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

[center]~~~ [@Rune_Alchemist], [@Polaris North] ~~~[/center]

[quote=Seleth Thenri][color=0076a3]"...but fine. I'll come along if only to hear what happened. Firstly...what's going on between Alicia and Varjan? I didn't think they even knew each other. And why would Varjan even suggest something like he did to me? The Goddess does not wish for any life lost. Anyone with a shred of sense would realize that."[/color][/quote]

"[color=darksalmon]It must be getting very bad then. For Varjan to snap and ask death from Goddess Aylama.[/color]" Mira replied, a sad look upon her face. "[color=darksalmon]I knew we should've done something. But I fear it's too late...[/color]"

Mira then smiled, genuinely, as she addressed the first question. "[color=darksalmon]Ahh, you see our little Alicia here is... infatuated with Varjan. I mean, he's not my type but I can see why she likes him. He's smart and despite his looks, he's pretty polite and quite the joker too. Oh, he loved his puns.[/color]" She chuckled. "[color=darksalmon]She and Varjan have known each other since they were children. But Varjan drifted away since... Alicia's not exactly on par with Varjan if you know what I mean. It's only now that they've managed to reconnect.[/color]"

[quote=Raviel Husk][color=a0410d]"Aside from Seleth's questions, how did you guys even meet Varjan? I mean, the dude's cool and all but he doesn't strike me as the type who makes friends?"[/color][/quote]

"[color=darksalmon]No, no he's not.[/color]" Mira replied with a smile.

"[color=darksalmon]Well, like I said, Varjan and Alicia go way back. Meanwhile, me and Ecthel, we were... Ugh, how do I put this.[/color]" Mira sighed before beginning for real this time. "[color=darksalmon]We were contacted, by Court Mage Athos. Me, Alicia and Ecthel, to become friends with Varjan.[/color]" She revealed. "[color=darksalmon]We were told it would help Varjan since, like you said, he isn't really a guy to approach someone and make friends. However, Ecthel told me that there might be something more to it.[/color]"

"[color=darksalmon]Anyway, I don't know if Varjan actually knows we're just plants or not.[/color]" Mira continued. "[color=darksalmon]Don't get me wrong, I consider Varjan a true friend even if the road to that friendship is questionable. I like him and I'm sure Ecthel and Alicia, especially her, feels the same.[/color]"

[center][h3]Academy Infirmary[/h3][/center]

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

Your search in the Academy infirmary for any of Varjan's previous opponents yielded no results. What you did find, however, was a familiar face. "[color=brown]You won't find any of Varjan's opponents here, Elf.[/color]" It was the student that attacked you and the Beastkin a day ago. He was in one of the beds, covered in many but minor injuries.

"[color=brown]His last opponent bailed on him and the all the ones before that have recovered or also have bailed.[/color]" He continued. While there was a tinge of anger in his voice, it was clear his rage was spent and it did not seem he was looking for another fight. "[color=brown]Why're you looking for them anyway? Is Varjan your next opponent?[/color]" He asked.

"[color=brown]Wait, don't tell me...[/color]" He then laughed. "[color=brown]You're screwed then. And I doubt any insight from his previous opponents are gonna help you.[/color]"

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

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

As [u]Kazudain[/u] and [u]Lisianthus[/u] conversed, [url=https://i.pinimg.com/originals/64/76/7b/64767bb088ce54c2cf458dbeed99b08b.jpg]a female Feathered One of brown wings, white hair and formal clothing[/url] entered the premises and appeared to be looking for someone. She was apparently looking for [u]Kazudain[/u] since the moment she saw him, she immediately approached. "[color=teal]Sir, if I may...[/color]"

She stopped when she saw Princess [u]Lisianthus[/u]. "[color=teal]Uh, ah, please forgive me.[/color]" She bowed at the two. "[color=teal]I did not know you were there, Princess Lisianthus and busy with this man. Please forgive my intrusion. I shall leave you two alone until you are done.[/color]" She then excused herself from the two and began waiting at the side.

The presence of royalty tensed her up as she stood diligently with eyes looking straight and forward. It was almost comical.

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

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

[quote=Hisana][color=9e005d]If this is the man you speak of, then he and I are [i]well[/i] acquainted!❤️"[/color][/quote]

"[color=9e0b0f]Yeah! Yeah! That's the one![/color]" Keith confirmed. "[color=9e0b0f]You know him? Who is he? Your ex-boyfriend or something?[/color]" 

"[color=9e0b0f]Well whatever, you've got info on him so that gives us a leg up.[/color]" Keith remarked. "[color=9e0b0f]Then again, he also knows you so that means they also have a leg up. So we're back to square one. Maaaan![/color]" He whined at his conclusion.

"[color=9e0b0f]Oh well, what do you know about him? Does he have powers other than ice? Does he wear something else other than that funny hat? What's his favorite color? Does he like theater? What's his opinion about duck-chicken relationships? Did you and him ever smash? Do you know what I mean when I said 'smash'? I'm hip right? Please tell me I'm hip.[/color]"

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

[center]~~~ [@AzureKnight] (ENI), [@CitrusArms], [@Frozen0Titan] (TIB), [@Polaris North] (FAY) ~~~[/center]

[quote=Lumina Lusteria]"Wait a minute, you said they're probably going to [i]execute[/i] people?"[/quote]

"[color=darkslateblue]I'm afraid so, Miss Lumina. These types usually have no qualms about taking lives, especially if it's in their best interests to do so.[/color]" Athos replied.

The court mage listened to [u]Tibrus'[/u] plan and he found himself nodding to it. "[color=darkslateblue]A sound plan, Sir Tibrus. Using the keystones can catch the criminals off-guard, giving us an advantage. I can also contribute in the mana requirements.[/color]" Athos remarked. "[color=darkslateblue]Very well, this shall be our plan. We will find Sir Juan de la Cruz and try to apprehend him without violence. But should violence arise, city guards will be teleported in to aid you.[/color]"

"[color=darkslateblue]Are there anymore questions? Any suggestions?[/color]" