Today, Vali was was wearing something...unusual? At least for him one would say. Unlike his usual battle gear he decided on something a bit more Fiorian. A black button up, some slacks and black sleek shoes would do the job undoudebtly. However, the viking lord couldn't help but feel slightly weird, especially with the glasses that he didn't need sitting atop his nose. To be fair even with all this gear on he still looked rather different then the rest of citizens of the country given that he was still a daunting seven feet. Eh... he thought as he shuffled around the crowds of people hurrying to make his way to this famous cake shop he heard so much about. Everyone around Fairy Tail had been talking about it despite the amount of members that were actually present, so why not give it a try himself? The day had begun with rain but finally that was long gone. Now the sun was out nearly drying the streets and the clouds floated amongst the vast blue ocean that was the sky with not a worry in the world. Vali himself though, had many things to worry about. Hopefully this visit to the shop would take his mind of things.

Finally he reached the cake shop and wasted no time in pushing open the doors. First he gazed amongst the people inside looking for somewhere to sit. What a coincidence that the day he decided to come there had been absolutely no place to- Oh. There it was, an open spot at the table where a woman sat all by herself. The woman's face was quite intimidating but nonetheless a pleasure since she was beautiful altogether. With a slight smile Vali made his way towards the table and sat directly across from her. "Aye, beautiful day is it not?" He began with a warm tone as he glanced out of the window. Vali's luck with women was hard to downplay so he was sure this woman would have no problem with him sitting across, that is if he was judging his own game and not the woman across from him. "A woman like you should not be sitting by herself." As he gave her a smile.

Suddenly the waiter approached them both. "What will it be?" She asked smiling at the two of them probably believing them to be an item or something.

The woman in front of him spoke with nothing more than confidence. Her presence almost as daunting as Vali's height was yet she seemed just as genuine as him. With a smile he chuckled. She was right, Days like these always brought out the good in people but she seemed to be someone more fit for the darker days ahead. Although she was respectful, Val could see that she was a warrior woman kind of like Aisha. "True, you do not blend in with the other people of this town, but fortunately I am an odd one too." He admitted, his tone warm to prevent any negative feedback. Normal was overrated these days. The viking lord folded his hands in front of her, gazing into her eyes as she spoke. He tried hard not even acknowledge her missing eye- not that it would influence his thoughts on the type of person she was anyway. The waitress stood impatiently waiting for the two to decide their order but none of them seemed to pay her any mind. Once the woman in front of Vali asked him what brought him to her table, the waitress sighed and turned to assist other customers. "There is nowhere else for me to sit..." he chuckled. "And you look more...interesting than all the other women here. I can tell you are not from here, so what is your story?" He asked leaning back. Part of him was on a mission to recruit and part of him was on a mission to just...well...chill but something told him that this woman was a fighter and he needed as many of those as he could get. "I will tell my tale after you, milady." He nodded, still keeping the warm smile on his face.

Contradicting to the women's appearance, she was very easy to talk to. Though she looked like she'd have no problem slicing his throat if he prodded around the wrong areas she was unusually interesting. The woman spoke about being a guard of some sorts, sitting that he mostly worked at night. A mercenary. he immediately thought. Working in the dark was where people made the most money logically speaking but that was because the work was a bit darker itself, The viking lord would assume she wasn't one to not partake in quests like that. He needed someone like her on his team, especially if he was going to survive Fiore. He had a tribe of Nekomatas and a village of Icebergans to take care of and this would all benefit him in someway.

Val nodded when she asked if that was enough for his curiosity. "I knew there was something about you, I could feel your aura the moment I stepped in this shop, the eye is what I noticed second." he chuckled leaning forward folding his hands atop the table. "You said enough. Your business is your business, Milady." he smirked charmingly. "I am Vali Onfroy..." He began by extending his hand for her to take. If she did, he'd lean over to lightly kiss it. Every woman deserved utmost respect."I guess it is my turn then." He sighed. " I am a Lord of Iceberg, currently I have a tribe of Neko's and Icebergans here in Fiore." He stated blatantly.

