[hider=Acceptance] [u][i]Celest Family Pagoda - Living Room at 1st Floor[/i][/u] Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HOqcm6AizA]What's the Strategy?[/url] The group had arrived there by elevator. Rayla was quite upset she didn't find it before, as she still to show Bernard a piece of her mind. But, since Drake had already defeated him, there wasn't need for that anymore. Suddenly, some bandages went flying in her direction. [img]https://i.imgur.com/LeC1iGW.png[/img] Rayla: Eh? [img]https://i.imgur.com/83BY5Cv.png[/img] Seila: You all look like a mess. [img]https://i.imgur.com/zTYNriJ.png[/img] Bernard: You look way worse. I gotta say, this isn't how I imagined a family reunion would be like after all these years. [img]https://i.imgur.com/CPNqZPD.png[/img] Rayla: You should thank your brother for that...anyway, can't we choose another place? [img]https://i.imgur.com/lV6Zp1z.png[/img] Seila: ..I'm still in no condition to fight, so I'll stay quiet. [img]https://i.imgur.com/PAeiQud.png[/img] Rayla: Feel free to try, but next time, I won't be alone, and Drake won't either. [img]https://i.imgur.com/eKhUlLD.png[/img] Drake: *nods* Don't think that it will be easy to stop us. They take a seat, Drake and Bernard treat their injuries while Rayla fixes some bandages that were damaged during her fight against Drake. Once one of the servants arrive to serve food, Bernard continues his explanation. [img]https://i.imgur.com/vNPmRsy.png[/img] Bernard: I'm sure Rayla already figured it out what I meant about controlling power...It is to avoid a situation that sadly, ended up happening in another family. The very culprits behind the start of the Civil War all those years ago, the Kresnik Family. [img]https://i.imgur.com/UmiKLIJ.png[/img] Seila: ... [img]https://i.imgur.com/CgtW98t.png[/img] Bernard: All of the members from the Kresnik Family had developed an ability to increase their strenght to insane levels, by equiping a full body armor that also removed their sensation of pain. Now, combine that with the durability of an Ancestor Mage, and we would have a fearsome foe. [img]https://i.imgur.com/QgeL3iK.png[/img] Drake: I see...but that still doesn't explain why I've inherited the sword. [img]https://i.imgur.com/vNPmRsy.png[/img] Bernard: ...My guess is that, since Rayla refuses to inherit it, the sword decided to search someone from the family that had a heart like Rayla's predecessors, and it saw that you were the perfect candidate. [img]https://i.imgur.com/cazOZGt.png[/img] Rayla: It can do that? [img]https://i.imgur.com/2VwAfp3.png[/img] Bernard: I'm not sure how it really works. The sword was made to be compatible only with a member of the main family, like a soul link of sorts. Never I would've imagined that the sword would willingly break ties with you like that. [img]https://i.imgur.com/krKS4db.png[/img] Rayla: Maybe...because I'm just like how the branching family was all those years ago...and Drake now represent what the Main Family is supposed to be. [img]https://i.imgur.com/YcX2RI5.png[/img] Drake: Eh? But I'm still... [img]https://i.imgur.com/jdUIwsC.png[/img] Rayla: I was a coward...only really snaping out of it until recently, and even still, I didn't think I was worth of wielding it. Even if Drake had doubts about his strenght, he wanted, probably more than anyone, to fight for peace. The Holy Sword understood that, and decided that it would be the weapon of Drake's Heart. [img]https://i.imgur.com/IQAU5Y9.png[/img] Drake: ... [img]https://i.imgur.com/PAeiQud.png[/img] Rayla: I'm okay with that. I believe that he'll do great and will be a worthy protector of Unitia City. Drake closed his eyes for a moment. Feeling that he was ready to accept the fact that he was now a wielder of