Vlamic

Conflagrant Ambassador

It was everything he was promised it would be. While the heat was not always to his entourage's liking, Ember and Cynder were young enough that the excitement and novelty had them running around like kids in a candy shop. Some of the vendors remembered Vlamic from his internship days and they were all very respectful of his new position as the wind clan's plenipotentiary. As he made the rounds in the trader hall, clan trader Kasimir at his side, he felt right at home. The varied wares on display were a feast for the senses. Kasimir had gifted him with a lovely fire-serpent familiar; the Pearlcatcher called her his "little investment" as he presented her to him with a wink.

Oddly enough, Dolores was the only problem. The Burning Virgo imprinted on Vlamic almost instantly and nearly as instantly made it clear that she was possesive of his attention, going so far as to hiss at the Igneous Iguana Vlamic wanted to purchase. So he gave the iguana to Ember, who was ecstatic. Vlamic figured he would also have to buy one for Cynder before the festival was over, the twins were that competitive. Hopefully Dolores wouldn't interfere once Vlamic entered into any trade negotiations during the conference...

Vlamic graduated from the hatchery the day his wings caught the curtains on fire. Before the smoke cleared, Sonrisa quickly and lovingly packed him off to the Olympic Village. "Surely someone there will know what to make of him."

The Matriarch herself came to escort him to his new residence. Through her partner/translator, Orbitol, she made her thoughts known to the young Skydancer. Did he think he would enjoy an apprenticeship at the Ashfall Waste? (Would he ever?!!) The Matriarch was eager to improve trade relations with the Fire Nation. She would see what she could do.


Whatever she did, she did it quickly because Vlamic soon had an apprenticeship at the Blacksand Annex.

The night before his departure, Thagwynn and Orbitol came to visit him again, this time bearing a present. He thought the little Emberglow Gem Guardian fascinating, a little glowing sprite with a tail like liquid fire. He was captivated, watching her careening around his stone den (there were no curtains because...reasons). Orbitol had to clear her throat several times to get his attention. "Use Lucy's gemstone to communicate with us. Your apprenticeship will be challenging, but if you are mistreated in any way, you are to return home immediately." She gave him a meaningful yet indeciferable look. "The Matriarch wants to know how you get on."