« what's a Faunus »
shay start laughing to the point he had a time breathing
« thi….this fucking guy...please tell me we can keep him ! »said shay as she laugh
every bandist look at Maos
« what ?….is it that weird ?...there are no people like that where I came from »
« Really ? »react the oldest and the other
[does he come from a small village or like an island?]
« yeah….but this place is awesome! »
« awesome ? »react the others
« People with animal ears or tails..it's so crazy to me, but also so interesting, just imagine the possibilities...do cat fauns exist?
« yes »anwer the woman
« dog faunus ? »
« yes »
« wolf faunus ?
« yes »
« turtle Faunus?
« ….maybe….I guess they surely do, pretty much every animal species has a Faunus version»
« amazing »simply said Maos
« wait...is their anatomy the same as humans? like... do cat Faunus just have ears...or do they have the eyes of a cat too? »
« yes...i think »said the oldest
then Maos stopped and start thinking for a second
« wait...is reproduction between human and faunus ? »asks Maos
[and then he goes straight to the weirdest question]thought the others
« i mean yes »said one of the bandits
« but like...the child can reproduce?the child will be human or Faunus ? »
« the child will be faunus...and yes, they can have a child of their own »
« wait...faunus and human are just the same species...we just have different traits...kind like skin color »
« i know a lot of people that would love you for what you just said...and also a lot of people who would hate you for it »
« racism ? »deduct Ma
[that was a fast deduction]
« yep »said the woman
« like the human oppressed the faunus or the opposite? »
« human oppressed the faunus »said the oldest
« ooooh...kinda make sense..human are a species who can look down on something they deem as different even if the difference is barely anything »
« i think you should talk about those things in people...just saying...most people are chill..but you never...also in the other cities don't you dare talk about it..especially not in atlas ...it's a very sensible subject»
« oh...I see….i see »
Maos look in the distance again and stare
[i guess humans are stupid like that ]thought Maos
[it's kinda sad, despite all of that technology, this humanity is extremely advanced...and some people have such a closed mind…..i guess we can't do anything it about i guess….regardless of the era,problem like will always existed]
a strange aura seem to appear around maos, the bandit noticed it
Maos was going through a magic surge without realizing it, the bandits also realized they were glowing too
they all look at each other
[our aura just go unlock?!],they felt it the power of aura going trhough them
and then they look at Maos who had the smile of a child, he seem so absorbed by this sigh of mistral
[this guy is special]thought all the bandits
the glow disappears after a few second
Maos turn to the bandist
« thank you for bringing me here, really » as he gets out of the carriage
[i need to find a place to sleep, the night should come soon]
« wait...before you go….what's your name ? »asks the oldest
during the whole travel,they hadn't told each other names, mostly because the bandits didn't really care at first and Maos was just passing by
"Maos, it's the name I currently bear," said Maos
"what do you say it like that?..like it's a fake name ?" asks the oldest
"heh ?...it's my name, not a fake one, don't worry about it...
"why do you say currently ?...you intend to change your name ?" asks the oldest
"not yet,I'm not old enough,i have to wait till my 30 to change my name,and even then I'm not sure i will"said Maos
"wait...you lost me there...why would you change your name at 30 ? asks the woman who joined the conversation
"oh...people here don't change their name as their get older ?"react Maos
[i mean,i know in my era, not everyone would change their name...but it was still common,culture really did change a lot..i shouldn't be surprisd]
"please explain,"said Shay who also join in
"well,...where i came from, people can change their name or title as they get older..or had a big change in their lives"
« so you do know where you came from ! »said shay
« shut up and let him talk shay »said the woman as she slap him
"you have an example? for a title,name after"react the woman
"well...let's take Shay,let's say,he was known to be weak and consider himself as weak
"hey!"react shay
"that's just an example, don't be hurt by it as a name it's mostly personal,"said Maos
"Anyway,let's say he would know as Shay the weak and he calls himself that"
"Imagine, one day, he manages to prove to himself that he can strong by...killing a big Grimm alone and like he over all his personality, the way he acts,his self-esteem changed
"you could say that he is a new man,he changed,there he could now call himself and present himself as shay the strong"
"changing title..is basically to represent n evolution as a human being, good or bad"
"it works the same with names,in general when someone goes from a child to an adult they change names to represent their growth"
"wait-wait...so when does someone become an adult ?" asks the oldest
"depend on the person, sometimes it's 20, sometimes 25 or 30, depends on the maturity,it's a personal choice to change your name, some people can choose to never change their name"
"Have you even changed your name ?" asks the woman
"yes, I did, however, i was not the one who choose it, when my parent died and that I essentially began a new life with "a new family" in some way,i changed my name to represent this change,the person who took care of me chose the name"
"wait...so Maos isn't your real name,"said shay
maos stare at shay a bit,he was annoyed
"it is my real name, just not the one my parent gave me,Maos was a more suited name to live in a city anyway..and i like"
"so...what's your previous name? given what you said... it wasn't a name to live in a city ?" asks the oldest
"my previous name is Corvidae, but call me Maos"explain Maos
[it does sound a bit weird]thought the bandits
"and why was it weird to bear a name like that in a city ? asks shay
"because this name is a typical druidic name, I'm born in a druid circle, my mother was at least, my father was a weird bard from what I heard.. he's dead right before my birth so I've never met him"
"druid ?"react the bandits
"People who love and protect nature..."said Maos
"ooh" react the bandits
"so...like when you're 30...you may change your name..to what? you have something in mind ?" asks the oldest
"not yet,i still have to even decide to whether or not I will change my name,"said Maos
[when i think about it...I'm in this new world now...maybe i should change my name...but, i like Maos, Osiris gave me that name, I will wait till I'm 30...I'm not sure to change the name...maybe i should adapt to this new culture]
the oldest get out of the carriage as he takes a coin...it seems to be special as a bird similar to a crow or raven was carved on it
« well, anyway... My name is Clyde... it's my birth name », the man gives the coin
the woman raises her hands," the name's bonnie"
"the other bandits raise their hands" Lucas, Arthur"
the other bandits look a bit surprised but seem to understand the situation as they see the coin in Clyde's hand
[is it valuable?]
