if need be. But to have his family all separated like that. “Issit just your family who are in these towers? Are you the sole protectors of your home?” If so, then it may be more dire to send him back sooner than later. But he didn’t seem to be in too much a hurry. Maybe his family can survive without his extra eyes in the towers? Hm.

”By is my, ah.. best friend? And a new professor here. But yes, I am a mother. Have been for eons.” A smile crossed her lips at the compliment. One really couldn’t tell she was. Sothis always had such a youthful appearance, not as mature look as her original body but still pretty similar overall. “It’s depressing with the thought. I had over a thousand babies, a millennia ago.. and now only four remain.” She won’t specify why such a dramatic change in number but her expression did darken a bit. Did she know all the details? No. Had she heard about it? Vaguely. Was she depressed about it nonetheless? Extremely. How would a mother not be so heartbroken about that..?

”I can’t believe it is not normal for some. Even traveling as a mercenary the past two decades we managed to eat together. Not everyone gathered around a fire type way, but in small groups. Something about it just.. seems for granted?” Something someone might not think about in a way. She’s about to comment further when the second bowl of sorbet was offered. Sothis blinked. Well she wasn’t going to say no.

“You don’t want it?” She’ll take it but was the dessert just not wanted anymore or..? She cant fathom him just want passing it for that reason.

"I don't even know where 'here' is." He looked down to her with a deadpan expression, not full of malice, or boredom but curious- his tail swishing to show the expression.

Students became to chatter, amongst themselves, he could hear it all, the strange summoning crest he must of had, crest? Bizarre- the tail he possessed, the symbol on his sword and back being unrecognizable. A couple random comments about him being handsome too. It didn't matter.

"I am Lance Ashford, of the Ashford family, I hail from Vacuo- pursuing a foe most great- He is a summoner like myself, who can use portals to travel to different realms. I must capture him for my family and use his power to return home." He was candid and forward with his mission, he needed to be, lying could make things worse; and at the very least people wouldn't believe the 'realm' bit.

Sothis stared. A.. third eye? That certainly was unusual, but the bird still was beautiful. She’s about to remark more, until.. the creature just disappeared? A blink. A second blink. A tilt of the head. How.. curious. Oh so curious..

”ah.. Fodlan,” she answered once she realized a question had been directed at her. Where did the bird go? A frown crossed ruby lips but she didn’t inquire about it. Not yet. She may be disappointed but..

“Clearly you are not from here.. but there are many birds here. Just not that many owls. A rarity, if you will.” A small pause. “You were.. fighting someone?”

"This is a semblance at work, I am trapped!" He was so glad he family wasn't here to see this, his mother would be so very disappointed, ad his father would be very indifferent- but his grandfather would be harsh, cruel even and his grandmother would disapprove of everything.

he'd sigh brushing his dark green hair from his face. "I do not plan to kill him on sacred ground with...." He looks to the side seeing students curiously stare them flee once he catches their gaze. "Youths around. I saw him fly off towards the west- he could he harming innocents as we speak." She got his promise.

"I need to find a way, out." His stomach would then growl. "Find a fruit stall to recharge Falcor and myself." He mumbled a bit before pulling his attention back to the young woman. "Regardless, there will be no murder on your hunter school- I plan on gutting him on the battlefield. " His tail flicked with low energy.

Ah. Another wave of disappointment! Was he shy about his tail? She also had one! Well, Sirius had one. Tails were beautiful, they add character, they can showcase traits of just who one is.

Hm.. Sothis listened to Lance speak. She didn’t approve of violence. Lance seemed dead set on his mission. She didn’t want any misconduct - or murder - on the sacred grounds. Things were already starting to be wonky, she didn’t want to progress anything at all.

So followed after him. There’s amusement on her face. One can’t simply walk throughout the monastery. It’s near a maze, and him wandering proved it. “I don’t think he’s here in these walls, and if you find him, I ask you not to shed blood on these grounds. You understand?”

Lance noticed her gaze, he still needed to ask her how she was floating, maybe she was a faunus like himself? No there was something different about her scent. "Uh, is there something on my face?" He'd ask, maybe he got nicked in the fight? She moved on quickly however making it easier on him.

"Very well, I will follow you." he's smirk following behind himself, he heard someone mention a 'Gautier Cheese Gratin' Sounded good. He think he'd try that when they get there.

Lance would chuckle a little, seems she was looking for an excuse for getting food as well, he marched on behind her- a desert huh? He prefers more savory hearty meals when he eats, and it's probably because when he needs to recharge he really needs to recharge. They'd arrive at the cafeteria, with tons of students, some curious at the tailed man, and some already spreading rumors about his powers and skill. Even in another world he had notoriety.

Sothis watched him, a smile on her lips. He really did have his manners, when it came down to it, and it’s something to be appreciated. She hovered closer to Lance, eyes shifted upon his features. There’s only curiosity still in her eyes.

“Mm. I shall accompany you. After all I have done all my duties for the day.” Even though a goddess’ work was never, ever done, there’s only so much she can do while “recovering”.

“I believe they have sorbet today, I smelled something delicious as I passed earlier,” So commented, more to herself than to him. With the thought of food in mind, she turned to float towards the dining hall. She’s hungry. And she didn’t make sure Lance was following behind.