[center][h1][b]Christopher Ashbrand[/b][/h1]
[b]DDD Hotsprings[/b]
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Sieges took time, and could be maintained without the direct presence of its leaders, among other things. Which was why Christopher found himself dressed in his best suit and mostly disarmed, walking towards a… colorfully named establishment where many Masters or their representatives, of which included him, would be meeting. As an aside, he also carried with him in his suitcase a few bottles of alcohol, just in case. “Bring your own beer” was an odd request, but well, he had dealt with quirkier individuals when obtaining the reagents and materials to advance his craft.

The operation had gone apace, in sieging the Trojan Walls. A base was created, some measure of launching ordnance at the fortifications, and an “army” that Avenger had… procured attacking. But the matter of the meeting had come up, and that the fact that the Mage’s Association might have issue with the ritual was immensely concerning. Japan was a backwater among backwaters, and the dictatorial family in charge of the land had rather bad blood with the Association. If the Association began to take serious action…

Without a doubt, it was a terrifying thought.

Not concerning enough for Elissa, though, however. She stayed full bore at the siege, and it was debatable that she would have consciously noticed his departure if it were not for him notifying her. But, he still had his Command Mantras. While not as good as Avenger actually being with him… it ought to suffice as insurance.

He walked into the room, and briefly did pleasantries, and sat where the gathering was, suitcase by his side.

“A pleasure to meet you all. I do hope we can work well together.”