[center][h2][color=crimson]❀[/color] [u]Rosalina Idwal[/u] [color=crimson]❀[/color][/h2][i]"[color=Crimson]...[/color]"[/i]

[i]"[color=Silver]I know you're afraid, Rosa.[/color]"[/i]

❀ [@Lmpkio] | [@hatakekuro][color=crimson]❀[/color][/center]

The once peaceful cafe wasn't looking too comfortable anymore, with a few shattered tables and terrified patrons. The staff looked relieved when the two Knights were sent away, though they had no gratitude for Rosalina. Not that she cared, the people had every right to be mad at the Rune Knights after that shocking display. Of coarse, Nolan's actions only served to make him the hero in the eyes of all the bystanders. The way he talked to Rosalina was nothing short of smug, and listening to his satisfied tone was infuriating. Thankfully, Rosalina wasn't an impulsive person. She could keep her own emotions under control, appearing almost pleased. She would let Nolan ride out his little heroics, let the citizens recognise him as such.
"[color=00746b]Right, right...I'll be sure not to spit on your boots Ms. Idwal.[/color]" Rosalina took a step past him to their table, stopping beside him. She moved her face besides his, talking directly into his ear with a voice like venom.
"[color=crimson][i]Captain[/i] Idwal to you, boy. You think I wear this badge to cover a stain?[/color]" Moving past Nolan, Rosalina took her seat.

The three sat in silence for a moment, which was eventually interrupted by a rather distraught looking girl. The waitress thanked Nolan for the efforts while Rosalina averted her gaze. Looking at that poor girl made her absolutely mortified. To think people who would do such a thing could be a member of the Knights. Nolan ordered coffee for the three of them, Rosalina nodding in approval. Nolan leaned forward and began to explain the situation.
"[color=00746b]Those two knights of yours were harrassing that waitress. Sexual harrassment, assault, and who knows else before I came here. From what I could tell from what they said, this isn't the first time.[/color]" Rosalina's posture straightened up, clearly taken back by the knowledge that not only had this happened; but it had been for quite some time. She was not a naive person, she knew that there were still horrible people serving in the Knights. She had made it her prerogative to eliminate them from the rankings, with the help of any other Captains. Yet here they were.
"[color=Crimson]These incidents were most likely reported and ignored. Which means this goes up even further than just those two.[/color]" Rosalina held her head in her hands, just as the waitress returned with the three cups of coffee. She ignored her, still too held up on the thought that something like this could be allowed to go on. "[color=Crimson]We Knights must look truly despicable to you, Nolan. I wouldn't blame you. There was a time when being a Knight meant you stood for something; that you lived to serve the people.[/color]" She was mostly talking out loud. Rosalina had always seemed distant, or uninterested in her purpose as a Knight. It would come as a surprise to many to see her like this. She was a proud woman, and incidents like these only further stained the good name of the Rune Knights which she had clung too so passionately for many years. Those Knights were gone, and that was the truth.

Regaining her composure, Rosalina took a deep breath before addressing Nolan.
"[color=Crimson]Please explain how this brawl went down.[/color]"
"[color=00746b]I told them to leave or face the consequences. Nutless threw the first punch. So tell me, are you going to make me take the fall so your recruits don't think you're a backstabber or are you going to let me go?[/color]" Rosalina raised an eyebrow, surprised at how brief his recount of the little battle (If you could even call it that) was. Before she could answer, however, Sayatachi spoke up beside her. The two of them engaged in a conversation that seemed quite confusing to Rosalina. She averted her attention to her cup of coffee, taking a long sip. They were seemingly discussing some form of inappropriate conduct on the count of Ms. Nijiko. Rosalina sighed, not interested in getting involved in their affairs. Before the conversation could go even further off topic, she spoke up to Nolan with a calm yet firm voice.
"[color=Crimson]Attacking a Rune Knight is a serious offense. There were many witnesses, myself included, that can testify that you did lay hands on a Knight.[/color]" She paused for a second, her lips turned into a smile. "[color=Crimson]However those two weren't Knights. They lost their right to be called such the second they thought they could come in here and abuse citizens. This is just a case of self defense on your end, and that's how everyone will see it.[/color]"

Rosalina knew she had to let him off the hook. Besides, she really wanted to take Nolan's side on this. Those men deserved what they got. Rosalina finished the rest of her coffee with one final swig, planting the cup down on the table before staring between Nolan and Sayatachi.
"[color=Crimson]That seems fair, doesn't it? However in exchange for this kindness to you, I'd like to ask you if you know of any rogue wizards that happen to be in town for the games.[/color]" With that matter wrapped up, Rosalina decided to put Nolan to use with her search. Surely he'd come across someone over the past few days. It was the best thing to a lead they had at this point.
 
[center][h2][color=MediumPurple]♫[/color] [u]Isabella and Bullet[/u] [color=FireBrick]☠[/Color][/h2][i]"[color=MediumPurple]See, was that so hard?[/color]"[/i]

[i]"[color=Firebrick]Yeah, yeah. Thanks, Bella. It's good to know you're looking out for me.[/color]"[/i]

[color=MediumPurple]♫[/color] [@Zarkun] [color=FireBrick]☠[/Color][/center]

With Isabella beaming with such excitement, Bullet started to feel bad for rejecting the idea. He looked at Jane from the corner of his eye; still blushing red from the sudden declaration that this girl was to be his date. She was very pretty, he had to say. But he didn't know anything about her, and he'd much rather accompany Isabella. Yet despite this, he knew that his friend would be too stubborn to give up on this. Even Isabella herself felt the same way, until Jane brought up something that required her to reconsider.
"[color=DeepPink]Sorry to burst your bubble and be unable to assist you on the matter, but I'm not interested in guys, in any way.[/color]" Isabella stood there in silence for a moment before clasping her hands over her mouth in embarrassment. Bullet stared at the two of them with his mouth wide open, unable to believe that things had gone this way. He cleared his throat, hoping to break the awkward silence.
"[color=FireBrick]Well. You uh, you sure know how to pick 'em Bella.[/color]" He tried to pass the joke off with a bleak chuckle, but that did little to stop Isabella from burying her face in her hands and shaking her head.

"[color=MediumPurple]Oh. My. God! I am so sorry![/color]" She raised her head and stared at Jane, almost on the brink of tears. "[color=MediumPurple]Oh you must simply despise me! How rude of me to assume anything about you when we've just met.[/color]" Bullet stood up and patted her on the shoulder. Before he could give any words of comfort, Jane winked at Isabella before mentioning that she'd rather accompany her to the ball. Immediately, Isabella's eyes widened and her pout turned into a smile. She stepped forward to Jane and grabbed onto both of her hands.
"[color=MediumPurple]Oh, Jane! You're a genius! That sounds like a superb idea! We could go together instead, I'm sure I can find a nice lady or gentleman for Bullet by days end.[/color]" It was amazing, even to Bullet, just how quickly she bounced back and accepted the idea. As far as he knew, Isabella wasn't into girls. He supposed she was pretty open minded to trying new things, though he'd never consider that a spontaneous decision to experiment with her sexuality would be one such thing. He was even starting to feel a little jealous over all the attention Jane was getting from her.

"[color=MediumPurple]Oh this will be a fun evening! We should hit the shops as soon as possible and start looking for something to wear! I found this gorgeous little boutique in a brochure at reception that I'd like to see. We can even help Bullet find a tux.[/color]"
"[color=FireBrick]I'll die before I let you put me in one of those things![/color]" Bullet immediately interjected, shoving his hands in his pockets with a grin. This morning had taken quite a surprising turn, but at least Isabella seemed to be having fun.