Chance Reunion - Mantiac [Flynn/Finas]

[Flynn//Gauche]

[Wiping his forehead, Flynn sighs and quickly enters the inn where he is staying for the night. Thankfully, it's much cooler than the desert air outside and he quickly strips off his armour, leaving it in a small pile on the bed. His clothes are damp with swear, but a spare uniform is waiting for him on the back of the chair sitting beside a small desk.

Gratefully, he removes his moist garments and moves into the bathroom, washing himself as quickly as possible before dying and moving back out. His eyes linger over the amour waiting on his bed for a moment, deciding it isn't really needed. It wouldn't do him any good if he passed out while trying to do his job. His uniform and sword were enough to say his rank and besides, it was easier to move around and help without it. It's late now, and officially, he's off-duty. Of course, he's still ready and willing to help anyone in need.

Moving outside, Flynn glances toward the darkening sky and makes his way toward the lake at the northern half of the city. Standing by the water, he looks around for a few moments, seeing that no one is there, and sits down, allowing himself a few moments to relax.] I haven't been over here since Yuri and I spoke about... his actions. [quietly] The breeze is nice.

[Finas//Alvin [Blaze001]]

[There's a deep pulse and a flash of light in an alleyway nearby to where the Commandant is sat...


Finas groans, shifting slightly, trying to sit up.] Pain...Ow... [The knight lies there, clothes tattered and charred from burns, Finas eventually manages to sit up, scratches and wounds dotting his skin, his blond hair dirty and mattered.]

[Flynn//Gauche]

[Seeing the flash, Flynn jumps to his feet and looks around, expecting to see a mage or some sort.] What was...? [Frowns. That wasn't normal. Someone isn't causing trouble, are they? Worried, he hurries in the direction of the flash, stopping when he sees someone who is obviously hurt.]

Are you alright?! [He rushes forward and kneels down, reaching out a hand, he places it on the person's shoulder.] Please hold on, allow me to assist you. [When he finishes speaking, a spell circle appears under him and a low hum can be heard. He charges the spell for as long as he can before casting it; first aid.]

[Finas//Alvin [Blaze001]]

[There is a groan as Finas recognises a voice, but not what he said...

Then, there is a sudden relief from the pain.]

Ungh... W-What...?

[Confusion. But no pain. Why can't he remember anything? He remembers fighting....]

[Flynn//Gauche]

Are you alright? [Gives the person's shoulder a light squeeze, trying to see if he can get their attention.] I'm afraid my healing artes aren't nearly as good as some of the healers around here.

[Still worried, he begins to charge a second healing spell.] We have a few on stand-by near the entrance of the city. Would you like me escort you to them?

[Finas//Alvin [Blaze001]]

[Finas' eyes open. He blinks a few times before suddenly sitting up.]

What? W...Where am I?

[He reaches down to his left side, where a knight would keep his sword sheathed. His hand grasps at nothing. He looks around, eyes fixing on Flynn.]

Where am I? [He repeats?]

[Flynn//Gauche]

[looks surprised when the man reaches for a sword. He doesn't bother reaching for his own. He saw there wasn't one there. For a moment, Flynn starts to think this man was robbed...]

You're in Mantiac, in the desert. [pauses for a moment, peering at the man curiously now that he can see his face. There's something... familiar about it. Scarily familiar, but he doesn't address it for now. Priority is making sure this man is alright.] Do you... remember how you got here? Were you attacked?

[Finas//Alvin [Blaze001]]

Mantaic?

[Finas blinks, confused.] On Desier? I was on Tolbyccia...

[He frowns again. Why couldn't he remember?]

Monsters. I remeber lots of monsters...Too many.

[Flynn//Gauche]

Monsters...? [He sounds confused. Granted, they do sometimes wander around cities, but there haven't been any huge monster sightings recently. And how could he have switched continents?]

I'm afraid I don't know what could have brought you here. There haven't been any large monster sightings in this area. If you wouldn't mind following me to the inn, I can call a healer to come and look at you. Perhaps some rest and food might help clear your mind? [It's a bit of a jump, but he's at a loss and this man is obviously just as confused as he is. But Flynn can't bring himself to look away from that face.] I am Flynn Scifo of the Imperial Knights. And you are...?

[Finas//Alvin [Blaze001]]

[And there's the blank stare.]

S...Scifo? I-I'm Captain Finas Scifo...

[More blank staring.]

My son is called Flynn...

[Flynn//Gauche]

Captain... Finas? [He suddenly feels uneasy. There's no possible way that name could be right. Flynn is sure he knows all the names of the captains within the knights. He made it a point to learn them. He's the only Scifo. The only other person with that name is...]

I-I'm afraid there must be some mistake. Captain Finas Scifo died ten years ago during the Great War. [pulls his hand back, shaking his head] Are you sure you're not thinking of a name you perhaps read in a book somewhere? [There is no way this man is who he claims. He can't be. His father is dead. The dead... can't come back.]

[Finas//Alvin [Blaze001]]

No. I am Captain Finas Scifo. Service Record number E34109B.

[He frowns again.]

That Record number is something only I would know. I'm not dead.

[Flynn//Gauche]

[Swallowing, Flynn suddenly feels his body go cold. He knows that number well. He never told it to anyone except... But Yuri wouldn't pull a prank like this. Even he isn't the type to go that far. But then...]

You can't... be Finas Scifo. [Speaks quietly. This makes... no sense.] He died ten years ago. He... [without thinking, his hand moves to grip something through his tunic that hangs around his neck.] He died... in the lower quarter shortly before his wife.

[Finas//Alvin [Blaze001]]

Died....? But...I'm here...

[He puts his face in his hands.]

I remember fighting monsters outside of Halure. The Barrier was taking damage, then...Nothing.

[He growls in frustration. Why can't he remember.]

Your name...Commandant Flynn Scifo? Alexei's the commandant.

[He looks up at the blond knight]

My Flynn...He's only ten.

[Flynn//Gauche]

Fighting monsters? Halure? But... [shaking his head, Flynn stands upright and offers the man his hand.] I'm not sure what is going on, but I think we should go to the inn and discuss things in a more private setting.

[Whatever is going on, it's starting to make Flynn uneasy. Now he understands why this man's face looks so familiar. But... there's no way this man could be his father. That wouldn't make any sense. It's just so...] Please, if you would follow me, we can... figure things out.