[center][h2][color=DarkKhaki]Wolfram[/color] & [color=Magenta]Vera[/color] & [color=007236]Vernon 2.0[/color][/h2][/center]
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[color=007236]"Oh William... such terrible, terrible timing,"[/color] Vernon said to himself. Poor boy had no idea what he was walking back into. He felt the invigorating power of William's ability take hold of him. If only he knew.

Suddenly, Celine ran back onto the scene and Vernon rolled his eyes as he pulled himself out of the car. Right as she was running past the "Fallen One", he let out an icy screech, aiming to trip her up by icing her feet. He couldn't have William be getting hurt. He also couldn't let William interfere with his new "friend." He supposed he'd just have to do everything himself. 

There were no sides for him to take right now. He'd be playing for his own side. One he'd taken care of his own problems, then he'd worry about everyone else. Right now, he had to make sure that his relationship with William didn't reach the ears of his family. If they found out about Alexander, they'd certainly get... concerned.

As he and the Fallen One were passing, his hand shout out and grabbed her elbow to halt her.

[color=007236]"We may share a side, but don't think I'll forget how you've forced my hand today,"[/color] Vernon shot her a disdainful look. [color=007236]"And clean that up on your way out, would you?"[/color] he gestured toward the hopefully incapacitated Celine. He then patted her on the shoulder and let her go.

Next he walked over to William, and a smile spread on his face. He stood in front to him, blocking his path, but also lifted a hand to stroke William's face lovingly.

[color=007236]"William, William, William,"[/color] he began. [color=007236]"Things have changed a bit, my love. You've gotta stop. I'm afraid that if you try to impede her, then..."[/color] His hand slide down to William's chest before suddenly hooking a foot behind William's ankle and taking his leg out, simultaneously pushing against his chest aiming to drop him. [color=007236]"I'll have to impeded you."[/color] He hovered over William, a hand on each of William's elbows, pinning his arms to the ground. He knew right now William was making himself stronger, so he had to be fast. [color=007236]"You're resourceful, William, I know you can figure this out."[/color] Vernon's skin grew ice-cold and with a crackling sound, he caused ice to form around William's elbows, freezing his arms to the ground. It wouldn't hold forever, but even with William's strength it would hold him in place for a bit. [color=007236]"Just not today."[/color]

A few feet away...

[color=DarkKhaki]"I'm... fine..."[/color] Wolf grumbled. He took a deep breath. Masami's second interruption gave him a second to thing. There was a crunching sound and numerous puffs of concrete dust. He suddenly sat fully upright with no trouble, though he paused for a second once he had. Ribs. Ow.

Still, ejecting his rear spikes had instantly freed him. Not quite the intended use, but it got the job done. He noticed that Vernon was suddenly attacking William. Oh good. [color=DarkKhaki]"If you'll excuse me..."[/color] Wolf got to his feet and stomped past Masami. [color=darkred]"What do you think you're doing?!"[/color]

[color=007236]"Only what is necessary."[/color] Vernon stood, but didn't face Wolf. [color=007236]"I'm not any happier about it than you are."[/color]

[color=darkred]"Unlikely,"[/color] Wolf growled.

[color=007236]"Hm."[/color] Vernon spun as Wolf got close, aiming a blast of ice right into his face. It had worked for the masked girl, hadn't it? Indeed it slowed Wolf's advance, but he just reflexively attacked anyway. Vernon ducked underneath and placed a hand against Wolf's elbow, icing up the armor's joint. He darted around Wolf, limb-to-limb, doing the same until he could barely move. He finished by simply throwing himself bodily against the armored boy, knocking him over, Wolf unable to even catch his own fall.

[color=007236]"Gah!"[/color] Vernon clutched at his arm. A spike had nicked his bicep and it burned like hell. [color=007236]"What an asshole..."[/color] With any luck, the "Fallen One" had been given plenty of time at this point. [color=007236]"Alright, foxy lady,"[/color] he spoke to Masami. [color=007236]"You have some options here, you can interfere and join th-"[/color]

He was interrupted by an impatient tap on his shoulder. He glanced over and saw it was Vera.

[color=007236]"Back off, girl. You can't do anything here. Just be glad I only incapacitated him rather than hurt him,"[/color] he told her before turning back to Masami. [color=007236]"You can interfere and join them, or you can stay safe and-"[/color]

Another impatient tap. Harder and more insistent. How... aggravating.

[color=007236]"WHAT D-?!"[/color] He spun around to face Vera only to suddenly receive a brutal knee between the legs. His eyes watered and he stumbled away, falling to a knee and placing a hand to the ground to steady himself. He honestly hadn't seen that one coming. [color=007236]"You're... going to regret that... in about five seconds,"[/color] he squeaked out painfully. 

[color=Magenta]"I doubt that."[/color] Vera crossed her arms and glared at him. Vernon heard a cracking noise first. Then he felt the heavy footfall behind him.

[color=007236]"Ah, fu-"[/color] A vice-like grip grabbed his ankle and suddenly he was hanging upside down, hands still clutching his aching groin as he dangled from Wolf's hand. Of course the freakishly strong armor had let him break free in record time. The next thing he knew, the world became a blur as Wolf spun... and promptly tossed him. [color=007236]"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaa-"[/color]

Wolf soon after fell to his hands and knees, his armor evaporating into thin air. He sucked in air, panting heavily.

[color=Magenta]"Burnout?"[/color] Vera walked over to him.

[color=DarkKhaki]"Not... quite..."[/color] Wolf gasped out. [color=DarkKhaki]"But close."[/color]

[color=Magenta]"Not gonna get 'em, huh?"[/color]

[color=DarkKhaki]"Too risky."[/color] Wolf's eyes fell. He was disappointed in himself. He could have tried to stop the masked girl, but at this point it would have been a battle of attrition. He knew he'd hurt her and could have possibly worn her out, but it was just as likely in his mind that she would outlast his armor. With her capabilities, he'd never survive a full burnout.

[color=Magenta]"Ugh, I can't believe [i]I[/i] had to help [i]you[/i]. You seriously need to shape up!"[/color] Vera scolded him. [color=Magenta]"I shouldn't have to get my hands dirty!"[/color]

[color=DarkKhaki]"Sorry..."[/color] Wolf flinched as she metaphorically ground salt into his wounds. At least Andras was safe... right?

Wait, which direction had he thrown Vernon again?

[center]. . . By Gilgamesha's Car . . .[/center]

[color=007236]"-aaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAH!"[/color] [i]WHUMP![/i]

Vernon rolled to a stop some distance later. He looked up to see a spinning blade about an inch from his nose. Any farther and he'd have been minced. 

There really was something to be said about having your luck increased. 

He hauled himself to his feet and shook his head. What exactly was going on here? Oh, Galbrek. Of course. It had only been a matter of time til' he showed up.

[color=007236]"Ah, 'Master Galbrek' I see!"[/color] Vernon threw on a savvy grin, as if he hadn't just been shot-putted, oblivious to or rather ignoring the confrontation he'd just dropped into. [color=007236]"You finally made it to the party! Your dolls are quite a pain, you know."[/color] Vernon winced and grabbed his back, [color=007236]"Hit like a truck..."[/color] Accidentally suggesting it was the doll that had roughed him up, rather than Wolf. [color=007236]"Well, if you were here to help that masked person, don't worry, they're quite fine. With any luck she and your pet will be long gone by now."[/color]

He arched his back, doing some light stretching mid-conversation.

[color=007236]"Know any good chiropractors by chance?"[/color] He then noticed Andras next to the demon bastard. [color=007236]"Oh, Andras. What are you doing out of the car?"[/color]