[u][center][h3][color=red]~Ruxen~[/color][/h3][/center][/u]
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[color=ed1c24]“Yeah, sure, whatever man. If you do become a vegetable you don’t have to worry about me. I don’t usually eat my greens anyway,”[/color] Ruxen commented idly as Chen began to focus his power on the Green Relic. But it would seem fate had other plans in store, the familiar scent becoming stronger. Ruxen narrowed her eyes before groaning to herself. She had a feeling she knew who this new presence was…

And lo and behold her suspicions were correct. A very familiar peddler, who seemed to have grown up in the time she had last saw her, walked through the clearing and confronted the travelers. Actually, it was more like Mikoto was trying to sell them something stupid, pointless, and unnecessary to their general health. Was there any real difference?  

[color=ed1c24]“Don’t call me that,”[/color] Ruxen said bluntly, not even going ahead to greet Mikoto back. [color=ed1c24]“And if you must know, yes, I was trapped in that god awful prison again. Where the hell were you?”[/color] she growled before Mikoto was by her side. Hearing the offer, Ruxen frowned and was half-tempted to punch the peddler’s lights out, free of charge.

[color=ed1c24]“No I don’t want your stupid flea collar…hey let me go. We’re not friends or anything Mikoto…”[/color]
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[u][center][h3][color=red]~Student President Mariette Shej~[/color][/h3][/center][/u]
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Back in Exilia, events were progressing at an interesting rate. With news of the tournament underway-along with the rumors that Asgard of the Imperium had been spotted alive and well within the badlands’ capital-Student President Mariette Shej had traveled across the lands to confirm the rumors herself. That and it seemed all of her fellow students had either gone missing or had quit the Academy in general. While still saddening, the Student President was determined to make the most of this little journey.

So here she was now, having missed the first few rounds due to time lost in her traveling. Sighing to herself, she had decided to enjoy her stay in a small little inn. Feeling like now would be a good time for dinner, she exited her room and proceeded to walk outside. However she soon paused in her steps when she saw another girl who looked to be her age halt right in front of the inn herself, albeit this girl was riding on some strange rollerblades.

[color=ed1c24]“Wow, that was really cool! I don’t think I’ve seen you before in the Academy though. Come to think of it, why’s a kid like you traveling in Exilia? Don’t you know this place is dangerous?”[/color] Mariette asked with curiosity, scanning Kasie up and down.

Meanwhile back in the throne of the Puppet Princess, the Jester continued to linger in the shadows. However his gaze took in all before falling on the daughter of Asgard herself. Eyes seeming to gleam just a little, he motioned for Fei to leave the dining chambers before fading away. What’s this? The Jester of the Court wanted to speak with the daughter of the Crimson Knight?
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[center][@KoL], [@The ghost in black], [@floodtalon], [@BlueAjah][/center]