« This is a Branwen token, it means that you save the life of a member of the tribe, if you were to face people from our tribe, show them that, they leave you alone however it only works once as they will take the coin as compensation»
« oh...thanks you,really,»said maos [this seems to be a big deal given how they react….and that means i can avoid the next bandits if they are part of their tribe]
« but why ? »asks Maos
« it's a matter of debt, we value the life of a tribe member over money »explain the woman
« if you're ever interest into joining the tribe or that you need the help of the tribe for something and that you still have this coin by then,come to mistral and go at the shop called the black bird in the lowest level of the city,and give this coin to the shop keeper they will guide you »
Maos take the coin [refusing would be an insult]
« well….i guess I can make a bit of a promise too »said Maos,he seem a bit embarrassed
« oh...you don't need to,»said clyde
« no,i think it's appropriate I do too,»said Maos
« where i came from,we had a custom about thing like this,also it will my way of paying my own debt for the ride here,….can you give a piece of paper ,i think saw a few in the of the carriage»said Maos as he think of a ritual he learn a long time ag
«?oh sure,»said Clyde as he go back to the carriage and grab a sheet of paper
the bandits were curious of what Maos was going to do
« here,» said cCyde
Maos grab the piece of paper
« Anyone got a knife ? »asks maos
Clyde takes out his knife
« here »
« thanks » Maos
Maos suddenly poke his finger with the knife, letting a bit of blood out
« what are you doing ? »asks Clyde
maos start writing a series of strange symbols on the paper with his blood [i hope it will work]
Clyde saw the blood suddenly moving and taking a different form, it seems to keep changing shape constantly the more he look at it
« what the ?! »react Clyde
[it's worked]thought Maos
the sorcerer suddenly fold the paper twice and gave it to Clyde
« if you ever need a favor or a service from me as long as it's not killing, burn that paper above a map, the ashes will fall on my location, however,it will work only once, like your coin…..it's…..something relates to my semblance…. »said Maos as he put his finger in his mouth to stop the blood
the semblance was a lie, but the rest was true
« keep it safe »
« .. »Clyde didn't realize what happened, but maos didn't lie...and he did saw the blood moving
[if that a semblance…..it's a hella weird one]
« ...Maos.. »asks Clyde
« yeah ? »respond Maos
« are you part of some cult?like something really secluded..and weird,» asks Clyde
Maos stare at Clyde in confusion
« Why would you think that ? »asks Maos
« for many reasons,» said Clyde
«I mean...I know I may seem a bit weird...but I assure you I'm not part of a weird cult »said Maos
« you sure ?...because i don't want to be mean, but you're a really weird guy,» said Clyde
« don't worry about it » Maos as he smiles
there a short silence as clyde smiled back
« i will hold do this paper, who knows i may need to ask a weird kid for help someday,»said Clyde
« and the weird kid's help you shall receive,»said Maos with a joking tone as he start walking backward to go away
« well….i'll leave of all you here,i will search for a place to sleep tonight »
« you have money ? »asks Clyde
« no….but i will find some,»said Maos
Maos start walking backward as he makes a hand gesture toward the bandist
« well,it's was a good ride,thanks,you were probably the nicest bandits i ever met »said Maos as he disappear in this city where he knew nothing
« hey,you were just lucky don't think everyone in the tribe is like us»call Bonnie as she watch Maos leaving
Bonnie turns toward shay
« you think he will be okay ? »asks Bonnie
« i mean, he's apparently been traveling for a long time….plus given his semblance,i doubt he will be in danger unless raven is the one trying to kill him of course,»said shay
Clyde was stll shocked by the scene
« lyde you okay? We should hurry, we need to sell that thing and get back to the tribe fast »
clyde turn around and start walking toward the carriage and climb in and start commanding the horse
clyde still had a look of confusion and a bit of admiration
« bonnie ? »
« yeah ? »react the woman
« this boy was different »
« i mean yeah,he was a weirdo ,but he seem to be an interesting guy»said bonnie
« plus with his semblance, we should have almost forced him to join the tribe «
clyde looks into the distance of the city
he could see Maos walking in the crowd of people, Maos didn't seem that comfortable in those crowd, but he kep walking and end up disappear out of sigh
«why the strange face ? »asks bonnie
« don't tell me you already attach to that boy, »
« no...that's not it….it just….forget it »said Clyde
« That's a kid is just strange that's all »
« unlock 5 people's aura at the same time, without even realizing it..it's sure is strange »
« i almost hope i'll meet him again »admit clyde
bonnnie stay silent for a second
« yeah….me too ,it's weird isn't it»
« especially when you wanted to kill him at first sigh,»said Clyde
« hey ! I was being cautious,»said bonnie as she hit Clyde in the shoulder
there a few seconds of silence
"by the way..."start Shay
"this kid seems like his part of a secluded cult, people with a weird culture...like..what's a druid circle? what can kind of crazy people just change name because of their age ?"
"that kid is totally part of a cult,"said Bonnie
"totally/totally,"said Arthur and Lucas
« well, let's sell all those things everybody ! »said Clyde as he cheer up the crew
raven Branwen was flying in her bird form,she was above mistral
[i didn't find the convoy...something must have gone wrong with it, maybe it was delay or something,i should go check at the shop]
raven fly down in the city of mistral,to the lowest level, she goes to the shop of the black bird and enters,
the shop keeper immedialty see her
« where's the convoy ? »asks raven
« i didn't find it, however, it was supposed to go through the region you showed me ? »raven sound cold and clearly was threatening the man
« i sw-swear i just had the new of the convoy route….they change route at the last second,»said the shopkeeper
« why ? »asks raven as she slowly draws her blade to intimidate him
« because of some kind of shockwave that disrupt communication»
« according to what my men told me,a huge shockwave and hot wind suddenly hit the entire region and i believe them because we felt it here too»
« you mean...that this shockwave was felt here ?! »react Raven
[this is impossible even if it was a dust explosion it shouldn't have gone so far]
« and it even disrupts communication,"said the shopkeeper
"Which one ? »asks raven
« all of them,the all CCTS stopped working for like an hour,you can go check yourself the tower in haven academy »
« tch... »raven was angry [is it Salem? no...she would have completely destroyed the CCTS towers]
« do we know what causes it? »
« no, we don't I swear! »
raven slowly put her sword into it's sheath
« Where is the convoy now ? »asks the raven
« it's going toward the Argus,it's already out of reach for your tribe»
raven sigh
« fine...do you job,find somethng else, another convoy,»said raven as she slowly go out
she find herself in the street of mistral, she realise that night was coming
[i should find somewhere to sleep, i won't have the time to go back to the trive]
raven simply walk normally to higher level of mistral,[i will search for an inn,a mid-level one should do the trick]
she enter a random inn and go sit at the bar,she start drinking a bit of teat tiny after paying for a room,after a few second,she see a man seating next to her
« hey »said the man
raven simply sigh as she recognizes the voice
« qrow »said raven
« raven »said qrow
« what are you doing here ? doing you yearly visit ?» asks raven
« i could have asks the same question» respond qrow
« tch... »raven hesitate a bit
Qrow had a tone of small mockery
«I heard a convoy which had...very valuable thing in it suddenly change route at the last moment because the communication of all continents went down for like hour »
« and that's I am here...and since you here in an inn drinking tea by yourself...I guess you got that information too »
Qrow raise his hand toward the bartender
« whisky»
the bartender obeys and quickly the glass
« so...what do you know about it ? »asks qrow
« About what ? » responded raven
«don't play dumb with me »said qrow
«I kinda guess you would attack the convoy so i know in which area you were, you were really close from where the shockwave was emitted, this thing really disrupt the whole thing,Ozpin got the info and then he told me to go and check for myself since i was near mistral anyway »
« the smart people from haven call that the small silence,i ask them»
« Anyway, guess what i found ?..;a big arear which was nothing but destruction, but i did find a few raven's feathers,i also find a cave entrance,i check a bit inside,but the cave seem gigantic so i gave up pretty fast,i don't to die alone in a cave»
« Sadly for you,i don't know much more than you »said raven while keeping her cold tone
« oh really ? »react qrow with a smug
rave just took a sip of tea in response
a few minutes before raven arrive at mistral and 1 hour after Maos left the bandits
Maos had explored a bit of the city,but only lower levels
[….i need to find a bookstore...with a few books that could explain to be the basis of this world,so far i didn't any which is weird...but the city is pretty big there has to be at least one library]
[i don't even know the currency...and I need to find a stable place to live, i can just leave in an inn,...i may need to find a job]
Maos went to what seem to be the market,at least a small market in the city
at some point he stop in front a stand..with some kind of crystal and power of different colors
he quickly realized what it is
"souls stone ?! in a small market like that ?! how is that possible ?!" said Maos out loud
[that's should be really expensive and rare?!]
