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Silvano just gave Cyrus a wink in response to not cut into the conversation too deeply, he listened to the princess as she addressed the lady knight with some sound words. Really does sound like she's different from her old asshole dad, still... "Whatever Rivane decides works for me I guess, goin' solo sucks and I ain't doin' that anymore. Especially on this wound." He walked back to his log and sighed. "Still, going to Bravia to end a war sounds pretty out of reach for a small pack of bandits. Rivane excused of course, if anyone here can do it he might. I'll just be along for the ride and see what kind of games I can cook up." Silvano did his best to keep out of his jaded thoughts, he brought his dice back out and shook his hand while he kept his gaze on Rina and Jilyn. He wondered if either of them knew about the other sword he needed to find, probably best to ask when things settle down.
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"I suppose you're right, things were certainly a lot more simple back in Glacies." A small part of Renais wanted to go back and rewrite some of her mistakes, but at the same time she knew those mistakes are part of what made her journey. When Lucy bumped her hips into Renais', she let out a small 'eep' and turned to her fellow pinkette with a giggle. "Aah I'm not so sure about famous, but yes let's get to training before we burn too many hours." She turned back to Jeremiah as he cut the formalities and she took a moment to think on that. "Tio told me the same thing, I suppose people in high stations are more loose than I thought..." She looked him back in the eye. "Then considering I'm dating Gean...would uncle suffice?" She giggled. "Kidding of course..." Or was she... "Time to move then, Lucy." She turned to join Lucretia.
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Leon moves to 24, 28 and swings on Lancer A-5 with Heat Halberd!
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When Jilyn made her case before Silvano he couldn't help but roll his eyes away from her, though he knew it was very serious information due to how Rivane and Cyrus had acted. "Pardon me then..." He turned his head toward Willow when she brought up her take on Cyrus' identity, and when Rivane put his foot down on the situation the silver haired gambler loosened his own stance. "...yeah you're right, both of you. It doesn't matter where any of us came from, all that matters is that we're trying to help each other survive." He looked at the crow, he eyed the letter briefly but he decided not to make any move toward it. With his injury Rivane would floor him faster than he could blink, hell he could do it even if he were healthy. "Sorry, really. I didn't mean anything by that."
Rivane had made his stance clear to the captive princess, Silvano silently agreed. They couldn't just escort her to Bravia without some trust, but in the gambler's case he couldn't find it in himself to give her any trust at all. The late king Jrevin had run Halspria into the ground, and with it his father's life. Silvano had abandoned the nation he was born in because of that, he had no love for a land that took his family and life away. He only wished he could have gotten back at the king somehow, and despite the fact Jilyn was very much not like her father and didn't carry his sins, he couldn't help but hold some dislike for the woman. Of course this crap had to be complicated, dammit...
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"Here's hoping we can get something to patch up your outfit." He gave his comrade a grin, he couldn't wait to get back to a town. That smile slumped a little as he brought up their prize. "Ah, right the princess...wait, you'll be needed?" He didn't see any injuries on her. Before he could ask why Cyrus was already gone, he turned his head to the group assembled around Rivane and Jilyn. He stepped up to listen, and heard that Cyrus was actually an undercover agent. He somewhat shared Raz's feelings on the matter, but at the same time he couldn't be that mad at the man who helped tend to him. "You were holdin' out on us? You're lucky you're damn good at what you do." He pocketed his hands and gave a cold glance at Jilyn as she approached. "Sounds like info that might kill us, so why should you care if it does your highness?" His upbeat attitude was replaced by a stern one. "Sorry to butt in, Cy. Please continue!"
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When the buff half-dryad stepped up and pat him (roughly) on the back he couldn't help but let out a brief grunt. "Oof..." Though he managed to recover, while he had a lean physique himself he was still sturdy enough to take it. He did indeed take hits to the face in the past, but by some miracle he still kept his good looks. "Heh, yeah? Bet you're only sayin' that cuz I bring home the bacon." He turned to Willow and tossed the dice up and down lightly, he noticed her expression and kept it in mind as he softened his next move. "But seriously, thanks for helping me out back there. I'm usually not that unlucky ya know. As soon as we find a town I'll make it up to everyone and get us some cash." All he needed was a good set up and an hour or two.
He took another glance at Rivane and the princess, he was surprised to find her on the ground begging for his assistance. "...hm." After he pocketed his dice he stood up and walked over to where Cyrus might be, an out to get away from the princess of the nation he despised. "Cyrus, you busy? I patched myself up, but I wanted to make sure I did the job right. Can I get a second opinion?"
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When Silvan was scooped by the rider he finally felt some much needed ease. Rivane was the safest person to be around, and he knew it. He's always known it in fact. "Saving my ass again...what a mess..." The young man just let off a sigh, one of relief and frustration. You're always saving my ass, I hate it... He had heard some of the conversation between the birdman and Evelyn the Blademaiden, which was probably the last talk he wanted to hear. The kingdom can burn for all he cared. Well, whatever. At least we're finally getting money... Not knowing what was ahead of them in a few hours.
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When the group had returned to the camp Silvano was quick to seat himself on a log and tend to his wound, there wasn't much on hand to work with but it was enough to at least stop the bleeding. All he needed was some rest. The attack was rather embarrassing, so he decided not to talk to the others for the moment as much of a go getter as he usually was. He was just content to shake his dice in his hand, and cast occasional glances toward princess Jilyn.
