[Roleplay] Shozu, the City of Flames

[Panicz]

Raq was astounded at Reki's story. It was rediculous, actually. He was in the presense of 'royalty'. It almost felt degrading. But obviously the riches he had won hadn't affected his personality, at least.

"Must have been nice going to instant riches, eh? Instead of having to work for your living... " Raq said, putting on a fake smile, but avoiding eye contact. He had lied there. Raq felt there was no honour or value if your life was instantly handed to you on a silver platter. However, that was an debatable matter.

"Well, let's keep walking... we'll see if there's anything amusing down the road." They'd walk for a while. The sun was bright, yet the temperature remained moderate. It was nice.

"My family isn't really that exciting." Another lie. A big lie. "We just travel a lot, to a lot of villages. Or we did, now we're split up..." It sounded sad, but Raq's mood suddenly brightened.

"I'm actually going to be meeting up with my older brother at the festival tomorrow. I'm rather excited... I'm sure you'd get along great with him." It was his middle brother, three years older, and they hadn't seen each other since the Land of Rocks.

Raq grinned. "So, you see anything? As you know, I have no idea where I'm going."

[Hawk Eye]

Reki folded his arms as he walked. He could sense Raq was uneasy about something, and he was sure it had to do with him. "Raq...you don't have to worry," Reki explained. "I'm not your typical rich guy. As I said, the 'rich noble' lifestyle doesn't suit me."

He continued to walk. "That's why, I only withdraw a little from my fortune each day, so I don't spoil myself. The rest..." Reki began, turning his head to Raq,"I put into investments." Reki sighed, choosing to brings his arms back behind his head again. "That money's more than enough for me, and I haven't got anyone else to share it with...so...I'm just trying to manage it successfully, with the help of my friend, the bank manager, Gin-sama."

Reki looked around. "Well, I was thinking of going to Hyoushi-hyoushi." Reki smiled. "It's basically the most popular hangout in Shozu. It's located underground, and it's the perfect place to pick up the latest information. I'm sure it will help you out in your journey through the Land of Flames. Whadda-you-say?" Reki asked, grinning wildly.

The truth was, he hadn't waited for an answer from Raq before he had changed their direction and was already heading towards his destination.

[Panicz]

"That's good, Reki. Don't let the money get to your head," Raq said, clonking his peer's head. "Gin-sama's been working with me to help with some family expenses."

The meeting this morning with Gin was early a long. It was also slightly troublesome. There were many things that needed to be discussed, and a 15 year old, turban-wearing, Taki-nin probably wasn't the best person to be speaking with concerning the matter. However, Raq fortunately got the information he needed before the incident at the bank.

He'd relay the information tomorrow, to his brother. That was the plan. The signal would be "easily recognized" his the middle Akulai said. Raq trusted his brother. Raq popped back into reality.

"Alrighty, let's head to this 'hangout'. I'd love to see the sprawling youth community of Shozu."

I think...