[19:05] Lorelai M. Kirk says, "Oh -- hi Sum."
[19:05] Teodor Hargrave says, "If you need me, I will of course assist. It's what I do."
[19:05] Sum says, "Oh.... U- Uhm.... Hi..."
[19:05] Vincent ven Pelleaux says, "All hands are needed- because I can only offer the means, I don't have the experince to give anyone."
[19:05] Red Wolf says, "Also I understand your resolve a little more now Teodor. When the time comes I'll be sure not to get in your way."
[19:05] Teodor Hargrave asks, "What does that mean?"
[19:05] Red Wolf says, "I mean when it comes time to take your vengence I'll be sure no one gets in your way."
[19:05] Umber whispers something.
[19:06] Teodor Hargrave asks, "You believe I seek vengeance?"
[19:06] Umber says, "top."
[19:06] Umber says, "Stop."
[19:06] "How are you?" A smile grows on her face as her tail wags behind her. She also starts bouncing on the balls of her feet.
(Lorelai M. Kirk)
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[19:06] Teodor Hargrave says, "I don't, not really."
[19:06] Umber says, "..."
[19:06] Red Wolf says, "Well then I shall seek it for you."
[19:06] Umber almost slugs Magnus.
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[19:06] Teodor Hargrave says, "Only thing I want is to make things right. For everyone that's died."
[19:06] Jewel Vixen whispers something.
[19:06] Umber whispers something.
[19:06] Teodor Hargrave says, "Teodor. Holly. Dillion. Kelly. Everyone."
[19:08] Red Wolf says, "Remember they still live as you do. That said I think I may have found something that could give us a fighting chance."
[19:08] Umber whispers something.
[19:09] Teodor Hargrave says, "Right."
[19:09] Red Wolf asks, "What do you know of the Demonic Homeland?"
[19:10] Teodor Hargrave says, "Next to nothing."
[19:10] Magnus Perridi exclaims, "I know its full of demons!"
[19:10] Teodor Hargrave says, "A given."
[19:10] Vincent squints.
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[19:10] Red Wolf says, "Well we're going to change that.. We're going to take the fight to them. "
[19:10] The blueish hues met the young teenager's form. A blueish hues barely perceived beyond the mask that rests upon her face. Not the lightest smile would rose upon her face, yet it would not be to bring any form of interest as a mask would hide the totality of her face.

"I- I... Am fine...", she lets out, in a very quiet voice. Unchanging from the usual.

She would have come for a purpose, yet this purpose.... A secret, yet a scorching- Avid flame in her everlasting winter.
(Sum)
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[19:10] There's a single shake of his head given towards Vincent.

"No, no."

"I'll be busy teaching at academy - whenever I'm not busy roaming about and killing demonkind. I'm a specialist with Energy magic, and I'm sure many would find themselves wanting to study that."
(Nerin lux Altin)
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[19:11] Umber approaches Jewel, their hand burrowing into their cloak. Moments later a sheet of paper would be procured. One that she'd surely recognize. It was in her chest after all.

Without shame, Umber would hold it out, showing it to them. Surpressed laughter could be recognized by slight little jolts in their head.
(Umber)
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[19:11] Teodor eyes Red Wolf skeptically.
(Teodor Hargrave)
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[19:11] Vincent ven Pelleaux exclaims, "Oh! Perfect then!"
[19:11] The Red Wolf cracks a smile from behind his helmet. Going to the demonic homeland, has Krixus lost his damn mind?
(Red Wolf)
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[19:11] Jewel Vixen whispers something.
[19:12] Magnus Perridi says, "Vinny"
[19:12] Teodor Hargrave says, "Can't be more foolish than myself wandering the forests, alone, collecting demon snake bites like a boy student collecting award stickers."
[19:13] Lorelai slowly lowers her face into her cloak, but her hands go to in front of her skirt as she fidgets around with them anxiously.

"T-That's good -- mmm...