Since he didn't know her personally yet or offer his proposition he wouldn't tell her where his people were. They could have been in the vast forest of Magnolia for all she knew. "You know, I can offer you a more...beneficial job. With your experience "guarding" things, I think you have what it takes." His words rolled off his tongue with a thick outlandish accent, he couldn't hide the fact that he was Icebergan even if he wanted to. Quickly he waved his hand in the air for the waitress to come back considering she only took this woman's orders, whilst waiting for this woman's response. The conversation between these two were just picking up.

Priscilla... he remembered. For a moment he looked at the girl, eyes lingering over her body, analyzing her more than anything. Vali had no intentions of recruiting anybody today, his mission was to relax with a nice warm piece of what the Fiorians call cake. However, something told him that this woman would be valuable to him- maybe it was her appearance. Just before the purple haired woman could talk he looked up to see a familiar face.It was none other than that kid he met that one day in the forest doing that one thing. "Oi, sorry about that, uhh, Ace. Maybe when you are older I will make it up to you?" He chuckled. The boy then noticed he was in the company of a woman and went about his way.

When he was gone Priscilla asked if that was a friend of his. "I do not have many friends." He laughed. She then went back on topic and began asking about the "job". Apparently she had many skills that Vali hadn't known about at the moment. "I would not call it a job really... I am offering you a position as the eyes and ears to a lord. The Lord of a country that is not exactly allies of Fiore." He said warmly. "In turn you will receive land." He made sure he was only quiet enough for Priscilla to hear. Truth was, he was taking a big risk by offering this to a complete stranger, but from experience it seemed like strangers worked better.

And there we have it. Priscilla would make no doubt prove herself useful. Judging by the look of her she's probably been through more than most woman can fathom. With a smile she agreed to be what he needed. It was a big risk revealing even a fraction of information to her considering he had no idea if she was apart of an organization or even a Rune Knight, but that was just a chance he would have to take. Priscilla admitted that she didn't have much friends either. "Well we are friends now..." he smirked before laying back. The more he looked at her the prettier she became and if he sat in her face any longer he'd only want to take her back to his room and...well...you know.

The next question she asked was a reasonable one, one Val had already the answers to. It was true that coming to a slightly hostile land was a big risk but he and his father had been planning this voyage for nearly a year and finally they had the resources and information to be here. "Land mostly. Fiore has a large unclaimed forest complex that could easily keep my people safe- but before I tell you anything more..." He began, remembering that in order for him tot rule accept her he had to make sure she was loyal. "I need you to swear loyalty to me, as your lord, as your leader, as your friend." He said genuinely. This was the process.

If she swore her loyalty then the viking lord would be sure and only then would he speak."The goal is to take the entire Worth Woodsea, building an army large enough to protect us in the process. Then, I will annex worth Woodsea. If Fiore declares war, then we will go to war with the backing of Iceberg. I do not wish for a war though but I do have a certain vendetta against a certain someone in the Magic Council...and that's where you come in." he stated. His words only able to be heard between the two of them.

Priscilla raised an eyebrow when the viking mentioned swearing loyalty to him. This part of the conversation was essential if he was going to trust her and offer her land as payment. Swearing loyalty was a very serious thing. Only those without honor would swear loyalty and lie- and there were many without honor. This woman, however, did not seem like the type. She didn't know how to take an oath but her following words proved to be just enough. Hopefully her word and her promise would go a long way. Part of him believed that the woman didn't understand how serious this situation was just yet but the other part of him didn't mind and so the conversation continued. "If that is what you truly want." He nodded with a smirk, referring to her not welcoming him into her bed. Chances were that if Vali tried he'd be successful but he didn't plan on having little lords and ladies any time soon.

Now business was being discussed. Priscilla was obviously experienced in this type of thing because her questions were questions that implied she would begin searching. "Very Unlucky..." he began. "Years ago my brother came to Fiore doing exactly what I am doing now...looking for land- a new life for all of our people. Months after his arrival we received word that him and his men were attacked and wiped out." The young lord swallowed as his eyes glanced down at the table. Just remembering his brother brought so many emotions. "I know the Magic Council is responsible for wiping out my people, however I do not know who leads them. When we find that out then everything becomes a little easier." He looked around, making sure nobody was watching. Finding out who lead the magic council wasn't the hard part, hell he could probably go to Era and ask himself, he just needed to know the name of the man he wanted to kill.

