[CH. 001] [Audio]

[since1928]

[There's a high-pitched yelp.

It sounds sort of strangled, or maybe it even sounds like someone getting squished under a heavy weight. Whatever has happened doesn't take too long to recover from, however, as the high-pitched voice rouses from that former dazed state.]

...Oh boy. Anybody got the license plate of that train??

[He tries to laugh, letting it peter off into a mild groan.

Somewhere behind him, there's the sound of a muffled, fat bark.]

Comments

[hiptobe_eraqus]

[Okay, it's definitely due to his own Spirits, which is what he figured. He mostly looks amused.]

Maybe you can placate your Spirit with a treat for the time being?

[since1928]

Treats?

[Eraqus you're a genius!]

Hot dog! Why didn't I think of that?

[hiptobe_eraqus]

[Eraqus cracks a small smile. And probably the only reason he thinks of it is because he's been around these things for so long by now.] Simple solutions are also often the most elusive.

[since1928]

Gosh, that sounds like somethin' Master Yensid would say!

[hiptobe_eraqus]

[He's suspected some things, but now this gets him interested.]

You know Master Yen Sid?

[since1928]

'Course I do! He's my master– er, was my master. Meanin' I use t'be his apprentice!

[hiptobe_eraqus]

Huh, I see. So you're the apprentice he's mentioned a few times.

Although I am guessing now you've achieved master status?

[since1928]

H-he mentioned me?? Oh, haha. Hah. Welp. Guess that can't be helped...

Yup! But at first, I thought the tests were suppose t'determine who gets to be a master.

[hiptobe_eraqus]

Once or twice, yes. Always with very...interesting stories about you.

They do, depending on the Master that administers them. I am sure Yen Sid was a fair teacher.

[since1928]

[Does he feel sheepish?? Why, yes, he does. But that makes a lot more sense now, concerning teachings and all.]

Oh, he is! And I'm grateful he accepted me as a student in the first place.