[b]The Long Road Home[/b]
~[@The Irish Tree] (NEP), [@Lmpkio] (MOR)~

[quote=Nephele Francine Megalos III][color=A9A9A9][b]"You did well, Neil, finding a doctor so swiftly. I've never seen a mothwoman like her, though. Also, refrain from saying things like 'This world' in public. It might catch attention."[/b][/color][/quote]

"Ah yeah. Sorry." Neil sheepishly apologized. "Don't worry though, I make sure that it's only loud enough for you to hear."

[quote=Morgan][color=f26522][b]"I will heal you up no time. Just show me where it hurts."[/b][/color][/quote]

"[color=lavender]It's just my shoulder. Neil said it didn't heal properly or something.[/color]" Talia showed you her injured, bandage-covered shoulder. "[color=lavender]I was shot by one of those gun-things when we were attacked. Hurts like hell then, hurts like hell now.[/color]" She chuckled.

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The damage to Talia's tissue was deep but it was nothing [u]Morgan[/u] could not handle. In an hour or so, the Cyclops was fine again and ready to go. With Nephele at the helm, the guild members plus [u]Morgan[/u] were ready to head back to the Guild headquarters.

"[color=lavender]Many thanks, Miss Morgan.[/color]" Talia said. "[color=lavender]I'm sure we will find some way to repay you for your services. We have gold back at the Guild but we may need that to repair the hole that our friend, Titanica, made on the building.[/color]" There was tone of disapproval at the last remark. "[color=lavender]It's going to be costly...[/color]"

"Well, Morgan here wants to meet her so... I guess that could be her reward?" Neil suggested, sitting beside Talia on the wagon.

"[color=lavender]Will that be enough? She had essentially saved my life, you know?[/color]" Talia replied to Neil. "[color=lavender]Oh, before I forget. I must also thank you, Neil. If it weren't for you, I would have written this off as a simple fever and my condition would have worsened.[/color]" The Cyclops looked at Neil with a fond eye and an earnest smile.

"Ah, it-it's no problem, Talia." Neil was flustered from Talia's sudden fondness. "We're uh, we're guildmates. It's uh... we should be looking out for each other, right?" The boy stuttered, struggling to look the Cyclops in the eye. "It-It's nothing, really. I'm glad you're okay, T-Talia."

Talia giggled at her teasing of Neil before moving on. "[color=lavender]Don't think I've forgotten about you, Miss Nephele. I must thank you as well.[/color]"

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~[@Lmpkio] (TCA), [@Silver Carrot], [@13org] (BST), [@AzureKnight] (VRA)~

It took some time but [u]Titanica[/u] was convinced to at least grab a bite along with the others in the Shrine Town of Eros. The guild members reach the place without incident, only the view of the great grasslands the region has to offer.

Night had fallen when the guild members entered the shrine-town but the darkness only made the place shine even brighter. Colorful lights adorned the buildings and the shops. Some of the decorations even glowed with pink lights. [url=http://mgewiki.com/w/Demonic_Lamp_Flower]There were even some plants that glowed[/url] but the presence of these would probably not fare well if seen by more holier people. The town was lively, probably even moreso than during the day.

However, the activities of the day differed from the night. While there were still shops selling products and services, the guild members could see plainly there were a LOT of couples being... intimate with each other. In public. While such sights were likely sickening and awkward in normal places, they were a common sight in this shrine-town dedicated to love and romance. In fact, it was the guild who stood out. Not by much though considering the party composed of one man and the rest women.

"[color=orange]Welcome, travelers, to--[/color]" A familiar voice and figure flew to meet the guild members. "[color=orange]Oh, it's you.[/color]" Gina was clearly unhappy at the sight of [u]Bast[/u] and [u]Eilidh[/u]. "[color=orange]You know what? I'm sorry. You approach here as guests. Please forgive my behavior.[/color]" The Gandharva continued. 

"[color=orange]Welcome to the Shrine-Town Of Eros.[/color]" Gina curtsied. "[color=orange]The domain of Eros are of love and romance. As it is with this town. And as it is with its services.[/color]" The Gandharva welcomed the guild members. "[color=orange]Would you like something to enhance your love life? Maybe you are just looking for a romantic dinner? A room for the night perhaps? A [i]long[/i] night?[/color]"

"[color=orange]I see some new faces among you. New members for the guild?[/color]" Gina asked about [u]Titanica[/u] and [u]Vară[/u].