the merchant running the shop sees maos staring at his dust, the merchant is an old man
"Is there a problem with my dust young man ?" asks Marchant nicely
"dust ?" react Maos
"Are you perhaps a huntsman in training? are you here to refill your weapon ?" asks the merchant
"..." maos stay silent and stare at the soul stone
Maos touch a cristal a bit
[that's definitely souls dust...or at least something similar]
[wait...]
maos suddenly remember in a flash what happen t the people of his when the god of darkness kill them...they turn to dust...,but the magical energy of someone remain even after his/her death and it can be fossilized with time, however, it take thousands of year to generate a single crystal...
[ is that remain of my people...dust...that's it ?]
Maos suddenly start breathing heavily as his trauma suddenly hit him,he let go of the dust crystal
the merchant get up from his stand and goes near Maos seeing something is clearly wrong
"you okay kid ?
Maos red eyes start glowing t he went through a magic surge,he felt something different
the merchant put his right on Maos's shoulder
"come on ,breath slowly kid"
Maos had a bit of tear in his eyes
"calm down, calm down"
maos listening to the nice old man advice and felt comfort in his voice
Maos slowly calm down,it take around a minute for him to be normal again
"thank you..."said maos
"i think i'm fine now"
"you sure ?"said the merchant still
"Don't worry kid...we have some problem,thing we rather forget"said the old man
"but we should let those things stop you in life"
"that does sound..like something you find in a quote book for inspirational purposes...or just publicity for a brand of perfume..."said Maos was rubbing his eyes a bit because of the tear
"it may seem generic and repetitive...but does that make the quote wrong ?" asks the merchants as he smiles seeing that maos was getting better
"i mean...no..."sad Maos
"Exactly,now here take it"said the merchant give a necklace to Maos,it was a pendant with 4 crystals of each a different color,one red,one yellow,one blue and one green
"it's pretty cheap...but it helps me solve my fear of dust"
"you have a problem with dust right ?...you're not the only one,many people get traumatized by dust because of accidents and sometime can't even look at without being scared,it can be quite problematic because dust is in everything and everywhere,those people can't even leave their home sometime"
"this pendant was made for people like that,it made of the 4 main elements of dust,while it's doesn't heal you problem..it's can at least help you get used to be around dust,also it's completely safe
Maos just raise hi hand as the merchant put the pendant in his hands
maos look at it
"try to put it down"
maos put on the pendant
"see ? you didn't explode ?"said the merchant
"dust is mostly a tool,we don't know it's origin..however, whatever it is,dust remain a mineral,a crystal,a tool for humankind to evolve, everything around you,from guns to airship was made with dust"
maos stare at the crystal,he didn't really knew what to think about
[dust is mana...and mana also used to just be a tool for human...a magician or sorcerer can be a monster just like he can be hero]
[soul stone was already used in my world...but it was so rare...and people didn't bother using...i should see it as it is..just tool,it's origin doesn't matter]
"you can keep it"said the old man
"now go on huntsmen,you have a world to protect"
"th-thanks"Maos stuttered a bit as he walk away with the pendant around his neck
suddenly as maos wanted to simply walk way,he literally teleport 9m away in a random direction as a blue flash engulf him during the teleportation ,he immediately stop moving
[oops...i forgot that's an effect that can happened]
maos stay for a whole minute to sure the effect goes away
[i don't want to teleport into someone's house,nor next to bad people...i'm not gonna move..and just wait a bit]
after leaving the market and wait for the effect to wear off
Maos start thinking about what kind of job he could do, he could do pretty much a doctor's job, he knew the basics of medicine (for his world it was the basic,for the remnant,it's a bit advanced)
[bad idea... an 18-year-old boy being a doctor could be weird in this world, I wouldn't get a client if I don't get arrested for it...I don't even have the money to buy any actual tools]
he could...make magic potions
[wait...I can't I need Grimm tear for that]
Grimm tear is the most basic element in alchemy, it's literally needed in every part of alchemy because it allows one to prevent a Grimm's corpses to turn to ashes, that way one could harvest part of the Grimm...and Grimm part is the primary element use in the magic potion , Grimm tear is simply a name, it's not actual Grimm tears as grim can't cry, there's a type of flower find where many Grimms were killed, and by mixing it with a certain amount of water, alcohol and a bit of human blood, you make the chemical called "Grimm tears"
alchemy doesn't require any magic from the alchemist, as the magical energy come from the destruction magic inside the Grimm tear, and with the right ingredient several effects similar to spells can be achieved, however, Maos doesn't know if the type of flower needed for Grimm tear still exist to this day
[i also need to keep learning spells to become stronger and to control better my wild magic, I can't risk a wild magic surge in the middle of the city]
[or...if I truly need money...I can just beat mean guys or bully, people who nobody cares if they get robbed]
[but I rather avoid it, I don't want to attract any attention]
maos kept searching around and in the end, he did not find a « legal »way to make money quickly with what he had at his disposal
"well..."
