Closed Of training and employment (Ricky)

[Fox Starseer]

Timestamp: 66th Day of Summer, 513

The morning was a nice one, the kind that would get most people up and about their business for the day. The sun shone brightly and warmly. A small sea breeze swept through the town, aleviating some of the heat of Summer. Fox had taken it on himself to train. He walked up to a spot in Mirahil Pass and placed his backpack down. He pulled out his scimitar, armour and shield and faced the training post that would be his target. His brand new lamellar armour glinted in the morning light as he pulled it on. He picked up his sword and shield and began to run drills. First he swung overhead and down, striking his target hard. He then turned slightly, scooped his leg up and kicked, his boot hitting the target, then struck it with his sword again. He kept this up for a bit, and then stopped for a drink from his waterskin.

[Ricky Maze]

Ricky had heard from one of his personal guards that heard from another guard that a new recruit had joined the Wave Guard here recently, thus his interest was piqued rather quickly when the information arrived to him this morning. Ricky being one who personally devoted himself to the city, almost as much as his soon to be family, just had to see who this new recruit was on this late summer morning. Dressed in the azure uniform to show he officially belonged as part of the Wave Guard as well, Ricky sought out the "new blood" that joined their ranks and when his contancts told him who he was and where to find him Ricky wasted no time in getting to Mirahil Pass. Of course it took a bit of tracking down, but with a few close friends Ricky had finding a person in the city was not even near difficult. Thus when he came near the entrance of the city and the Pass was in sight Ricky could see a figure, a man armed and armored as though he were practicing drills for the army. It made Ricky chuckle and smirk a bit as he watched in silence before making an approach, admiration already found for this Fox Starseer's determination.

After a few short chimes of quick study Ricky glanced at his longsword at his side, as he remembered that he too had endured quite the physical amount of work lately with training. After his run in with pirates for the second time he had been convinced to take greater precautions, thus practice with his blade as well as magic had been common as of late. Not that anyone knew he had magic, only a select few that Ricky could count on knew of his abilities and they kept his secrets well. All the more reason why he trusted them. Ricky finally decided to make his approach to the man now, a small amount of sweat already broke out on his forehead before he even went o patrol today. He had about a bell and a half before his patrol started, so he would definitely take the time to get to know who this Fox was. "Oi, ya be the new Wave Guard member. Am I right?" He inquired as he approached the man a bit more, now in reach to speak with him but only with raised voices. When he came close enough to where they needed to hollar at one another but held a respectable distance, Ricky paused in his tracks with a relaxed friendly expression as he watched and observed the new guy. (So to speak.)

"Names Ricky, a fellow Guard like yerself. I gotta say that the armor isn't all necessary really, they give the uniform and shield after all." He mused with a chuckle as he held a humble attitude in his tone, arms crossed over one another as he waited to hear what Fox would have to say.

[Fox Starseer]

Fox looked up at Ricky as he approached, sheathing his scimitar. "That I would be. It is nice to meet you Ricky, my name is Fox" he said, taking a step closer to Ricky, extending his hand for the man to shake, smiling warmly. "Haha ah yes, well I do have a chainmail shirt I could wear instead, and an extra shield never hurts" he added. "I'm new to town anyway, is it usually hot here during summer?" he asked, in an attempt to make conversation. This man may make a valuable friend, it may be worth my time getting to know him he thought. He took in everything about Ricky. A bit more muscular then me, definitely has a fighter's build, his uniform is nicely kept, shows dedication and loyalty he contemplated.

[Ricky Maze]

"Likewise." Ricky confirmed with a nod along with the hand shake, a chuckle at the question pertaining to the weather came after the remarks about the armor. "Aye. It's usually not as bad as it is now, actually kinda got worse several weeks ago until that massive storm hit the damn city." He chuckled a bit more as he looked around, the tree's that decorated the Pass all provided decent shade like when he and Castor trained a bit. Only now of course that sea breeze that blanketed the city could be felt now that most of the humidity finally broke. After going as long as the city did without any rain though, it was a definite relief that the city could finallt breath again with the release in the pressure. Ricky didn't come here to dawdle on idle thoughts however, no he instead came for Fox himself as he developed a fast curiosity for the new recruit. "Definitely seems to be a capable sort." Ricky noted with quick overlooks up and down Fox, shorter then Ricky but definitely had a decent build to be a guard. Fox could easily be assumed as a mercenary in his time before coming to Zeltiva, at least that's what Ricky could guess after the display he witnessed before he made an approach.

