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[color=5486ae]Time:[/color] Night -> Morning 24th
[color=5486ae]Location:[/color] Lover's Lake -> Blossom Cafe
[color=5486ae]Interactions:[/color] Farim [@Lava Alckon], Torvi [@Tae], Roman [@ReusableSword], Zarai (24th) [@Rodiak]
[color=5486ae]Mentions:[/color][hr]
The sight of the spirits, using Roman as a conduit to discharge their fury, did little to frighten the two men in coats. All it did was confirm what Farim had been warning John about. This meant they weren't dealing with drugs, but rather magic. And also this woman.

Just before the spirits returned to their dormant states in Roman, Frederick not so subtly gave all of them a thumbs-down for their trouble. Meanwhile, John turned to Farim, who seemed surprised at John's presence. He feigned equal amazement at Farim, with two fingers crossing behind his back.

[color=5486ae]"Glad to see you around, my friend. I see the guards were getting rowdy over there, but our friendly bear Roman here have taken cared of them. As for Annie, I believe I saw her running into the forest somewhere. You might want to go after her, she might get lost."[/color] 

Meanwhile, Frederick looked rather displeased at the woman asserting her authority, but his tone indicated of a disappointed father looking down on her impetuous daughter. 

[color=9e0039]"That's odd, I don't recall you signing a paper, do you? You might want to be careful with your words, and your feet too, madam."[/color] 

[color=5486ae]"We appreciate the help, but we are officially responsible for this man's well-being. We will take it from here."[/color] 

With that, they got to work taking Roman away from this disaster of a ceremony and began his treatment elsewhere safer. As they left, Farim seemed rather suspicious of the duo. Frederick's actions weren't as discreet as they hoped it would. 

[color=5486ae]"You as well, Farim."[/color] He nodded neutrally, the words left behind would befit a well-wish, but not a warning. What does he mean by this? Was it a slip of the tongue, or a cleverly veiled threat as well?[hr]
The incident was reported immediately. The next morning, the three doctors, Alina, Frederick, and John sat in a solitary room in the Varian guesthouse. Sorian servants were suddenly not allowed in, replaced by personal Varian servants and guards this time around. One of them at the very least looked at the news with bagged eyes. 

[color=bc8dbf]"The Sorians aren't aware of your involvement yet."[/color] She exasperatedly said. [color=bc8dbf]"However, that guy, Farim, didn't seem like ones who would go quietly into the night, as you both recall. This can be a big big problem, as it could put both of you on the wanted list, completely jeopardizing our work here. Needless to say you made quite a mess yesterday."[/color] 

[color=9e0039]"I acted too quickly. It's my fault, it's on me."[/color] Frederick quickly covered for John, responsibly and without excessive, if not any, emotions. 

[color=5486ae]"It's on both of us."[/color] John also stood up. [color=5486ae]"The end-result puts both of us in the crosshairs, so it is our responsibility to handle it."[/color] 

[color=bc8dbf]"This concerns the Order as well, so this is [i]our[/i] work now."[/color] Alina folded the newspaper and tossed it elsewhere. [color=bc8dbf]"I'll write a letter to Hunter, telling him to come back. You both ask Ravenwood a favor. See what that precious little princess has to say, and what that Alidasht guy wanted to do, then we'll go from there. Worst case he decides to blabber, he gets the blackout treatment."[/color]

[color=5486ae]"We should move fast then, otherwise it won't be worst case scenario at all."[/color] John suggested. [color=5486ae]"I can check on Farim, see what he has to say."[/color] 

[color=bc8dbf]"No no no no. If you say he's suspicious of both of you, then he will have his guards up when talking to you."[/color] Alina protested. [color=bc8dbf]"I'll ask if anyone of us have contact with him. If he approaches you, then act normally. Don't expect anything out of him."[/color]

[color=5486ae]"Alright. Then Frederick, you should lay low for now. Stay inside until we figure out what's going on."[/color] John said, as close to an order as it could be, but Frederick understood his position

[color=9e0039]"Got it."[/color] 

[color=5486ae]"What do you think I should do then?"[/color] John turned to Alina, who shrugged. 

[color=bc8dbf]"I think you should just go out like you would as a visitor."[/color] She replied. [color=bc8dbf]"But do not, I repeat do [b]NOT[/b], get into more fights."[/color] The doctor chuckled, something Alina didn't find particularly funny. [color=bc8dbf]"I'm serious! You've attracted attentions at the park, got on Count Calbert's watchlist, now you assaulted a princess. Thank god, your reputation is so solid people are doubting the story."[/color]

[color=9e0039]"On that note, when is that guy making his move on John?"[/color] Frederick asked, crossing his arms.

[color=5486ae]"Soon. I'll keep my heads up when out and about. If a fight is inevitable, then..."[/color] He moved his hand crossing his neck. 

[color=bc8dbf]"Fine."[/color] Alina rolled her eyes. [color=bc8dbf]"Your medicine is refilled. Take it, and head out at your leisure. If nothing else, this concludes the meeting."[/color]

The three stood up at the same time, one of their hands crossed their chest upward, their hand located beneath their golden medicinal pin.

[b]"For peace and harmony across the land, one pill at a time."[/b] They repeated in unison. Then they parted.[hr]
The weather today was pretty gloomy, but it was fine for John's standard. It made him easier to fit in with the common citizenry, though as today, he wore a [url=https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Ft076epwebas11.jpg]yellow jacket[/url] over his usual suit, the embroidery certainly stood out among other more prestigious and royal-looking individuals. The pattern looked more rugged, primitive, though not dirty by any means, yet contrasting with the modern collar design, it's a weird and interesting mix.

He arrived at the cafe later than others, finding out about this date opportunity only just earlier. Hopefully this time, there won't be any problems. He knew the watchers that might be on him, but he too also wanted to check out for romantic interests. It was one of his original goals upon coming to Sorian, aside from visiting old friends and teachers, before everything began to go south against him. 

He was given a number, and escorted to the table number to match. The woman he was paired with today was nobody strange. It was Lady Lesdeman. He met her during Princess Sadie's picnic. That one at least was pretty fun, though she wasn't in the best of mood nor conditions then. Now though, she was pretty. Her blonde hair gracefully rested on her shoulders, as she sat awaiting him. Her beauty was worth a smile, as he would approaching her.

[color=5486ae]"Lady Lesdeman, we meet again! I hope you're doing fantastic in this rather gloomy morning."[/color]