[center][h2][b][color=f49ac2]Marlene Evangeline[/color][/b][/h2]
[@Leslie Hall][@Burthstone][/center]

As Marlene was humming away in the lobby, she suddenly sees Bullet come scrambling into the room and up to her. He seemed as if he was rushed while getting here.

"[color=Firebrick][i]Sorry to keep you waiting![/i][/color]" he states rather flusteredly as he approaches her.

The Crystal Maiden replies with a warming smile.

[color=f49ac2]"Ah Bullet-san!"[/color] Marlene responds with open arms, [color=f49ac2]"You're just in time! The Ball is about to start soon I believe."[/color]

She takes a look at her friend's clothing and style. He looked pretty damn good as a matter of fact. His hair had been straightened out, but does look somehow messy on purpose, along with a long sleeved red shirt with the top buttons undone, tucked into his pants supported by a nice brown belt. His shoes also looked pretty stylish as well, being a nice jet black, oh, and the golden trimmings on his vest really went well with him. But poor Bullet was already beginning to stammer somewhat out of embarrassment.

[color=f49ac2]"You're lookin' stylish too!"[/color] Marlene replies with a friendly arm nudge.

"[color=Firebrick][i]I, um, I mean you. You look...[/i][/color]"

He then cuts himself off in which he shoved out his hands in which a silver box with white ribbons sat. 

"[color=FireBrick][i]I got this for you. To say thanks, for asking me to come with you.[/i][/color]"

Marlene's eyebrows perked up in complete surprise and with stunning curiosity. She totally wasn't expecting to be given a gift at a place like this. She sighs as she gives out a vibrant sigh.

[color=f49ac2]"Awwwwhawwww,"[/color] she replies with an embarrassed look, [color=f49ac2]"That's soooo sweat! You didn't have to get me a gift though, dear Bullet, but thank you so much for thinking about it!"[/color]

Bullet then lifted the top off of the box to reveal what was inside... a corsage of pink roses and lavender held together with white ribbon and a silver chain. Marlene's eyes seemed to glow as she gasped while covering her mouth. She gingerly picks the chain up and takes a nice gander at it. She then puts it over her right hand, stunned at what beauty. With a little squeal that couldn't be contained, she gives Bullet a nice big hug, having a balanced combination of rough but also gentleness in it. 

[color=f49ac2]"It's perfect!"[/color] she responds with joy during her embrace.

But as she embraced him, she catches a glimpse of some guy looking at her. She quickly realizes that it's Mayt, a fellow guild member. But before she could say anything, the man yanked his eyes away and began walking away, with a noticeable limp. Marlene wondered how he got that injury, but alas she didn't want to ruin the experience for her friend, so she pretends to ignore it altogether

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[center][color=1a7b30][b][h2]Dreadlin Nauss[/h2][/b][/color]
[@Expolar][/center]

[color=0054a6][i]”From reports that I’ve been given and from what I heard or seen, since I last visited the village. No, it’s news to me now. The only thing that I know is that Maiz left the village without anyone knowing. Since then, I haven’t received anything that could relate to his current location or status.”[/i][/color]

Ah Maiz. Dreadlin didn't like him too much. He was a unique lizardman to say the least, but always remained in solitude, alone doing whatever he does. It wasn't until some time ago where the village found out that he was gone indefinitely. The green man had many questions onto why he left, but then again, he shouldn't be surprised. It was then when Grane began to say something else regarding the subject.

[color=0054a6][i]”It might not be much, but I did get reports of a few known rouge wizards and their underlings across Fiore who meant their death against some creature that left bruises and claw marks on the bodies. There has yet to be a witness to describe the creature. Because of that, it could be anything. I can’t confirm that it was Maiz’s work, but from I have seen from these bodies, it couldn’t be some animal. Every major injury that these bodies had were on vital areas. I could have some knights investigate further, but that could be putting them in danger. Last I heard in the village, Maiz detested humans. I tried investigating further with these events, but found nothing of worth.”[/i][/color]

Dreadlin simply shook his head, followed by three tsks in disappointment, not at Grane, but at the situation at hand.