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Tanya's compliment earned Renais a small nod to her, while she appreciated the thought she put all her focus on Jeremiah's words. It seemed like everything she brought up convinced him somewhat, while he had a point about lacking proof he told her enough information anyway. He repeated a list of names off to Renais, most of them stood out to her: Sara, Allegra, Darian. When he got to Melody, her finger twitched by her side. That one struck a chord. "They all...seem familiar. It's not entirely clear, but Melody...that could be my original name." Before she put herself deep in her own mind the pinkette kept focused on Jeremiah as he finished.
"You are right, sir Jeremiah. Coincidences aren't as concrete as proof of my claim, and unfortunately I don't have any to give you." She balled her hands into a pair of fists and brought them gently above her healthy bosom as she leaned in toward him. "But I think...I know in my heart that this isn't just a series of coincidences, not when this all feels too right. Kise told me I had Lufirian blood in me, I have no reason to doubt that. Maybe if I keep moving forward my memory will give me a fact only the Rhapsodia family would know, perhaps that will be proof enough." She lowered her hands to her lap. "That all said, this is enough for me for now. I'm grateful you told me all of this, sir Jeremiah." She shifted her lean into a bow.
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It all happened so fast. Silvano was confident the mage would be in the dirt, and the next thing he knew he was face down instead. "Oh..." He wondered how the hell his life lead him to this moment, but he figured eventually his recklessness would lead him to an early grave. He took a sigh and clutched onto his father's blade. "Already? Fuck man you're kidding..." He was tempted to throw the sword to one of his comrades, but for the moment he just braced his body and tried to ignore the wound the magic had brought upon him. I hope someone has a plan... Once he heard Rivane's voice he had a feeling things would be ok, or at least he hoped.
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The situation moved very fast, it seemed like the princess was...not with them at least! So at this point it was just cleaning up as much as they can and then leave. "I got ya, Cy! Let's roll!" The silver haired man rushed in with his treasured blade to attack the mage Cyrus weakened.
Silvano moves 9, 10 and swings Gemini down at the mage.
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First blood had been spilt, or rather pummeled. He watched the archer fly off and scoffed. "If that's the guard we gotta worry about this'll be the easiest meal of my life." He chuckled and rushed out to Willow's side. "Nice work, Willow. I'll take the next one though, so don't worry."
Silvano reaches 9, 5
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Silvano had spent his time idling near a tree as Raz gave the update out to Rivane, it seemed like a caravan was in the area with their target. "Jackpot." He lightly shook some dice in his hand as a smile crept across his pretty face. "Welp, far be it for me to question why a princess would want to travel light." Even though Raz said it may not be a trap, the swordsman wondered against that. Still, even if there was a small chance to nab the princess he'd take it. He could get revenge and money at the same time, it was too good to pass up. "Ready when you all are, can't wait to cash in." He pocketed his dice and rested his hand over his blade's hilt.
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"It is as Sari says, I recently learned that I am Lufirian thanks to Kise...as shocking as that may be." She put a hand over one arm as she continued. "I'm missing about five years of my memories before my life with the Silvavolkes, the only real thing I remember is a burning ship in the middle of the ocean and someone screaming for me. Kise told me about the Rhapsodia family and how they travelled across the world once to spread their love of music, and I get headaches whenever I listen to instruments." She narrowed her eyes. "With all this evidence I almost know for a fact that I am a Rhapsodia...it's just too many coincidences." She looked Jeremiah in the eye. "I'm still working out what it all actually means to me, I still see myself as a Silvavolke first and foremost...but I need to make contact with them somehow. That being said I know the current situation makes that extremely difficult..." She sighed. "Do you at least know the name of any missing relatives they may have?"
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The man in white simply nodded at Taka's words, he seemed to really be into her story despite it being so short. "Ah, a shinobi from Akatsuki...or is it kunoichi in your case?" He gave Taka yet another smile. "Forgive me for being forward, but if that is what you call boring then the land of Akatsuki sounds like an inspiring place! Color me impressed." He folded his arms and tapped his chin with a finger. "Well, I certainly hope you learn and grow in this group. That being said, since you were so nice to tell me a small tale would you allow me to tell you something in return? A story for a story, though perhaps you might find mine boring in comparison."
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"Oooh! So I was right on the money with that, very good. Now your present is..." She flipped another card. "The Lovers upright, which signifies fellowships and unification. Perhaps your new beginning is with others? The Lovers normally doesn't mean a significant other, it could be with comrades." The hooded girl really didn't know, she simply guessed. As she looked over the rest of the cards, Miles could make out a pair of horns that the hood barely covered.
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"Oooh, is that right? You are quite a bold one, miss Ichika, addressing royalty like that." She giggled. "I kid, it's quite alright I'm not here to take Alouette away from you. If anything I don't mind giving you two time to bond, as allies you'll be doing a lot of that anyway so being used to each other's company is important." The princess turned her head toward Alouette. "I just got done with a short meeting with the other royals, there's still a lot to be done but I found enough time for a break. The royal guard has caught one of the attackers and they're being questioned, but no information has been brought to light just yet. Whoever these people work for must have some tight contract with them." The princess sighed for a moment.
"But that's a problem for the guards now, you needn't worry for the moment. Take your rest now, you'll need it for tomorrow..." She stopped for a moment. "Oh, aha. I may have let that one slip...but your next destination has already been decided."
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"There's a pilot out in this crowd?" He answered back. "I don't like that, gut's giving me a bad feeling...but understood!" With that all taken in he rushed out to fire on a nearby Lancer.