the Holy Sword, he finally smiles. [img]https://i.imgur.com/8bKzW0Y.png[/img] Drake: Got it. I won't let anyone down. I promise I'll fight until the end. [img]https://i.imgur.com/zTYNriJ.png[/img] Bernard: ...Guess I'll have to accept that. [img]https://i.imgur.com/6MzDJpu.png[/img] Seila: ... [img]https://i.imgur.com/q5LUy9r.png[/img] Rayla: Don't you have something to say as well, Cousin Seila? [img]https://i.imgur.com/euGvibH.png[/img] Seila: ...Congratulations. [img]https://i.imgur.com/cYoMIH9.png[/img] Drake: Thanks! That means a lot coming from you. [img]https://i.imgur.com/3oMh1BZ.png[/img] Seila: Seriously...Don't come crying to me when you all end up dead by that mysterious force I mentioned earlier. I don't know why it didn't kill you yet. [img]https://i.imgur.com/4E1lvOn.png[/img] Rayla: Maybe, it can't right now. [img]https://i.imgur.com/MvZ7pyp.png[/img] Bernard: Mysterious force? What is she talking about? [img]https://i.imgur.com/nslIC9V.png[/img] Rayla: It is about how my father was killed. Just think about it. If said "force" really wanted us dead, it would've already done so. Even before I've decided to fight, there are some people who are still fighting to bring peace to the city. [img]https://i.imgur.com/rs5Nyq6.png[/img] Seila: I'm guessing "they" don't consider these people a threat...seeing that they couldn't do much. [img]https://i.imgur.com/slqNc42.png[/img] Rayla: You could be right, but I'll stick with what I've said. [img]https://i.imgur.com/83BY5Cv.png[/img] Seila: Hmph...Do whatever you want... Seila just focuses on her tea and doesn't speak another word, visibly upset at both her cousins. Rayla gets up from her chair, ready to leave. [img]https://i.imgur.com/f1SDCrl.png[/img] Rayla: Well, since that everything has been done with, time to go to school. [img]https://i.imgur.com/8bKzW0Y.png[/img] Drake: Wait, I'm coming too. I don't have school because of that incident yesterday...but, I really can't wait any longer to enjoy my freedom. [img]https://i.imgur.com/rbdGm1u.png[/img] Rayla: Well said. [img]https://i.imgur.com/CgtW98t.png[/img] Bernard: Make sure to not get homesick. [img]https://i.imgur.com/yMAf6n0.png[/img] Drake: W-What's that supposed to mean? [img]https://i.imgur.com/SJSAIVN.png[/img] Bernard: Heh. [img]https://i.imgur.com/kLzRyfx.png[/img] Drake: C-Can you stop making that face? [img]https://i.imgur.com/zTYNriJ.png[/img] Bernard: Have fun out there, but be careful. [img]https://i.imgur.com/8bKzW0Y.png[/img] Drake: I know that. Both cousins head out. Rayla, glad that her family had finally made peace, and Drake, who had finally earned his freedom. [/hider] [i][u]Fon Ventorian Mansion - Main Hall[/u][/i] **Elegant Summer still playing** [img]https://i.imgur.com/O2GI12H.png[/img] Hinata: And I'm Hinata Shuusuke. Since I don't really keep my identity as a member of Intelligence a secret, I don't have a codename. I did see Roger once before, but not Lass. [img]https://i.imgur.com/hNJ8GcP.png[/img] Hinata: Also, I just recently turned into a member because of something that happened yesterday. I'm sure you know what it is by now. [img]https://i.imgur.com/2rzCHWb.png[/img] Hinata: I was just going home, but I'll come back later to deliver "someone". I feel like "he'll" be much safer here. [img]https://i.imgur.com/mOBgfpn.png[/img] Barry: In that case, be careful on your way back. Barry, Marilee and Saika arrived in the main hall. [img]https://i.imgur.com/fwPIKRQ.png[/img] Marilee: Welcome to one of our base of operations. I'm glad that the Black Moon accepted our invitation. [i][u]Fleeting Memories School - Front Gate[/u][/i] **Warm City still playing** [img]https://i.imgur.com/yCZBK3Q.png[/img] Himika: HEY VIVI! Been really a while indeed. I've been quite busy