Maos went into an alley
"book of magic"
the book appears in his hand
"is there a way I can make money quickly? like a spell or ritual ?"
the page of the book starts flipping and stops on a page on ritual to create a certain amount of currency
"yes, there's a ritual, let's see the requirement"
/the ritual can only be done by someone who has the ability to cast a 5th-level spell/
/it requires an example of the said currency to be performed/
"what ?! no!..."[i have to wait till I'm able to reach the 5th level to do that ritual ?!...that could literally take years!]
"any way another way ?...something that does not require me to be at a high spell casting level and that I can do with what abilities I have now"
the pages turn again and end up, on a ritual that allows someone to mentally control someone else
/requirement: sample of blood or hair belonging to the victim and blood from the one making the ritual
/the victim will be free from mental control after an hour and will forget everything that happened during that time/
[i mean...it's creepy...but I'm like...homeless]
Maos read more of the page
/the one doing the ritual won't be able to move and give orders orally while the mental control is affecting the victim/
[not being able to move for a whole hour...in this city, it's too suspicious and dangerous]
"something else ?"
the page of the book turns again and stops on level 0 spell, learnable in 2 hours
"the spell ..." friend"
/this spell when cast on someone else, make that person believe for a minute that you are a close friend to her, however, once the spell ends, the target as a high chance of being angry at you and attacking you/
[too risky..., I don't want to start a fight, especially not in the middle of the city]
"anymore spell available to me at my current level?"
the page of the book turn again,this time on level 1 spell, learning in 7 hours and 9 hours
/Implantation of thoughts: You implant an idea, a concept or a doubt in the mind of the subject. The target sincerely believes the idea is theirs but is not compelled to act on it.
/Hypnosis:The slow gestures and haunting incantation of this spell allow the character to capture the attention of a creature, who cease it's activities and stare at you with a haggard expression.
The caster can then take advantage of their state to present them with suggestions or requests.
[hey...those spells are pretty interesting and they are level 1...sadly they take too long learn...i will start to learn the implications of thought spell tomorrow,I can practice on myself...as the gesture require for the hypnosis...are quite strange..Plus in order to practice it...I would need to try it on someone...]
Maos sigh and made a disappointed sound
[magic can't help me right now...]
the book of magic as maos leave the alley
[i will think about a job later, I need to rest now and eat….maybe an inn can let me stay for the night and give me food against some work of course]
Maos go to the closest inn,it wasn't open
so he wants to a lower level and checks the inn there..3 times…
he did find an open inn
he entered to find a few people in it
everyone look at him for a second, he really didn't like the feeling
Maos go toward the bar, a woman dressed in red was drinking some kind of tea, next to her was a man with a red cape with a glass of whisky in his hands,the women didn't react to Maos while the man did look at Maos for a second and then return to his whisky
the bartender arrive really quickly,it was a faunus with dog ears
« what can I serve you ?...wait how old are you ? »asks the bartender
« 18 »said Maos as he sits
« show me your ID »
« huh ? » [my what ?]
« identification,i can't give alcohol if you don't have it »
« alcool? No,i don't care about that,i just want something to eat and drink….it can be water i just arrived in the city»
[this kid is strange]thought Raven as she sip her tea, the people here didn't how she was, for them, she was just a regular huntress, she even put her weapon away behind the bar, she could still pretend to be a regular citizen ,if she notice if a huntsman came in, thanks to the bartender discretion about client especially the one who pay well,
Qrow….was just being Qrow, he was already as his second glass of whisky, he look at Maos
"red eyes, black hair, you got another child ?" said Qrow with a tone of irony in his voice
"I would know what about you? maybe he's a child of one of the many women you met in your aimless life" said raven
"there's little chance"said qrow
"sure, because you are the luckiest man alive,"said Raven
raven suddenly felt sudden warm and immediately look at Maos
Qrow saw Raven sudden changes
raven felt something strange from Maos,his presence felt was making her feel uneasy
author's note:Maos is 2 meters away from qrow and raven and there's a lot of sound in the inn,so he can't really heard them
[i can just asks him the room now...for a bit of work]thought Maos
Maos suddenly seem really embarrassed, mostly because he realise everyone was now looking at him,he felt it
[having no money is more embarrassing than i thought it would]
« by the way... …. »
« ... »Maos seem to be hesitant, he felt bad, asking to work for this inn was harder than he thought
« you don't have money to pay that's right ? »asks the bartender
« no….. »admit Maos
« can….can i do a bit of work here i don't have nowhere to sleep either »
« you have no ID? you look like a huntsman in training...don't you have one? »
«I'm not huntsman….. « respond Maos [whatever that is]
« i'm just a traveler,i come from far away….I don't really have much excep my 2 staff »
the bartender sigh he did saw the 2 staff on the young man staff, it was why he thought this boy was a hunstman in training
« hey listen..i know it can be hard,but sorry, i can't let you work here, it's a bit dangerous if you see what I mean »said the bartender
« you may need help, your alone to handle this many clients..and it not nighttime yet even more people will come later»ad Maos
« this in is not the only in town, and it's not that famous, and we are 2 people handling this place, my wife and i,»said the bartender
« just wait for the other inn to open, you can go asks them »
suddenly a sound of a door being slammed could be heard from the entrance
« hehe »
4 men suddenly entered the in, they seem to be armed and ready to drink a few things
« tch...those guys again »said the bartender clearly didn't like those guy
« Who are they ? »asks Maos while whispering
« huntsman that thinks they own the city »said the bartender
« stay quiet and it should be fine, here a glass of orange juice»
[hey, he did give me something to drink]
the 4 huntsmans sat right new to Maos at the bar, they drink a bit,Maos was just slowly drinking his orange juice
those huntsmans were just drinking and drinking, finishing a glass the second they had
meanwhile,Maos got a bit of knowledge about the currency, which is something called a "lien", he managed to understand the value of it by the looking at the prices of food,drinks and room
at some point
« hey Jiro ! who is that kid ? »asks one of the huntsman
« yeah, i never saw him before »said another
the bartender put his hand on the counter
« just another client,» said Jiro ( the bartender)
meanwhile Raven just was a single eye [seems like something interesting is going to happen]
« hey look at those staffs,»said a huntsman
[fuck]thought Maos
2 of the huntsman get up with a glass in their hand
they look at the staffs, they seem especially interested by the staff of Osiris which was decorated with gold
« hey kid,where you get that ? Those seem pretty expensive »said a huntsmen
« don't answer, ignore them,» said the bartender and Maos did just that
[i don't intend too, those guy are idiots]
« hey kid ! »said a huntsman as he realise Maos was not reacting
«I'm talking to you ! »
« don't bother the other clients,»said the bartender
« client? This kid's drinking orange juice ! »said one of the 4 huntsmans a the other start laughing
huntsmen approach maos and try to grab the staff of Osiris
the staff move to avoid his hand [the staff are magical and connect to Maos therefore they can't be sgrab that easly by other people and using it is something way different)
but the huntsman still manages to finally grab the staff after several attempts
« got it »the huntman try to take the staff, but he could as Maos was holding it, his right hand was reaching his back to grab the staff of Osiris
« come on,it's just a shiny stick,»said the huntsman