Leon rushes 22, 27 and fires his shotgun at Lancer A-6
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Jeremiah had come forward with quite a task for Lucretia, he really was a capable man but the system limited his movement. "She really has a lot ahead of her, doesn't she." Renais turned her head for a moment to think for a brief moment, but her mind was made up long before he approached. "Gean has given me quite a lot already, the Tigers have as a whole really, but she was stubborn enough to get me out of my shell and it's been worth it. I have you to thank for giving me a reason to stay, Sir Jeremiah." She turned her head back to the man. "Of course I'll support her, I'll never stop. That's my promise to you so you don't have to worry about her." She gave him a small smile. "That being said, there was something I wanted to ask of you. I talked with Sari about this some time ago but I'll ask you too." Her face turned serious. "How much do you know about the Rhapsodia family?"
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"Oh no, it hasn't at all. I'm still quite full after our last session aha..." Renais felt better about herself after that, despite feeling embarrassed. "No, it's fine. I have nothing but time on my hands, and I enjoy being in your company." Eye candy and all. "Sure, I'm always happy to learn something new." Before the two could be off however, they were approached by a master and student duo. Renais couldn't help but giggle at Lucy's attempt to woo Sari. "Aaah, you really are a catch though, Lucy. You'll be in someone's arms before you know it." She turned her head to Jeremiah and shook her head. "It's quite alright, sir Jeremiah. Someone of your station is nothing but busy it seems. Especially given we haven't talked yet." She had quite a bit on her mind to let out after all.
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Seeing Markus almost drop got Leon worried. "Don't push yourself, man!" He called over the comms before he went ahead and swung on a tank. I gotta take more hits here, not him!
Leon moves 21, 24 and Heat Halberds Tank A-4
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The plan had more or less been set, Renais was happy the group had such strong leadership at the spearhead. They more or less had some time to kill before the advance on the keep was a go. She eyed Kise as she made her declaration to reopen her shop, it seemed like she was set to regather what she lost. "Good luck, Kise." She gave her girlfriend a brief smile before she pondered on what to do next. I have some people I need to see. Jerimiah, Tio, maybe Alvira...mm I hope they can find time for me. Maybe I should talk with Gean too, we've been through a lot. There was a lot to to, but before she could continue down her plans she heard a familiar voice. A certain fellow pinkette leaned toward her. Even covered up, she was still a sight for sore eyes. "Aaah, Lucy." She did her best to maintain eye contact. "Steal me for combat training? Don't tell me this is more confidence training too." She giggled a bit. "But no, I'd be happy to. I'll have to break away a little later though, I have some things on my mind that need to be tended to." Oh, that might have sounded a bit lewd...oh whatever. Another thing to work on.
Fresh Fox
SpoilerAt long last, the Tigers had returned to the compound. It was quite a daunting night, but Renais still had a lot on her mind. For now she chose to tackle the biggest problem right now: Kise. So she took her fox by her hand and led her out into the foyer; by this point most traces of the battle were cleaned. “...finally, some peace.” She took a sigh as she turned to Kise. “Once I get to my clothes I’ll return this kimono to you…actually, it may need a wash too. I’ll be sure to have it cleaned then.” She looked down at the outfit. “I just have a lot I want to ask you, and I’m sure you have a lot you want to tell me, Miko-mm…Kise.” That’ll take time to get used to…
“I’d be happy to have a bath as well… I’ve got a lot of blood I need to wipe off. Mostly mine. But, that’s for later~ If you’ve got questions…” Kise tugged her hands away from Renais, snapped her fingers, and the large wolf she’d had around at times jumped over the compound’s roof and rushed behind her, the fox idly leaning into him and using him as a seat. “There you are, Akai~ Good boy… I guess my magic’s starting to come back, properly. Curious device, that was… Probably best to have the Evokers look at it. Anyway! If you’ve got questions, ask away. I’d be happy to answer anything for you.” Kise reached a hand up and stroked under Akai’s chin, the wolf relaxing and slowly laying down, providing a proper bed of fur for Kise to rest against.
Renais had wondered where Akai went, but realized that he was born of her magic. “It seemed like it was a suppressor, I don’t recall reading anything like that back at the academy. But I’m glad you’re regaining your magic back.” She stepped up and brushed her hand against Akai’s fur. “I’m glad to see you again, Akai.” She gave a small smile, at least he seemed about the same. “So, you said Mikoto is gone and you’re the one hiding in her. Was she always meant to be your mask? Is this truly the real you?”
“Wow, I’m hurt… It almost sounds like you don’t believe me. Hahhh… Oh, Renais~” She chided the cleric almost mockingly, still smiling, giggling a bit. “Mikoto was someone I wore when I was too weak to do what needed to be done to gain everything that I have, today. But, now that I have it, I’ve no reason to wear her anymore~ I’d been planning on waiting until she was done getting all nine tails, but… Circumstances are circumstances, and I’m out early. Only three to go– I plan on lopping that thief’s hand off and taking my sixth tail back. But, all that aside… Really… You’re not, disappointed…Are you?” She pouted some, about to pull out the crocodile tears.
Despite her shift in personality, Renais could tell she was still the playful fox she made herself out to be. Maybe it wasn’t a total shift. “Ah well…” She looked aside for a moment as she took everything in. “Mikoto did tell me you existed, I just wasn’t sure what exactly she meant by that. I kind of have a hidden personality myself, so I thought it was similar to that. It seems like I was wrong.” She looked back. “I’m not sure I told you this, but when Mikoto reassured me I felt more confident in myself. I started to fall for her. Since you’re technically…different, I thought it was important to get to know the real you.” Her heart beat a little, but she did her best to ignore it for now.