"So how long ya been in Zeltiva? Can't say I recall seein' ya around lately." He inquired with an eased grin, a humble manner in his tone as he avoided direct eye contact with Fox. "What caused ya to decide to join the Wave Guard? A decision like had to've been taken under consideration wouldn't ya think?" He mused to his felloe guard with arms crossed, an open and patient mind to the response he would soon hear from a likely soon to be partner should fate decree the two to be so. Ricky always held great respect in the Wave Guard, being a part of it was something that gave him great purpose nowadays. Especially with the fact he had family and friends worth protecting from danger, and after the events he lived through this season he would work hard just to keep them safe from any potential threat. "I wonder 'bout this guy, he seems friendly enough." That was just an impression though, he didn't even know Fox just yet but he had a feeling about him. A good feeling actually. One that told Ricky that Fox was a good guy, whether he was a good guy to be trusted remains to be seen. They did have quite a bit to do before Ricky could decide anything after all, and only time would decide where things would go.

[Fox Starseer]

"I couldn't imagine this place any hotter" Fox said, chuckling slightly. He listened to the questions and decided to answer them in the order they came. "Well, I arrived on the 55th, I am from Endrykus" he said. "And I decided to join because I wanted to help protect the people, and it seemed like the best place to use some of my abilities" he said. "Anyway, I don't think I'd fit in at" he paused for a second, trying to remember the name. "Priskil Spire I think it is; the place where they use the doves to carry messages, I mean I was a falconer back home, and I enjoyed it, but I'm more used to training birds for hunting and scouting" he finished.

He looked at Ricky, noticing he wasn't making eye contact. How curious, he doesn't seem like the shy or reserved kind, after all he approached me. Maybe he just doesn't like to make eye contact with people he hardly knows he thought. He took a deep breath and smiled. "Something strange, about the sea here, and the Sea of Grass where I grew up. So different, yet so alike" he mused aloud. He hoped this thought would strike up a comment, a question, anything really, but then it was more an off-handed comment.

[Ricky Maze]

Ricky showed interest and nodded his understanding to Fox at how he mentioned fitting in as a guard, the way he spoke about keeping people safe and protecting them proved to be a commendable attitude for someone so new to the city. Ricky already found a bit of respect for Fox after hearing that bit of the story, as he too felt that he was at his best when it came to protect and serve. It gave him a warm hearty grin for Fox to see after hearing those words that's for sure, a selfless man putting for the effort into keeping others safe. "Aye, I'm in agreement with ya there. I find it easy to guard and protect those I care 'bout, so I joined the Guard to keep everyone I care 'bout safe." A half true statement at best, even if his other reason is long gone. Ricky's purpose in life was here and now anyway, a defender to his loved ones and follower of his own heart.

Then something else came up that struck Ricky's mind with curiosity, a remark on how alike the sea here and the Sea of Grass are. Something Ricky definitely wasn't familiar with but by the sound of it he could paint a mental picture in his head, oceans of grass that swayed with the breeze that flowed over the hills. Although he hadn't experienced it he could just imagine how great it must feel to be amidst such an immensity, he already had a hard enough time not being able to take in the sea itself. "What's the Sea o' Grass like mate? Never been or heard o' it really." He inquired calmly with interest, curious eyes now upon Fox as he listened with an open mind.

