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Meruin's eyes widened. She had known Liz had sealed multiple elementals in herself, but [i]four[/i] of them? One for each element? Meruin was wordlessly impressed with her in a way that she rarely was with anyone.

Chase grinned. [color=gold]"[i]How[/i] I did it will remain a secret, Average One, but as for [i]why[/i] I remember you, it's simple: I am one of, if not [i]the[/i] most powerful mage in existence,"[/color] -at this, Meruin nearly snorted in laughter, while Reina shook her head in exasperation. Classical, ever boastful Chase- [color=gold]"I've lived for almost a millennium and mastered countless mysteries, becoming the only one in the world that can claim to have fully master the Aeon of Destruction and its edicts! In that time, my memory has not failed me once, and never have ignored any details that pass me by! So, yes, remembering you, Little Liz, is natural, not because you were particularly noteworthy but because it is simply what I do!"[/color]

Chase declared this while looking at Liz square in the eyes. [color=gold]"Although I admit, my impression of you has changed. You are much more interesting than I took you for,"[/color] she admitted, her look becoming appraising. 

Reina shook her head for the n[sup]th[/sup] time today, and returned her attention to her apprentice. [color=silver]"So, what was it that you needed advice with, Meruin?"[/color]

"Ah . . . schoolmate of mine. He, you see, has asked for my assistance. He wants me to teach him magic," said Meruin, "and I want to have your opinion: do you think I'm qualified? He might not be asking for an apprenticeship, but still, the art of teaching . . . I don't know if I'm ready to be one. I feel like I'm capable, and that . . . I am the only one he can turn to right now, but what if I'm wrong? What if that's just hubris, Master Reina? What if I commit an error in teaching him? I've made mistakes before, Master Reina, some of them extremely huge ones. You know that. The student who I might teach . . . he's a rare talent, and, and if I make a mistake and hinder or, or cripple his growth - If I'm the one responsible for preventing him from achieving his full potential - I don't know if, if I could, well, I don't know, Master Reina! I [i]don't know[/i] . . ."

Meruin started speaking like she usually did, but the longer her explanation went on, the faster she spoke, and all the while she seemed high-strung and agitated. She ended her words in a whisper, and her voice had a hint of trembling of them. She was truly nervous about this, even if she was trying her best not to show it much. Magic and knowledge was important to her, and had some measure of pride in her skill with both, and while her pride did not allow her to consider the fact that she would be unable to pass it on properly, it was also hindered by the fear of ruining the one she gave it to. 

Deus had [i]no idea[/i] what he just what his request meant to Meruin.

Chase kept her face straight and stopped grinning, having enough tact to not do so. Reina closed her eyes, processing what Meruin said.