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[b][u]Aliquam: Tobias' Gala - Bar[/b][/u]

Aria's short and simple reply brought another smile to the cleric's face. Seeing as Dylan was nearby as well, Amy also reciprocated his joining their company. Anything to keep this guy smiling. "Wonderful. How do you three feel for some wine-tasting today, then?" Her grin grew more mischievous by the second. She was ready to nab this opportunity for loosening up while it was still open. "See how long we can last before one of us crashes. We all start with a strong pint, then go downhill from there. C'mon, it'll be fun..."

While Amy finished her suggestion, Dylan muttered with disapproval as he turned his head. The cleric turned her head to see what he was eying as well - "What is--oh." - before returning to her previous posture. She brought her vodka-filled beer mug to her lips and took a deep gulp before setting the glass back down. Though the bartenders in Clockwork Town knew her well enough for being able to hold her own, it'd take so much effort for her to restrain herself from getting drunk today. Especially if that blue-haired creep was stalking around. Like Dylan, she too wanted to tell him off... but the last time she did that to a party host didn't work out so well for the [i]other[/i] guilders either. She sighed instead, likewise praying that the patron would be decent at his own party.

At least Simon wasn't there. That was one load off her back.

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[b][u]Aliquam: Tobias' Gala - Second Floor[/b][/u]

[i]“Oh this is Estelle, Xan, and Trixie,”[/i] Dalia introduced the girls to the gorgeous hot mama Rose with a smile. Trixie turned and blushed, twirling one foot behind the other for extra cuteness. [i]“These are some of my brother’s friends - Guilder’s actually.”[/i]

Rose stepping forward and suddenly complimenting the prankster had caught her off guard. Right as the aristocrat finished speaking, Trixie bounced forward and embraced her. But because of the height difference, Trixie ended up burying her face in Rose's breasts for a moment before pulling back. The little thing didn't even notice. "Thank you, Miss Rosy! You're really pretty too. I mean [i]really[/i] pretty. Hot dang. My name's Trixie!" She then thrust out her hand for a proper shake. "Trixie the Pixie actually. I'm also the Wondergirl, in disguise. But don't tell the others, shhhh..." She winked behind her mask, and whispered her next line. "I'm a superhero. We all are~"

She never really understood the significance of secret aliases anyway.

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While the trio upstairs had continued exploring the manor's secondfloor alongside Dalia, Marcus had taken the time to leave the girls to themselves and wander about the area on his own. After reaching a particular hallway, his walk was briefly interrupted with a few dressy students storming out an open-doored parlor room, chucking plastic chips to the ground with a grunt before vanishing out of sight.

A suited young man within the room noticed the passing mage and called out to him. He remained seated behind a long rectangular table, cards and chips neatly laid out before him, and a steed at his side. Who also sat in a chair. Without breaking it somehow. Hell, the horse even held a few cards in the little crevices of his two front hooves.

"Psst. Psst. Marcus."

[i]"Brrruuhrhh."[/i]

"Not now, Sebastian. Hey, Marcus! Over here! You look like you've got a good poker face. Interested in a game?"

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