Also, where have you uhm -- been? I haven't seen you in awhile."
(Lorelai M. Kirk)
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[19:13] Robin lux Queen says, "Ya should really roam with another, Teo."
[19:13] Magnus Perridi says, "If I live to see the academy start"
[19:13] Red Wolf says, "Well you do have an impressive collection heh.. That said I figured we aren't the first to hunt demons collectively..I've been doing research and the orders that have come before us, I've found some helpful information so far."
[19:13] Magnus Perridi says, "Ill be more then willing to be a student for it"
[19:14] Teodor nods nonchalantly. At whom? Everyone?
(Teodor Hargrave)
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[19:14] Umber nods, not believing her at all. Then they'd beckon her to follow.
(Umber)
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[19:16] Red Wolf asks, "Speaking of a hunt, care to patrol Teo?"
[19:16] Teodor Hargrave says, "I've had my fill. I just came from one."
[19:16] Red Wolf asks, "Fair enough. Get any trophies?"
[19:17] Teodor Hargrave says, "Trophies? Only scars and wounds."
[19:17] Magnus Perridi says, "Lord Wolf"
[19:17] Red Wolf asks, "Yes Magnus?"
[19:18] Magnus Perridi says, "Care for another spar, its been a year since our last..."
[19:18] Magnus Perridi exclaims, "I gotten way stronger!"
[19:20] Axiety rose upon Lorelai's mind- yet... She has said nothing. She would have lost something precious... Again considered as the scorching flame in her everlasting winter. However... Her gaze remained locked upon Lorelai, the violet flames dancing around her form, yet showing the most peaceful intents.

She was not around for a while- yes.... Questioning... A thornless rose, yet still the source of drips of blood... Stuck in a blizzard, yet causing tears to fall...

Questions kept lingering upon her mind, but for now... She is here, speaking to Lorelai...

"I... Was thinking...", she affirmed.

The gaze that would seems to be locked, would now be shattered. Her gaze exploring every blades of grass dancing to each blows of the cold nighty breeze.
(Sum)
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[19:25] Magnus Perridi says, "Ser Robin..."
[19:25] Magnus Perridi says, "Or Lord Vinny"
[19:26] Magnus Perridi says, "Even Adonis's Papa would do"
[19:26] The tail that wagged what thought to be quickly behind her grew even quicker. Her smile would grow even brighter, as her mind just flows with thoughts.

The cold breezy night didn't bother her, thought, since she was wrapped in a warm cloak from her former caretaker Sasaki.

"...Hmmm?"
(Lorelai M. Kirk)
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[19:29] Red Wolf says, "I could go for a spar."
[19:29] Magnus Perridi says, "I want to see if im close to being a watchmen in your eyes to be honest"
[19:29] Magnus Perridi says, "See how far I have to go still"
[19:34] The sound of the other kitsune's wagging tail would not make itself unnoticed. As for Sum's, it was... Most of the time unmoving. The only time it actually moved was when she was very much embarrassed, or only the wind that forces this one to move through it's blows. The smile- shining as a star, would also not allow itself to stay unnoticed... Lorelai itself would have a personality that draw someone's attention quite easily.

Lorelai would actually try to convince her to speak, yet- it would be more complicated to make someone like Sum speak whenever she has problem... The young vixen's mind flowed, yet her words... Hidden behind a thick shell of ice.

"N-Nothing... T- Too important..."
(Sum)
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[19:38] Darrel Snow exclaims, "So bored!"
[19:38] Lorelai's face really does shine with something of a cosmic energy -- something they would soon harness with their will. But, the feeling of her weak plasma shroud around her makes the glow even brighter, giving the other kitsune a nice blow of warm air.

Also, Lorelai does know how hard it is to speak about something private -- or personal, so she reaches her hand up, just a tad bit as she would notion for her hand, or just to follow.

"...Are you sure...? We can go somewhere else if you want too...?"

The amber eyes Lorelai has would glare into Sum's mask, most likely giving them a sense of warmth, or something a long the lines of that.
(Lorelai M. Kirk)
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[19:42] Seeing that plasma shroud, Darrel walks closer but sits down by the table.
(Darrel Snow)
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[19:50] The young vixen would have perceived something beyond the amber eyes of the kitsune. She saw a flame giving it's birth. She saw a scorching desire to know- to understand. It would be such as tasting the sweetest fruit of a tree.

