Ken Tanaka
Celestial & Sandstorm mage
Fairy Tail Mage
Location: Hargeon
Ken merely nodded at the man as he stood there with his arms crossed, his natural blank face once more on his features as he didn't bother holding the smile. Upon hearing Veira's words and feeling her hand on his shoulder, he snickered as he raised a brow, his classic smirk returning to his lips at this point
. "Now, if I didn't know any better, I'd think that is just harsh, mean, and the essences of bullying~ See, I don't believe I am socially inept, I might however be a tad socially challenged~" It was evident he took no offence to her words as a soft chuckle left him. After this he watched and waiting for the rest of the group to come up and make their introductions. Though, when Pompey arrived and almost instantly requested for food, Ken couldn't help but roll his eyes. Though he didn't make any comment, not in front of the man that had yet to give them their job at least.
It was at this time the Mayor made his introduction and with that started to lead the group off, and away from the station. Without complaint or interrupt, Ken followed the man as he listened to the issue at hand. Finding this to be peculiar situation to say the least.
"Interesting..." He muttered under his breath as he tried to think of possible reasons for what was occurring in the harbor. Once Cornelius finished giving them the initial details of this case, and after the hotel they were staying at was pointed out, the man left in a rush, not allowing Ken any time to ask some questions.
"Busy man, wish he remained so I can ask my questions....ah well. Seems like detective work is going to be needed for this~. At least, if we want to complete the quest without causing some issues~" Letting out a light hum Ken closed his eyes, as he placed his free hand in his pocket, the other hand (which held his lunches) remained by his side, tilting his head to the side a bit, and then the other, he was evidently thinking.
Without so much as turning around to look at the group he was with, he started to speak.
"Personally I'm hoping this can be completed within a time frame where a hotel isn't needed. However, seeing as this may not be the average kill that thing and be done with it quest... It may take longer. Of course~ If we want to ignore the fact it doesn't seem hostile, and could be a creature that means no harm~ We can just go ahead and beat it up/slay it~ But personally, I like to do a thorough job~ After all, it is our first quest with the new guild, last thing any of us want to do is botch this up and make a fool of ourselves~" After saying this in a sing song tone, he turned on his heel and looked at the others, his head still tilted to the side a tad as he was still trying to figure out what was going on here.
"Now, for the monster itself, seems no one has come face to face with it, or tried to personally meet, see, this creature. They merely noticed something following them it in the water and had a panic attack~ This could mean we may need to go under the water to get a personal look of it. If we know what it looks like, maybe one of us will know the creature based off some book we've seen, or experience we've had. But fair warning~ I will not volunteer to jump into the harbor waters just to go meet the thing~" After saying this he turned his attention over to Pompey, his smirk leaving him as he gave her a blank look, one with a slight frown. While he hadn't said anything earlier, due to the company that had been there, he had no issue speaking his mind (kinda) right now.
"Next, we need to figure out our next move, and by we I mean you. See, while some people, wish to go and stuff their faces prior to doing any work and wasting time, I've already decided I'm going to the harbor. There are questions I have that I want answers to. Sadly, I doubt a plate will answer them, but hey, feel free to prove me wrong~ Personally, I'm hoping one of the seamen have witnessed it themselves, maybe give me some more relevant information. With alllll of that being said~ Anyone is free to come with me for now, or do their own thing. Honestly? I don't care."
It was at this point he took a step back before stretching some and letting out a yawn while he stretched. Despite what he may have said previously, and despite his ranking and the ranking of this quest, Ken was extraordinarily relaxed. Even though he had no clue what he was facing, or how swiftly this job may be done. After he was done yawning, but while he was still stretching, he looked at the group and spoke once more.
"Before we get started, I want to make a few things clear. First, don't get in my way~ It could be quiet annoying you know~? Don't step on my toes I won't step on yours, that kind of jazz~ Secondly, if you guys break anything, destroy anything, or cause their to be a reason for a smaller payload. That is coming out of your portion, not the group. Of course~ Should by some miracle I be the cause of the lesser payload~ What I said doesn't affect me~... Pfff I'm joking of course~ I would never be the reason of a smaller payload~" He stated, that confidence of his still clear to anyone. Even himself, as it was at this point that he inwardly cursed.
He was suppose to be holding back, changing, this confidence certainly hadn't changed since the last job he took. Grumbling under his breath he straightened himself up and forced a smile on his face (third time today, he's going to die at this rate), as he tried to speak in a simple, less cocky tone. "
I'm hoping with all of us working together the mission will be accomplished without injury or the loss of any money. So let's make the best of this situation and find away around it.... Together... " As he forced this words out of his mouth, he kept a rather decent poker face on. Maybe if someone in the group didn't rely on facial features to tell if a person was lying or even just forcing themselves to say something they personally didn't put any merit into. Then Ken's words could likely be taken as truth. Though, it was evident that the smiling was still not easy for him to do.
"Okay~ With that said and done~ Laters~ if we don't solve this by night time, we'll meet here again and discuss, assuming you all aren't coming with me~ Or we don't meet here and you all do your own thing~" With that he turned on his heel and gave them a half hearted wave before he started to walk off. With three lunch boxes still in his hand, he made his way straight for the port, showing no intention of waiting for the group to choose if they want to go with him or not.
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