Hernandi was standing by the ocean's edge, clutching a metal helmet with glass windows in his right arm. By his side was a pump powered by a small windmill, pumping air into narrow canisters, attached by tubes to helmets similar to Hernandi's; the only difference being that Hernandi's helmet was full of fresh water. He had herd tales of a large cargo vessel from another land that had sank not far from these shores. Hernandi was planning to dive down in the watery depths of the ocean, braving any horrible beasts that might be down there, in order to reach the fabled treasure. But first, he wanted to wait and see if any other adventurers wished to join in on the opportunity.

Sakiko walked by the ocean, her silver hair whipping behind her. Her walk was slow, as she had no particular business to perform. The young mage squinted her eyes, making no other sound than the soft tramplings of the sand. Her black boots were speckled with grains of sand, as were the bottom lining of her gray robe. The young Hylian was about to turn back, as she hated wasting time. I should go back to where there are more trees and elements I can train my magic in... She was about to retrogress when a sudden aura came to her, almost like how a scent would come into the senses of the nose.

The young mage furrowed her eyebrows together. An aura, of another being, not a plant or animal...how strange. Sakiko paced herself, walking quickly, wanting to see for herself to whom this aura belonged to.

As she neared, Sakiko saw a strange young man, holding a round,metal object and standing by strange machines. She scowled, thinking he was an insane being or another. The young mage walked right behind the person and demanded,

"Excuse me? What may you be doing?"

OOC: Sorry for not replying...
IC: Hernandi was starled to hear a voice behind him. He turned around to see the Hylian mage behind him. When asked what he was doing, Hernandi replied: "I'm about to embark on an expedition. I have borrowed some equipment from a inventor I happen to know. It'll allow me and others to dive deep below the surface of the ocean, and explore the ocean floor. I happen to be in search of a treasure ship suken not to far off the shore. I assure you, the equipment is fairly safe. So, are you in?

Sakiko pursed her lips together, eyebrows raised. She was wary of strangers, and even stranger devices...but..the young mage shrugged, tipping her head to the side. She had nothing better to do, anyway, and she was feeling brave. Why not? The mage smiled, and extended a hand to shake.

"Yes, sure. That sounds interesting. But before we embark upon this journey underwater with a device that's fairly safe, why don't we make proper introductions?"

Sakiko took in a deep breath, her smile growing wider.

"My name is Sakiko."

ooc: nah, it's okay.

Hernandi extended his hand to recieve the handshake. "Pleased to meet you Sakiko. I'm Hernandi. Since you wish to come, I will have to finish capping off your air canister, and I still have to seal off the suits. While I finish this, you can wait, and help yourself to one of my freshly caught fish." the Zora said while tossing Sakiko a fish, eager that he now had a traveling companion.

OOC: Let's wait a day, see if anyone else comes, then we're off.

Sakiko nodded her thanks and stared at the fish, examining it carefully. She imagined all the strange monsters that could be down there. Could this fish have met any of those monster? Escaped any tragic deaths? Sakiko smiled, and shook her head. The excitement for this journey was getting her.

The Hylian didn't want to offend the Zora, but after her train of thoughts of what life this fish could've led, her appetite had faded. She dug a hole in the sand, and buried the fish carefully. Yes, she was being overly sensitive, but she thought it was the best she could do for that small creature.

Ooc: Eh, went too far with the fish thing, but ah well.

The Zora noticed Sakiko's burial of the fish, but he wasn't offended. In fact, he had met people who voiced their disapproval in a less considerate manner.
Hernandi finished his work on the diving equipment, and handed the mage a suit. "Slip this on over your clothes, and tighten the buckles. This will keep it waterproof." He picked out a helmet that was the right size for Sakiko, and passed it to her too. "Now, I hope you're prepared to go down, because I sure am." Said Hernandi. He grabbed his gear, including his fresh water helmet. He put his dagger in his leg sheathe, and picked up his harpoon, prepared for the monsters of the deep. the Zora put on the helmet, and stepped into the water, waiting for Sakiko.

Sakiko received the suit and did as she was told. She tucked in her silver hair inside the suit, feeling excited. The mage slipped on the helmet, her head feeling awkwardly heavy. Sakiko grabbed her staff, her knuckles turning white as she tightened her grip. Wordlessly, the Hylian waded into the water, and nodded to Hernandi, signaling that she was ready.

Hernandi saw Sakiko's nod, and continued on, wading through the ocean. He had to push hard to make it past the breakers, pounding salt water on body. As soon he made it past the breakers into the gentler waves, and started swimming out to the ocean, towards a buoy that the Zora had placed earlier, marking the place where he believed the ship lay on the ocean floor. He held on to the buoy, making sure that Sakiko made it safely out into the ocean.

Sakiko waded akwardly at first. She muttered,

"Goddesses, it's been so long since I swam."

However, as soon as she got the hang of it, the mage could easily catch up to where Hernandi was waiting for her. As she reached the buoy, she shivered, although it was rather warm inside the suit. Her gray eyes scanned the water nervously, not quite believing that she'd descend into its watery depths.