The blueish hues- beyond the mask would happen to meet the hand that would be tend upon her form. Although it merely was the slightest gaze that would have been given, nothing more.

"I...", a very long pause would take place between when she gave a first word and when she gave an actual answer. Is there anything worth giving attention and risk to llose someone else... Again... She keeps losing everything she holds an importance into. Such is life after all, merely gains and failure... Gaining time to hope having that light of happiness in that darkness that seems to be everlasting. That even when she sees a leave falling off a tree, she stares it from the beginning to the end and tells herself that-good time merely passes as a blow of the breeze.

She would have come to tell herself that after all... It's not worth sacrificing anyone else...

Her eyes... Hid underneath it's pupils to allow a tear to rose and fall down her cheek... Her gaze shattered away, hoping that this single tear would have come to been unnoticed.

"I a- am f- fine.... T- Thank you...", her tail would have actually come to wrap around her form, despite the cold nighty breeze that passes by.
(Sum)
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[19:51] So it began!

Looking like a mouse after a cat had toyed with it for a few hours. Seneca took a stop about three yards from Nerin, the man's white clothing had long since turned a dark crimson with the dried blood from the fighting not overly long ago.

A hand came up to gingerly press against the Cadet's left breast. Though a bow wasn't forthcoming, instead the femboy of the lake simply offered a wide smile.

"Exarch, apologies for not bowing but I do believe my rib-cage could not endure the motions." There was a pause as they thought that over. "I mean I probably could but-" They tilted there head towards the Exarch.

"Yes, the report...Exarch, yesterday in the search for a missing citizen, Magnus Perridi. Myself and two citizens encountered a massive demon that claimed to be a leader of there race. After a lengthy engagement, my compatriots and I escaped."

There was a moment as he looked towards the lake, then coughed a little. Which brought a wince of pain from the man's face. "Then once we arrived, an Occultist assaulted the square. I was able to defeat the magi mid-rampage but as I went to arrest them. They attempted to harm another. Leaping in the way, well I wasn't in a good spot to keep fighting and lost consciousness. I presume they have escaped."
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[19:54] A single glance is given towards Seneca. He doesn't seem to be terribly affected by the news of demons- if only because it became a daily normality for him, but..

"There was no need regardless. Magnus is safe. I believe one of the witches might've toyed with him - shadow magic is common among their kind."

But to digress, his gaze turns towards Seneca entirely, inspecting him.

"If you need medical aid, I can help. And.." A giant demon?

"Could've been the Tiger that I fought at some point. He was easily defeated, but I think in your case the raw strength might be the issue."

"Well done on defending other people, regardless."
(Nerin lux Altin)
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[19:54] Placing his hands into his pockets. Diogenis walks near Robin lux Queen. Trying to look as professional as possible he taps his back.

"Excuse me Sir. I wish to inquire how one can become a cadet. Along with how old you have to be exactly to chase such a position in the Order."

Letting out a sigh. Diogenis awaits praying he is answered and bestowed with the info he so desperately had been looking for.
(Diogenis Prokopis)
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[19:55] Lorelai's expression doesn't change thought, her stare seems to give something of a comfort in their darting eyes. Not much comfort -- thought, comfort for somebody that needs it from said person.

She would reach for their hand slowly, but decides to lap her pinky around theirs as the other girl hovers up in the sky. What to do -- oh what to do....

...And then that tear falls. She watches as it falls onto the ground. She whispers something to Sum, a bigger blush growing on Lorelai's face. She's been holding it together pretty good so far, surprisingly.
(Lorelai M. Kirk)
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[19:56] Lorelai M. Kirk whispers: ....H-Hey --..... a-are you okay..? D-Do you need a h-hug...?
[19:58] The young man's head bobbed at the offer for medical aid. "Yes, I may not look it but I'm in incredible pain. Every word is torture and every breath a nightmare."

