--------///----Reina's POV----\\\--------

When Mina opened the door the reactions of everyone in the lobby were vastly different from earlier. People recognized us but instead of the swarming they stayed down and nervously waved at us. We were a bit confused but we just walked put it at the back as we walked on over to the front desk. From the door i thought i saw Alice, the beastkin catgirl from earlier, and when we got closer i realized it really was her. I asked Mina if it was fine to go up to Alice and she agreed.

Alice noticed us coming over to her and gave us a nervous wave. When we got closer we saw Alice waving over to someone who had gone off to go get something. There wasn't anyone in line or going to talk to Alice so we didn't have to wait to just go talk to her.

(Alice) " Hey there. Im assuming you all want to register together? Or is there anything else you want to bring up? "

Alice was talking normally but she still seemed nervous. I wanted to ask her about it but Endis beat me to it.

(Endis) " What's with the whole mood of the place? Everyone's been acting like we're going to bite. "

Alice's tail swayed nervously as Endis said that and she sported a nervous grin.

(Alice) " Well... The guildmaster kind of came down to find out why there was a uproar when you came down. When he found out... He may have said "If i hear another ruckus like this morning i'm re testing every single one of you" that applies to us too. "

We sort of just stood there and processed that. Mina just shrugged her shoulders.

(Mina) " That makes it easier for us so i don't mind much about that. "

Endis just turned to her with his brow raised.

(Endis) " Yea it's good. But, they could still say hi or something. He did say "ruckus" talking to us can't make a ruckus. Right? "

(Mina) " You're right bu- "

(Alice) " Excuse me. We're straying off topic here. "

(Mina) " Right. Sorry. We'd like to formally create a party. "

(Alice) " Very well. Do you have a name for this party? "

When Alice said that we all flinched. With everything that's been going on we never actually talked about what we would name our party. We all just looked to each other and huddled up.

(Reina) " How did we forget about the name? "

(Mina) " I don't know! I forgot about the whole thing! I was worrying more about training and looking at the city. "

(Endis) " Come on Cous, you're the leader you have to have an idea about this stuff! "

(Mina) " Oh hush you! I don't want to hear it from Mr.Scarf. "

(Endis) " Hey! I got information and good money from getting this scarf! "

(Reina) " Can we get back on track please! What're we going to do about the name? "

While we were huddled up, Alice had let out a chuckle at some point and tried to get our attention.

(Alice) " If you three want to think it over that's fine. You can head over to one of the unused tables and talk it out. But first we have some messages for all of you. "

(Reina, Mina, Endis) " Huh? "

(Alice) " Yes. For Reina there are three messages, for Mina there are two and there's one for Endis. " 

We all just looked to each other and i could tell we all weren't expecting any messages.

(Reina) " Who are they all from? "

(Alice) " I've been told the ones for you are from your parents and Phoenix, the two for Mina are from her parents and the one for Endis is from his mother. "

~ That makes sense. And it's been two days so Mr.Ganton might've told mom or daddy by now. I didn't expect for Mina and Endis to get messages but it shouldn't really be that surprising. ~

While i was thinking about that, someone had come back and i noticed it was the same person from earlier who got sent away by Alice. The guy was carrying three small boxes which i was assuming, held our messages. 

(Alice) " Thank you Velyn. Now then here are your messages. If you want to hear them now, then you can use one of the rooms on the second floor. There should be atleast one room that hasn't been rented for use so you'll have some privacy. When your done please be sure to return the message crystals. And you can take your time to think of your party name as well. " 

We all re huddled and just talked about it for a second or two and agreed about using one of the unused rooms to hear our messages and actually come up with our party name. We went up the stairs and head on over to the right side of the hall. It was easy to hear people just casually talking in the room that were already rented out so when we didn't hear anyone talking, we checked the room. It was at the furthest end of the hall and looked like the rooms we saw earlier. Two bunk beds and a window right over a small desk at the back wall. 

I went over to the closest bed and sat on it. The bed was comfy enough to sit on and it was good to be on. Mina came over and joined me while Endis went up on the opposite bunk.

(Mina) " Really? "

(Endis) " Top bunk is always the best! "

(Mina) " Whatever you say. Anyway who should go first? Should we get the big ones out of the way or work up to them? "

That was something i was worrying about. I didn't know what might be in the messages so i just stared at the box for a bit. Out of the corner of my eye, i saw Mina looked like she was going to say something. But Endis beat her to it.

(Endis) " I don't mind going first. Besides i'm kinda interested on what mom has to say. "

(Mina) " You ok with that Reina? "

(Reina) " Definetly. "

(Endis) " Alright. Here we go. "

Endis opened up the box and took out the small pinkish crystal that was held within. He held the crystal inbetween his index and thumb and slowly pressed down on it. His index started to drip some blood and the crystal started lighting up. He held the crystal in his open palm and reached out. But he ended up having to come down first so we could all see. As the crystal lit up, the image of a pale woman, with shoulder length blood red hair who looked like she was in her thirties, in a cute frilly black and white dress... With a sword on her back? I could've looked at more but she started talking and distracted me.  