with work back at home, but it really payed off in the end. [img]https://i.imgur.com/yjq4dgc.png[/img] Himika: Ta-da~! Meet Hinamori Yurei Seimei! Cousin Hina for short. [img]https://i.imgur.com/rl62MkX.png[/img] Theo: She spent years in isolation in order to complete her trainning. Now that she's done with it, we're celebrating it by taking her on a tour to the city, So I won't be here for today. [img]https://i.imgur.com/71nc1Vu.png[/img] Kaori: Our first stop is still the school though. Since we were already coming here anyway, we've decided to show her the place. I'm planning to let the family enjoy themselves, so I won't be joining them for the rest of the tour. [img]https://i.imgur.com/k0H73vJ.png[/img] Himika: Hey Hina, say hi to everybody. I know it's your first time outside, but don't be shy now. [img]https://i.imgur.com/xo147jJ.png[/img] Hinamori: ... Hinamori's attention was solely on Auror, as if something about him caught her attention. Something only she could hear. [img]https://i.imgur.com/dg7DvIF.png[/img] Hinamori: Cries. [img]https://i.imgur.com/uXRYax8.png[/img] Himika: Say what? [img]https://i.imgur.com/M6VXARk.png[/img] Hinamori: I'm hearing screams of anguish...coming from that person. [img]https://i.imgur.com/IJvJpyZ.png[/img] Kaori: From Auror? H-How so? [img]https://i.imgur.com/VC8REr6.png[/img] Hinamori: If I focus, I'll be able to make out what they are saying... [img]https://i.imgur.com/MYorvWC.png[/img] Himika: Oh! You guys are about to see her ability to communicate with spirits.... [img]https://i.imgur.com/F6mH0n2.png[/img] Himika: Or not...I'm sure this time she's going to keep the voices only for herself. [img]https://i.imgur.com/LQ3qsV1.png[/img] Theo: Oh...good...Don't want anyone be unable to breath again... [img]https://i.imgur.com/G8KMPGM.png[/img] Kaori: (That's not something I wanted to be reminded of...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/DMvdJCR.png[/img] Hinamori: .... [i][u]Summer Area - Streets[/u][/i] Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1E7pqmnxfU]Electric Town[/url] [img]https://i.imgur.com/jt8Atbo.png[/img] Yomi: Whew...I'm going to have nightmares with fire tonight for sure... [img]https://i.imgur.com/UcZds0Y.gif[/img] Mana: Sorry if I'm late. [img]https://i.imgur.com/nYdiNch.png[/img] Yomi: No... [img]https://i.imgur.com/xGXrmrB.gif[/img] Mana: Okay then... [img]https://i.imgur.com/9Fqvqfh.png[/img] Fear Mace: So Miss Shady Umbrella was beaten as well. [img]https://i.imgur.com/RUBIJJf.gif[/img] Mana: Hey, you're that nun! [img]https://i.imgur.com/L9xN5sG.png[/img] Fear Mace: You know about me? [img]https://i.imgur.com/qFVFr3g.gif[/img] Mana: I did get word of a group entering to Central Unitia a couple of times. The Guild has been watching you for a while. [img]https://i.imgur.com/wYlNqhi.png[/img] Yomi: (Ah, so she's with that cowboy. I think I heard something like that. They sure got guts to go there.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/L9xN5sG.png[/img] Fear Mace: Is that so? [img]https://i.imgur.com/ZtpwWtn.gif[/img] Mana: That's right. Might I ask why do you keep going to such a dangerous place? [img]https://i.imgur.com/iGh704X.png[/img] Fear Mace: The story is a bit..absurd so...Can we talk later at the Inn? There someone who has more patience to explain stuff, and I'm not that person. [img]https://i.imgur.com/RUBIJJf.gif[/img] Mana: ...Fine...Besides, we have to take care of these two first. [img]https://i.imgur.com/HO3fd7q.png[/img] Fear Mace: (As Haken said, we hit the jackpot. Seems like we might be getting aid from the locals after all.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/L9xN5sG.png[/img] Fear Mace: (Speaking of aid, I wonder if that shady woman is already at the Inn.)