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

As the effects of the aphrodisiacs began taking effect, Bast realized that, just like Gina had said... they were... strong... really strong. While it was evident that both girls wouldn't stop until they found what they were looking for, things were getting rather dangerous... Especially seeing how Titanica reacted to the aphrodisiacs on the food, looking around like a wild beast searching for a prey and Vară, who had revealed her true demon form, covered with a bright red aura.

Even Bast, who was accustomed in always hiding his reactions and keeping the same façade, couldn't hide his surprise, raising his eyebrows and giving a step back. He might be a powerful mage, but he was still made of flesh and bones...

[color=C6DEFF]"This... might get really dangerous..."[/color] he muttered to himself. But as he was about to turn to Eilidh and take her outside, away from all that confusion, she came to him first, scolding him for his provocative behavior.

He listened carefully to her scolding, without taking his eyes away from both Vară and Titanica.

[color=C6DEFF]"Yes my dear, I understand my dear, I'm sorry, my dear. I promise I will be more careful next time, my dear."[/color] Bast said, lowering his head and listening as she continued vehemently scolding him.

[color=C6DEFF]"While I would love to hear your scolding, I do think that we need to get out of here... This might become a bit more dangerous than just a small prank made by a certain Ghandarva..."[/color] Bast said, just as Eilidh grabbed his arm and started walking away. After walking for a while, they finally got away from all the noise and arrived somewhere where Eilidh's enhanced senses weren't receiving an overloading amount of stimuli.

[color=C6DEFF]"Eilidh, my dear. I know you worry about my personal safety, but I'm a mage. We are known for always being prepared... There is a reason why people dislike us mages... Our machinations and schemes are quite infamous..."[/color] Bast said, with a chuckle.

[color=C6DEFF]"And please, don't be mad! I was merely provoking both girls. After all, the situation they got themselves in was a result of their own lack of decorum and attention... Although I do know that my sense of humour might be... a little twisted sometimes... I promise you that I wasn't seriously flirting with them, my dear."[/color] Bast said, gently holding Eilidh's hands.

[color=C6DEFF]"Leaving all this aside, you're worrying yourself with my safety, but you're not exactly well yourself, are you?"[/color] Bast asked, gently putting his hand on her forehead, taking her temperature.

[color=C6DEFF]"It was a long, tiring day. If that wasn't enough, a centaur's senses are much keener than a human's. All this... stimuli... including the aphrodisiacs certainly are proving to be rather difficult to deal with, am I wrong?"[/color] Bast asked. It was clear that Eilidh wasn't being herself right now.

[color=C6DEFF]"There is still time, my lady. Don't look down."[/color] he said, gently raising her head after she said that the trip looked almost wasted.

[color=C6DEFF]"I happened to take a glance on a rather beautiful garden near the outskirts of the city the last time we came here. Surely, it won't be as... crowded... as the city and I'm certain that under the light of the moon it should be quite a sight."[/color] he said, with a calming, melodic voice.

[color=C6DEFF]"What do you say, my dear? The night breeze, the scent of the flowers and the full moon, replete with stars surely will make your evening much better. Think of it as a way for me to thank you for always taking care of me, worrying about me and apologizing myself to you."[/color] he finished, gently taking her hand and leading her towards the garden.

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

The second Freyr shot his arrow, he already knew it would hit the target. Making it so the arrow wouldn't completely pierce the apple, while using his bow was a bit tricky, seeing how Vieran bows were built with quite a lot of power, made for hunting big games. To do it so, he had to use less than half of the bow's total power. Even under such pressure, with Lord Saburo's challenge and most others with their weapons already drawn, Freyr's expression didn't change.

The outcome wasn't decided by 'luck'. It was a pure display of not only skill, but instinct. After successfully completing Saburo's challenge and being awarded some of his arrows, they went to deliver them to the weird couple from before. After receiving their reward from an overjoyed elderly couple, they were finally done with the request.

[color=8dc73f]"I said I wouldn't miss."[/color] Freyr said, with a confident smile after he heard Haley joking about doubting him.

[color=8dc73f]"Oh, and don't worry about having doubted me!"[/color] Freyr said, laughing.

[color=8dc73f]"You've never seen Vieras hunting in the forest before, have you? Believe-me, the creatures hiding within the vieran woods are way more dangerous than foreign warriors on an archery competition..."[/color] he said, laughing.

Haley then proceeded to turn to both Ditzy and Nagare, introducing herself to them. It was only then that Freyr realized that it was her first time meeting the newcomers.

[color=8dc73f]"If that's true, that also applies for me and you, right Haley?"[/color] Freyr asked, raising an eyebrow, provoking her.

[color=8dc73f]"Maybe I should make you help me reenact Lord Saburo's challenge when we get back at the guild to show the others..."[/color] Freyr said, laughing.

Other than Haley's always cheerful behavior, Freyr couldn't help but let out a smile as he heard Ditzy as he talked excitedly about the challenge, mimicking his movements when he shot his bow. His curiosity, not only about the shot itself but on how Freyr did that was really refreshing.

[color=8dc73f]"Using a bow is not about strength, but dexterity and technique. In my case, Vieras are known to be amongst the most fearsome hunters there is. Wielding a bow or even daggers became almost instinctive to us."[/color] Freyr started answering some of Ditzy's questions.

[color=8dc73f]"Well... I won't lie... using a Vieran bow requires quite a bit of strength, seeing how our muscles and our bodies are different from a human's."[/color] Freyr said.

[color=8dc73f]"If I made a smaller version of a Vieran bow to you, I'm sure you would be able to draw it without problem, Ditzy, seeing how strong you are. And you wouldn't need to be careful for it not to snap or break."[/color] Freyr said, showing him his own bow.

[color=8dc73f]"It would be... tricky searching for vieran wood and the right materials to make it, but if we find it, I could make one without much problem. You do have the strength to use it. If you wanted, I could teach you Vieran archery. It's quite a bit different than the archery one uses for a competition though, but it's effectiveness is unparalleled."[/color] He concluded.

When Ditzy asked about Saburo's arrows, Freyr made a thoughtful expression before replying.

[color=8dc73f]"I don't think that strange couple would try to replicate or sell Saburo's arrows... Even though I don't understand his fixation to keep his arrows design a secret... I mean... I shot them in the competition. Even though I don't have them anymore, as a skilled fletcher, I could replicate them myself..."[/color] Freyr said, still trying to understand why Saburo protected his arrows to such extent.

[color=8dc73f]"But that hardly matters now. Regarding what we will do now, It's up to you."[/color] Freyr said, looking to Nagare, Haley and Ditzy.

[color=8dc73f]"I mean... It's not like I have anything to do right now other than returning to the guild. I'm fine with whatever is your choice."[/color] he concluded, with a smile.

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