Master Of None

From what Gil had thought, he was already more than accepted. Sure, some of the elves had joked that he was an elf with a human body. However, they had not made such a grand gesture to hold a ceremony honoring him as a member of their race. It was a big deal.

"You may technically be welcomed as a forest elf, but everyone else knows what you have done and would do for the elves. You are different from the rest of your party. Walker focuses on bringing people together, Su focuses on protecting and healing. Remey focuses on creating new things and making a point. It is all different."

Alma thought for another moment, "Onyx is going to bring about his own race to be equal with the rest of the races and Midnight is busy building a path that the dragon trace has never walked. You gave everything to bringing back the elven techniques to connect us to our high elf bloodlines. You have protected the ideal I fight for."

This was an emotional moment for Alma. She had thought of many ways to get Gil this honor. She had cared for him when he showed that he would not be limited to only helping his own race. Yet when he had begun to support her more and more, she had truly been convinced.

"Don't look at me. Alma is right, you have tried to learn more and more about the elves every single day. You were one of the main reasons we ended up training with the elves when we were in the forest elf city. You helped them change their point of views on archery. I doubt that has happened many times in their history." Walker had studied enough to know this as a true fact.

"It just doesn't feel real. I was already one of you as far as I was concerned. We all get along, I care about what happens with the elves because I feel at home here. I have built real connections that helped me understand the system that I have and the person that I am." Gil felt that he was going to get overly emotional. However, Walker saw that Gil was being more of himself than he usually was. This was a very important moment for him.

As a few of the water and forest elf elders walked in, they smiled at Gil in welcome. They knew exactly what the first part of their meeting was about and knew that it was another step to becoming stronger within Genesis.

"We apologize for taking our time. We know you have some very important plans for the day." The same flame elf elder walked in followed by four flame knights. They were wearing regular armor and standing tall to guard the elder. "I am glad to see your stories about your home were more than true."

From what the flame elves had seen walking in to Genesis, their rush to get here was worthwhile. There was abundant food, people, and most importantly potential. They did not need to worry that they would be exiled because they had seen the laws clearly posted. It was even lucky for them to see the guards strictly adhering to them while the flame elves were guided to the forest elf treehouses.

"If we had lied to you, then I don't believe you would stay with Genesis. Yet, here you are. Welcome to our home. The future of the continent and maybe even the world." Alma was showing her high hopes for Genesis that went well beyond just her lifetime.

"Gil, it is good to see you as well. I can tell you are a bit more rested now." The flame elf elder didn't hesitate to greet Gil and look at him up and down. "Very fine quality clothing. We do not have such rune sewn robes since we were exiled. Please show me the shop later. I believe my people would appreciate it."

"It's actually Walker's younger sister that made them. Walker brought her back some rune sewn patterns from the forest elf city and she loved them a lot. Now she may alter the runes after research in the mage tower advances, but they will remain to be amazing. This was actually specially made for today." Gil spun around slowly showing off the high quality.

"Yes! Today you can have my blessing as well. You are the first to be able to spur the grand fire spirit in to speaking. We have learned a lot because of you. A new grand fire spirit will arrive and we will reestablish our home. It is the start of rebirth." The flame elf elder was looking at the future with only positivity.

Through these interactions, the elders moved to grab three small chests from the back of the hall they were in. "These are three armbands. I am sure you have seen elves wearing them. The meaning is simple, when an elf of any affinity reaches adult hood, they are given one. You are being handed one from the water, forest, and flame elves now. It represents the belief we have for you to always be great. To stand for nature and your own values."

Alma became very professional. Walker could tell she had practiced this many times so that she could say it all clearly. Gil just stood still while the elders went up to hand him each armband. They were simple silver carved with different patterns representing the forests, waters, and flames.

"I will accept these and hope that I can always live beyond the expectations of my family." Gil was not just considering the party as his family anymore. The kindness the elves had shown him was enough to make them family as well.

There was also the fact that Walker was more than convinced that Gil was whole heartedly committed to being beside Alma as long as he could. The two would never be able to hide their true feelings. It made him wonder just how Alice was doing…

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