[@PaulHaynek] NORTH COURTYARD ----------------------------------------- Lisanthus turned at the official's question. She then chuckled a bit before responding. [color=fff200]"I expect that it will be all of the above, good sir. The tournament isn't just about brute force, it must also test the resourcefulness and adaptability of its competitors. I'm sure a certain man I know will see through to that!"[/color] Replied the princess in a cheerful tone in order to brighten the mood. [color=fff200]"Everything will be fine Mira, I'm sure you'll do well the in the tournament. Although, if you and I end up facing off against each other - I'm afraid you'll have to expect the worst!"[/color] Lisas said with a confident wink. Lisianthus did her best to hide her insecurities, in truth she was still figuring how she was going to pull off a win this year... [hr] [@Frozen0Titan] SOUTH COURTYARD ------------------------------ Hisana's expression remained unchanged while the beast growled at her, seemingly ready to unleash all of it's predatory fury on the woman. As much fun as it would be to try the beast, she decided that she would back down for now. She wondered if the beast could somehow smell the blood on her; it wouldn't surprise her. She gave the Elf a sour glance at her words, but simply giggled it off. [color=9e005d]"As you wish..."[/color] She calmly replied. She listened inattentively to the reception's question regarding the arena. [color=9e005d]"Truthfully, it doesn't make any difference to me one way or the other. I'm sure it will be a joyful experience regardless."[/color] Hisana then turned her attention back to Kazudain, still interested in the man. [color=9e005d]"To honor the Elf's request, would you like to continue our conversation at a local tavern perhaps?~ I still don't even know your name yet."[/color] While her sights were transfixed on the hooded man, she began to think about what Enishi might be doing right now. Her Flimsy Lies must still be keeping him busy. [color=9e005d][i]I'm sure he's probably trying to convince some official that I'm a menace to the kingdom and that I need to be taken down or something. Teehee.~[/i][/color] She spoke to herself in her mind, giggling a little. [hr] CITY SQUARE ------------------------------------- Enishi thought for a moment as to what to say. He'd guessed that the higher ups wouldn't just cancel an event as renowned as the Grand Festival due to the words of some foreign stranger. Furthermore, the guard seem to be more suspicious of [b]him[/b] rather than his target. He greeted his teeth as he was sure Hisana planned all this from the very beginning. He supposed he'd start with his name. [color=00aeef]"My name is Enishi Fuyu. I'm what you would refer to as a bounty hunter-for-hire.[/color] He made a respectful bow as a sign of courtesy. [color=00aeef]"I doubt you'd want to shut down the whole festival on my word alone, but hopefully it won't come to that. The culprit doesn't actually target normal people. Only people who are versed in combat - like the Seraph Academy students. By now she's probably already registered in the tournament, if she has her way it could get ugly. If I can just find her, I'll make it a point that she's not able to harm anyone ever again."[/color] While Enishi's tone was benevolent, one could sense underlying malice in his words. Though the malice seemed only to be directed toward Hisana. [color=00aeef]"I specialize in immobilizing targets dead in their tracks. Believe it or not I'm quite handy with ice magic."[/color] Said Enishi as he held out his hand. A light blue orb of energy began to form in his palm; frozen air began to envelop his hand. The winged official would feel a chilling breeze coming from the mercenary's palm. [color=00aeef]"If you want more information regarding the woman, you're free to take a look at my bingo book. It's authentic, you can tell by the seal."[/color]