[Fox Starseer]

The question about the Sea of Grass took him back. "Imagine the waves and water out there in the bay, except as long grass. As the breeze blows across the grass moves like waves. It's nice to watch when you get the chance, except I usually have to work. Most of us do, since Endrykus moves seasonally, we have to hunt for meat and hides from the animals, care for the trade caravans who come into the Sea of Grass to trade with us. But, that being said, it is nice to ride across the plains, even if you are hunting or escorting traders. Seeing the grass and openness as far as the eye can see" Fox said. "So, how do I get my uniform and shield?" he asked.

[Ricky Maze]

A pleasant smile came on Ricky's face as Fox explained how the Sea of Grass was like, the way it had been described was in fact similar enough to Ricky's own imaginings, yet the feel of it in his mind made it all the more curious to experience. It called out that yearn for adventure he hadn't felt in a long time, though he was far to attached to Zeltiva now to ever leave home again. "I'll be damned if I ever do get to see it." He silently quirked as Fox continued on with the lifestyle of Endrykas. It was something that aroused Ricky's curiosity at best, he actually did want to go see these people now that he'd been intrigued.

"Ye mean ya didn't get it the first day ya comoleted the test? Wow that's a new one." Ricky laughed a little to enthuse the humor behind his statement. "Since ya didn't get either just head to the Lord of Council offices and speak to the head captain, he'll get ya set up with a uniform yer size and a shield for good measure." Ricky's eyes flicked from around Fox's face to the weapon he had, the curved blade bore a similar resemblance to that of a cutlass from what Ricky could tell. Yet the form of the weapon itself suggested that it was not a cutlass at all. "Interestin' weapon that is, never really seen one like it b'fore." When his eyes returned to the general area of Fox's face, they avoided contanct with his eyes. His perephial vision however was still in use to determine the body language that this stranger would show.

[Fox Starseer]

Fox listened to Ricky's explaination. “Oh, I haven't had the test yet, they said someone would be around to test me, that's what I've been practising, making sure I'm up to my best so I'm ready for any test” he said. He had no idea what the test was, but he was confident enough to be able to do good in it. Or at least he hoped he could.

When the question came about his sword he smiled. “It's a scimitar. Last year, a Benshira merchant came to us from Ekytol when we where near the border for Winter, he sold our blacksmith a bunch of different weapons, this scimitar was one of them. No one bought it, so after we finished unpacking for Summer, I went and bought it. It was the only thing keeping him from making anything off that shipment, since no one wanted it” he explained.

Fox looked at what Ricky had, noting the sword. “That looks like a long sword, do you mind if I take a look?” he asked. “My father gave me one, it was passed down from oldest child to oldest child. He got it from his mother, who got it from her father, and that's as far back as I know” he added, smiling at the thoughts of his family.

[Ricky Maze]

"Really?! I wonder if he knows..." Ricky raised an eyebrow with a finger to his chin as he stroke his beard, curious whether or not if Fox knew how to swim really. He waited though until it would be a good time to point it out, as the man already went into explanation on what the blade was. "Scimitar huh? Gotta admit it's nifty f'r a curved sword. Wonder what Ekytol's like." He hadn't heard of it before, but wondering about it only made the itch to travel grow more as he thought about it. So he shook the idea off, and looked to his long sword as Fox pointed it out. "I'd... rather not, had a few bad run in's lately so I prefer to keep me blade close." He nodded apologetically as he rested a hand on the hilt of his blade, his mind for a moment would look back to the day he was assaulted and the training that followed.

"S'good that ye be practicin' t' be ready honestly, but shouldn't ya be swimmin' instead?" He finally quirked as he looked back to Fox with curious intent, he was pretty sure the man wouldn't understand what he meant so he went into further detail. "Wave Guards are recruited by goin' through an initiation, test of a sort if you will. What that test involves is the participant swimmin' out to a rock just off into the bay, quite a small distance to those who're not used to swimmin' much." He crossed his arms as with a bit of a smirk as he explained further on what the initiation called for, a decent swimmer at best and then your chances were good. "Ye don't look much like a swimmer t' me mate, ya sure ye can handle the water?" He challenged Fox with a humble smile, curious to see how the man would react after hearing it.