“But we’re the same person…” Kise looked genuinely hurt, staring at Renais with a certain level of surprise. “... Aegean wasn’t disappointed…” She sighed, leaning further into Akai. “Okay… Then get to know me. Ask whatever you want. I have all of Mikoto’s memories. I am her. I went through everything she did, so it’s not like you have to redo secrets or tell me things like I wouldn’t know them… Ever since the first time ‘I’ snatched you up on Akai and ran off. I know everything, Renais… So what has you hesitant? Or confused? Tell me.”
“Ah…” Renais looked her in the eye, a little surprised herself. “It seems like I have it wrong again, you aren’t different people.” She stepped up. “I’m sorry, Kise. When we rescued you I was so relieved to have you back, but before we left for the compound you gave me a look that Mikoto never gave me after we spoke with Jeremiah. It was almost like you glared at me…” She put a hand over her arm. “It didn’t scare me, but it did have me concerned.”
"Oh, that's all? Well, of course I did! You told me to behave when I hadn't done anything wrong. If I'm not out of line, reprimands are just rude…" The fox huffed, folding her arms, still pouting. "I'm only supposed to be a bad girl when I've done something bad, so don't tell me I'm out of line otherwise…"
Kise had a very different view on the matter compared to Renais, the pinkette noted how in the right she believed herself to be. “Is that so?” She lowered her hand, and just gave a silent nod. “Then I apologize, Kise. Really, I’m sorry.” She decided to drop it. “I just don’t want to lose people I love, Kise. I’ve been dedicated to my duty to the Tigers, but all this time I’ve still been worried about Liza. Losing you to the underground had shaken me, to the point when Luthier told me you had died I…I nearly lost it.” She shook her head. “But I fought hard for you, I wanted to see you again. I’m so glad it wasn’t true.”
"That parasite could never have killed me~ He couldn't even get me to talk, gosh, he was so boring… But I'm glad that's all cleared up~ Now, you really hammered in about getting to know 'me', but you haven't asked me a single real question about 'Kise'. I 'am' Mikoto, in a sense; we have all the same memories and knowledge, but I'd say I'm a lot more playful than that old merchant~ So if you're worried or confused or just plain curious… Best to get it out now, so you don't step on my tails later. Right?"
Renais seemed… on edge. Is this just because of the Underground? Gosh, you'd think she's really that wary of me… She did know Mikoto was a beast, right? I always have been. We're not Clouded, we're Monsters… But I was probably too soft on her as Mikoto, mmm… Maybe someone like Kisara can fill her in on the memo that even if I look it, I'm not quite human~ Kise simply continued to smile, patting Akai next to her. "You can sit down, by the way… All that standing is going to tire you out after a night like this. I don't bite~"
While Renais was still a little worried, Kise’s words eventually eased her into the situation. Maybe…I’m overthinking this. She seems about the same, and it has been a long night… “...it’s been a long night admittedly.” She took a long sigh and stepped up to take the offered seat next to Akai. “Running around, healing everyone, keeping out of danger…talking to Luthier. What a slimeball…” She took another sigh and leaned against Kise’s shoulder. “I’m really sorry, Kise. I tend to overthink things a lot, ask Tio and Elisa. They know I’m in my head too much. I just want some peace and quiet for a little while.”
After a short moment to recollect herself (and get comfortable) she turned her head back to Kise. “So you say you remember everything, you saw everything, but you’re more playful than Mikoto. Does that mean you still accept me? Mikoto said she was fine with my…habit. But what about you?” She referred to her “birdwatching” of course.
Kise quickly got comfortable, squirming closer to Renais, an arm around her, fingers gently petting the cleric's hair. "That's better… It was quite the night for you, yes. But you did wonderfully~ Managed to save me without much trouble and as far as I could see, no one from the Tigers died! What an exemplar of a healer you are, Renais~" The fox swooned into a nuzzle, squeezing closer to Renais for a moment. "Keep at it and you'll rival Tio, one day…" The Evokers were a long off and lofty goal, but Renais had talent, and was now getting the experience she needed to melt with that talent.
"Mmmm? Ohh, yes… Your insatiable need to ogle other women. I suppose I don't mind… As long as you always keep myself and Aegean closest in your heart, there's no problem. However…" She leaned ever so closer, a claw tugging gently at her clothes, revealing her cleavage ever so much. "Surely you can't get better than this~ And these aren't even off limits…"
The warmth of the fox helped Renais be at ease, the strife she felt hours ago had melted away in the softness. “Mm…you’re too kind, Kise. Thank you…” She let off a satisfied hum. “I will be an Evoker one day, one step at a time.” She snuggled back a little. Then came her answer, which was about the same as Mikoto’s…and when she showed off some of her bounty the pinkette was quick to stare. “Ah!” She blushed at the sight of them. “Mm, you do have two wonderful points-err I mean!” She looked the fox in the eye. “You really know me too well, Kise. I guess this is proof that I shouldn’t have doubted you.”
Renais was happy her fox companion remained mostly the same, though she still had one question on her mind. “That being said, before I lose myself entirely, I think I should address the most important thing on my mind. How do you feel about…Lufirians? You told me you don’t hate the people, do you still stand by that?”
