Learning It

[Alexis]

Alexis rode her white horse, Elda down to a large tavern in seek of answers about the legendary Arcadia. So many people back in Nabata has proclaimed that they have seen Arcadia themselves, and the population of them are expanding as time passes on. Alexis knew that it was a lie trying to earn fame - which will eventually lead up to wealth.

When she entered the large decorative tavern, the people crowded around her as if they knew her until she realized it's just that the tavern was filled but not enough that people can barely move around in it unless somebody pushes each other out of the building.

She walked around the place to see if there were any noticeable people trying to seek a tiny interview of inquiry toward the stranger.

[Alexis]

Alexis spotted a man wearing brilliant noble clothes with a large scarf around their neck. It didn't look like it was for warmth but just for the fashion he probably wanted. At first, he just looked like a normal wealthy person who was living in Bern as an officer of the military but it was proven wrong when the man happened to be writing something on a small tiny book.

She slowly strolled toward the man as she took out a part of her notes trying to make information more valuable and not forgotten when he says so. "Excuse me, sir. May I ask you some questions about a legend?" She smiled gently hoping for a natural response. The man simply blinked as she mentioned this legend and shrugged slightly. It looked like he didn't know what she meant, so she decided to leave the tavern with a disappointment but before she leaves, the man finishes the word that comes after the legend.

"Of Arcadia, I suppose?" He smirked a bit taking a seat nearby him. The seat looked expensive as well. Since standing was a bit awkward at this situation, she took a seat nearby that man.

"Yes, the legend of Arcadia. I'm from Nabata, if you can tell by my skin color... and recently, people who lives around Nabata have claimed that they've seen Arcadia. They grinned like they were the top leveled men of the world and it disgusted me to see such false lies spreading around my home. I thought that rumor will stop as time went by, but it was completely the opposite. Instead of the people decreasing, it increased. More and more people who have claimed that they've seen Arcadia just kept coming in and in. Some even happened to be foreigners. I was going to prove that they were wrong with the help of my mother in Nabata. She is highly known for her writings, and I thought her motivational speech might serve a great purpose in this movement. However, while she works on that - I have a few questions to ask. Do you know anything about Arcadia? Some information, even the minor details would help me find Arcadia and actually make a greater foundation of it." She nodded with a smirk as people started to clear up the area to move up for bed.

[Alexis]

"Hm, I might know something about Arcadia." The man simply took a sip from a teacup lying on the table. He twirled it around to deepen the flavor and looked at Alexis with a smile. "It seems like you're very interested in these artificials stuff, so I'll explain. Arcadia, as you have mentioned, is a legendary village within Nabata. It surely one of the huge wonders you can ever discover in your lifetime."
Alexis simply nodded as he explained the basics of Arcadia. The man looked wonderous and knowledgable about this place like he was there but that was very unlikely to be true.

"Arcadia... if you already know this, was a village where dragons and humans simply lived in harmony together. It was until the war happened between them for ridiculous reasons... that's all I know, my dear." The man rubbed his black beard and fixed the noble outfit he was wearing. It seemed like he doesn't like it to be wrinkled. The man kept going on and on about the basics of Arcadia.

[Alexis]

Alexis sighed as the whole conversation ended. She turned her head toward a nearby clock where she notices that thirty minutes has already passed as he explained stuff. It was a huge surprise indeed to Alexis. The talk sounded so short to her yet the time passed like the wind whipped right by the window. She looked back toward the man with a grin, "May I ask you your name, sir? Maybe if you find something new, you can contact me. My name's Alexis."

The man took a sip from the teacup after a sickly cough. As Alexis was trying to help him, he simply lifted his hand up to notify he was okay. He took his place again and cleared his throat with a soft smile on his face. "I apologize for that. It is a costly disease I have been passed on from my family. My name's Bjorn and I am from Ilia. I work as an archaeologist myself, and am trying to look for answers of Arcadia but I suppose it's tough. It's a good thing sharing some stuff with another fellow archaeologist like yourself, Alexis. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Alexis returned a smile, "Yes, please, if you ever have anymore information of Arcadia - contact me with a companion... or a bird for that matter. That way, I can read it carefully and analyze structure databases for Arcadia's research. I would recommend sending the letter to my home in Nabata, but I will be traveling around all of Elibe for the answers. I am in deep hurry so that my home doesn't get filled with moronic liars who are attempting to earn fame without even trying."

[Alexis]

"I suppose that is your mission? It seems a like a probably one." His voice sounded a bit awkward to Alexis with that statement. It looked as if his voice became a bit coarse from that coughing. The man easily took a sip from the teacup and laid it down on the table. He looked around the tavern noticing only few people were there. Noises decreased, and ways to move around increased. He stood up picking up the cup and looked at Alexis. "You should do the same too, Alexis." He smiled and walked up the stairs toward his room.

Alexis simply sat there waiting for him to disappear from the place then stood up taking dusts off her back just in case. She tossed a few coins toward the bartender with a thank you and walked outside to her horse. "Elda, I wonder when this whole thing will end. It might be retarded of me to do such a thing right now but I guess it's worth a try." She hugged Elda's neck. The horse simply leaned its head over her in a same manner until she mounted on Elda. "Let's go, girl." The horse heaved strongly toward another destination. Wonder where...


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