"Finding who leads the council is not the hardest part though. The hard part is finding who led the attack on my brother, and also finding out if the King had any part in this. I need to know how many active Rune Knights there are, what weapons the council has and more importantly I need to know if they know that we're here."

The Lord of Skaal sighed and ran his hand through his hair. "I still do not know If I am going to attack out of vengeance or if I'm going to wait for them to attack first." His eyes met with Priscillas quickly talking before she had the chance to. "I know it is a lot, but now you are apart of something much bigger than yourself, much bigger than me. You gave me your loyalty, now I just need you to help me." His words were genuine almost desperate and his eyes were full of rage. "We are the good guys, not them."

Much to his surprise Priscilla had been just as professional about things as Vali had been. The thought of having someone like her on his side put him at ease. It was certain that that he managed to recruit someone extremely useful- or at least that's what he thought. The one eyed beauty asked how much time she had and also if there were any limitations on how she should work. Just after she was finished speaking the waitress finally arrived with a single piece of cake, placing the dessert directly in front of Priscilla. "There you go. And what about you?" Vali glanced over at his new friends piece then back at the waitress. "I will have what she has." With a nod the woman walked away. Priscilla then continued on ensuring her new leader that she'd get the names. The confidence in her voice convinced Vali rather easily. Perhaps that was a certain gift she had; the art of convincing... The purple haired woman then went on to comfort Vali, telling him not to think about what is good or what is evil but instead to think solely of his people. She was right. There was thin line between good and evil and even then that was up to interpretation. "Aye. You are right, Milady. Doing the right thing has always been easy for me back home, but now much more is at stake." He sighed. "Take all the time you need and gather information by any means necessary." His eyes lowered hinting to her that it was alright if she had to hurt people or take a few lives here and there- it would all be for the good of his people. "When you are done you can swing by Fairy Tail, I will be there." he admitted. Soon the woman came back with his piece of cake. "I'm sorry sir but that was the last piece of that flavor. However, we have cinnamon swirl cake, try it and you'll fall inlove." She winked at Vali as the plate was placed in front of him. Soon she was gone again. "I need you to start today..." He added before picking up his fork. "But for now, let us enjoy what Fiorians call 'Cake'."

To think that this conversation started off casually was sort of amusing. The two had only met moments ago and already they were both ready to work with one another. When two people's goals and ambitions correlate, working together made them damn near invincible. Priscilla understood what she had to do. By any means necessary she was to gather information...killing, kidnapping, torturing, whatever worked. As a lord you learn to accept ways that show the most results, usually it was violence. Judging from a hole in the wall, Priscilla was a killer. He knew that for certain because he too was a killer and it takes one to know one. After she successfully gathered enough information, reporting to Fairy Tail was the smartest thing for both of them.

Vali began playing a dangerous game when he sailed from the country of Iceberg onto land belonging to a country called Fiore. That game became deadlier when he joined Fairy Tail. "Oi. Gratitude, milady. You are welcome to make a home of Fairy Tail." He bluntly stated after Priscilla offered him a piece of her dessert. Vali glanced at her with a devilish smirk, shrugging his shoulders. The viking used his fork to stab the cake, taking a small piece and allowing his taste buds to Judge the soft and squishy bread. Mmmhmhmhm." He laughed with his lips sealed together. The fucking taste was unreal. The sweet buttermilk frosting with the creamy center...it was like sex...in in his mouth. The one eyed mistress began explaining the dessert making it clear that she understood exactly what he was tasting.

"Fuck the gods, this is strange...but I like it." He smiled. His voice was deep and raspy resembling the voice of a man a couple of years older and his accent was thick. Sometimes he hated it in this country, people were always asking him to repeat himself. "Aye, tell me more about you. Why do you have the eye of someone dangerous."

