He'd Pause, Listening Closely To Her As She Asked Him About His Life, A Silent And Soft Gaze At Her Before

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?”

Similar to how his own home worked for travels as well- he couldn't help feeling a little at ease here. It may not be his exact home, but was close enough while he was stuck here, a break wouldn't kill him. His mom would say otherwise, but his summon was down and they all needed food or sleep to recharge.

"I'll look at the menu and take whatever fills me up; once we get there however." He was sure he'd find something that peeked his interest once he get there. The way she talked was like she owned the play, but her...outfit betrayed that, walked around with her child bearing hips out, and a casual dress felt she either was trying to keep a low profile or was far too relaxed.

Sothis. He'd bow to Sothis, not paying attention to her calling herself a deity, after all, he earned the title 'Demon' "Nice to meet you lady sothis, Again I am Lance Ashford, and I'd love if you accompanied me to the cafeteria." A suave invitation for sure.

“No? Many civilians come here for one reason or another. This may be an academy but it also is a monastery, a home to those who need it, or to those who wish to pray freely. Plus, are welcome to shop at our vendors.” This was a welcoming but sacred ground. It followed Sothis’ teachings (even correcting Rhea’s wrong teaching to better fit her own).

”Besides, I will allow it. My word is final.” A nod. If anyone protested, she’ll shut them down. Even if she had no hand in building this place, she had full authority - more so than her own daughter. “Is that what you want, to eat in the dining hall? Or simply visit the market place?”

A pause. Oh. She hadn’t introduced herself had she? How rude of her! Ah, but she’d been distracted! Quite so. “I am Sothis, the goddess of all.” Another nod. A vague title but it was true. She created this world and the next, and everything in between.

Seems they were approached by...a floating short woman? It was enough to distract him from his gaze and refocus his attention back to his partner and where they were.

He'd look up at his large owl friend when she'd say beautiful, it was like calling him such, still he saw his feathered friend's head spin upside down, and the third eye dart around. He was beautiful wasn't he?

"Are you unharmed friend? They took us for fools...we'll get them back soon." Lance would finally acknowledge the woman next to him. "Where exactly IS this place Owls like my ally Falcor are a rare sight?" He'd ask her, might as well- he had no clue where he was and where to get started on his journey.

"Rest up my friend." Touching Falcor he'd be enveloped by light as well as the tailed individual's chest, the creature would vanish into light before the faunus would put his sword back in his sheathe.

It wasn’t too out of the ordinary day at the monastery. Students taking their classes, professors teaching, the archbishop and right hand man going about their duties. The goddess herself just finishing up her daily rounds of visiting her children and grandchild. What better way now to spend the rest of the day finding a perfect spot for a nap?

except.. said nap will have to wait. There’s commotion outside. Sothis made her way and paused to inspect the scene. A few scared students, a stranger, and.. an owl? That was a rare bird to see! That caught her interest so she approached.

“What a beautiful Bird! Owls are not so common here,” So started, her gaze focused entirely on Falcon rather than the stranger.

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