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Reylan left the meeting with mixed feelings. This was more or less what he wanted but something just didn't sit right with him. The way he viewed it, the council as it was could be manipulated into giving one guild favor over the entire player-base. Time would be the only way to tell if this loose alliance would serve its intended purpose or be abused by guilds looking for power.

Everyone had just left the meeting and were going their separate ways, likely to enjoy the festival. Alisea left him as well stating something about an important matter to attend to. His eyes were filled with green names passing by as he tried to navigate the crowd to reach Kyo. That was when something caught his eye moving towards him...a red name plate. They seemed to navigate the crowd with ease, passing-by everyone with little to no interest. A long black over-coat covered most of his body. The indiviual stopped right in front of Reylan with a look that sent a chill down his spine. This was not like the skull-mask girl last night.

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[color=ed1c24]"I must thank you for your strong opposition to this so-called 'council'."[/color] What might be called a smile formed at the corners of the stranger's lips, but it felt more intimidating than that. 

Reylan looked up at person, who seemed to wear his red tag like a badge of honor [color=violet]"I am not opposed to the council, I just don't want it abused."[/color] He stated strongly, meanwhile wondering why this red-player approached him. [color=violet]"Now, excuse me."[/color] Reylan began to walk past when the guy grabbed his arm, tightly.

[color=ed1c24]"Now, now Reylan. Our little conversation has just started. I've been dying to meet with you for so long! I gotta say I'm your biggest fan!"[/color] His voice expressed excitement but with clear darker undertones. 

Was he really trying this here? With all of the guilds leaving this area? Now that Reylan looked around, the place was now filled with a dense crowd. His free hand shook ash as grabbed the arm of his so-called 'fan' and remove it [color=violet]"Let me go now. I have plans with my guild.[/color]" He stated firmly, ready to call for help if this weirdo didn't oblige.

After yanking his arm a bit, the stranger let go of him clearly expressing disappointment [color=ed1c24]"Oh I get it, we'll meet up later then?"[/color] His smile persisted as he took something from his inventory and gave it to Reylan [color=ed1c24]"I'll leave, but please take this! I wrote it just for you!"[/color] The item was a single letter in an envelope, that Reylan hesitantly took. The moment it was in Reylan's possession, the stranger disappeared into the crowd.

Thoroughly creeped out, Reylan at last made his way over to Kyo with the letter in his hand [color=pink]"Who was that?"[/color] Kyo asked with concern written over her face. Reylan looked back into the crowd [color=violet]"I don't know but I have a feeling I will see him again."[/color] Against his better judgement, he decided to open the letter to look inside. Inside was a simple piece of parchment with words written sloppily on it....and a ring with paint on it. His chest tightened as he lifted the ring out of the envelope, his eyes widening fully as his worst fears came true. It was one of the original guild rings Alisea had made and he painted. His hand now shaking, he reached in the envelope and took out the letter:

[color=ed1c24]"Karma made a great play-thing. It turns out a healer can't really do much without his party. I hope we can play next!"[/color] 

It took a few moment to realize it and suddenly the words crushed his heart. As quickly as he could, he sent a message through the new council chat while his mind writhed in both grief and anger [color=violet]"There's a bastard named Valentine in Genesis City right now. He murdered one of my guild. He needs to be captured."[/color] The message was sent without a second thought. He grabbed Kyo's hand and began running [color=pink]"Mister Reylan? O-ow, you're pulling too hard! Where are we going?"[/color] She asked, her teeth gritted due to the pain. Reylan stopped upon realizing just what he was doing [color=violet]"I...I'm sorry Kyo. We're....we're going to meet Aster..."[/color] A pained looked crossed his face. Karma....That bastard was going to pay.