[sup][@Dash375] & [@Eklispe][/sup]

Reina nodded. [color=silver][i]"What is it that you need, Meruin?"[/i][/color]

Before the small mage could respond, Sol approached her. She nodded as he admonished her. He was right. She was calling them, so it was naturally her responsibility to insure that they didn't cause problems - especially since it wasn't their fault; the two of them didn't know where she would be calling them from, and controlling their aura's was an unneeded hassle for most mages, so it was obvious that they would appear with their aura's fully out. She was calling them from their homes, after all.

"You're right, Sol, I'll handle it next time, I promise," she said, admitting her mistake and resolving to improve her barrier-work later today. "And I don't mind you listening. I'm not discussing anything particularly private."

Chase and Reina nodded, then turned to Sol. They stared at him for a moment before Reina turned away and Chase grinned. 

[color=gold]"Oh my~! I remember you! You and that Ryan child were interesting. You've improved as well, almost as much as Meruin~! Truly, Reina's Little One is a prodigious talent!"[/color] she said, unashamedly praising Meruin. The small mage in question kept her face straight, though her cheek did redden a little. [color=gold]"Time magic, a very difficult route indeed, most likely impossible for you to harness at its maximum potential, but there is no shame in choosing impossible tasks! Doing as such is how I and Reina are as we are now, after all."[/color]

It was around this time that Liz entered Meruin's view. She smiled. "Ah, hello, Liz. Apologies for leaving you so suddenly. As you can see, I needed to make a call."

Meruin tilted her head at Liz's request. "Well, that's really up to Master Reina," she said, looking at her master.

The tall archmage raised a brow as she looked at Liz, looking mildly surprised, then slowly nodded. [color=silver]"It is no problem."[/color] In fact, she even looked eager.

Speaking of eager . . . [color=gold]"Another familiar face, how very nice to see you again, Liz! My goodness, what have you done to yourself? You look absolutely radiant~!"[/color] exclaimed Chase, oblivious to or ignoring Liz's obvious hostility. [color=gold]"How many Elementals have you made a pact with? Your soul looks so stunningly beautiful right now! So colorful and vibrant!"[/color]