Master Yigo vs Master Auger
*walking towards the Great Tree*
Auger: How come you are in the elemental course if you don't have parents? Not to judge or anything... But the course is expensive.
Ginko: None of your business.
Auger: Come on! *smile*
Ginko: You didn't even ask me if I wanted to go with you.
Auger: It was obvious. I saw the light in your eyes when I said I could make you stronger than Natu in a few weeks.
Ginko: But now I think about it it's impossible.
Auger: All you have to do is believe! And trust me *smile* it will be a lot easier.
Ginko: Okay...
Auger: So... Will you tell me?
Ginko: I work at a coffee shop on weekends and I live on the street, the lady at the coffee shop gives me food and water... All the money I get I pay Master Yigo... He said he would do a discount.
Auger: *Thinking* Discount?
Auger: Anyways I think I know who the lady at the coffee shop is.
Ginko: How?
Auger: She is probably Hayato's sister and she still takes care of the place after he died.
Ginko: Oh... You do know her.
Auger: Excuse me.
Servant: Yes?
Auger: Go to Hayato's sister's place and tell her not to worry about Ginko because he is with me.
Servant: Certainly.
...
Ginko: Thank you...
Auger: I know another boy, who was in a similar situation.
Ginko: And?
Auger: Don't you want to get stronger?
Ginko: Yes!
Auger: Then listen... I think it's a good inspiration.
Ginko: Okay...
Auger: His name is Koji... His mother died, and his father was killed. His brother left and he doesn't know where he is.
Ginko: *Speechless* *Shocked*
Auger: Unlucky, right? But he kept focused on his goal to become a fighter. Obviously, he cared and still cares about his brother and is searching for him... But he knows he can't do anything about his mother or dad. Probably feels regret and a lot more than I can describe with words.
The thing I wanted you to focus on is that he was a D-rank when he was nineteen years old and now he is an S-rank...
Ginko: Wow.
Auger: Do you know how old he is now?
Ginko: like thirty?
Auger: He is twenty.
Ginko: That's a lie.
Auger: It's true.
Ginko: Did you train him?
Auger: I helped him a little but most of it was because of his dedication.
Ginko: Master Auger please help me become stronger!
Auger: YES! That's what I like to hear!
Ginko: Okay...
Auger: So what exactly is your power?
Ginko: I can make a spark...
Auger: Serious? Gotta be more than that. What did Yigo tell you?
Ginko: Not much. He only talked to Natu...
Auger: Oh great... What are you thinking about when you make the spark?
Ginko: I think about making a flame but I can't.
Auger: That means the spark is for something else then!
Ginko: Like what?
Auger: Like... Could be combustion?!
Ginko: Ok... What do I do?
Auger: Try clicking your fingers.
Ginko: *clicks fingers* *Small flame*
Ginko: OH MY GOD I JUST MADE A FLAME WITH MY FINGERS!
Auger: YESS! Now... Try making it stronger. Click your fingers harder!
Ginko: *Clicks fingers harder* *Small flame*
Auger: Hmm... Keep trying.
Auger: *Thinking* What am I missing?
...
Ginko: Nothing is changing.
Auger: It's not something that happens overnight! Well... Actually most of the times it is because it usually is just something that you're not quite getting.
Ginko: Then what is this?
Auger: Maybe your power isn't just normal fire... If you can make a spark by clicking your fingers maybe you can do something else with your hand...
Ginko: Like what?
Auger: *Thinking* Try concentrating on the palm of your hand and see if you feel anything.
Ginko: It feels like a light is coming out of it.
Auger: A light?
Ginko: Yeah as if some waves were coming from it.
Auger: WAVES? THAT'S IT! If you emit a different wavelength of light from your palm you could even better ignite the spark and possibly show us your real power!
Ginko: Ummm... I didn't catch that.
Auger: Basically just let those waves run free and click your fingers.
Ginko: Okay... *clicks fingers* *Black flame*
Auger: YES!!!!
Ginko: WOW, THAT IS SO COOL!
Auger: I was thinking the same.
Ginko: Can I try it?
Auger: We are in a place made of wood (a tree) so maybe it's best to try it outside.
Ginko: Let's go *Running downstairs*
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Auger: *Grabs a log and places it on top of a stone* Ok now try aim at that log and burn it!
Ginko: *clicks fingers* *Black flame consumes log and stone instantly*
Auger: Oh my goodness... That is more powerful than I expected!
Ginko: Wasn't that made out of stone?
Auger: Yes, it "was".
Ginko: I never saw black flames... And I have never seen flames eat a rock like that.
Auger: That's an interesting way to describe it... But yes I think you are right... Let's get some rest you can practice more tomorrow.
Ginko: I want to stay here.
Auger: But... Actually, if you want to practice now that's up to you, I shall get going to bed. Good luck.
Ginko: Thank you!
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Bunta: Going to bed without even greeting your guests?
Auger: Bunta...
Bunta: How's it going?
Auger: I am doing alright, and you?
Bunta: Not too well currently but thanks for asking.
Auger: Do you really want to start a war with no objective?
Bunta: That was pretty direct... But you're right. There is no point in this war. I just want people to remember we exist. And I'm just acting as a reminder.
Ginko: Auger, who is this old man?
Bunta: Old? I'm only sixty-five.
Auger: Ginko he is the leader of the Icy region. Seems like he didn't come to pick a fight even though he declared public war, so you can ignore him and continue your training.
Bunta: Hmm. Why do I feel like this kid and I, share the same abilities but at the same time it feels like they are so different?
Auger: You can feel abilities?
Bunta: Age comes with its perks.
Ginko: I just found out that my ability is black flames.
Bunta: DARK FIRE?