[b][i][u]Xaizor Arcadia and Marina Arcadia Location: Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine[/u][/i][/b] [i]As the rain droplets fell, Xaizor and Marina had just finished their breakfast. They went to pick up their things and soon Xaizor raised a question.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/52UX4We.png[/img] Xaizor: Hey... I was wondering something. Why do you think Dad sent us here? [img]https://i.imgur.com/MZy8PIf.png[/img] Marina: I have little to no idea, similarly to you. [img]https://i.imgur.com/WZcK3d6.png[/img] Xaizor: Rayla told us about those monsters that attacked town. Do you think that maybe Dad wants to redeem himself through us? [img]https://i.imgur.com/jqyoftR.png[/img] Marina: I think this is not the case. Father has abandoned this life of travelling between worlds for a long time, remember? His first and utmost priority is the people of Lacrima. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ZMWVWGL.png[/img] Xaizor: That being our priority too, right? Even if we're here to help this world, we need to get stronger to aid ours even more. We need to be prepared. [img]https://i.imgur.com/6w6BHBb.png[/img] Marina: Xaizor... [img]https://i.imgur.com/Qx0nvMp.png[/img] Xaizor: That being said... I remembered that we don't have umbrellas at all. [img]https://i.imgur.com/z1QU4RS.png[/img] Marina: Um, hello? I can cast a bubble to shield us, you know. [img]https://i.imgur.com/vxGmWxI.png[/img] Xaizor: Oh right! Then cast it already. [img]https://i.imgur.com/kHFM33k.png[/img] Marina: It would not hurt for you to say "please", would it? [img]https://i.imgur.com/GMj6WOT.png[/img] Xaizor: What you said. [i]Marina stepped once again on Xaizor's foot, pressing her foot the most that she could.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/vBu3sm4.png[/img] Xaizor: OWWW!! [img]https://i.imgur.com/J8ynZYr.png[/img] Marina: Stop talking, you rude caveman! Let us go, we are going to get late! [b][i][u]Lucent Vermillion Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Living Room[/u][/i][/b] [i]Kaito finally woke up and went towards Lucent, who was waiting on the living room while reading a book, a little down. He sat next to him as Lucent stopped reading a book for the moment.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tqfHLBg.png[/img] Kaito: Woke up with your left foot today? [img]https://i.imgur.com/Kub07aL.png[/img] Lucent: It's just... I saw Tatianna and I... couldn't bring myself to say "good morning" to her. When I tried to go at her, my feet trembled and I couldn't move. [img]https://i.imgur.com/a532uBK.png[/img] Kaito: You're still scared of her, right? [img]https://i.imgur.com/vK3uHoL.png[/img] Lucent: H-How wouldn't I be? She's not known for having a good temper. What if I suddenly make her angry out of nowhere? [img]https://i.imgur.com/Bml5VJQ.png[/img] Kaito: I doubt she would get pissed because you greeted her. In fact, I think she would like it. [img]https://i.imgur.com/83cdpUp.png[/img] Lucent: I don't know... my body refuses to move and I get nervous... I mean, she's related to thugs and so I keep thinking that maybe she would... [img]https://i.imgur.com/4b0HCfQ.png[/img] Kaito: You're being a little biased about her. [img]https://i.imgur.com/y3Ms0By.png[/img] Lucent: I know, I know but I can't help it. All this... thing about being friendly with others was something I wasn't expecting to happen, you know. I still have some conceits about some people... [img]https://i.imgur.com/5Ni8MqY.png[/img] Kaito: Lucent, listen. First of all, I want to apologize for forcing you into doing this. But right now, I want to help you the most. Remember what I told you? I'm here for you. [img]https://i.imgur.com/9W2NWsK.png[/img] Lucent: Won't this make me a kid for depending on you and Reeta all the time? [img]https://i.imgur.com/7BCyHE8.png[/img] Kaito: Look, I don't mind. I want you to depend on me. [i]Kaito gets up and stretches his arm a little before looking at Lucent again.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/DzNjiXy.png[/img] Kaito: Once she comes back, we'll talk to her together. Sound good? [img]https://i.imgur.com/3jccryV.png[/img] Lucent: All right. I think I'd feel more comfortable then. [i]Lucent closes his book and gets up as well.