"Maybe. Are you worried because you're Lufirian? Or are you worried that I'll run off to set the place ablaze? Why would I do that?" Kise pulled Renais into a proper hug, her softness pressing into the cleric, still all smiles. "I'm happy. I have two absolutely wonderful women in my life. Only a fool would leave your side for centuries old grudges… That said, I do still plan on getting all nine tails." They fwooshed behind her, making themselves known. "I'm already so close, and more power means I can better protect you, so I don't see any issues. Does that help? I'd much rather be living my best life next to you than throwing this all away for a grudge that won't change anything…"
When Kise pulled her into a deeper embrace, Renais was quick to hug her back. Partially on impulse, but when she said she was happy it was enough for Renais to put her all behind the hug. “Kise…thank you. That makes me happy.” She smiled, and her blush came back ten times stronger when she took in all of the fox’s softness. “I’m glad you haven’t changed much, and I want to get stronger too so I can help keep you safe as well.” She looked at her tails as they flexed out. “And truth be told I am curious to see what you’d look like with all of your tails, I wonder if they’ll get softer…” She did enjoy cuddling with her tails.
“I’ve never been to Lufiria, I’ve always considered myself a normal girl…kind of. Though hearing I may have a family there makes me want to learn about myself. That being said, even if I never meet them, I’m glad I have my family here. Even more so when we see Liza.”
"Here's hoping this Liza isn't upset with myself or Gean, then~ But if they're anything like you, I'm sure they're plenty reasonable." Mmmm… I wonder if I'm just not making it obvious… That and my plans to go and eat later. Well, what she doesn't know won't hurt her, and they were all scum, anyway~ Better that their bodies go towards something good.
Kise squeezed Renais tight, nuzzling into her some, sighing with content at the situation. "If they got any softer, I'm sure you'll be the first to know~ As for you getting stronger, you already have. You just need to learn how to fling that magic around in combat instead of healing~"
“Liza’s really great, I think you’d like her and I hope she likes you too.” The pinkette cuddled a bit more with a hum. “Yeah, I feel more confident in myself. When we fought the underground I wasn’t scared, I think I’m over my nerves. I just need to study more and put it to practice. Maybe I’ll ask Jeremiah and his pink haired companion for help there.”
“You’re so brave, Renais… So brave~ I’m sure Jeremiah and that flouncy bouncy would be happy to help you if you asked them nicely. Still, you’ve done so much on your own, so don’t ever discredit yourself– I know you aren’t, but I’m catching that before it ever shows up~ Anyone would have to be brave to face off against these people without a proper weapon in their hands… So keep it up, Renais. I’ve full faith in you~”
The praise was nice, very nice. Renais couldn’t stop smiling. “...mm, thank you Kise.” She made herself comfortable. “I won’t disappoint you or anyone else. Though I am feeling tired…I think I’ll rest here for a minute before we head back to sleep.” A bed would be nice, and Gean with them in it would be nicer, but she enjoyed what she had in the moment.
Pink Meeting
SpoilerThe Tigers had made a camp during their trek to Esclas to rest, Renais had taken the moment to try to track down another pink haired healer. She had heard some whispers and caught small glances at her, she was quite curious about the woman. Someone who traveled alongside Jeremiah must be skilled, and she’s a healer too…there’s a lot I can learn from her I’m sure. Renais assumed she may have been his wife, but she wasn’t sure. Either way the pinkette looked around the camp for the other cleric.
“Hahhhhh~” Lucretia let out a long whine of a sigh, finally taking off her combat gear. The girls were free, and she was comfortable, adjusting her corset, fixing her harness, tugging on her shorts a little, and finally, finally relaxing. Traveling with Jeremiah hadn’t been very relaxing. He was a skilled guy, but it had been just the two of them. If a group had come across them, there was the chance she could’ve been jumped or used as leverage against the superior fighter. So, she always had to keep an eye out during camping and rest, leaving her unable to fully get some proper sleep in… But now! A whole group of mercenaries! She could trust that someone else would have an eye open and an ear out… Speaking of someone…
“You lost, cherry blossom?” She smirked over at Renais, the girl seeming like a chicken with its head cut off, wandering around the camp without aim. “You’re Renais, right? Heard you talking with Jeremiah back at the fort… And you’re the main healer for this group of Tigers. I can tell you’re strong, plenty of magic in you, but… Who’re you looking for? You lose track of your pretty fox?” She smirked, leaning back a little and staring up at Renais, Lucretia sitting and not bothering to get up at the moment. The legs needed their rest; she wasn’t a spry teen anymore.
“Hm?” She heard another female voice and turned toward it, her target was in sight…oh my was she ever. “O-oh…” Renais had been taken back by the other pinkette’s attire, she felt overdressed in her usual white dress and boots. “Good day, ma’am. Yes that’s right, I believe your name was Lucretia?” She turned to the older woman and nodded her head. “It’s very nice to meet you, and yes I am the main healer…though the measure of my strength is a little subjective in my opinion. I’m certain you’re much stronger.”
She made sure to keep eye contact, Lucretia was incredibly distracting. “No, Kise is elsewhere. I had plenty of time with her for the moment. Actually, I was looking for you. I believe you traveled with Jeremiah for some time, I’m sure you must be a skilled healer to be kept in his company.” She gave a small smile. “So I wondered if we could talk for a little while, I like learning from others after all.”