They'd seem to beam a little brighter as they received the praise however... But wait! They'd heard the demons name hadn't they!? Yes, they were sure what was it...

"The Demon had been named.... Uh, Azathoth sir. It stood easily eight feet tall with a crown of thorns. It was able to warp reality with it's illusions as well."

They then pointed across to Diogenis. "That was the youth who was with me when we encountered the demon."
(Seneca)
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[20:01] Looking to the boy who approached him over his shoulder the Exarch would raise an eyebrow some feeling that these days it really was like a burst of new people coming about and vying for the Light of Osrona rather than the darkness of places around it.

"Ya need to be 15, an' for me to recruit I only need to see tha' you're willin' to apply yourself for Osrona an' enlighten in the name o' the Order's more righteous goals.

Ain't take too much-but fightin' for the square is pretty damned avid an option though. If you're the right age, I'd be willin' to let ya in right now. If not? Wait a few years."

There'd be some impressions left on Robin, all being positive, though also a deepened disdain for the Demon attacking when literally everyone else was unable to be there.
(Robin lux Queen)
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[20:02] Nerin lux Altin says, "--There is no such limit, Robin."
[20:03] Nerin lux Altin says, "I was a cadet at fourteen years old, and many more were even thirteen as cadets."
[20:03] Robin lux Queen says, "---"
[20:03] Nerin lux Altin says, "Being a Knight, however, requires three years regardless - and they'll age by then."
[20:03] Robin lux Queen asks, "Since when?"
[20:03] Nerin lux Altin says, "Since forever. As I'm telling you, I was cadet by fourteen years old already."
[20:03] Nerin lux Altin says, "There's no fifteen years old limit."
[20:04] Seneca says, "Such a terrible time in which the youth must pick up the blade for our people."
[20:04] Robin lux Queen says, "I was a cadet at 15, an' wastold to wait a couple years when i was 13."
[20:04] Robin lux Queen says, "But, if ya say so."
[20:04] Nerin lux Altin says, "You got bullshitted then."
[20:04] Robin lux Queen says, "Vandigan was the type."
[20:04] Seneca says, "Oh jeez."
[20:04] Nerin lux Altin says, "And it's not a /must/, Seneca."
[20:04] Nerin lux Altin says, "Nobody is forcibly recruited into Order."
[20:04] Fifteen? One year off. Standing tall despite his painful injury stabbing into his back still despite his attempt to manage it with his bone magic. Diogenis eyes alight as he speaks.

"I'm Fourteen. One year off. However at the age of fourteen I've fought off a demon and an occultist. Although I lost I want my next encounter to be a victory not for glory but for the betterment of Osrona."

Now silent. Diogenis awaits Robins response. Waiving at Seneca and Nodding towards Cleo as he does so.
(Diogenis Prokopis)
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[20:04] Seneca asks, "Can one stand and watch the world burn and not in good concious pick up the blade for one's people?"
[20:04] Nerin lux Altin says, "You can recruit him, Robin."
[20:04] Robin lux Queen says, "I was gettin' at it."
[20:04] Seneca waved at Dio and just grimaced in pain. How terrible.
(Seneca)
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[20:05] Very honestly... The young vixen would merely desire recomfort... Yet losing some.. It is what scares her the most, it would have played with her mentality, on the way she perceives anyone. Feelings would have come to flow as a river in the most torentful tempest everytime someone would try to give her any form of love.

She would have been offered a hug, she slowly flew back, then turned her gaze away... Allowing herself to leave.

"- Thank... You... But... Hm... I- I need to go..."
(Sum)
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[20:07] Despite all this talk, however, already he assesses the broken ribs; after briefly viewing them, he merely places his hand over Seneca's chest- and with the usage of bone magic, they're popped correctly back into place - with the according sounds echoing through.

Sounds of crackling bones underneath.

Obviously, it's not pleasant, but.. it ends up something that would position the ribs correctly- in the end, he would also reveal the young man's torso by dishevelling it briefly, a pair of hands already with the medical gloves; before the soothing cream is applied all over the bruise, with the pad laid on and the bandage steadily wrapped around.

