Celeste cursed as the blade clanged ineffectively against Taggerung's skull. He began trotting off in the other direction, seemingly unfazed by the strike to his head. Celeste took a step forward, prepared to pursue the creature at full speed, but she felt her hand begin to throb. She looked down to see the blood continuing to pour from the torn flesh, dripping onto the grass. If she followed him she'd be weak from blood loss soon. She cursed again, flipping her blade into an inverted position. She took two steps forward and threw the sword in a javelin-like fashion towards the back of Taggerung's neck. The blade cut through the air silently. The weapon, however, was not flying freely. A thin strip of white ribbon seemed to have been tied to it's hilt. The ribbon around Celeste's arm began to unfurl, slipping through her fingers. She was ready to yank the weapon back in a second.

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 Sophia continued backing away until her back hit the far wall. Her bright yellow eyes remained locked on Mentha, a look of pure fear coming over her. Who was this boy? Who were these people? And why did they want her? She shook her head back and forth. Eva took a step forward, towards Mentha, still keeping one hand behind her back. Her orange eyes glared fiercely. "No, you haven't, not yet, anyway. I imagine you intend to, though. Tell me, what is it you want with Sophia?" Her eyes flashed to the doorway as Mentha looked away. 'What is he looking for...' she worried. If the boy was associated with Taggerung things could get serious, quickly.