[center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/180906/298d4d69af45070413603bd4afe23fdb.png[/img][/center] [hr] [sup][@Jollan] [@Rai][/sup] [hr] It became pretty obvious that the admiration for Allard wasn't only due to his size or strength after the competition ended. Even the elder who had announced the beginning of the competition before spoke with Allard as he was an old friend. Nailah couldn't help but find that interesting to see. The news about Allard winning the competition spread through the town really quick. Most of the people Allard met were happy to see him... Not only that but they also seem to be happy to see that he was not [I]alone[/I]. While Nailah wasn't paying that much attention on how the others were seeing her relationship with Allard, she didn't have much problem with them saying whatever they wanted. After all, Nailah never paid that much attention about what other people thought of her anyways... A big celebration was promised for both Allard as a winner, and the completion of the festival, but a weird light interrupted them as they were about to start. Whatever it was, it was coming from the same source of that healing pulse from earlier as Nailah could feel the same energy coming from it. This time though, it was a tad bit more... chaotic... out of control... Just like a small sun, the source of light was simply there, hovering above the town as it sent powerful healing pulses through the entire town, not only curing wounded soldiers, but also causing a rather unnatural growth of plants, trees and flowers. While indeed was something good, if that light didn't stop soon, it could cause a good part of the town to be destroyed by plants. [color=C86060]"Is that... one of yours, Allard?"[/color] Nailah asked, looking to Allard with a confused expression and then to the woman hovering above the town, surrounded by people who looked at her in awe. [color=C86060]"Quite the... unique group you have... Something tells me it will be really fun travelling with you guys~"[/color] Nailah said with a chuckle and a mischievous smirk. Just as she finished talking though, the elder spoke once more, saying how fortunate that moment was. Not only due to Allard returning to town, but to their elite warriors being cured of their wounds thanks to that woman's healing powers. Just as he finished saying that, a group of armor clad warriors came out of the healing center. Despite the damage to their armors, which was apparent, their auras were undeniably strong. As the group approached the elder, Allard and Nailah herself, she once more was surprised to see how many people knew Allard around that town as the tallest and biggest of the warriors, which was even taller than Allard himself) walked towards him, taking off his helmet and grasping Allard's forearm in a warrior's greeting. Most of the other warriors greeted him with equal fervor, except for one of them. Nailah was really surprised to see that there was someone who was actually taller than Allard... And that wasn't all, he was also really good looking! [color=C86060]"Oh my... I didn't know it was possible for someone to be taller than you, Allard! I guess I should call [I]him[/I] big guy now, right?"[/color] Nailah asked, teasing Allard with a giggle. The tall warrior then, proceeded to heartily laugh as he talked with Allard, even mentioning a few embarrassing memories from their childhood, which Nailah heard very carefully with a mischievous smirk on her face as she looked towards Allard, waiting to see his reactions. Hearing the tall warrior's invitation to drink, together with the other warriors and Allard, Nailah couldn't help herself but to wink back at him, with a fox like expression. [color=C86060]"I would be more than happy to do so!"[/color] She said, stopping between the two men, towering above her. [color=C86060]"I must warn you guys, It does take a lot to make me tipsy... I'm a half dragon after all..."[/color] Nailah said with a giggle. Inside the inn, the bard's lute helped to create the perfect atmosphere to celebrate, as the group of knights sat down, taking off their helmets and starting to drink. It was fun to see how some of them didn't match the armor they wore. The biggest example of that was the one who wore a very intimidating armor, but when he took of his helmet, Nailah could see eyes replete with emotion and thought. It was also surprising when the woman took off her helmet. Nailah was expecting see a much more... rougher looking woman. Instead, she was really attractive. The only one amongst them Nailah couldn't really trust was the one who wore a black armor with equally black wings, the same who didn't greet Allard when he got out of the healing center. She didn't know why, maybe was his expression or his face, but Nailah couldn't really trust that man. [color=C86060]"So guys... Are all warriors and knights around here as good looking as you guys? I was really expecting see much more rugged and tough faces!"[/color] Nailah asked laughing as she took a sip from her tankard, slowly waving her tail behind her just like a cat would with an amused expression. It was then that Allard turned to the woman, surprised to see her. Erica, as he called her, seemed to be one of his childhood friends. [color=C86060]"Oh, so your name is Erica? I won't lie, I was also quite surprised when I saw your face after you took off your helmet. I was expecting a much more... rougher look... Instead, I had quite a pleasant surprise!"[/color] Nailah said, winking to the woman with a giggle. [color=C86060]"If we're drinking together tonight, I should know your names and you should know mine, don't you agree?"[/color] Nailah asked, looking to the group once more. [color=C86060]"I'm Nailah, a priestess of the fallen goddess. Pleased to meet you."[/color] she said, waving her hand in a cute way with a kind smile. [color=C86060]"You mentioned getting drunk earlier, didn't you?"[/color] Nailah asked, looking to the tallest warrior, just before she downed the entire tankard in just one gulp, letting out a rather moderate stream of fire afterwards, almost burning Allard's eyebrows. [color=C86060]"Oops! Are you ok Allard? I'm sorry!"[/color] Nailah said, laughing. [color=C86060]"So... Wanna to see who gives up first?"[/color] Nailah asked, looking to the tallest warrior with smoke still coming out of her mouth. [color=C86060]"You guys too! Come on! Don't be shy!"[/color] Nailah said to the others as well, encouraging them to drink and celebrate.