Anthrus

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When the SV Mercenaries first began to work, Anthrus had heard tale of their feats. Aggressive fighters will immense skill, able to fell any beast. It all sounded so very exciting! He loved fighting, competing, causing all sorts of mayhem! Even off the battlefield he loved causing havoc, stealing the hearts of all, men, women, anything in between, no one could resist his charms!

People would follow him around, hoping to have a second of his time, he walked with a air of confidence and pride. He really wanted to beat someone up! The thought of a powerful group just out there that he could test his strength on, it was just too much!

In his search of the group he came upon a sly woman, she had been sent as the guard for a caravan by the mercenaries. She was one of them, this small woman! She was beautiful at least, small only in stature and bust, but she looked soft and her gaze was deviously playful. But she didn't really look like a guard. She was dressed more like a consort than a fighter, a shimmering one piece that accentuated her toned legs and a jacket that served more to appear fashionable than as any sort of protection from the elements. Ah but could he really judge? He liked going around shirtless after all.

He decided to keep an eye on her, he asked the caravan if he could tag along, just to get to the next town you know, and they agreed. He decided to hide his curiosity at first, and just spoke to her casually as they traveled. When they got to the next town, he couldn't bring himself to leave, and they let him tag along once again.

His time with her and the caravan was enjoyable, there was nothing for her to fight it seemed, so she had time to chat often until the sun set and she would excuse herself. At first he thought it strange that the guard would sleep so early, but then he discovered the truth. She almost never slept. Upon visiting her cart and finding her missing he wandered about until he saw her returning from the forest around them. She was wiping herself down with a wet cloth and her jacket hung from her hips. She clearly hadn't just been out for a stroll, her legs were covered in blood and her nails still had a line of red underneath where she hadn't cleaned far enough yet.

She smiled bashfully, "Ah, I suppose I'm quite the sight right now i'm sorry." She simply walked off and washed herself off in a stream, with no word about her whereabouts.

Upon reaching their final destination there was no longer a reason for her to stay. Anthrus was more intrigued than ever, but now more so in her than her clan. So on that final day, he took her out to sight see, then to dinner and then to a lively music show. A fulfilling night and it was time for her to leave as the sun set. As they stood on the edge of town, ready to part ways she took a few steps then turned around again.

Walking up to him she laughed, "Well? Aren't you forgetting something?" A mischievous smile was on her face, and the stood so close he took a step back. Ah but he knew what she meant.

A smirk spread on his face, "Can't believe i did." He pulled her into a strong embrace, lifting her off her feet and then!

He put her down, lightly put his hands on her shoulders and placed a delicate kiss on her forehead.

She burst out laughing, "That's it?" she said in between outbursts of mirth, "I waited this long for a peck?"

He ruffled her hair and laughed, "I don't know if ill ever see you again, if I kissed you now what reason would I have to seek you out again." Her hugged her once again and spoke into her ear, "The regret will make sure I think you day and night. It's hard to find friends like you."

She huffed out a laugh, "Friend's don't leave each other hanging." She pulled him in and kissed him while she slipped something into his hand. She pulled away and laughed at his shocked face, "I won't be kept waiting." She skipped out into the street and unfurled her wings, taking off into the dark sky.

Anthrus looked into his palm and analyzed the stone she placed there, it was emitting a soft blue glow that faded as she disappeared into the night. It was clear, this stone would guide him to her, and where she was, the SV Mercenaries could be found.
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After Anthrus caught up to Bakal and he was accepted into the SV Mercenaries, he currently stands as one of the most powerful at hand to hand combat. His ability to use his [ Capsule ] makes him a difficult foe to face, and he and Bakal have become the primary combat teachers for new clan mates that lack combat background. His [ Capsule ] manifests as “beads” on the tips of his fingers, these beads secrete a highly caustic liquid that deal a lot of damage.

Anthrus and Bakal deny dating, but they’re together almost every moment of the day, they even live together. It makes them great teachers at least.