Qrow start to slowly put his hand on his weapon,he was ready to stop that huntsman if this get violent, but raven grab his wrist to stop
"no...i want to see what going to happen..this kid is definitely not defenseless"said raven
"look at his eyes"
Qrow look at Maos's eyes [this kid is not afraid at all, in fact, he looks like he truly doesn't care about them]
that sentence really pissed Maos, it's not just a stick,it's the staff of the most powerful magician of history
the bartender learn toward Maos and whisper to him
« let go of that staff, they will beat you up if you don't,»said the bartender
Maos stare at the bartender as his hand doesn't move at all
the huntsman try to use force to grab the staff
« fuck..the kid as a strong crip, he really like this staff ! »said the huntsman who couldn't take the staff
[he can't take the staff by force?]thought raven, she was a bit surprised,
[does he have an aura?...maybe he's a huntsman in training]thought Qrow
Moas was now trying his best to control himself, his wild magic was already enhancing his physical to an inhuman degree
« terry help me ! »said the huntsman
another huntsman joins in to help take the staff, everyone in the inn looks at the 2 huntsmans not being to take a staff from this strange boy,Moas would literally just keep drinking his orange juice
Maos did not move an inch and seem extremely calm
however, he's not actually as calm as he looks to be,he was angry,but his education given by Osiris made so he knew to ignore people like that,he was also used to be mocked a bit by 1 or 3 magicians because he didn't know many spells and never truly care about it
Raven noticed it in his red eyes, his facial expression was that of someone extremely calm and compose
"this kid is interesting,"said Qrow
"it would seem" said raven as she take another sip of her tea
a third huntman join to take the staff and they didn't succeed
« hey seriously...who are you kid ?! »react the 3 huntsman
[3 huntsman isn't enough to take the staff?!]thought everyone in the inn,raven, and Qrow included, mostly because Moas isn't really doesn't look physically strong
the bartender leaned toward Maos
«I think you should give up the staff, it's not worth your life,» said Jiro
« tell that to them not me….can i have another glass of orange of juice ? »asks Maos as he finish his glass
jiro understand directly, Maos wasn't going to let go of that staff even if his life depend on it
he simply gave the orange as it could be this kid's last ever drink
the fourth huntsman join in to take the staff and couldn't take
Maos wild magic was enhancing his body to the maximum,if Maos does a single move he could lose control over his wild and create a big effect, however as long that he doesn't make a wrong movement,he should be fine
raven was really impressed by Maos display of strength,she had a tiny smile
[if those huntsmen go a little bit too far..they are going to regret it….a lot]thought raven
« tch fuck... »the huntsmen didn't make it,they couldn't take the staff
« why the fuck don't you let go of that staff ?
The huntsmen were extremely drunk
Meanwhile, Maos manage to stabilize his wild magic, he could probably do 1 or 2 moves without blowing up the inn while still keeping this incredible strenght
[they are getting bored, they're about to get violent]thought Maos as he recognise the common partner of drunk bullies
[mage armor]
the spell was fully invisible and Maos was fully protected
one of the huntsmans grabs his drink and throws it at Maos's head
Qrow almost got up, but raven stop him again
"don't intervene...this kid is not even hurt,"said raven
Maos didn't even dodge it, he fully took the drink to the head, however,he was' even bleeding
« still not reaction huh ?! »the huntsman grab Maos by the collar and try to lift him up as the 3 other huntsman stop trying to take the staff
the drink of the huntsman has spilled ont the ground as he manages to lif Maos up,Moas attitude didn't change a bit, he barely looks the
huntsman in the eyes
jiro start cleaning it up, but the moment he was about to reach of the liquid on the counter with the sponge,the liquid suddenly cleaned itself
[prestidigitation]
jiro realise Maos's hand was above the spilled drinks, Maos then pass the same toward his face covered in alcohol
[prestidigitation]
raven suddenly had a big headache [what is that?...it's hurt….]
his face and hair were suddenly clean
« ooooh look like the kid has a semblance »
« you a huntsman in training ? »asks the same person as he lets go of Maos's collar
« no,» said Maos as he actually
« so you can talk! »
[wait...those guys are bullies...that nobody would care if they get robbed...I guess they even have money on them]thought Maos
Maos suddenly a bit of smiled for a second
[finally…..seem like it's for action] thought some people in the in, meanwhile, raven's headache finally stop as she kept drinking tea
« tell me what's a huntsman exactly ? »asks Maos as he still those, not Mouvement nor look at the huntsmen around him
« Seriously? »
« we are licensed warriors, the best of the best ! »said one of them with pride
« we protect the world from ending ! »said another
« pftt »raven almost choke on her tea while Qrow just facepalms
the last huntsman went next to Maos, his face was too close Maos
[disgusting]thought Maos
« we are the reason why you can freely sit in an inn like that,we are the reason why this city still stand »
the huntsman took the glass of orange and fully drink in a seconds
« so you are a huntsman ? »asks Maos
« yeah ! »said a huntsman
« all of us are! »
Maos sigh
« how do we become huntsman ? »asks Maos
« huh? you simply need to apply to a huntsman academy »explain to a huntsman as he ordered another drink
« what are the requirements to enter ? »asks Maos
« being able to fight? duh »said a huntsman
raven was really interested in the young man
« oh so being an idiot bully with no manner is not a requirement,» said Maos while still keeping a calm and serious tone
« i was scared every huntsman would be like you for a second »
there was silence in the room
every client in the inn was shocked even Qrow and raven didn't really expect such an insult from Maos
the huntsman suddenly draw their weapon, 2 of them had swords, one had a spear and the other a mace
« you got a problem with us kid ?! »scream one of them as one huntsman hit the counter with his mace and damaged it
Qrow had first was going to attack..but he felt like this kid..did need the help of anyone
suddenly the scroll of the huntsmen start ringing
"you lucky kid, we have to leave"
the huntsmen finish their drink and start leaving
"you didn't pay," said Jiro
"duty call," said one of the huntsmen as he smiles
"just asks the Grimm for money"
the huntsman start leaving
Maos look at the bartender [now is the time to act]
"what's the price for the room ?"asks maos to the bartender
"5600 liens" answer Jiro
"Thanks for the information,"said Maos
Maos breathe a bit to control himself,but he was not scared,he could easily beat those guy and he knew it
[i thought there would be a fight...too bad,i was curious to see this kid in action]thought Raven and Qrow at the same time
"These guys were terrible huntsman, they look so weak, they are the exact opposite of what a huntsman should be, they cannot even effort to pay a mere bill of 5950 liens," said Maos a voice high enough for the huntsman to hear right before they leave
the huntsman as the door stop
"What did you just say?" asks the huntsman
maos turn around from the counter without getting up from his seat with his legs
"i said ...these guys were terrible huntsman, they look so weak, they are the exact opposite of what a huntsman should be, they cannot effort to pay a mere bill of 5950 liens," said Maos with a cold stare
[he's actually right...,they do need to pay 2300 lien for what they ordered]thought the bartender
[this is gonna be interesting]thought Qrow as he ordered another glass of whisky, Raven had already finished her tea, but she still stays in at the bar, she want to watch what was going to happen
the 4 huntsmen r goes toward Maos
"you wanna die kid ?" asks the huntsman with his mace in his hand
"you clearly don't know what you're talking about,"said another
"well,by yourself, you all drank 3 glasses each,a glass of whisky is 480 liens multiply that by 3 and then by 4 + 190 lien for the orange juice you spill earlier,"said Maos
"you can't do simple math is that why you all are too scared to pay for the drinks ?"
