Request to Leave for the Monastary (Halsephea)

[Hakfu Song]

"To Gain More Knowledge of the Eastern Arts"

Uh.. okay. Right. Had to make this sound believable, had to.. yea.. Hakfu Song kept going over in his head, as he walked over to Halsephea's office. Meekly, despite his age, he raised his hand to knock.

Knock.

Knock.

"Hello.. Halsephea sir, may I come in?"

He eased up the weight he put on his left foot, and switched it to the other, fidgeting a little uneasily. Right.. just, this, this.. and that. Got it. Right.

[The Judicator]

*I was able to tear myself away from my book for long enough to answer the one at my door.*

"Come in."

*I said plainly. A lot of people seemed to be coming to me lately for different things. This was just another. I just hoped it wasn't another person asking for private lessons...*

[Hakfu Song]

Here Goes Nothing..

The door creaked open, and Hakfu stepped inside. Holding his hands together, as if in prayer, he bowed respectfully to Teacher and Administrator Halsephea. When he was again stood himself up, he nodded, his face fairly passive, but his eyes, holding slight nervousness, some bags underneath them; a sign of a lack of sleep.

"..Teacher Halsephea. In accordance with my Clan having originally originated from the Monastary as of the past few generations, I would like to ask permission to go on a.. little trip to the Monastary, to gain more knowledge of the Eastern arts. There are some others alongside myself who are interested in coming, such as Jyo Mashima, the one called 'The Priest', and possibly (although not entirely likely) two others."

Again, he bowed, this time, just from the waist up. He closed his eyes for several moments, and only opened them up again when in the middle of his next part of the request.

"Along with permission, I'd like to arrange transport to the Monastary and back. Either by boat and then car, or else just by Teleporters. I request this humbly, and I will take whatever is more convinent for yourself."

Slowly, he bowed a third time, but he did not come back up. His mind whirred.. the Monastary were their allies.. surely it would not come to be that hard. Hopefully. His mind drifted over to the various happenings.. the creature.. the letter... the dreams...

[The Judicator]

*I raised my eyebrow at this. It seemed odd, but he WAS from there. Plus, it would add to his knowledge. Plus, taking extra students would be nice. However, there were safety concerns.*

"How could you guarentee your safety on this trip?"

[Hakfu Song]

Safety

Hakfu closed his eyes for a moment at this response, thinking a little. He hadn't really thought of this one.. well, actually, somewhat, but not completely. It was a very valid question. Hence why he wanted to go in a group. His eyes opened up again, after a few moments determination, as he put his hands at his side, nodding his head.

"Teacher Halsephea, 'tis an additional reason to bring both Jyo Mashima, the Priest, and possibly two others. One, there is strength in numbers, two, Jyo Mashima is already a sorcerer, and a great student who wishes to share in my culture. And, as you may check his records, he is a very able-bodied student, being one of the best. And thirdly… the Priest has already had some experience in traveling in those areas of the East. I’m fully aware of the rogue ninja, ronin samurai, and other things that dwell around the Monastery, but our business is with the Monastery itself, our allies, so, protection is to be expected as well by simply any passerbyer. If it should help ease your mind, Teacher Halsephea, I’m bringing some potions I’ve saved from the ‘training sessions’ that are passed out for free to restore strength. As with anything with magic, however, there is always going to be danger, as magic is in its own way, a danger to the user. ‘Tis why I ask you, Teacher Halsephea.. as you are not of this mortal plane like the rest of us. You would best know if we should be allowed to go or not.”

Bowing again, he felt perfectly calm. This was rather unlike himself.. he felt at ease for once. However, the.. the thing resurfaced in his mind.. it was prowling in him.. the sooner he got this with, the better.