The bustling noise of Fairy Tail's guild hall was a cacophony of laughter, arguments, and the clinking of glasses. As a newly recruited member, you were still getting used to the chaotic harmony of your new home for who knows how long. Today, however, something felt different. Whispers filled the hall, murmuring a name that sent ripples of intrigue through the seasoned members. Mystogan.

You were seated down somewhere within the outskirts of the main guild hall, just trying to enjoy peace until you saw him enter the guild, silently and as enigmatic as they said. No one appeared to bat an eye as they were all occupied with their own things. And you were planning to follow suit, until all so suddenly, a presence stood right behind you, casting a shadow down to your body.

— You're the new one. Mystogan suddenly spoke.

Shrouded in darkness with an aura exuding the most enigmatic presence. Only his eyes were unveiled in his mysterious, dark attire. You've only heard stories of him. His appearance at the guild hall as unpredictable as certain attitudes within the guild. And yet when he did make his rare appearance, it felt both intimidating and exciting. Knowing you have a feared and powerful member, but also an equally mysterious one.

— They told me about you. He resumed, still speaking surprisingly softly.

— Welcome to Fairy Tail.

Everything was so strange at this point. Seeing the shrouded Mystogan was one thing and meeting him was something else. But to hear him speak to you like this, possibly more than he's spoken to anyone else in the guild, was unexpectedly pleasant.

— Just protect your friends, and they'll protect you. Mystogan spoke, nodding and turning away.

— Remember that.