In the canteen area there were around twenty hexagonal tables of a very industrial design. They had stainless steel tops with three legs and six triangular stools tucked underneath. Sage took a look around at the place and saw four or five groups of people eating and talking. He suddenly felt very nostalgic and was reminded of a high school lunchroom. Oh great, does that make the new kid? Which clique am I going to get invited into?
Laughing inwardly at the comparison, he went over to get so food. Hed already learned that the leg bands were what they used for currency tracking, and he was glad the food was set out in a buffet style. He still had no idea how to read the signs and hed have no way to order off a nu. He picked a few unusual looking foods, mainly to try them out. There was no shortage of food in the Universe Ring, and he was mainly here to socialize. A worker tracked everything he chose and then there was a negative sounding beep.
Sir, it says you dont have enough to pay.
Oh, right. Its like I have an empty bank account.
Sages eyes rippled, quickly hypnotizing the attendant, Oh no, I just lost my old band. You know Im good for it, can you cover it for ? Ill get you back next ti.
The workers eyes glazed over for a mont before he smiled, Oh, Acun! I didnt realize it was you. Sure, you owe a beer!
From his questioning of the Veterinarian, Sage learned about the naming style of this world and embedded the na into the workers mory along with his face. Now that he seed like a regular, getting him to spot him a lunch was no problem. He carried the tray and took another look at the occupants before he recognized soone. Well, he recognized her figure. While everyone wore the sa jumpsuits, they didnt completely obscure the body shapes of the wearers. Sages mory was quite good and hed got a pretty good look at the womans figure when she was up close to the Blacksilver Pawn and his Twin Soul. She had been wearing a mask over her face, so he couldnt be sure, but he had a pretty good feeling he was correct.
She looked to be sowhat sulking, and she was at a table with two other won and two n. The won seed to be trying to console and cheer her up, while the guys were trying not to look bored. Conveniently, there was also a free chair and Sage slipped into it. Since these were likely all field operatives, they were likely far more powerful than the Vet and cafeteria worker. He wasnt going to risk bumping into soone that could resist him, so he resorted to normal thods.
Hello, everyone! Im new to Hollow Phase and I saw the empty seat. Do you mind if I join you? You guys looked friendly and I was hoping you could help introduce to the place.
One of the won gave him the stink eye, while the other was too preoccupied with cheering up her friend to pay attention. He had sat between the two n and one of them clapped a hand onto his back, Welco, then! Hollow Phase is the best base on the Janus Continent so youve chosen well. What brings you here? Wheres your team?
Sage let his bright smile fade, I lost them to the Flares. I was lucky to make it here on my own.
Sages sad story seed to work, as even the saddened woman lifted her head and looked at him for the first ti. She was examining him as the man beside him let out a sigh, The world is harsh. Sorry for your loss. What are your plans now? Do you need help getting ho?
The only ho I had was with my team. Ive already lost everything, even my shell and band.
The shell he spoke of referred to the turtle shell like hexagonal backpack all of the field operatives carried. Sage had learned that all of them carried it and it was basically the symbol of their profession. It was far from comparable to a storage treasure, since they didnt have any extra-dinsional storage spaces here, but it could expand and collapse to store supplies. It was also packed with small devices that assisted them in their work, like tracking beacons, scanning systems, and communications equipnt.
With their sympathy roused, Sage had an inroad to conversation. Well, for most of them. The man sitting to his other side seed annoyed. As soon as the saddened woman stopped sulking and put her attention upon Sage, the man looked annoyed. He coughed and patted Sages shoulder, Youve had quite the hard ti. Spark, why dont you take our new friend here on a tour around the base?
Ahh, jealousy. Looks like hes trying to get rid of .
Oh, its alright. So of the others have been kind enough to show around already. I already feel indebted to them as so many have already helped out here and there. I was actually hoping you could point towards a team that needs new mbers. I need to make so money to pay everyone back and stop being a burden.
The kind male, who seed to be nad Spark, was already jumping up to lead a tour. He had leapt to his feet before the other man finished talking. Yet, when Sage spoke, he hopped back onto the stool, Ooo, theres plenty of teams in Hollow Phase! Whats your curse? Tell us quickly, we can definitely help you pick a good team.
Curse? Oh, I didnt hear about that one yet. It must be sothing related to their powers?
He put on an uneasy smile and looked around, I I dont really know if I should be talking about that.
The woman who had first given him the stink face was no longer so hostile, at least to him. Instead, she reached over and slapped Spark on the back of his head, Dont be so overbearing! Not everything treats their curse as nonchalantly as you. Leave our new friend Whats your na, friend?
Oh good, that worked. Sage rubbed his head and smiled thankfully at the girl, Im Acun Asan, at your service.
The excitable guy jumped up and started by pointing at the woman who was focused on taking care of the woman Sage had t in the city, This is Spring Raylyn. Then he moved on to the woman he knew, Thats Aurora Saeva, and this fellow is Cloud Jaro.
After the woman he pointed to the other man and at that point the third woman slapped him again, Im last?! This foolish guy is Spark Benjam, and Im Nova Leara. Theres one more person on our team, Cross Carbin, but hes in the infirmary. He got injured on our last mission, then she leaned over towards Sage and lowered her voice, Hes the reason Aurora is so down.
Sage made note of their nas and Spark seed a bit annoyed at being smacked again by Nova. He stood up at the table, escaping from Novas imdiate arms length, Since Cross is down for a while, that ans we have an opening on the team. Why dont we let Acun fill it? Its only temporary, but we need another for our mission and he needs so help. Its a win-win, right?
Hey, I like to help people as much as the rest of you, but Acun is new here. We dont know what he can do. We cant just trust him with our lives! Cloud turned to Sage, No offense, Acun. We were just assigned a dangerous mission, and I dont want to take any chances.
Spark looked annoyed that the great idea hed just co up with was already being shot down. He started to turn towards Nova and then thought she might smack him again so he looked at Spring instead with a pleading look. Spring flipped her shoulder length brown hair back and then looked at Aurora, Acun would be filling in for Auroras partner, so you should be asking her what she thinks, not . She pet her hand across Auroras dark hair, What do you think, Aurora? Ill just team up with you and Cloud can operate solo, okay?
Acun can fill in for Cross, Aurora spoke up abruptly at that point and the others were stunned into silence.
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