"Learn? From me?" Lucretia gawked at Renais a little, shaking her head with something of a smile as she recovered from her surprise. "Look, I might be stronger than you, physically, but I'm sure you can feel it. I don't actually have a lot of magic in me. Now…" She picked herself up, kicking her staff, the implement spinning up, finally getting caught by her, as she then slammed down the butt of it. "If you were looking for help on how to fight, by all means, enquire. I wasn't kept around because I knew how to fix a wound better than anyone, but because I know my way around a battlefield and wouldn't be dead weight. You didn't look out of place in the fort alongside your friends, so maybe you fit in too… Unless there's something else worrying you?" She couldn't quite get a read on Renais beyond the obvious, trying to watch her face for anything other than the struggle to maintain eye contact.
"I don't mind talking either way, so go ahead and talk~ As long as you can handle me, that is. Feel like your eyes are gonna escape your head any moment; they're on a mission of their own~"
Ugh, I hate my darting eyes… She made a bit of a sour face, but did her best to readjust back to a neutral one. “Ah, sorry sorry. I suppose you’re right. I don’t sense too much magic within you. I’m afraid I’m very easily distracted, so I couldn’t read your magic readily. It’s a weakness of mine.” She sighed. “I have sharp senses too, but they mean nothing when I can’t focus. Thank you for saying I fit in though, I must be doing something right.”
The pinkette eyed the other cleric’s staff, rather surprised that she considered it a weapon. “I have to say I never imagined using a staff as a weapon would be effective, though I’m afraid I don’t have the muscle to really take advantage of your fighting style. Still, I was curious about your experience on the field. I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of danger in your life.”
"You've got that right. I did travel all the way to Islexia by myself. Came here aaaaall the way from Mura on foot. Only ran into Jeremiah because I finally bit off more than I could chew, eheh… All's well that ends well~ As for my experience on the field, yeah, sure. I've seen my fair share of battles. Rowdy knights, bandits, drunkards that couldn't keep their hands to themselves… Throw in trained assassins now." She tossed her staff between her hands, fairly adept with it, finally spinning it and pushing the crystal atop it close to Renais' face.
"The staff itself is a reinforced, carved wood and metal, with whatever healing I need affixed to the top. The holding cage for the crystal," she pulled it back to her reach, putting a hand on the cage and popping it right off, "is easily removable so I don't get it damaged in any fighting. Would hate to jab at someone with this and smash a whole heal staff's worth of charges!" She chuckled a bit, but made no show of whether she'd personally experienced that or not. "If you've got specific questions about fighting as a healer, or just wanna shoot the breeze, then shoot~ I've seen enough to talk your ear off."
The story Lucretia told had impressed Renais. “From Mura all the way here? Amazing…you’re very well traveled.” She tilted her head back a little as the crystal of the staff was presented. She was about to ask to touch it but she pulled the staff back and popped off the crystal. “Oooh!” She looked a little starstruck from the demonstration. “I was taught how to disassemble and reassemble specific staves, but you seem so experienced you did it in no time flat.” Though on reflection that may have just been how her staves worked. “Truth be told, I like talking with you so far, miss Lucretia. You radiate confidence and reliability, I admire that.” She smiled. “I just hope I can do the same for others, the last thing I want is to be considered useless. I hate that.”
"Call me Lucy," she began, hand on her chin, slowly looking Renais over. "Well… Confidence starts from inside. You've got the body to be plenty confident, but you seem to lack the spirit, so let's try one small thing first. Follow after me! Posture is very important." Lucretia slouched to get out of it, then, "first thing, chest out!" She leaned back and straightened out her spine, "and head held high!" She raised her head up to stare straight forward, flashing Renais a cheesy smile and a peace sign.
"Always put your best self forward, body and all. That's the first step to confidence! The next step is realizing how much you matter to those around you and how much you're actually contributing. And the first part, starts with realizing hooowwwww much you matter to yourself. It doesn't matter how much folks like you if you can't love yourself first! So once again, repeat after me. I love myself! I'm doing great! I can do anything I put my mind to~!" Definitely cheesy, and Lucretia began to giggle a bit after, but self confidence was entirely reliant on the self; it couldn't be won through the admiration of others.
“Ok, Lucy it is. You can call me Renais, or Rene, that's what Gean calls me.” She had a tiny blush across her cheeks when she complimented her body, and that tiny blush only got bigger as Lucretia did a special exercise. “E-eh?” She wanted to protest, but she just couldn’t bring herself to say no to Lucy, not after her demonstration anyway.
“Ooh ok…correcting my posture then.” She was hesitant, but she followed her lead and leaned back to straighten herself out. Renais was no stranger to exercise, but she realized just how stiff she was. She made a mental note to do more physical activity later. She lifted her head up and did her best to keep her eyes locked to Lucy’s, when she saw the peace sign and cheesy smile she hesitated again. Oh my…but I can’t back down now. So she returned the gesture with a thumbs up and a half grin that almost seemed forced. “Aaah ha ha…ha…” I hope no one is watching us…
Lucy went forward with a speech about appreciating yourself, which got a response out of the pinkette. “How much I matter to myself? I guess that’s a good point…” When it came time for Renais to repeat after her she let out a small gasp. “R-really? Well…I guess I made it this far so…” She took a breath and called out. “I love myself…I’m doing great. I can do anything I put my mind to…argh.” She stopped for a moment, a little frustrated at how difficult that was. “Mm, damn. Let me do that again.” She took another breath and puffed her chest out, she wanted to do this with feeling. “I LOVE myself! I’m doing GREAT! I can do ANYTHING I put my mind to!” She took a moment to let that all sink in, she felt embarrassed but as Lucy giggled she also found herself laughing a little. “Ahaha mm…I hope I wasn’t too loud, oh dear.”
