(OOC: Feel free to ignore this stuff. As with Sano, this is just Kino doing “stuff.” It’s just so I can contribute, and you can get a feel for his character.)

Today was Thursday, which meant Kino had no lessons at the Academy until after lunch. So, he decided to go to the sphere Theatre to pass the time. As he walked in, he heard the voices of Val and Ujay conversing. Not wanting to engage in conversation, he turned to leave, only to hear Val say “Hey, Kino! Come over here! We’re gonna see a sphere too.” Kino turned around, and put on a forced smile. “Great!’ he said. “Now I don’t have to see one alone.” The two smiled. “Like I wanted too.” he muttered.

Small talk had always bored Kino. He much preferred talking about something that had to do with something, like his magic classes, rather than who was dating who, and what his plans for the weekend were. “Kino” asked Val, “You never told me about your Summoner in classes yesterday. So, tell us about her.” Kino sighed, and tried to be succinct as possible. “Her name is Sabina, she comes from Rose Island. She is currently at Killika. There.” Val and Ujay both looked enthralled. “Wow” they said together, almost in awe. “Anyway, what’s so interesting about me being a Guardian? Heaps of others do it.” Kino asked. He actually wanted a conversation now, and was keen to continue. “Well, don't take this the wrong way Kino, but you’re probably the last person I expected to be a Guardian. You hate doing something from which you don’t benefit. And being a Guardian, well all you’ll get is either death or the death of your Summoner.” said Ujay. “I’ve said before, I have reasons to go on a pilgrimage with a Summoner. Personal reasons that I don’t want to share.” snapped back Kino. The conversation was getting old. “Well, I think it’s great you want to go on a pilgrimage Kino. It’s very brave and selfless of you.” said Val with finality. “Now, let’s watch the sphere. It’s starting”

An hour and a half later, Kino, Val and Ujay left the Theatre. The movie wasn’t bad, and Kino actually had some fun with the others. He knew both Val and Ujay were good friends, and they were good fun, but something had always held him back. It was a pity just as that something had disappeared, he would have to leave. However, Kino knew that this pilgrimage would let his plan come to fruition. And once those plans were completed, there would be endless days of happiness. Endless days of happiness… all riding on the one clue he had…

Knowledge of all that is, was and all that could be. In that one object are these things held. Kept within the reaches of the places most holy.

Omniscience.

(OOC: Whew. That was long. Not sure whether or not to reveal Kino’s plans or not. They might not even happen if the story goes a way that won’t allow it. Anywho, any comments on that in the OOC thread would be appreciated!)