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[center][h3]Golden Quarter, Priestella[/h3][/center]

	Mie didn't get far before she was spotted by Dr Donovan. He was running a towel over his hands, likely having just washed up after handling a patient. With the bandits around, it seemed like someone was getting hurt every hour. Fortunately few of the attacks seemed to be very serious. [b]”Why hello there.”[/b] Mie and Donovan knew of each other, but they hadn't personally spoken very much. She was a travailing merchant, and Donovan occasionally needed supplies. Usually his water magic was strong enough to heal most wounds, but there was a time where he needed to buy a bottle of alcohol from Mie to disinfect several wounded patients. [b]”I don't see you're cart with ya.”[/b] He smiled. [b]”Could it be that ya just enjoyin' the sights today?”[/b]

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        [center][h3]Peppin's house #1, Cham, Priestella[/h3][/center]

        Fritzi noted the other's efforts with just as much enthusiasm. [color=peachpuff]”Hmm, your magics seems to be a bit stronger.”[/color] She shrugged her shoulders. [color=peachpuff]”Unfortunately, not everyone's gate is created equal.”[/color] Her ears perked up when Hiro informed her of what he'd like to be called. [color=peachpuff]”You don't like Noble? I guess I can call you Hiro if that's what everyone else is doing.”[/color] She turned her back to everyone. [color=peachpuff]”I'll be upstairs if anyone needs anything.”[/color] And in a flash, she vanished from sight.

	While Aerith and Alistair remained inside, Hiro stepped out with one of the chairs. He might have been surprised to find that the pick up crew was already there. A woman in a dirty cloak was walking a hand driven cart in front of the house, where she eventually stopped. She made no sudden movements, nor did she speak. She simply stood their watching Hiro from a distance. Her gaze revealed nothing about her intentions, which made her presence a bit unsettling. 

	[b]"Hiro?"[/b] she folded her arms. [b]"Do you know why I'm here?"[/b]

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[center][h3]Just outside of ”Starting location”, Priestella [/h3][/center]

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        The monks that Aer had run into didn't respond, instead casting their gazes into the crowd of people following her. She gave a roll of her eyes when Flame explained how they had met before.  [color=FFDEAD]"No one is going to punish you on account of being a coward. We have laws to prevent that type of behavior. And stop talking like you're going to be executed. That's what Wisp and I are here for."[/color] She looked back to the monks. [color=FFDEAD]"They're not familiar with things around here. They're from very far away. If they crossed you, I hope you can forgive them. They are not bad people."[/color] Aer pressed forth, sensing it probably wasn't best to stay in this area much longer. While she walked, she addressed the others in her group.  [color=FFDEAD]"I'm just trying to learn as much about the situation as I can. I can't confirm it was cultist activity, but teleportation magic of this nature is difficult to cast."[/color] She groaned. [color=FFDEAD]"This Earth kingdom, I haven't even heard of it before. It doesn't even sound real."[/color] With a shake of her head, Aer looked back at her companions. [color=FFDEAD]"Cultists are often run by an archbishop, which have horrible powers called authorities. While it isn't the only thing capable of such powerful teleportation, it is the most suspect at the moment."[/color]

	It did not take Aer long to find the group of knights standing outside the old guild hall. She was stopped, but she had to do was show them her adventurer's license  to get their attention. [color=FFDEAD]"I heard Mono is interested in witch related phenomenon. These people behind me are unarmed and-"[/color] Aer didn't get much further before Mono came out of the building.

	[b][color=royalblue]”I am very fucking busy right-”[/color][/b] Mono suddenly stopped speaking when he saw the group of people standing behind Aer. [b][color=royalblue]”Who are they?”[/color][/b]

	[color=FFDEAD]"They are foreigners that were teleported into Priestella. They come from a far away kingdom called Earth. I have brought them to you so that you can question them yourself and they can get legal documentation to live and work here."[/color] She gestured behind herself. [color=FFDEAD]"They are unarmed, and chose to come see you knowing that they might be punished or executed. But they are harmless, Wisp and I can vouch for them."[/color]
But Mono was only partially listening to Aer. His eyes were locked on Wisp, and his hands were balled into fists. [b][color=royalblue]”Wisp, the west point of the compass?”[/color][/b] Mono's hands were trembling. Anyone looking at Aer's face could see her pupils visibly dilate at the mention of that name. Even the nearby knights started talking to each other in hushed whispers. [b][color=royalblue]”You should still be with Sandra Fotos, should you not?”[/color][/b]

	Aer took a step folward. [color=FFDEAD]"Mono?"[/color]

	[b][color=royalblue]”The foreigners will be taken back to the Hero's district. You will accompany one of my men, who will give each of them an interrogation. They will be given documentation based on the results.”[/color][/b] Mono reached out and seized the feline by the scruff of the neck, hoisting Wisp into the air. [b][color=royalblue]”I happen to know Sandra Fotos and Sir Walter are meeting together, and she's been very eager to track you down.”[/color][/b] He was growling. [b][color=royalblue]”The rest of you can continue to investigate the guild hall. I don't want a single one of those fucking devil beasts spared!”[/color][/b]

	And just like that, the knights all ran back inside the guild hall. A single knight waved Aer and the other to follow him, while Mono took a different road leading past the Hero's district. Aer seemed to be at a loss cas to what to do, as her eyes darted between the knight and Mono. [color=FFDEAD]"I guess we're going to get you all permits, right?"[/color] Aer adjusted her hood and started to walk after the knight, occasionally glancing towards Wisp. [color=FFDEAD]"A shame we have to abandon Wisp though."[/color]