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[b]One Man's Trash[/b]
~[@13org] (FYR)~

[quote=Freyr][color=8dc73f]"I still don't understand why Saburo is so... paranoid with his arrows. Arrows are meant to be shot. Be it hunting or fighting."[/color][/quote]

"[color=royalblue]And gold is meant to be spent but Dwarves and greedy Humans hoard it all the time. You get what I mean?[/color]" Haley shrugged. "[color=royalblue]But you're right. This Saburo guy's kinda being a tightass about this.[/color]"

The Siren began thinking, surveying the competition. "[color=royalblue]I can help you out, you know?[/color]" Haley began. "[color=royalblue]If you're having trouble with this, I can...[/color]" The Siren looked sideways before whispering. "[color=royalblue]...give you an advantage.[/color]" Haley winked. "[color=royalblue]A little distraction over there. A small gust of wind over here. And you can win this no problem.[/color]"

"[color=royalblue]It's underhanded, sure, but we need that arrow right? And for that, you need to meet Saburo.[/color]" Haley suggested. "[color=royalblue]I mean, I'll feel bad about it and... you know... Just-- Just tell me if you're on board, okay?[/color]"

~[@Restalaan] (DIT), [@AzureKnight] (NAG)~

[quote=Nagare][color=00aeef]"Greetings Lord Fujikiyo, we are honored by your presence. My friend and I are well aware of your legendary hand-crafted arrows, due to this, we wanted to know if you were interesting in arrows from foreign regions. If you'd like to hear more, we have a friend who can provide you with details.~"[/color][/quote]

[quote=Ditzy Stoneclub]"But you look strong, why make arrows? Ditzy don't understand. Oh, it's fun, right?"[/quote]

Saburo laughed a hearty laugh. "[color=indianred]Indeed, little one. I take great joy in the art despite me being just an above average archer. One must be adept in all skills if one wants to be great, after all.[/color]"

"[color=indianred]And you, Dragon.[/color]" Saburo then addressed [u]Nagare[/u]. "[color=indianred]You chose your words quite carefully. However, I will hold all that to your offer. Unimpress or unamuse me and I will retaliate for my honor would have been stained by gracing your lies.[/color]" Saburo warned [u]Nagare[/u], and [u]Ditzy[/u] by extension.

"[color=indianred]Now then, is there anything more about these arrows that you know or are you simply the craftsman's messengers?[/color]" Saburo indulged in [u]Ditzy[/u] and [u]Nagare's[/u] offer. "[color=indianred]Is the craftsman here? Participating in this tournament?[/color]"

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~[@ShwiggityShwah], [@The Irish Tree] (MAG), [@Restalaan] (YNG)~

[quote=Ozzy Skyway][color=gold]"I'm sorry for being rude."[/color][/quote]

"[color=f26522]Hey, it's all right. You had your reasons.[/color]" Bart accepted your apology. "[color=f26522]Anyway, this hole... is a long story. Basically, we were attacked but we had unexpected help. The 'help' did... this. I guess you can call it collateral damage.[/color]"

[quote=Magnus Eissenhoeff][color=FF5353][b]"T-That um...Bart...it didn't work. The client he...h-he crashed. Is Talia still in her room?"[/b][/color][/quote]

[quote=Yang Bethlehem]"Our client machine failed mid-way in flight. It was my fault, I, once again take full responsibility on the matter."[/quote]

Bart was silent before heaving a heavy sigh. "[color=f26522]Don't blame yourselves, I'm sure you did whatever that was asked of you.[/color]" The guild master consoled [u]Magnus[/u] and [u]Yang[/u]. "[color=f26522]Besides, I don't think either of you could have known. You did your best in the situation, I'm sure.[/color]" He added. "[color=f26522]It's still a shame though. Did he give you anything before he... failed?[/color]"

"[color=f26522]Oh and Talia was taken to Mahigan by Neil and Nephele. I heard her injuries from last night opened up so she had to be taken to a healer.[/color]" Bart answered in regards to Talia the Cyclops. "[color=f26522]You want to be the ones to break the news to her or should I or somebody else?[/color]" He then asked.

"[color=f26522]Anyway, I'll get supper ready. Meanwhile, you guys can get to know each other for now.[/color]" Bart said as he went inside, referring to [u]Ozzy[/u] not knowing who [u]Magnus[/u] and [u]Yang[/u] were for the moment. "[color=f26522]Come on inside, guys. It's getting cold.[/color]