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[color=00746b][color=00746b]NOLAN[/color][/color] and [color=ed1c24][b]ENMA[/b][/color]

Nolan's eyes widened as soon as he realized what he was doing and his face flared up once again. What was his mind and body doing going on autopilot like that?! His first kiss too no less... [color=00746b]"Oh god, I am so sorry Ariel. I couldn't control myself...these stupid vexing feelings. I know your magic is influencing my actions, but that isn't an excuse."[/color] He sighed, his fingers ran through his hair as he tried to gather his thoughts. Showing a rare soft smile he said,[color=00746b]"Still...I guess under these circumstances I'm glad that at least my first kiss was with you and not some random person, charmed or not."[/color] His eyes widened against as he realized what he just said. [color=00746b]"I mean it's still not okay that I kissed you like that nor telling you to take responsibility for what you did. Er, the kiss didn't feel bad, but erm, crap I'm only digging a deeper hole for myself aren't I?"[/color] Nolan took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. There wasn't a need to be so anxious. This will work itself out in the end, right? There had to be a silver lining to all of this. 

[color=00746b]"Listen, perhaps this is the charm talking or I'm really am going out of my mind, but maybe this is a blessing in disguise? It would be just about impossible for me to form romantic relationships or whatever you want to call his so maybe...Gah, no it wouldn't be fair for you to do that. I don't want you to force you into it if it's out of guilt or a sense of duty. That would only make us both miserable.[/color] Nolan heaved a heavy sigh and rubbed his forehead with his right hand. [color=00746b]"I think I'm going to need a strong drink la-"[/color] A sense of dread shot through his entire body as he saw rage incarnate standing right behind Ariel. Wait a minute, wasn't that Marlene? What the hell was up with her and why did she look like she was going to murder Ariel. 

Quickly he stepped in between them and kept Ariel behind him. Ariel was completely defenseless now that she had lost the ability to use magic for who knows how long. Judging by the choice of words Marlene picked he could guess that she was beyond livid with her at this point. [color=00746b]"What in the hell has gotten into you Marlene? This isn't how you treat someone who's a member of your own guild!"[/color] The embarrassment and bewilderment from before had been replaced with Nolan's trademarked icy, cold son of a bitch attitude that he was known for. 

Meanwhile, Enma stood with Gabriel still and scratched his head wondering just what had gotten into Marlene. [color=ed1c24]"Huh, I wonder why she ran off."[/color]