(Endis' Mom) - Hi sweetie! I don't know how you ended up in the same party as the princess but good job! Do your best not to commit any crimes or scare the princess! And no hitting on the princess! -

(Endis) " How the hell did she find out? And what's that supposed to mean?! "

(Endis' Mom) - You've probably interrupted me by now so to answer what your question probably was, your father got a message from old Ganton to inform us of what you've been up to. Told you an adventure would do you some good! I don't want to hear you say i didn't encourage you. - 

(Endis) " Tch. Can't even say she's wrong either. "

(Endis' Mom) - Stop interrupting! -  

(Reina) " Wha? " 

(Endis' Mom) - Since your fathers busy he wanted me to pass on a message to you. -

His mom reached into her dress and seemed to pull something out of it. I'm not sure what it was but it looked like a letter.

(Endis' Mom) - He didn't let me read it beforehand so i'm not sure whats in here. *Ahem* He says if you make it to an S rank adventurer he'll convince me to take you on seriously?.. Wait a minute! That little! - 

Endis' eyes grew wide and i saw a grin come up on his face. On the other hand his mom had tore up the letter and air? To tear the tiny pieces into even tinier pieces. She took a few seconds to do that but when she was done she started to recompose herself.

(Endis' Mom) - Anyway i've only got a few more seconds left so i'll finish this off with an I love you and so does your father. And fine, if you become an S rank before your sweet little mother becomes a old hag i'll take you on seriously. Anyway keep him in check Mina!

After that the crystal lost its color and the projection died out. I kind of just looked between Mina and Endis to just find out if that really was who i was told it was.

(Reina) " Was that really? "

(Mina) " Yes. Yes it was. "The Herald" Just like she's always been. "

(Reina) " But isn't she a bit? "

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(Mina) " Yea... And i know she looks younger then you'd think but she's in her 40's. "

I just looked at the empty space where the projection of Endis' mom just was. Endis just sighed and shook his head.

(Endis) " Yea so? My moms still awesome the way she is. "

(Reina) " I mean... Still not what i imagined her to be. "

(Mina) " She's where he gets his personality from. So you shouldn't be that surprised. "

(Endis) " Yea sure. your turn. "

(Mina) " ... Are we sure i have to go next? "

Mina was just looking down at the boxes and let out a frustrated sigh. Both crystals were next to each other and we had no clue which was which. She took a moment to pick between the second before she picked up the one on the right and activated it. The image of a burly man in his fourties? With short brown hair, a brown shirt and pants appeared. He had a short beard and a scar that ran down his cheek. There wasn't much else to observe about him or anything that caught my eye. 

(Mina's dad) - You know i'm not one for long messages or for talking outta my ass so i'll get straight too it. Congratulations on making a party with a princess and Endis. And before you ask how, don't forget my brothers a guildmaster. Even though i know your not the type to rush or do anything recklessly, as your father i'm obligated to tell you to stay safe. Other then that, if you haven't visited Gordian's smithy already then be sure to do it when you have the time. He may be hard to deal with but his work is top notch. All i wanted to say, love you bye. - 

And just like that the message was over. Mina and Endis just looked at each other and then back to the crystal.

(Endis) " Wasn't that a little?.. "

(Mina) " Formal? Definetly. I was expecting dad to be way more crass then that. "

(Reina) " Is it a bad thing? "

(Mina) " Not really, no. But it was just unexpected that's all. "

Mina looked at the crystal in her hand and just put it back in the box. She looked at the last one and just took a deep breath in and out.

(Mina) " Let's hope mom decided to follow dad's lead. "

Mina picked up the crystal and activated it. The image of a petite young looking woman with shortish purple hair, a big over sized blue robe, dark bags under her red eyes, and a sort of dull / tired look on her face.

(Nihelia) - Minaaa! My one and only favorite daughteeer!

(Mina) " Oh no. "

(Nihelia) - Well i can ask for things later. First congratulations to the both of you for finally setting out to make something of your lives. I'm not saying settling down in one place is a bad thing buuuut you two did that waaay too early and neither of you even had a special someone! Now that your going to adventure you can go out, take on quests, seduce a person or two and theeen retire and settle down. -

(Mina) " Oh gods why is she this way? "

(Nihelia) - Anyway. You wouldn't mind buying your deer little old mother a few things while your in Cindal would yooou? I'll introduce you to Elaine if you doooo. -

After she said that she started listing off things she'd want Mina to buy. The whole time she was doing that the look on her face was beaming with happiness.