Lucretia gawked as Renais belted out the affirmations, unable to stop herself from laughing, "pffthahhaha! See! That's great, khhhahahaha!" It was far too cute to see her do that and then shrink back to her worries, but she gave her a thumbs up anyway. "That's the right attitude! Even if it feels silly, it's important. You have to love yourself! And you are doing great. Everyone came back safe, right? Can't imagine you weren't healing your buns off to help. You're plenty a necessity, so hold that head high and walk with pride~"
It would take more than one pep talk, or course, but the ground work mattered plenty. As long as she can maintain some of these feelings, she'll be alright… "Now, if you wanna keep chattin', how about you sit down and I'll tell you all about how I had to pretend to be Jeremiah's wife to get us out of hot water with the Knights of Hecatia." She plopped down and patted the ground next to her, a mischievous grin on her face.
Renais had slowly let herself down from her high point, she still felt embarrassed but when she saw the other girl give her a thumbs up she couldn’t help but let out one more small giggle. “They did, yeah. I can’t ask for anything more.” Maybe I should stop being so critical of myself. People like Luthier can do their best to break me down, but at the end of the day I’m still here. I can make a difference… “Thank you, Lucy. I feel better.” She was about to excuse herself, but when Lucretia offered to tell a story about being Jeremiah’s fake wife she realized that wasn’t a story she could pass up. “That sounds like a story alright.” She took a seat next to her. “Maybe when we get some time we could go shopping together? I could use a new outfit or two.”
“Yeah? You wanna shop? Sure~ But I don’t think I can help you with it much, we’re a bit, y’know.” She pointed at her own chest, then Renais’, snickering. “Now, let’s see… Right, Jeremiah stuck his nose into business with that all too serious gaze he gives every problem, and one of the knights got just, SO nosy… So I run out of the inn I was getting rooms in all, ‘Jerryyyyyy~’, grab onto his arm– I swear, that man could weather a hurricane without blinking…” She began getting into it, assuming it was fine to share, given the group’s knowledge of the sword already, and besides. Jeremiah deserved a bit of embarrassing story telling for how pent up he’d made her…
Renais laughed a little. “Aaah, it’s a chore looking for a good fit sometimes.” The school uniform she used to wear did a lot to hide her figure, but she knew she was very mature. “I wonder if I should show myself off more, maybe Gean and Kise would appreciate that.” She thought out loud before she went forward with her story. “Oh dear, I can’t imagine the look on his face. He seems so serious, but I’ll bet someone as fine as you could turn his expression quick.” Another laugh escaped her. “I’ll try not to bring it up to him…at least too much. I still have to thank him for giving me a reason to stay with the group.”
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Alister walked along side Mikhail with his head in his thoughts. I'm glad he's taken to this deal rather well, Mikhail has always been the type to go with the flow. He turned his head to the side slightly. Though, news of the battle in Lohen is troubling. I'll be busy soon. Best to relax while I have the time...? The prince was brought out of his thoughts by Mikhail when he asked about a stand. "Oh, that's a game where you grab an apple. The catch is it has to be with your teeth." He smiled. "Seems right up your alley if you ask me."
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Aaah, she has quite a unique aura. Lindt noticed the blank stare, but it didn't seem to phase is grin. "You needn't worry yourself over qualifications, miss Taka. I simply wanted to kill some time, my comrade is busy with his own business so he set me about the capital to occupy myself." He lifted his left arm to brush some hair out of his eyes. "As a storyteller I always have an ear out to exchange tales, care to indulge me?"
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The small hooded girl looked through a bag and pulled out a deck of cards. "Oh there's a lot to learn from even small hints of one's future, I assure you! A card reading is worth a thousand words." She deftly shuffled the deck and quickly spread the cards out across the table. "Three cards shall tell your past, present and future. Now let us begin..." She turned a card over, and looked it over. "The Fool Upright, it signifies new beginnings. Perhaps you found one in your past?"
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"I see you're already readjusting to Isolde, Alouette." The hooded woman heard a familiar voice ahead, which belonged to a princess in purple she guarded. Lorelei came into view of the two women, she gave them both a curtsy and a smile. "Good morning to you, and you as well miss Ichika. Thank you for keeping Alouette company, and I hope you had a good rest after the battle." She turned back to Ali. "I heard quite a few civilians talk about that attack actually, if it weren't for you two and the others today would have carried a much more dreadful tone to say the least."
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Without another word, Leon rushed to the next enemy to keep up the intensity!
Leon moves toward 18, 23 and shotgun (AP Slug) blasts Lancer 1-A
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Luce seemed a little evasive, but Nate understood they had to keep up appearances. "Aah, yeah. A dancer is quite handy for gathering information, I can see why Eve likes you so much." He watched Luce leave and raised a fist. "You're lookin' at them." He smiled a little, and waved as the cat left. When he was alone he stepped up to the window and sighed. "Picked for a reason, huh? Really makes me wonder what that is..."