[color=1a7b30][b]"Bloody hell..."[/b][/color] the green man responds shamefully, [color=1a7b30][b]"Yea' somethin' really sticks to me that he and de others might've been cookin' somethin' up. I mean, I don't mind the 'umans. I actually kinda' like some of em. But I dun' support the violence agains' em by me own kind. At least... uh, de peaceful ones."[/b][/color]

He paused for a second, with a rather worried face, until responding quickly.

[color=1a7b30][b]"I hate to be dat kinda guy, Grane-ole'-mate,"[/b][/color] Dreadlin states rather softly, [color=1a7b30][b]"But do ya wanna help me investigate da cause of dis ruckus? At least confirm it be them? I mean, if yer busy, I be respectin' that. I'm just uh... leavin' it out there if yer available, for I feel it be better if we lizardpeople investigate it ourselves? Waddya say?"[/b][/color]

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[b][h3]The Kamikaze Guard[/h3][/b]
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As soon as Lady Nijiko entered the ballroom, her Kamikaze Guard was still guarding her as they entered in, only giving enough space as to avoid being claustrophobic. She was perfectly fine to be left alone, after all, she didn't want to have wary eyes be driven on her like a politician protecting herself from some assassination threat. And even if one did try and happen, she is more than capable to fend for herself. The guards were rather silent, only talking to one another and occasionally mentioning Lady Nijiko's name here and there. She didn't mind that they did either.

As they began conversing randomly at a table, the main dish of the party finally came into view. 

"[color=Crimson][i]Good evening, Lady Nijiko.[/i][/color]" greets Rosalina with a smile, extending her hand out to the council woman, bring a couple refreshments over to her and her entourage.

Saya issues a smile as she extends her own hand as well.

[b]"Ah, salutations Rosalina.[/b] she responds as she takes the drinks and hands them to the Guard. 

She then signals them to depart from her presence and to spread out. She wanted a one on one talk with her privately. The guards silently nod in acknowledgement as they began to walk in different directions, disappearing into the crowd. Taking a sip of the exquisite champagne, Saya takes a sip of her own drink as well, and notices that Rosa was looking up at the balcony where Constantine was watching the two like a hawk perched in a tree.

"[color=Crimson][i]She doesn't trust easily, but she's fearlessly loyal. Unfortunately she has a tendency to be quite harsh to anyone she doesn't yet trust. I hope you didn't take too much offense.[/i][/color]"

Sayatachi simply chuckles in response as she follows in step with the other council woman.

[b]"No worries, my dear Rosa."[/b] Lady Nijiko responds as she takes a quick sip, [b]"She was rather nice overall in the quarters. I even provided her a drink of her choosing. *Sigh* If only she can take life a little more relaxed you know?"[/b]

There was a slight pause in between the two until Rosa began to change subjects henceforth.

"[color=Crimson][i]I came across a few very intriguing individuals today. A man named Sora and a young girl named Ethel. They're interested in joining the Knights. I haven't confirmed anything with them just yet, but I did say I'd consider it.[/i][/color]"

Saya was rather intrigued by this statement.

[b]"Interesting..."[/b] she responds, while twisting her wrist lightly, [b]"Do you happen to know what powers they possess? Or what they look like? The man would be most likely eligible to join, but a young girl? I wouldn't guess she has such interest."[/b]

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[center][b][h3]The Kamikaze Guard[/h3][/b][/center]

Meanwhile, the rest of the Kamikaze Guard were separated from one another and doing their own thing. Hordiko was simply lounging around by a sofa and taking a drink or two, trying to seduce a few ladies with a slick tongue of his. Yuki was listening to some music in a corner, via her own lacrima earbuds. And Kuragari, the oddball that he is, was standing out in a balcony, looking up at the beautiful stars and the shiny moon above...

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