"Ah? That Demon?"

"Yes, I believe I fought him. I ripped his horn off and tore up his own guts with it after stabbing him." The Exarch merely shrugs to such story, despite quite the brutal description.

"He's nothing. Easy to best."

Then again.. there's a reason why Nerin puts fear even in the hearts of Demon Lords like this- for there is yet to be someone to best him in any serious combat with actual stakes.

"You did well, though. Do be safe."
(Nerin lux Altin)
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[20:08] Terran walked next to Xin picking up a rock as he tossed it across the pawn watching it create large ripples that spread out and slowly dissipated towards the edges of the pool.

"When ever I watch this it reminds me of our magic...."
(Terran)
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[20:09] "H-Hey, wait up --..." Lorelai would follow behind Sum, something the two of them surely wanted. At least she knew ONE of them at least wanted it, thought..

The feeling of actual love from some hasn't been given to her in years -- she thinks all of the people, her uncle, Magnus, and everyone else, really don't care about her. Her pursuit is relentless, thought. It will come.
(Lorelai M. Kirk)
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[20:10] Simply gives a nod to Diogenis.

No real oath was required as a Cadet, usually reserved for Knighthood, but at the very least he'd gauge his interests crossing his arms now as he looked down at the teen.

"By agreein' to join the Order, ya not only are agreein' to pursue justice, but you're also agreein' to be the best version o' yourself.

A beacon o' light tha' shines an' eradicates the vestiges o' true evil. As you take the banner over ya, you're not only standin' for yourself anymore.. but Osrona as a nation an' the betterment o' Esshar as a whole.

Do ya accept such a duty?"

There'd be a glance over to the boy as he rubbed his chin mildly, wondering how much potential he held in the future and getting a slight bit excited to see it all through.
(Robin lux Queen)
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[20:11] "Mhm. It does."

Xin agreed with a single nod. For a moment after he remained silent. It was just after midnight it seemed. How the day had flown by.

"Was there anything I missed Terran? While I was meditating?"
(Xin'Kro)
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[20:12] Terran says, "No."
[20:12] Terran says, "You didn't miss much Champ came home briefly."
[20:13] Cleo remains idle, standing at the side he watches Diogenis apparently be accepted into the Order. His ideal of becoming a Cadet surely being fulfilled tonight.

Resting his hands in his pockets, he nods back towards Diogenis as he awaits for the completion of the exchange.
(Cleo)
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[20:13] Jewel Vixen whispers something.
[20:13] Yea, that hurt about as much as they'd expected! Luckily the magic was akin to there own. Making it more bearable, eyes closing as they felt the rib-cage start to re-align itself. They'd utilize there own nascent mastery of the bone to assist as they could but in the end the fine details were left in the more capable exarch's hands.

"Oh jeez that hurts."

Sure enough though it'd be re-aligned and the constant pained lessened. Luckily for the exarch most of his shirt was straight up just shreds. So, the cream was easily applied to the black and blue bruises that coated his torso.

"Phew, thanks Exarch I feel better now." There was a pause as they contemplated something. "I find a simple blade... Perhaps not the best thing to fight devil kings and occult maddened men. Is there an artificer available to the Order?"
(Seneca)
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[20:13] Umber whispers: (At what time?
[20:14] Umber whispers: (I get home kind of late tomorrow
[20:14] Jewel Vixen whispers something.
[20:14] Umber whispers: (About 8 pm EST, but I'm available a few hours before that
[20:14] Xin'Kro says, "Alright"
[20:15] This was it! The chance the poor slum boy had been waiting for since he was a child. Finally within his reach. As Robin spoke his words resonated within the mind of Diogenis.

To be the best version of himself. A beacon of light that shines and eradicates the vestiges of true evil. No longer would he stand for himself but Osrona as a nation and the entirety of Esshar as a whole.

Shivering due to his back pain. Diogenis keeps a composed face despite sweating due to the intensity of the situation mixed in with the pain.

"I Diogenis Prokopis do indeed accept this duty."