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/6WDzsG5.png[/img] Lucent: (Hmm... maybe I should ask Lady Amara if I can borrow the kitchen this afternoon...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/a532uBK.png[/img] Kaito: Hey, what are you thinking now? [img]https://i.imgur.com/3jccryV.png[/img] Lucent: It's a secret. Anyway, let's go see if Kiragi's awake. [img]https://i.imgur.com/DzNjiXy.png[/img] Kaito: You really got attached to Kiragi, didn't you? [img]https://i.imgur.com/gjuIKoT.png[/img] Lucent: Kinda... I do see him as a little brother I never had before... since you're the older one. [img]https://i.imgur.com/nHoaF56.png[/img] Kaito: Haha. Shall I call you as "brother" then? [img]https://i.imgur.com/dBTj77y.png[/img] Lucent: No, that would be weird... c'mon, let's just go. [i]Lucent and Kaito went together towards Kiragi's room, in order to see if the boy was already up.[/i] [b][i][u]Auror Dias Intermezzo Location: Intermezzo Mansion - Dining Room[/u][/i][/b] [i]As they finished eating, Veronica suddenly rose an idea.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/kjRX9Bh.png[/img] Veronica: Can we pick everyone at their houses and go together to school, Daddy?! [img]https://i.imgur.com/q8IQgEi.png[/img] Magnus: I don't see why not. Going with your friends is a nice idea and it'll at least let them evade the rain as well. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ciEjqb3.png[/img] Auror: Hopefully the car will be big enough for everyone. [img]https://i.imgur.com/GUWaf6S.png[/img] Veronica: I'm sure it will! Big Bro, let's go! [img]https://i.imgur.com/GAlH9eg.png[/img] Auror: Hehe, OK! See you later, Dad! [img]https://i.imgur.com/FkIKlzW.png[/img] Veronica: Bye bye, Daddy!! [i]After receiving their bagpacks from the butlers, Veronica and Auror went to the car. Soon, the engine's noise could be heard as the limousine departed from the mansion. Magnus looked at the window, worried about his son.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/CNJ41c1.png[/img] Magnus: (Veronica... please, I will need your aid. We need to save your brother from himself...) [b][i][u]Lilina Alegretto Location: Alegretto Residence - Lilina's Room[/u][/i][/b] [i]Inside her room, she opened the curtains of her window only to see the rain fall down.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/38jFnIs.png[/img] ???: Oh my, it's raining... I wasn't expecting rain to fall so soon... Masaru's Voice: Lilina? Are you ready yet? [img]https://i.imgur.com/aHFAFw2.png[/img] [b][i]Blooming Elegant Flower Lilina Alegretto[/i][/b] [img]https://i.imgur.com/g9IEQQT.png[/img] Lilina: Yes, Masaru. You can come in. [i]He gently opened the door, as Lilina received him with a smile.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Ot8Q0XG.png[/img] Masaru: Sorry if I bothered you. [img]https://i.imgur.com/oF5vXNA.png[/img] Lilina: No, no, I'm not bothered. Please, don't worry. [img]https://i.imgur.com/oWMDf9z.png[/img] Masaru: OK. Also, thanks for letting me reside with you and your family. [img]https://i.imgur.com/MO2FIyB.png[/img] Lilina: It's no problem. Mother likes you as well, so she'd always welcome you. [img]https://i.imgur.com/rLLOSGx.png[/img] Masaru: This... I'm just doing this for my mission. Once it's complete, I'll take my leave, OK? [img]https://i.imgur.com/g9IEQQT.png[/img] Lilina: If you say so. By the by, what is this mission of yours? Does it involve Lucent Vermillion, the caped loner of class 2-C? [img]https://i.imgur.com/X4C5YDC.png[/img] Masaru: H-How do you know that?! [img]https://i.imgur.com/b7F2Hy2.png[/img] Lilina: Perhaps I heard you talking yesterday on your room about him to someone else. Your tone was loud, by the way. [img]https://i.imgur.com/VLgdlY2.png[/img] Masaru: ... Me and my big mouth. [img]https://i.imgur.com/MO2FIyB.png[/img] Lilina: Don't worry, I'll keep quiet about it. Well then, shall we go to school? [i]Lilina and Masaru picked their umbrellas and left the house, heading to school.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/d2dIbp0.png[/img] Lilina: (The number of Psychic Aura users has raised for now... Sayaka, Kaori... me...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/Zkm2prd.png[/img] Lilina: (I've been putting a strong front, but I do wonder... will there be a day for us to no longer fear life? Or should we consider ourselves as aberrations, destined to be chased by... God knows who?)