(Mina) " Why couldn't she have been like dad for once? "

(Endis) " Ehh... It's your mom. What else did you expect? Atleast she isn't asking for something we can't get. A few requests and we can actually get that whole list and then some. Or i could go and kick some ass in more gambling. "

Mina looked like she was seriously considering that. Though brfore any other ideas could be thrown out, Mina's mom finished her list.

(Nihelia) - Anyway with that out of the way and me almost being out of time, i want to just say if you 3 need anything just send a message my way and i'll drop whatever i'm working on ok? If it's something easy peezy i'll get it done and send it to you within a day. Well the day i actually see the message i mean. I'll be checking frequently so don't worry about that. Anyway i'm almost out of time so time to say i love you both and bye! -

The projection cut out the moment she said that and the crystal lost it's color. I didn't know what to make of Mina's mom but she was nice. They both just looked at the crystal and sighed.

(Endis) " Want me to repeat the list while you right it down? "

(Mina) " Might as well. She did say she'll send us anything we might ask for so supplying her with stuff just helps all of us. "

(Endis) " Alright. i'll check the cabinet then. "

Endis went over to the drawers of the cabinet and actually did find some paper. There was a small ink well in there too so we didn't have to ask anyone for some. Endis went up and started recounting the list one by one while Mina used the ink and her water to copy the list. After they were done. It was finally my turn.

I opened the box and had a hard time trying to decide which one i should try first. I didn't know which one was for who so i just picked at random and activated the crystal. Unexpectedly, it was Phoenix's message. He didn't look any different but he did look annoyed.

(Phoenix) - I'm starting the message now so can you try not to interupt me jin? -

(Raijin) - Ugh. Fineee. -

(Phoenix) - Great, it already started. Haah. Anyway. Congrats on getting B rank Reina. Normally we would all plan a party and congratulate you in person, unfortunately we have to wait on that. I don't know whose message you're listening too so i won't repeat anything Amari's said. Since i accidently started it a few seconds earlier you already know Jin's here so Jin feel free to say something quick, just don't take too long. - 

(Raijin) - Awesome! -

Despite knowing Jin was there we couldn't see him. Unless Jin and Phoenix had the same blood then they wouldn't show up in the same message.

(Raijin) - I don't have alot of time since Phoenix want to be stingy so all i'm going to say is, just be safe ok. You know we all care for you so if you ever feel like your in over your head just know you can message any of us and we'll kick whoever or whatevers ass needs to be kicked. -

(Phoenix) - That works. And he's definetly right on that. That goes for Elaine too, though she might kill us for doing this when she's not be here but she's definetly in agreence. Anyway for the last bit of time i have i need a favor from Endis.-

(Endis) " Huh? "

(Phoenix) - I need your mom to help me find Nerium. I've gone through this kingdoms's records but i can't find who may have contracted her. I need Endis' mom to help me find her. Tha-

Phoenix's message cut out so he probably ended up running out of time. When it was done i looked up to Endis and he seemed to be thinking about it.

(Endis) " I mean, i can do it. Mom probably could set up a meeting since they've atleast talked once or twice. But why's he looking for her? Did something happen? "

(Reina) " I don't know. "

Endis took some more time to think on it and Mina seemed to be thinking about something too. After a bit Endis made up his mind.

(Endis) " I'll ask mom, if she says yes then she says yes. "

Mina nodded and so did i. It's not everyday you ask your mom to go find the number one assasin. When we were done with that i put the used crystal back in the box and took out another. I activated it and it turned out to be daddy. He looked a bit tired but the smile on his face was the same nonetheless. 

(Arg) - Congratulations Reina. I have to be honest, i didn't expect you to make that much progress in the little time you've had to actually train. You've done more then i ever expected and that alone is enough to make me happy. I've seen a short cast of your fight and i have to say you have talent that may not have ever flourished if none of this happened. Your mother saw the same short cast i have and now she isn't letting me live it down. 

It's somewhat disheartening knowing i can't walk over to wherever you are yet i knew this kind of situation would happen eventually. Cindal will be  a good experience for you considering i've sheltered you all your life... Just remember to stay safe. Aside from that, i should have what we talked about ready in a month. That's all i have to say. Good luck Reina and all of you. - 

And just like that it was done. I kept looking at it and trying to remember what he meant by "What we talked about" and i remembered the amulet. I didn't know how he managed to get it ordered but it didn't matter now. Now that i knew whose message was last i had to prepare myself for what mom would say. I took out the last message and activated it.The image of mom came up and the first tthing i noticed was her big smile.

(Amari) - REIIIIII! CONGRATULATIONS! -

Mom started out yelling so loud that i was sure the people downstairs could hear her. It got a bit worse since i could see she wasn't done. She took a deep breath and shouted at the top of her lungs.

