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[recruitment time. he'd assume that the majority of the fight-y types here are busy with that whole moon situation, but surely they'll have a moment to glance at the lockets at some point. no matter how dire the situation it, he doubts it's non-stop fighting for days on end. in the image shown over the lockets, saralegui smiles sweetly, playing up his own harmless appearance for this matter.]

I'm looking for a bit of assistance. Or at least, anyone who'd consider themselves fairly strong and are interested in taking a little trip.

[there's no chance he can get away with saying absolutely nothing about his destination or goals, if he wants to keep to that innocent "in need of help" image. so instead, he sticks to the bare minimum, in that pleasant and open manner of his that hides away any sign of withheld information.]

I need to go visit Troichean Beinn. I've already found a guide, of sorts, but it'd be nice to have some protection as well, both from the general dangers of traveling and whatever threats the city itself might pose. You can consider it a temporary guard job, but honestly, I'd also just appreciate the additional company.

[for once, he's being entirely sincere. he's only had one conversation with red, but he's sure he'll end up murdering the man himself if stuck alone with him for several weeks.]

It's a chance to see a bit more of this world and I know that, new as some of you are, that might be a very desirable opportunity. But if additional compensation is needed, I have some funds that I can dip into for payment. Let me know if you're interested.

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[ He'd anticipated others in this realm having no familiarity with his title, but somehow it still stings. Not that the expression on his face wavers for even a second, of course, as he replies— ]

I and my fellow Judges Magister, warriors all, hold the highest station of the law in Ivalice — our homeland — in direct service to the Emperor Solidor himself.

[ So, yes, he does have a bit of experience as a bodyguard to an emperor. Not a king, though; his track record with kings has so far been more lethal than that. ]

[well, that certainly gets his attention.]

I see. I'd be honored to have your service, if coin is really all that's needed to have it. I'm not sure what else I could offer, otherwise.

[if everything goes well, then eventually he'll be able to offer a great deal, and he'll remember those that had been of particular help in the time leading up to it. but saying any of that now would only only sound coldly ambitious, so he'll keep his mouth shut for the time being.

it's better that way anyway; anyone might simper and play nice seeking an eventual payout, but his time with yuuri made him rather fond of the type that would help even without guarantee of anything in return.]

Alone, mere coin would hardly suffice. When joined with the chance to see more of these lands with my own eyes, however, the opportunity becomes worthwhile.

[ It's as blunt as he can afford to be, for now. He's already disadvantaged in how little he knows of this Drabwurld — sure, knowledge of its geography is relatively close at hand, but knowledge of its politics is not so easily discerned — and he needs to change that as quickly as possible. ]

I can offer that chance to explore, but Troichean Beinn will be quite a different environment than the courts, from what I've heard. The city is built inside a mountain, and the people who populate it aren't particularly fond of outsiders. Are you still interested?

I see no reason why my interest should be diminished.

[ It's just a hypothesis at this point, but he figures that the further he gets from the courts, the better.

However, in a city not particularly fond of outsiders... It gives him the smallest point of doubt, but it needles at him too deeply to ignore. ]

A question, if I may... These dangers you mention — would one find greater benefit in the protection of full plate, or rather the fleetness of lighter equipment?

[ In briefer terms, whether he's better off taking his Judge's armor or leaving it at Caer Glaem. Wearing it presents no negative impact on his ability to perform in battle, but should something go terribly awry, or should he find some need for stealthy maneuvers, he's not exactly keen on the idea of leaving it behind in potentially hostile territory. ]

I have no idea what specific kinds of danger might await, and I don't know enough about fighting to pick one over the other with any certainty. But if it means anything to you, my bodyguard back home never wore much more than a few useful pieces of light leather armor.

[maybe that's just belias' style. but belias was always far more skilled and versatile than any well-armored soldier, in saralegui's experience.]

And I imagine that full plate would be rather eye-catching, in a place where we might prefer to go unnoticed.

Understood.

[ If going unnoticed is their goal, then he'll do best to leave behind his cloak, marked with the crest of Archadia, as well. But he foresees no difficulty in acquiring a suitable replacement. ]

When the time comes, you'll have my sword.

[the goal is to accomplish his mission with minimal casualties. but yeah, going unnoticed might help with that.]

I appreciate it. Might I have your name? Mine is Saralegui.

Gabranth.

[ The man already has his title, and he'll need no more of his name than that. ]

If you've any other advisories concerning this trip of yours, I would hear them now. If not, the time and place of our meeting will suffice.

Only that you use your best judgement. I trust that a man of your skill knows how best to be prepared for anything that might occur, without more specific threats in mind.

[it would have been easier to prepare for treun. at least then he'd known exactly what sort of enemy he was facing. all they can do for troichean beinn is remain flexible.]

The details of our group's meeting are still being arranged. But I'll be in touch.

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