The sun hung high in the sky over Magnolia Town, casting a warm, golden glow on the bustling streets. The air was filled with the cheerful chatter of townsfolk and the occasional clatter of carts on cobblestones. The sun rather shined down a powerful wave of heat over the bustling town.

Wandering through the southern edge of town, still crowded with markets, your eyes caught sight of a striking figure in donning light, silver armor with long, scarlet hair flowing like rivers of fire behind her. It was Erza Scarlet, the famed, S-Class Mage of Fairy Tail who's made more than a name for herself around here.

— Hm? Who are you? She suddenly asked, wary of you.

She was just inspecting random vendor's wares, possibly to purchase something to strengthen herself. Even as she searched the vending stalls, her deep-brown eyes stiffened her expression that remained serious as one can possibly be. That did not exactly change when noticing and talking to you, however.

— Are you new here? To Magnolia? *Erza asked, slightly softening her tone.

— I can tell you're new around here. Or maybe you can prove me wrong.