several people in the inn had a tiny laugh
"i won't let myself be insulted by a child who doesn't know what respect is"said the huntsman who just attack Maos
maos suddenly caught the mace and directly stop it
Maos get up and completely overpowered the huntsman in strength [I need to stop my wild magic, i may actually kill them], he started to reduce his uses body enhancing wild magic running through
him, he thought he could have done at least 2 moves,but he was wrong, this wild magic is still to a high level for him
"let go of my mace!" the huntsman tries to punch after letting of his own mace at Maos,
but Maos just dodge while keeping the mace in his hand, he look at it like it was something
disgusting, like it was dirty and just drop it on the ground
the huntsman immediately try to grab his mace, however, Maos grab his staff and hit the huntsman in the head,the hit was pretty strong as the huntsmen had to back down and was received by his allies
[hmm...I thought this hit would knock him, I'm still using my wild magic to enhance my body a bit...he's more resistant than I thought...really more resistant, right now they are drunk..however, they seem to actually be stronger than your regular humans, in terms of physical strength]
[this could actually be dangerous if I'm not careful]
"get him!"said a huntsman
the huntsman with a spear tries a trust as e goes toward Maos,maos simply sidestep on the right and avoid the spear while at the same time attacking,maos was about to strike his attack
however, another huntsman attacked at the same time,by going on the side as Maos, which forced Moas to alter his attack and redirect it to this new attacker
this hit and the huntsman back down and stagger from the hit, as the same time,Maos use the other extremity of the staff to hit the lancer, he then alternates to the extremities of the staff (by half-spinning on himself)while attacking both of the huntsmans to get a better momentum while dodging their attack
however,a third huntsman attack Maos with his bare fist, punching Maos in the face and forcing him to back down toward the counter even if the hit didn't actually hurt or injured Maos,the power behind can still stagger him
[I hit those guys several...this is too long,I should use my wild magic with my staff...to make to down them in a single hit, however in a close space like and with all of these people,I really can't fight at my best with my staff]
[and using my spell would be too suspicious...I should try to do telekinesis...I manage to do it on the Grimm...I just need to not overdo it to not lose control]
[the bandits talk about a semblance,a power that some people have, I could my wild magic telekinesis as a semblance...I guess I can still use it as such, it still
has lot of versatility to it]
[no...those people already saw me cleaning the spilled drink earlier...I can't just use another power..]
[close combat is it then, I will use a bit more wild magic to enhance myself and make my hit stronger...a tiny shockwave each time would assure the win... let's just hope I can control the shockwave enough to not destroy the ground/wall/window of the inn, with my staff...should be do-able]
"you scare kid? need some help ?" said Qrow
Maos had landed on the counter with the hit next to Qrow and raven
Maos look at them,Raven looked cold,Qrow seemed nicer
"not really, just thinking, but thanks for the proposition," said Maos as he goes toward
the huntsman rush at Maos
Maos grab his staff and hold it behind his head as his eyes glow a bit red
"one hit each,"said Maos then he point one of the huntsmen,the one who stole his orange juice
"2 hits for you"
huh ?" react the huntsmen
maos spin on himself and hit the first huntsman directly in the head with the top of the staff,a shockwave got emitted from the staff, with hot wind coming with it
[is that gravity dust ?no...it's part of his semblance]thought Qrow and Raven
raven had a really weird feeling about Maos
the huntsman's head directly hit the ground, causing damage to it, his aura breaking, and bonus, the huntsman was still alive and also unconscious
after that. Maos used the surprise of the other huntsman who didn't expect their friend to be down in a single hit, to swing his staff at the leg of the huntsmen he chose to hit 2 times,the man couldn't anything as the orb of the staff of Osiris hit his knee and shattered his aura, after that Maos ad a second hit on the back of this man's head, knocking him down and also sending him 3 meters away
"take that!" the 2 remaining huntsman attack Maos,one with a mace,the other with a sword, both of them were in front of Maos
they both did a vertical attack,Maos jump backward to land on the counter to dodge those attacks and then jump again while doing a (basically) barrel roll to dodge a second attack from the huntsman with a sword,maos land on his feet and manage to keep his momentum to hit the huntsman the top left of his head, launching the huntsman as well breaking the aura and knocking out the huntsman, however, the huntsman was sent flying toward someone and broke the table,it was an old man with a pretty beard
"shit...sorry !"said Maos
"don't worry about it,beat them up young man!"said the old man
"yeah!"said someone else, several people start cheering
Maos immediately smile [I have the crowd on my side]
the last huntsman stare at Maos as he swing his mace 4 times,Maos simply side-steps several times to dodge,all of the huntsmen were pretty, it wasn't for that, the fight would be way harder
"you brat!" scream the huntsman
"how dare you attack huntsmen" ( one swing,Maos dodge)
"we are the protector of this city" ( 2 swings,Moas dodged once,the second hit was never was gonna it anyway)
"protecting against what ?" asks Maos as he kept dodging easily,he went next to Qrow and raven as he move around the Inn
"the Grimm ?crimes ?"
