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[color=9966cc][h2]Eris Reinhardt[/h2][/color]
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It was foolish of Cassandra to think that Eris wouldn't notice the obvious turmoil that she was going through. Hadn't they at one point been so close as to even kiss? Eris refused to believe that either of them would do such a thing if there wasn't at least a sliver of intimacy between them even if, because of all that happened from there onward, it it had gone... somewhere.

Eris still felt something for the redhead, even though the word [i]'love'[/i], might be a bit too loaded to used on this case. That was what Eris wanted to no, what she needed to find out. Even then Eris was so content with her current life that she felt that risking one single change could make it all crumble again. The mere thought of eliciting change, of trying to fight for the world she believed in was a distant memory for her, a mark that Eris had changed not the world, but how she saw it.

Perhaps, that was all she needed from the beginning? Who knows? At least Eris would like to believe so.

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When Cassandra came back and asked about the crepes, Eris smiled her truest smile. [color=9966cc]"So, you have not forgot? Yes, I did asked you to teach me how to do them. If you could help me with other things as well, like tea and coffee, I would be delighted. Maybe other desserts as well?"[/color] Eris enthusiasm was rather uncharacteristic, especially for such menial tasks, but she had her reasons, and now was as much a good time to tell Cassandra about the as any other. At the very least Cassandra should understand her, Eris thought, unconsciously reaching forth and clasping the redhead's hands between her own.

[color=9966cc]"I-I am sorry for how things turned out, Cassandra. I didn't wanted to keep secrets from you but, at least on this case, I thought that I could make a difference on my own."[/color] Eris caught her blushing and gave a step away from Cassandra, she probably wasn't even making sense right now, was she? [color=9966cc]"I am not making so much sense right now, am I? Let me explain it to you the best way I can, then."[/color] Eris paused for a moment as if catching her breath, or trying to organize her thoughts, before she continued. [color=9966cc]"I want to help Chiyo Kuroke. Not because I am intimidate, or forced to do anything, please, don't think that she's blackmailing me using you as leverage. I want to help her out of my own will and the reason is... you, Cassandra."[/color]

At this point, Eris was feeling like all the blood in her body suddenly decided to gather up in her face. She turned her back to Cassandra, while gathering the utensils and ingredients the could need for cooking and placing them over the counter right beside a book of French recipes. [color=9966cc]"The truth is that, ever since we met her for the first time, I felt something... familiar on Chiyo Kuroke. However, it wasn't until the School Festival came around that I noticed what it was. The two of us, Chiyo Kuroke and I, we are far too alike each other. Given the chance, I would be the one bullying and threatening others just as she. But there's a difference between us two that avoided such a fate befalling upon me. That difference was you, Cassandra, you helped me when I needed it the most, I know that our relationship might not go the way we... I wanted it to, but even then, if it wasn't for you I really don't know where and how I would be right now."[/color]

[color=9966cc]"Chiyo has no one like this. She may have Stark with her all day long, but he seems to be blind to what she does, or perhaps, he just doesn't know how to stop her. Either way, I want to, at least once, help someone instead of being helped. That is why I'm giving my best for the Ivory Masks on the upcoming Festival. We may not win, but I found out that the road can be as enjoyable as the destination sometimes."[/color] Eris didn't even knew what she was talking about anymore. Once she began to speak it was like her heart was pouring out of her mouth and she couldn't really stop, even her usually controlled speech had turned into a more natural discourse, the kinda a girl of her age would actually say. Eventually she got a hold of herself again and turned to face Cassandra once more. Eris' hands were clasped to control her fidgeting fingers as she turned to Cassandra with her final question. [color=9966cc]"I'll understand if you don't want to help me. However, out of everyone else, I thought that you, would understand my wish better. So, what do you say, Cassie?"[/color]

After saying all that she had longed so much to say, perhaps even more than that, Eris fell silent, waiting for Cassandra's reply. The only thing that she could hope for is that a sincere reply would easy the burden Cassandra seemed to be bearing.

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[color=0054a6][h2]Yuuno Kurogami[/h2][/color]
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[color=0054a6]"Wha-!? I-I wasn't going anywhere, Yoshinon~"[/color] Yuuno complained as she swung her arms, in a vain struggle against Yoshino's vice-like grip. When did Yoshino got so much wrist strength?

However, Yuuno's struggles would come to a sudden halt as Yoshino o so bluntly decided to name Asahi and her as a couple. Did the shipping season arrived already and no one told it to Yuuno? Well, there was nothing to do but try to dismiss the misinformation, or rather gossip, that Yoshino seemed to believe in. [color=0054a6]"That's not what you th-"[/color] Even then, Asahi was faster and his actions put Yuuno in a very tight spot. [i][color=0054a6]"Does my opinion mean anything at all?"[/color][/i] She ashed herself, even thought the answer was quite clear.

[color=0054a6]"We?"[/color] Yuuno replied dumbfounded to Asahi's request. At this time she had already gave up on fighting fate, or perhaps admitted that she indeed could come to see Asahi in a different light, but that was left to the side of her mind as he mentioned a plan to win the Festival, despite the Ivory Masks obvious advantage. [color=0054a6]"What kind of idea do you have, Goroshi-kun? I heard that the Masks are even getting hand tailored clothes this year, you really think we can beat something like that with just a week?"[/color] Yuuno asked, back to being her typical defeatist self.

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[color=ffd700][h2]Itsuko Kanzaki[/h2][/color]
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Itsuko turned away from the blood colored scenery of the city being as it was being slowly bathed by the light of the sunset and back to Hibiki. Instead of teary eyes, as one would expect, her face had a hint of a smile. It wasn't like she was trying to hide her feelings or stuff like that but rather that Itsuko was genuinely amused with Hibiki's unexpected reply. [color=ffd700]"You know what, Hibiki, you're even wrong. Who needs to care for the opinions of others when being a hero is about not giving up? As long as you've got resolve you can do whatever you want, right?"[/color] Itsuko's smile slowly turned into a challenging grin [color=ffd700]"I never thought that anyone other than Huntress would get it as well. You are really the best, Hibiki."[/color]

[color=ffd700]"Anyway, you were saying that you need help to get out of the Black City in one piece, huh? I can try to help ya, but I don't know if we can make. Just tell me a good place to meet with you in the in game and I'll be there as fast as I can."[/color] Itsuko waited for Hibiki's reply before doing anything else, though she snapped back for a moment, punching one of her hands as if getting fired up. [color=ffd700]"Knowing your avatar's name would help as well, I kinda think. Mine is the Rampaging Tiger, you'll see, it's the coolest one ever. Though, yours must be cool as well, right, Hibiki? We can even form a party and go hunt those bad guys you mentioned if you want to, they must have done something really bad to have you after'em so they deserve a fistful of justice, right?"[/color] Itsuko said excited before falling silent, as she waited for Hibiki's reply. Even then, her grin was all up and shining again, maybe she just needed someone of her age to play with, just like Huntress said?
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