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Heat, when absorbed by the sea, remained warm much longer then sand. The reason being water held heat better them rocks. That said, sand could become very cold. So cold in fact, that a human might catch hypothermia and die from prolonged exposure. Yet, Joachim had never know hypothermia, and more so, he had never been human to start with. So, in both cases, he could not really relate.

The moving sands were a small, desolate area in the south, and with no water source for many miles, it was understandable empty. Which is just the way Joachim liked it. Empty, cool, and dead. No living things to bother him.

However, he had not yet entered the desert yet, as he remained on its edges, standing in the shadows of a large red wood. While he say no reason not to go into the desert, he could could she why he should avoid it. The dead land would be merciless on his well cared for, and recently polished, armor.
Sand would invade places sand, or anything else for that matter, should never go.
He would have to bring a food source with him, or, wait until he got to the next living spot of land.

Sighing Joachim looked at the curving hills of microscopic salt and rock fragments.

"Well, it is the fastest way to get home." Joachim said to himself.
The logical part of him still was nagging him to avoid it.
"Logic aside, I have to return to my lair soon."

Well, at the very least, he wasn't arguing with himself. It was good start to going to a place he had never been to before.

Joachim was unsure of what to make of the tired ghostling. It was to young to be wandering along in his opinion, and more so, it's vibrant shading was a beacon to predators lurking in the sands.
"Tell me wisp." he picked the child spirit up by its lantern.
"Are you too trying to cross the sands, or do you just have a suicidal streak? Because if you are trying to cross the sands, chances are, you won't get to the next oasis.

Joachim sighed. A wisp that had no sense of direction. Part of him felt like leaving the thing where it was, offering no assistance. However..he looked at the floating lantern. It did provide a small deterrent to would be attackers. "I am Joachim, Joachim Armster. Vampire. And you?"

Joachim glared at the wisp. It hadn't done anything wrong, per say, but, Joachim didn't like it when he was feared for no reason. At least, he assumed it was fear. Grabbing the wisp by said lantern he held it in the air. "I am vampire. Anyway, if you seek to cross the desert, it would be most profitable for both of us to go together. What say you?"

Raising any eyebrow, Joachim set Vareki back down. "I will say this. I shall not kill you, so long as you do not so antagonize me to do so." Another dismissive wave of his hand. "Lost or not Wisp, you say you need o cross the desert. On the other side lies a small outpost. If you reach that, you'd be able to contact your keeper." Joachim began to make his way into the frigid sand dunes. "Do try to keep up."

Sighing, he continued his way into the sands. The lamp was such a burden. At least he never had to deal with one. "In either case, you will find him eventually." Joachim didn't slow his pace. Eventually however, Vareki was far behind. Another sigh passed Joachim's lips. Standing atop a dune. He waited for the wisp.

He wanted to slap Vareki. "Yes, all ghostlings may float, tis a natural tendency." Another sigh passed Joachim's lips. Picking up the lantern, he walked on, leaving Vareki behind. If I carry this, you shouldn't tire so easily am I right?" He began to toss the orb around. "It not very heavy, but, given you size, I'm sure it feels heavy. I'll carry it if you like."

For on second, no, for one one hundredth of a second, Joachim debated about killing Var for the nickname. Thankfully, he decided against it.
That didn't mean however, that he would forgive such...an insult.
Spinning around, he kicked up sand around him, creating a small whirwind effect.
"My name is Joachim, not 'Joachy'" He spun back to his original direction.
"Why I am crossing the desert bears no mark to you Vareki. Besides..." He jumped from one dune to another. "I have no family."





(How Joachim's name is pronounced it I-eem. So Var's nickname would be 'I-ie')