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

After a few moments of embracing Bullet, Marlene pulls away and continues smiling. Whether or not she overreacted a little too much is up to debate, but regardless it's clear that she wasn't expecting the nice gift. She could even see him blushing a little, despite trying to hide it.

"[color=Firebrick][i]Man, I'm hungry! Let's get going to the ball.[/i][/color]" the young man replies cheerfully, extending his arm hesitantly out to her.

Marlene paused for a second, but soon accepted the offer by gingerly crossing her arm with him. 

[color=f49ac2]"Well let's."[/color] she says in response.

Meanwhile, she can hear Isabelle nearby calling out to them, while pointing at the Crystal Maiden exclusively. A smile flashes upon Marlene's face as she too begins to blush. After everything was done, she nods confirming him as they began to head towards the Ball.

[center]~Ball Room~[/center]

Eventually the two made it to the ballroom, where it was already heavily crowded and bustling with activity. They made it around 20 minutes after it officially started, so they weren't actually late or anything. She takes a nice gander at her surroundings and smiles confidently.

[color=f49ac2]"Ah finally!"[/color] she exclaims as she looks around the area.

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

The blue lizardman began walking over to his desk where he had files of Frye littered about. Collecting them and placing them back in a box, he glanced back at Dreadlin.

[color=0054a6]”As mentioned earlier, the Magic Games are over. I have to start packing some things soon as I plan on leaving early tomorrow. I should be able to find some available time for this investigation, but most of my time will be with the Council. Your role would be the most important since you could try searching for anything that could help us lead to these missing lizard folks and Maiz while I’m busy with the Council...

The sooner I get everything packed and ready, the more time I’ll have to dedicate into this investigation.”[/color]

The green lizardman nods at Grane's response and slowly gets up from his seat.

[color=1a7b30][b]"Tanks a buncha' mate."[/b][/color] he responds, [color=1a7b30][b]"I'll be doin' everything I can for this shebang. Hope to be seein' you in a jif or two."[/b][/color]

And with that, Dreadlin exits the room, but not before putting on his hoodie. He waves a thank you to the receptionist and makes his way outside. He'll just have to check out with the hotel he was in and then head back to the village for investigation. 

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"[color=Crimson][i]I didn't see the girls Magic, but she has a strange presence. The man is incredibly powerful. I didn't exactly see his magic but he was capable of appearing out of thin air without me noticing. They no doubt would be assets. Though I find their relationship curious.[/i][/color]"

This has caught some interest from her Majesty as she slowly takes down her cup from her soft prominent lips. She was curious herself. While the girl's is basically unknown, to have the fact that the man could thin the air around him was a rather interesting concept. She hasn't heard of such a power. But before she could respond, only able to let out a "hmmm", Rosalina finishes her statement.

"[color=Crimson][i]It shames me that I would be so desperate for recruits to consider accepting random strangers who I find on the streets. Desperate times, eh?[/i][/color]"

Sayatachi simply chuckled at this statement.

[b]"We'll need all we can get,"[/b] the woman responds calmly, [b]"But we'll need to see what they wield first before we can consider taking the under our arms. I've never heard of a man that could thin the air around him... and a girl casting a strange aura? Intriguing, to say the least. I suggest we take them in for questioning. It's possible that at least one of them may harbor some lost magic for all we know."[/b]

A passing butler quickly offers her another drink, in which Sayatachi complies and takes the new glass, sipping it slowly.