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"ACK!" Miles didn't have a booming voice by any means, but it still startled the poor figure, to the point where they very nearly dropped their huge book. "O-oh! A customer! Hello, salutations, felicitations and uh...all that jazz." She cleared her small voice. "Oooh, interested in fortune telling? Well of course you are, considering you're here." She put the book away and put her hands on the table. "Well, let me be your guide to your destiny! Perhaps it is superstition, or perhaps it may be real. Only one way to find out." Miles would notice the figure was robed and hooded now that he got closer. "There are many ways to have your fortune told, for example I could take your palm and read your future from that. Tarot cards, the crystal ball. Unfortunately I can't use the stars since it's the middle of the day, but which would you prefer, good sir?"
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"Pardon me, young lady." Taka would sense someone step up to her bench, the same dark haired young man Alouette had encountered from the wagon. He wore mostly white with a brown mantle over his shoulders, his right arm was mostly covered by that mantle, and his right eye still had a black eyepatch over it. "Could you perhaps spare a moment of your time for...oh wait a moment! You were one of the gate defenders the other day, isn't that right?" He smiled. "What a fortuitous encounter, I was hoping to repay you and your comrades for your deeds. My name is Lindt, a traveler from the desert sands of Saratara. What might your name be, milady?"
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The former merc was pleased he made up for his mistake, he lifted his polearm and advanced to his next destination. "Glad to see you're good, Kazue. Stay solid for the next wave, alright?"
Leon moves toward 17, 20
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It was nice to have someone as skilled as Jeremiah watch over the group, it was one of the reasons why Renais felt better than she did before the attack. With Kise by her side she could relax, for a moment anyway. Eslcas was a significant upgrade to Sipa alright, it almost felt like familiar ground to the pinkette. Renais just stood by Miria, unsure of what to do with herself while the group spoke with Owen. Syndra's presence meant that tensions would be high, and indeed they were. Though she at least had enough help to stand for her defense. Renais wished she could help, but she instead resigned herself to observing the scenery around the castle. Things were certainly a lot simpler back in Glacies, how far we've come...
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Lindt kept his eye on the ninja as she agreed, he smiled wide and nodded. "Excellent! Then allow me to...hm?" The eyepatched man lifted his head to find a certain dancer approach, they addressed Taka and had quite an upbeat tone about them, not too far from the way Lindt carried himself. "...well, I should have known cats travel in packs. A pleasure, Luce. As Taka said I am Lindt, a storyteller from the desert sands of Saratara, simply here to kill time, and of course that's fine. I'm certain Luce has some interesting tales to spin." While he kept a wide smile on to match the dancer's, he couldn't help but wonder about them. This one...I feel as though there is more to them than meets the eye. Then again I shouldn't talk. Perhaps I should step lightly.
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Alister watched Mikhail as he dunked in for an apple, he looked around the festival with a keen eye. He was always the type to be on guard, but the attack the other day really struck a nerve in the young man. Our nations have had an awkward history to be certain, still...I can't let anything happen to Isolde. He narrowed his eyes a little and watched Mikhail as he came closer and closer to nabbing his prize. His friend's innocence and eagerness to try new things put him at ease, enough to smile at least. "I'm glad you're enjoying yourself at least..."
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"Oh, my name? It's Hina." She pulled back her hood to show curved horns on her head, golden eyes and curly blond locks with a small amount of freckles on her adorable face. "Sorry, the hood is for aesthetic more than anything. Gotta keep the air of mystery after all! But it gets a lil stuffy in this robe...anywho!" She turned the final card... "The Sun upright! This means there may be success in your future." She looked Miles in the eye. "Whatever you have going may lead to good news, hopefully anyway. These card readings are just for fun, anything could happen in your future!" That's kinda why I tried to keep things as broad as possible, but he doesn't need to know that aha...
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Lorelei watched over Ichika for a short moment, while she wasn't entirely sure she sensed something may have been off. She didn't have a chance to really to smooth things over as Alouette spoke up about the situation. "I don't know all the details, I believe you'll be briefed by a supporter very soon. Despite my best efforts to help the alliance I'm not quite an official member yet, so I was kept somewhat at arms length when the meeting reached that point." She sighed. "The Lohen princess doesn't trust me at all, she stared at me as if I were some rabid beast. I had half a mind to...well never mind." She kept some dark thoughts to herself. "All the more reason to continue to prove myself until I have the trust I seek." She smiled at Ali. "It's no trouble, Alouette. I don't mind going back to way I came, even if this dress is giving me quite a work out." She adjusted her outfit some what. While she wasn't on the red head's level, the princess wasn't quite a slouch in the beauty department. "Let us go then."
The jewelry stand Alouette eyed had some quality trinkets on sale, a few items on display were expensive while the rest was reasonably priced; perhaps discounted for the festivities. Lorelei eyed the stand as they passed and turned to speak to Alouette, but a voice called out to cut her off.
"Ali? Ali is that you?" Alouette believed the girl at the stand wasn't from Isolde, but she failed to notice there were two workers at the stand, the second one stepped out from behind it to take a good look at the trio. It was a blue haired cat girl with green eyes and a modest white dress. "It is you, isn't it? It's me, Felicity!" She stepped up and presented her with a welcoming smile. The cat was the owner of the Cat's Eye jewelry store, it had been passed down through her family for generations. She knew Alouette's family fairly well. "I haven't seen you in years, but it's hard to forget one of my favorite customers! You really do resemble Lyria." She looked Lorelei and Ichika. "Are these your friends?"
Lorelei smiled back and curtsied. "Good day, I'm Lory, a friend indeed." She decided to keep her royal status to herself, a little fearful the cat might try to give her a deal she couldn't refuse.