[center][h2]Seraph Academy[/h2]
[h3]Practice Halls[/h3][/center]

[center]~~~ [@Rune_Alchemist] ~~~[/center]

[quote=Seleth Thenri][color=0076a3]"...Did something happen with Varjan, Alicia?"[/color][/quote]

The air lost its humor as both Alicia and Mira turned to you with worried faces. "[color=darksalmon]W-Why would you ask that, Seleth?[/color]" Mira first asked. "[color=darksalmon]Did you--[/color]"

"[color=red]I can't answer that question, Seleth. Not now, at least.[/color]" The girl warrior replied, cutting off Mira. "[color=red]But I must ask you in return, did something happen to Varjan lately? Did he... did he meet someone? Did he do something? Where did you see him?[/color]" Alicia bombarded you with questions. It was clear that she was concerned with the boy and may know more than she lets on.

"[color=red]Please, Seleth. I need to know.[/color]" Alicia pleaded. It was strange to see the ditzy, energetic girl in a more serious and anxious state.

[center]~~~ [@A Lowly Wretch] ~~~[/center]

[quote=Thessir]"Say, since I suspict we're both gonna be on our way to the infirmary mind if I ask a thing or two about the fellow? If mimory serves corrict I mit, er- met the lad on the way to the signups a couple days ago. Dour sort, ain't he?"[/quote]

"[color=fff79a]The boy's lauded as the most powerful mage in Razelia. I can't imagine what kinda baggage he's carrying when he's out of our eyes.[/color]" The medic replied. "[color=fff79a]I heard he used to be happier. Well, relatively.[/color]"

"[color=fff79a]Anyway, good luck with him if you ever get the luck of fighting him.[/color]" The medic continued. "[color=fff79a]Don't know how you'll handle him considering he's floored everyone he fought so far. Maybe you can abuse your shadow powers but you'll have to count on Varjan not adapting which is highly unlikely. Still, you can just forfeit the match and go home just like what his previous opponent did. Really I can't think of a way to counter him.[/color]"

"[color=fff79a]So, I guess luck is your only weapon against him. Stock up on horseshoes I guess.[/color]" The medic said before leaving.

[center][h3]Courtyard[/h3][/center]

[center]~~~ [@AzureKnight] (LIS) ~~~[/center]

[quote=Lisianthus von Zauberheim][color=fff200]I certainly hope I'm not prying too much, but as the student council president, it's more or less my responsibility to see to the needs of all of Seraph's student body. That includes you as well, Mr. Varjan! Now, I think it's safe to say we've some free time until we're called for the next round of matches. So, if there's anything you wish to get off your chest, I'm all ears. If it's too personal and you don't feel comfortable giving [b]me[/b] the details, then I can get an instructor or the principal for you. Though, hopefully whatever the matter is I can be at least of some help!"[/color][/quote]

Varjan looked at you in disbelief. "I..." He started before stopping.

"...My needs were ignored a long time ago, Princess." Varjan began in earnest. "Everyone. Everyone in Zauberheim ignored me. They wanted to. It was best for everyone to ignore me. To ignore what I say." He said. "There's no helping me, Princess. If you do, they'll tell you off. They'll say that you don't know me or what's best for me. Right before they continue ignoring me." You get the feeling he was using the word 'ignore' with a different meaning here.

"Not even the Twins listened to me." Varjan continued. "I prayed. I prayed that they would take me away from here. I didn't care how. I didn't care if they killed me. But they didn't. I find myself still waking up to... all of this." He sighed before looking up. "In my darkest hour, they abandoned me. Well, at least Seleth Thenri was willing to lend an ear to me."

"Don't bother helping me, Princess." Varjan turned to you, his face on the verge of tears. "It's too late. Their minds have already been made up. They might try to ease my position with... falsehoods, but I'm no fool. They see me as just..." He stopped himself. "You'd never understand. In fact, I don't doubt that you'll ignore me too once you realize who I am or what I'm capable of."

Varjan stood up and began to walk away. "Farewell, Princess. May the fates smile upon you. For they have frowned upon me." Those were his last words to you but perhaps you have something to say in response?

[center]~~~ [@AzureKnight] (LIS), [@Frozen0Titan] ~~~[/center]

[u]Kazudain[/u] left the Practice Halls in search for Princess Lisianthus. He was pointed to Seraph Academy's courtyard where the Princess had apparently went to after her own match. There, [u]Kazudain[/u] had indeed found [u]Lisianthus[/u] but she was talking to a young man who [u]Kazudain[/u] could sense had great power within.

The young man left [u]Lisianthus[/u] and walked away, towards [u]Kazudain[/u] and [u]Maldur[/u]. "Nice tiger." The boy remarked. "Do they let exotic pets inside Seraph Academy?" He wondered before continuing to walk away.

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[center][h2]City Square[/h2]
[h3]Unknown Location[/h3][/center]

[center]~~~ [@AzureKnight] (HIS) ~~~[/center]

[quote=Hisana][color=9e005d]"I suppose I'll protect this Juan person, sounds like the authorities will be after him because of last night. I'll make sure any pursuers are dispatched accordingly.⭐"[/color][/quote]

"[color=9e0b0f]Alright then. Looks like we're on guard duty.[/color]" Keith replied. "[color=9e0b0f]Fair warning, he's kinda foreign so I hope you don't mind hearing exotic languages.[/color]"

"[color=9e0b0f]Anyway, while we're preparing, anything you wanna know before we begin our little op?[/color]" Keith asked. "[color=9e0b0f]Like, who we're up against and stuff? Ooh, that reminds me![/color]" The mercenary remembered. "[color=9e0b0f]So, like, there's four to five people that raided our warehouse last night. There's this Beastkin gal who uses wind magic, another Beastkin gal who uses... crystals? An old-ish dude who... Well, I have no idea what he does.[/color]"

"[color=9e0b0f]And finally there's this Eastern dude who uses ice magic.[/color]" Keith revealed, unintentionally. "[color=9e0b0f]Since your a girl who gets around a lot, you don't happen to know any of these characters do you?[/color]"

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[center][h2]Luminous Cathedral[/h2]
[h3]Meeting Room[/h3][/center]

[center]~~~ [@AzureKnight] (ENI), [@CitrusArms] ~~~[/center]

[quote=Lumina Lusteria]"that, and, er... Perhaps you can help me with something else, too? We, er... Don't have currency in my country. I've managed so far, obviously. I had to pay to dock my ship at the harbor... But, it's so strange."[/quote]

"[color=darkslateblue]A currency-less country? What an interesting feature of your homeland.[/color]" Athos remarked. "[color=darkslateblue]But don't worry, your expenses will be paid for. I suppose I should make preparation for your allowance too.[/color]"

After that, Athos took his attention off [u]Lumina[/u]. It appeared that her insistence that Zauberheim was the centerpoint of the visions have irritated him slightly.

[quote=Enishi][color=00aeef]"I must admit, I'm more used to hunting brigands and dangerous criminals than dealing with nobles tied up with organized law-breaking. I'm rather out of my element, but I can adapt. As I said at out last meeting, my blade is yours to use as you see fit. Though, I still expect to claim my personal target as well."[/color][/quote]

"[color=darkslateblue]Worry not, Sir Enishi. We shall apprehend your target soon enough. Who knows? Perhaps she has become part of this ring. We'd be killing two birds with one stone.[/color]" Athos replied.

"[color=darkslateblue]Now then, what will be our next target? Another warehouse or Juan de la Cruz?[/color]" The Court Mage once again asked of the investigators.