Vali smirked as the woman began tp speak. She asked hime exactly what it was that made her appear dangerous. Was it her eye? The way she spoke? Or perhaps he couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was? Was it her outfit that seemed fitting for an assassin? The young Viking listened as Priscilla admitted that she was dangerous. "Aye, but you, milady, have the eye of a killer." He said with a smirk almost matter of factly. To be a killer wasn't necessarily a bad thing. They lived in a world where a lot of people were forced to become killers whether that was to protect something important or to achieve something important. Vali himself was a killer. He didn't like doing it, but sometimes he knew that it was necessary.

"So why do you live with yourself?" He asked Priscilla. The question was blunt and would strike strong to anyone who was softly bred. Vali found that living with himself wasn't as easy to do after he first murdered someone. Any normal person would change after killing someone. Some people go on to continuously murder, becoming blood thirsty until they eventually crash and die a horrible death, while others justify their reasoning for murder- like Vali Onfory. The only reason he was able to live with himself as a killer was because he simply had to. There was no other way around that, he was too important to Iceberg, too important to Skaal and he still had a job to do.

The elf listened with all ears as the woman began to talk. Not only did he listen with his ears, but his eyes watched her eyes and his body was fully towards her giving her utmost respect. Priscilla began by first acknowledging that there were no more games to be played. That's usually how things went with Vali. He liked to get right down to the point unless it was a game he was interested in but not when it came to business. It was important that he understood how the purple haired mercenary thought. Now that she was officially under his protection whatever evil she carried with her- if there was any- would also be carried with Vali Onfroy, the young lord of Skaal. The bronze man chuckled at her comment just before she got into the gritty things. Apparently she was a killer because under certain circumstances that's what she had to become in order to survive. As she went on the Titan nodded, genuinely interested in her story. Surely a woman with one eye and covered in borderline edgy clothing was bound to have a dark past right? Val lifted his fork once more, taking a small piece of Priscillas cake as her next words proved to be quite shocking.

"Oh?" His eye brows raised as she revealed that her hair and eye color weren't her natural color. Considering she didn't go into deep detail on specifically that Val assumed it was probably too deep for her to talk about. After all, the two were only just getting around to know each other. Still, the Fairy couldn't help but wonder how her hair came to be such a color. It was brilliant really unlike a purple he'd ever seen on anyone. When Val finally swallowed the woman took a piece of cake and leaned forward. Val was ready for whatever she would say next honestly hoping it was just as interesting. People became monsters before they even knew they were monsters and it seemed like this was sort of the case with Priscilla, except now she acknowledged that she actually was a monster. Terrible things had happened to her; her parents gave her away for a better social standing and she was abused by people from then on. Oddly enough her life sounded like some of the commoner women in Iceberg. They too were often brutalized and taken advantage by men- it was the way of life over there.

To know that she endured such a past nearly filled Val with anger. Women were special, even the gods knew it and no friend of his would ever endure such pain like that again. Priscilla spoke calmly though, she didn't seem angered or really bothered by the topic. In fact she seemed almost at peace...almost. She was human though, Val was sure that her past haunted her if it was that terrible. Her life had caused her to be betrayed, battered, broken, it seemed and finally she admitted how she could live with herself. Killing helped her feel normal and relaxed. At this point...she enjoyed it. Val nodded. He couldn't blame her really. Back home killing was apart of culture- it was sport and the people had become accustomed to it- most enjoying it. While war and blood weren't as frequent in Fiore it was still quite shocking to know that a lot of people had such fates.

"Nothing wrong with that." He stated with a smile. "In this day and age you learn to enjoy doing what you have to do or else you will drive yourself mad." His smile faded slowly. "I am sorry that your life was filled with so much pain and betrayal." He leaned forward just as Priscilla did, the two of their noses almost touching. " I promise you from now on I will protect you. You have committed yourself to me and you have given me your loyalty so my warriors will fight for you- and if need be I will kill anybody who wishes to bring harm upon you, Lords, kings, queens and common folk alike."

Finally he stood up, putting his hand out for Priscilla to take. If she did, the young lord would gently place his lips onto her skin. "I do not betray my people, and now you, Priscilla, are my people."