Even when I strip my illusions away, I have few peers.

[It was another reason that Faustino had started searching far and wide for ways to hone his skills, having already exhausted his avenues here. There was always the thought of joining the Varia and learning under their famed illusionist, but Faustino found the uniforms to have a terrible color scheme and too much fur. Besides, it would be a place that would force him to listen to a tyrant.

The mention of Al's abilities made Faustino shrug slightly, stirring at his drink idly.]

Al is gifted physically, but he's far too easy to read. He also has a bad habit of holding back when it comes to sparring with me.