"Wait...let me go first. If something bad happens, better it get me than someone who still has some energy." he climbed up into the pipe she had entered, tucking his newfound staff into his belt, "besides...I don't want to see you get hurt."

"No offence Palom, but you're exhausted. You wouldn't be that helpful in a fight, and we might need you to help us when we come across....whoever it is we're susposed to fight." Celes said. Climbing up all the way, she called down "All clear!" And climbed out onto the alley near the Don's place.

"...As if I were useless, and weak." he snarled to himself, her words stinging far more than they would normally, "I can take care of myself..." he muttered, too quietly for the others to hear, climbing the ladder and energing onto the surface, his eyes carefully fixed on the ground.

I showed weakness, of course she thinks I'm weak...what if she's right? What if this was all a mistake? What does it MATTER? he sighed, beginning to walk right past her.

"I never said that." Celes said. "You were a big help today, and you're going to be needed in the future."

The Wizard found himself glad the others were still in the sewers, it somehow meant more coming from just her, then in the sappy encouragement of the entire group.

"Thanks, you too..." being called 'help' was a bit grating, but he understood it was a compliment. He lifted his hat brim, showing enough of his face to smile at her, "I hope we fight together again soon...Cel." his eyes caught the faint light.

Celes started to feel a few drops of rain. "Oh great." She said, looking up. Calling down to the others down below she said "Hurry up, it's starting to rain!"

(OOC) Might want to re-read my post there AB. We're just outside the Don's house.

Rydia frowned, slowly becoming more wet by the minute. "This is just perfect," she was complaining. "After all that work, dressing like some soldier in Toria and fighting off a giant monster, and I'm not one...one...what's the type of money that you use here? Anyways, I don't have any more of it than I did now."