"you think that you are a protector because you have a shiny weapon? that because you have a card with your name on it you suddenly have the right to call yourself protector ?"
"just look at you 4 idiot, you all went to the bar to get drunk while bullying the people around you...that's not really a protector's behavior, especially against the Grimm who are attracted
by all the negative emotion, you cause"
"shup up!" scream the huntsman one last time
"yeah,i know...you not ready to hear the rest"said Maos as he swing his staff one last time, up and down, right on the head of the huntsman,the hit and shockwave was so strong, part of the huntsman's feet went through the wooden plank that made floor,the man was now unconscious
Raven seems satisfied by the fight and result,Qrow too
[he has a lot of strength and resistance for his size and he can use his staff pretty well..however, he has a lot flaws...this can be fixed with a bit of training...also...i feel staff is not the best weapon for him]thought Qrow
"I like him,"said Qrow
"I saw him first,"said Raven
meanwhile, Maos start stealing the huntsman's money...in front of everyone...they are mostly a bit disappointed by Maos,but they didn't really care anyway after "they deserve...they attack him first,he simply defend himself"
[ah there it is...it apparently works like a ring of gold]
Maos grab one of the huntsman's credit cards, he guess what he could do earlier when he saw someone paying their food with it
maos goes to the Jiro and
Maos turn around and look the damage he had done
"sorry I didn't control my strength enough..." said Maos
"do-don't worry...I have insurance in case those happen anyway..."
Maos present the 4 credit cards of the huntsmen
"what are you doing," asks the bartender as he sees Maos coming at the bar with the 4 credit card
"what ?...you don't them to pay the bill ?" ask Moas
"Also...use it to pay for the broken things in the Inn...
"and also for my room,food, and drink"
"are you sure you want to do that ?" asks raven as she interrupts maos,she had
"if you steal more of their money...they will go after you...and next time they won't be drunk"
"don't influence the kid"said Qrow
"well, next time I'll be waiting for them,plus this is not stealing...it's more like...a generous donation to a child in need"said Maos
raven had a smile hearing that
Maos stop and analyze raven
"wait...red eyes, black hair..look strong and intimidating..you're raven Branwen ?"asks Maos[shit that's her...we do look similar...]
Raven and Qrow look at each other,Raven suddenly suspicious almost seem ready to attack maos, while Qrow put his hand
Maos raise his hand
"I just met some of your people on my way here!"Maos immediately show the token given by Clyde
"see"
Raven stop her movement
"name ?"ask raven,she still seems aggressive
"Maos"
"their name not yours,"said Raven
"Clyde,Bonnie,Shay,Arthur and Lucas"respond Maos with haste
"..."raven glare at Maos for a second...and then take a calm position again
"geez,you need to work on your introduction,"said Qrow
he raise his hand
"I'm Qrow"
"Qrow and raven...you two are twins ?" asks Maos
"that's none of yo-"start raven
"yes we are, nice fight by the way"said Qrow
"thanks...i guess..it was kinda -."said Maos
"on what circumstance did you meet my men ?" asks Raven suddenly interrupting Qrow and maos
"I got lost on my way here and i end on your men, they were on a carriage, we got attacked by a grim on the way, I saved Clyde and he gave me this token"said Maos
"they even propose to me to join your tribe"
"oh really ?"react Raven
"and ?"
"..."Maos hesitate
"don't worry,kid she won't kill...at least if she does try i will stop her"said Qrow
"i said no...that just not my kind of lifestyle"
"says the one who just beat up 4 huntsmans just for their money,"said raven
"well...i know that, however, it not like I do that for pleasure, it's mostly because of need, i don't have any money,no place to live,i just did that once...i hope to find a job soon..or at least have a legal of making money...and find a place to live"said Maos
"my tribe could give that to you,you know,sure it's not legal...but you'd have a place to live and money,"said Raven
"while the offer is interesting...no,"said Maos
raven just sigh...
she get up from her seat,she goes to grab her gear behind the bar
"I'll take my leave now"said raven as she grab the coin from Maos,maos didn't have time to react
"This encounter counts,"said raven as she start leaving the inn
[but my token...]thought Maos
"but what about your room ?"asks the bartender
"keep the money,"said Raven as she leave
she almost slam the door while leaving
"should i be afraid be for my life ?"asks Maos as he turn to Qrow
"don't worry about her, she's just mad you refused her offer,plus she won't kill,she took the coin and she's the kind to really the tribe's tradition,"said Qrow
Qrow finishes his drink
"you a good fighter,"said Qrow
"not really,"said Maos
"?"Qrow raise an eyebrow
"my fighter style isn't really made to fight human,"said Maos
"mostly grimm."
"and i'm not like a train warrior,i mostly know the basis of fighting with a staff"
"well I can easily tell that,a staff is probably not the best type of weapon for you actually,"said Qrow
"really ?"react Maos
"well,a staff is really useful to reach far and hit hard, however, given your average size and build and your speed, reaching someone even without your staff is doable and also you already have the strength to hit pretty hard and you seem to have a pretty fast attack rate when you want to,and you are at dodging however a staff make dodging harder in general as it actually relies more on parry and protects given it's size,I think a sword or a similar weapon would be better suited for you,at least something shorter than a staff"
"you think ?...i'll look into it when I have the time...maybe..."react Maos
Where do you come from ?where did you learn to fight like that" asks Qrow
"Somewhere,"said Maos
"you don't need to lie, I'm not part of the tribe...I'm huntsman"said Qrow while showing his huntsman ID
"bu...but you are her twin, "said Maos
"i know how it sound,but i chose to part way with this tribe when I was around your age,"said Qrow
"..."Maos hesitate a bit, mostly because he needed a bit of time to find a good backstory
[this man seems like a good person...i don't really like the idea of lying to him...but i can't attack too much attention]
"I'm a traveler at least now..i grew up in a secluded village on an island...i had to escape because of Grimm...i arrive on this continent a few day ago...and i'm completely lost
lost... there are people with cat ear...dog ears...the money here something called liens...those "huntsmen were really tanky, more than a regular person and some Grimm and people call my ability "semblance"said Maos
"What ?...you are like into a completely unknown world"said Qrow
[he believes it...partially is the truth after all]thought Maos
"i end up on the bandits by searching my way to a big city, which lead me here, i just arrived today,like an hour ago..i don't have anywhere to sleep and no money,i don't have an ID whatever that is!"
"I intend to go to a library to buy books and learn about this...city and this kinda new world..but again i have no money" complain Maos
"i didn't even find any library!
"there are on the higher level, near the huntsmen academy..."said Qrow
"oh..." react Maos
"and they are free to access"
"they are free ?!"Maos suddenly get up
"for huntsman only,it's part of the school"
".ooh..."