This was the first step he needed to take. To save Everyone.
(Diogenis Prokopis)
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[20:15] "Hm.."

A pause, after which he ponders briefly. Who was actually still residing around Osrona at this point, and was also an artificer?

"Agrien, I suppose, but she hasn't been around as of late from what I noticed. You could always check around the market and see if anyone is available, or anyone's name is around."

"My wife, Marisol, is also an artificer - though she doesn't do the smithing for produce per se, nor she has stockpile. You'd have to bring her materials if you intend to let her do it."
(Nerin lux Altin)
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[20:18] Seneca exclaims, "Understood! I shall post a bulletin upon the board and assemble a party of stalwart adventurers!"
[20:18] Seneca asks, "Do we have a board?"
[20:19] The vixen's movement, interrupt by a single call. A call that would have brought her to stop. Feeling the desire to give love- attention would not be something Sum allowed herself often. But this time... This time it would have been different. A scorching warmth behind her form shattered the thick shell of ice that keeps a flowing river to be perceived. A tear- Gently falls again upon her cheek, despite being stuck in that blizzard that is this cold world.

She would not actually allow her blueish hues, that would now be glimmering as the sky over them to meet the older kitsune's amber eyes. Yet her hand would be tend, inviting her to follow. She stood silent, word overflowing upon her introverted mind keeping her from her so easily teared up puzzle to be perceived.
(Sum)
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[20:20] Maria Masters says, "Oh, I recognize you..."
[20:20] Xin'Kro says, "Hello Maria, Lord Wolf."
[20:20] Red Wolf says, "Hello Xin'Kro."
[20:21] The Shining Exarch would then give a nod, patting the teen on the shoulder and offering him his blessing.

There were no badges to give just yet, until Knighthood, but with that energy of his? There wasn't a doubt in the man's mind that Diogenis would reach that level in the 3 years it took to fully ascend.

"Then welcome to the Order, lad. I'm sure you'll be a Hel o' a cadet, an' soar all the way to your next promotion.

In the meantime, though? Hone your blade an' get stronger. Soon enough you'll need to face bigger an' bigger threats.. since if Nerin's right? Ya lot fought a small fry."
(Robin lux Queen)
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[20:21] Nerin lux Altin says, "Uh.."
[20:21] Nerin lux Altin says, "Around market? I think."
[20:21] Jewel Vixen whispers something.
[20:21] Seneca says, "Very well."
[20:21] Maria walks on over to Seneca, giving them a brief wave. "You're the bone Drakanite, aren't you? You did well during that attack on the park."
(Maria Masters)
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[20:21] Terran turned to Maria bowing to her slightly.

"Maria, I never got the chance to thank you for saving me I assume you were the one who battled that occultist after I was rendered unconscious. You have my thanks and next time I wont be such a burden."
(Terran)
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[20:22] The confusion of emotions would hit Lorelai at the time by now, thought, it wasn't that bad, thought. The rush she got from this would be something amazing -- spectacular, even at that! Something this good couldn't be bad, can it?

And, as with the signals she got from her hand motions, she would continue to follow them. Her hand would be hesitant, but she locks her hand with theirs, and shortly after, her face glows in a pink hue.
(Lorelai M. Kirk)
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[20:22] Maria Masters says, "I forced them to flee."
[20:23] Maria Masters says, "If it helps in identification..."
[20:23] Seneca shifted, turning towards Maria! A hand raised in a wave, smiling widely. "Yes! I am Seneca the fifth. I apologize for letting my guard down and forcing others to pick up my slack."
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[20:23] Nodding quickly. Diogenis cant help but smile. He felt like he had finally accomplished something by taking the first step. This indeed was a pivotal moment in his life.

"Very well. I'll take my duties seriously! I'll hone my bone and become the same as my blade! My body will be steel and in my veins fire as I work towards keeping our fair city safe!"

Grinning brightly as he hobbles over to Cleo. Resting himself on his friends shoulder.

"I did it! I've officially taken my first step!"


(Diogenis Prokopis)
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