Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-25119920-20150417182333/@comment-26130256-20150527053218

Azzie mirrored Iris's look, then turned to Hitori with a smile of admiration that shifted to worry.

"As far as lies go, yours wasn't half bad," the magician admitted, patting the masked youth on the shoulder, "though you cheated a little with that mask.  I'm impressed, though; you've got potential.  As for your philosophy, you've got me concerned."

"I don't know how good your mentors are, but being on the top of anyone's hit-list ain't something I'd be boasting about.  Not being afraid of death is something noble; having a deathwish ain't.  If I'd said something like that at my old job, my boss would have pulled me off of the front lines until he could smack some sense into me.  Metaphorically, that is.  Like this old war movie my dad loves quoting: You all can die for your kingdom if you like, I'd rather live for mine."

Azulius's face turned speculative as he continued. "Speaking of which, I'd be glad to give ya any more advice you want, in exchange for whatever you feel like offering."