"Jude Heartfilia received our acceptance of the request," the wizard told his companion.
"Shouldn't be a challenge," another wizard said, grinning. "Fetch a blondie, get paid, huh?"
"Perhaps there is more to her than meets the eye?" a third wizard said, peering at the dossier provided by their new employer.
The first wizard looked over at the packet. "Her father claims the only magic she knows is weak, as most magic is compared to the great-"
A fourth wizard stood, halting conversation. "Let's go," he said gruffly. "I want to get this over with."
The other wizards readied themselves in an instant, used to going on last-minute missions. They were in high demand due to how they completed jobs quickly and efficiently. The third wizard, a woman with rectangular glasses, halted all movement with a quiet gasp.
"What?" questioned the fourth wizard, annoyed.
"It's a competition," she seethed, insulted. "He also hired a wizard from Phantom Lord! Whoever returns her first gets paid."
Surprising the others, the fourth wizard laughed, deeply amused. "Finally, something interesting," he said.