(Amari) - SUCK IT YOU OLD GOAT! MY DAUGHTERS AMAZING! NOW GET DOWN HERE I GOT A FEW WORDS FOR YOU TOO!.. He better be there or i'm going to look so stupid. -

I was pretty sure i heard something drop upstairs. Mom stopped and seemed to be waiting for him. It took almost a full minute but Mr.Ganton was standing outside of the door. He looked at us and down to the projection of mom. 

(Ganton) " Ahh fuck. The hellion. "

Mom didn't respond but waited for a second or two before actually responding.

(Amari) - I'll assume he's here and called me what he usually does. Anyway My daughter's strong isn't she. -

Mom had a smug look on her face and it was beyond embarassing. She was bragging about me without having to deal with any of the consequences. Mr.Ganton let out a long sigh and started to turn away.

(Amari) - I've actually got a message for you so you better not be leaving. -

That stopped him and kept him around.

(Amari) - Phoenix has found some records of your ports being used to smuggle sandman root and some beast cubs. You might want to look into those since records show a few draconic eggs have been ordered. And i think we all know how dangerous that will be if a parent comes around. -

That gave us all a bit of pause. Mr.Ganton became hyper focused on moms message.

(Amari) - Unfortunately that's all i got for ya THAT'S ALL, LOVE YOU REINA BYE! -

And then the image cut out. We all kind of just stared at the crystal and the now blank space where mom just was. Mr.Ganton just let out a frustrated sigh and banged his head against the wall.

(Ganton) " I JUST finished my paperwork! I need a break... " 

(Mina) " Do you want some help with that? "

(Ganton) " No. It's fine. You haven't even been here for a week i can't ask or order you to investigate. You're free to do so on your own time but i'll be having parties that have experience in this do the searching. "

(Endis) " You sure? I'm right here. "

Mr.Ganton looked at Endis and seemed to really think about it. He probably spent a minute thinking it over before he finally gave an answer.

(Ganton) " I'll call on you if it's absolutley necessary. "

(Endis) " That works. If i find anything in my spare time i'll let you know. "

(Ganton) " Thank you. I'll be upstairs working on this new situation... Haaah. "

Mr.Ganton walked off and started going back upstairs. We all kind of just stared at each other, not sure what to make of the message. After a bit, Mina took the lead.

(Mina) " Let's let the guildmaster handle it for now. Endis, you can look into it on days we don't have a quest planned. For now we should focus on being career adventurers. And to do that we need a party name. "

(Reina) " But where do we start? What kind of name should we go with? "

(Endis) " Does it have to be some really in depth name? Why not be something simple? "

(Mina) " Like? Do you have any ideas? "

(Endis) " Just do something with wolves. I mean, you both have emblems so why not capitalize on them? "

When he said that me and Mina just turned to each other and looked at our oath's. We both stared at them for a bit until Mina nodded her head.

(Mina) " We could... "

Mina drifted off and just started thinking. She just stared at one spot and took time to think up a name. She kind of zoned out despite Endis snapping infront of her. After a minute or two she ended up coming out of it.

(Mina) " Moonlit? "

(Endis) " Really? Thats what you zoned out for? "

Mina's eye twitched and it felt like the room got a little bit colder. Endis noticed that too and started apologizing in rapid fire. Mina calmed down and turned to me.

(Mina) " Are you ok with that Reina? "

(Reina) " Yea. It sounds good in my opinion. "

(Mina) " Perfect. Then let's go and make it official. "

(Endis) " Really? "

Mina turned to look at Endis and he quieted down on the spot. We grabbed the boxes that held our messages and made our way downstairs. Alice was still at her spot but there were a few people taking up her attention so we had to wait our turn. While we were waiting i heard something about some accessory vendors and stores, which made me interested in what kind of effects we could get. I brought it up but Endis said accessory items are more of a danger then what their worth. I wanted to talk about it more but we made it up to Alice.

(Alice) " Hi again! Was that who i think it was earlier? "

She had leaned in for the second half of that and it made me even more embarassed. I nodded my head and presented the box that held my message crystals. Mina and Endis gave theirs, which Alice had someone come get, and looked to us. 

(Alice) " So, have you all decided on your party name and emblem? "

(Mina) " Yes we have. We've settled on Moonlit Wolves, we'll also be using the emblems we have on our necks as our party emblem. But what happens now? "

(Alice) " First we'll have you three sign a document to have you all down as the founders and current leader. Second a metal mage will engrave the name and logo of your party into your plates and then you'll be set. "

I didn't expect it to be that easy. But apparently Endis caugh the look on my face and put a hand on my shoulder.

(Endis) " Hey. It all starts here. Remember don't under estimate the life of an adventurer. "

I thought on his words and nodded at him. I knew he was right, i couldn't let myself ever forget that. And i'll make sure i never would.