Maos seem so disappointed and sit down again
"you have an aura kid ?" asks Qrow [I'm pretty sure you have]
"what's that ?"" asks Maos
"so you are THAT lost"said Qrow [while this kid lies about his past,I know it,but he doesn't lie about being lost, he's truly new to all of those things]
author's note:Qrow can easily tell if someone is lying,Raven too
"the manifestation of your soul, it's basically an energy present in every living thing"
"and some people can use it,it increases the physical attribute a human or Faunus..so even if you make 2 people of an equal level fight,and that one unlock it's aura,he or she is almost certain to win"
"it can be wielded in certain ways, like through weapons to have a different effect or a few other things,but that's on a higher of control, some people have something called a semblance, which like a unique superpower that they have,for example,one of my nieces,she can turn into rose petals and go extremely fast while in that form"
"oh...so that's a semblance, "asks Maos [so people can do like a spell...but only one spell..Interesting and awesome!...I should do research about it...but I would to find many people with aura and semblance...]
"What is your power ?"
"you mean..my semblance ?" react Qrow
"I rather not talk about it"
"what's your ?"
"I won't say it unless you say it"said Maos
"..."Qrow stay silent for a second
"you're a smart kid and you know to not trust everyone you meet..that's good"
Qrow finishes his other drink
"anyway..you need a place to live? and can also learn about this world I can help you with that"
"huh ?" reach Maos
"Why don't go to beacon? it's a huntsman academy and you're just about the right age,, but that's not a problem, if you pass the entrance exam..which you should be able to , given your current skill, they'll give room to sleep, food, water and access to their library which are the biggest in the world, and of course, they will teach you how to fight,with a ...i can't really help you money so you will have to figure that on your own"
"that seems amazing...but lf I do I'll have to become a huntsman...while I don't mind fighting monsters and doing justice and all..."said Maos
"don't worry..huntsman is a very versatile job, I know one or 2 huntsmans who are historians or researchers, being a huntsman is a bit more than just mindlessly killing Grimm or applying the law...huntsman are like mercenaries, elite warriors, you work for yourself once you are one, however you are at least expect to slay a few Grimm here and there, kinda like a local hero"
"a huntsman also has access to wild network of information,thanks to the kingdom directly supporting us for our mission"
Maos suddenly seem really interested
[I need to learn about this world...going to school will help a lot especially if I can access a library...also ,it would suit my original life style as a student...i could take time to learn new spells without worrying about where I could sleep...also if I can find the location of at least one relic left by the gods... i could prevent them from being summoned and not punished...I may also find Ozma, but i don't know if would be really my ally or not]
"that's seems...like a good idea. to join a huntsmen academy...let say I want to do that, how can I do it? ?can't i joined the academy in this city"said Maos
"you can of course,but beacon is the top, the best school,the best teachers are there as well as the best student and the city next to it,is called vale,you could easily find a job there, also the headmaster is named Ozpin"
"Oz ?" react Maos [that must a coincidence]
"ring a bell ?" asks Qrow
"no... it just sounds familiar" answered Maos
"Also you will meet my niece yang there,at least next year you will, she's 17 right now,so she can't join yet, but next year you will probably meet if you go at beacon, also as a previous teacher myself from a combat school, I can give recommendation letter,but i don't think you need it"
"you still have time for this year,the inscription is still open, so if you hurry,you can join this year, however, if you miss this opportunity..."
"I 'll have to find a way to live by myself for at least a year till I can join.."said Maos
"also...you're a teacher ?"
"use to be one...i know I don't look like it,but believe me, my student love me"
Qrow said while another glass of whisky
"...i have not doubt about it..." said Maos
author's note :I know that in RWBY,you can join the academy at 17, but I decide it's 18 in this story because i think it make more sense for the people entering the huntsman academy to risk their lives against monster to be at least legal adult
"also...you talk about you nieces...you mean...raven's daughters?
"like...is it really worth it for me to meet them...given what the mother is like..."
"don't worry...raven didn't really had a big role in their educations, yang and ruby are nothing like her"said Qrow
"that's good to know...i guess."said Maos
Qrow look at the hour
"well,look at that,time went by"
Qrow get up,he was bit unstable because of alcohol
"well..Maos you seem like an interesting guy,"
Qrow seem to have a bit of trouble talking because of how drunk he was
if you are interested in joining beacon this year, know that I leave for vale tomorrow at 3 PM, there's an airship station near the academy on the higher level"
"you really can't miss it , here's a bit of money, that should be enough to pay for the travel to vale,i will be in the airship,i will be able to directly contact the people at beacon and help you join beacon,but only if you show up,if not"
, I will leave without you and you probably won't be able to find me that easily, and good luck getting into beacon without any legal registration without my help"
on that Qrow left money on the counter for Maos and simply leave the Inn on a last sentence
"you've got potential kid don't waste it by becoming random bandit"
[he's...an interesting guy]thought Maos
"so what do intend to do ?"asks the bartender
"you were listening ?" asks Maos
"i was constantly refilling his glass...of course, i listened",said Jiro
"oh...make sense"react Maos
"i mean...i'm not financially stable right now,i don't have a place to live...and i don't intend to beat up huntsman every day to get money..i don't want to risk becoming an outlaw"
"plus being huntsman has a lot benefits..and it does seem that hard given...that those guys manage to become huntsman" Maos point at the 4 guys unconscious behind him
"i guess joining beacon is my best option"
on his side,Qrow was smiling in the street
Qrow would refuse to admit it,but he saw a bit of himself in Maos,and not just because they share similar physical trait like eyes color or hair color,or even facial trait that were similar
but because Qrow was similar at the same age,he didn't have much except the tribe( who treat him poorly) and his sister,he mostly fell in crime by need and the tribe during his childhood
after joining Beacon,he actually had a choice to be what he wanted
maos's eyes look like someone who lost everything even if he doesn't act like it,Raven noticed too,it was she wanted d to make him join her tribe,not really because of skill,plus she was curious about a few other things as well
[i know this kid lied about his backstory,but he was indeed alone, a lot of people around him must have died,it's something you can just feel when you look in his eyes]
[at least unlike with raven,with me you'll have a choice to do good things if you want,i really hope you'll be at the airship station tomorrow]
author's note:i kinda lost my own perception of time while writing this chapter,it's really long...but hey i hope you like..
also don't hesitate to tell me what you think of the story,in reviews or in private messaging.
also for those who wonder about the spell,i take them from the spells of dnd 5e and also pathfinder2e, meanwhile, rituals are in general like homebrew spell.
and of course see you in the next chapter !