[color=C6DEFF][center][h1]Bast Ragoczy[/h1][/center][/color]

Even though Bast was ignoring the impending sense of danger, things were starting to get too problematic, even for him. He expected he could at least hear King Joshua or maybe his sister's point of view, have a little talk about their objectives or something, but unfortunately, they were exactly like the rumors said they were. Nothing but bloodthirsty beasts. As the queen said her words, it became even more apparent. Her only desire was bloodshed and violence. Nothing more. 

With an obviously disappointed expression, Bast looked at the queen with a heavy sigh.

[color=C6DEFF]"I was honestly expecting to be able to simply talk to one of you. Understand your objectives, point of views, goals... But I'm obviously not welcome here, even though you were the ones who called me. Ironic, isn't it?"[/color] Bast said, slowly shaking his head in disappointment.

[color=C6DEFF]"Oh well... But I guess hospitality isn't your forte, correct? Your nation seems more to be the one who enjoys meaningless bloodshed and violence, am I right?"[/color] Bast said, with a mischievous smile.

[color=C6DEFF]"Anyways... I would love to duel with you, but I'm afraid I'm not an idiot. I'm in your territory and even though I came here willing to talk, It's obvious that you consider me your enemy."[/color] Bast said as he reached inside his coat. Initially, he was considering getting one of his Mystical Tarot cards, but after some consideration, he decided instead to take a simple one. It wouldn't be wise to show the extent of his powers to his enemies. He would only use it if he had no more options...

[color=C6DEFF]"Regarding your question, my bloodthirsty queen, knowledge and intelligence are sharper than any sword you can ever hold, as you will find out if we meet again."[/color] Bast said, as he held the card, in front of him as it started replicating itself and falling on the ground around him.

[color=C6DEFF]"Until then, I must bid farewell. I don't want to get my clothes dirty with blood... Who knows if it would be yours or mine, right?"[/color] Bast said with a laugh as the original card he got from inside his coat fell on the ground. Around him, many cards laid on the ground making a big circle around him. With a snap of his fingers, the bunch of cards on the ground suddenly erupted, exploding and going to all sides, forming a cloud of cards covering almost the entire arena, making it impossible to see what was happening. 

From inside the cloud of cards, using them for both protection and diversion, Bast grabbed one of them from the air, gave it a quick tap with the end of his cane, making it hover near the ground and grow big enough for him to stand on it.
There was no more time to stay around there idly. There was no talking with Leyanne nor Joshua... Everything for them was resumed in either kill or be killed.

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[color=8dc73f][center][h1]Freyr[/h1][/center][/color]

Freyr listened quietly as the old nun spoke. She was indeed a good woman. As she offered the flowers to them, Freyr picked some of them. They were beautiful and had a wonderful, calming fragrance. Even though the Viera believed that there was no thing such as god, instead, what others called 'god' was simply nature itself, he still could see the nun's kindness and good will on those flowers she offered them. So all in all, even though their faith was completely different, what the flowers symbolized to them was more or less similar. 

[color=8dc73f]"The Viera do not believe in god the same way other races do. For us, 'god' is nature itself. Nature breathes, it's alive and we hear it, feel it pulsing through the land..."[/color] Freyr said, smelling the flowers with a smile on his face.

[color=8dc73f]"Even though our faith is different, your act of kindness and what these flowers represent are basically the same. A blessing from nature or from your god."[/color] Freyr continued, handing half of the flowers to Magnus.

[color=8dc73f]"This meeting is a blessing by itself. I just wish that all humans could be a bit more like you."[/color] Freyr said, with a respectful bow to the nun.

Freyr looked to Magnus with an inquisitive stare, silently asking if he would accept to accompany the old nun.

[color=8dc73f]"Varjo is a dangerous place, but I promise I will do whatever it takes to bring you back safely. For your kindness, the least I can do is bring you back safely. We will meet you here when you're ready."[/color] Freyr said, with a warm smile to the old nun.

[@PaulHaynek][@The Irish Tree]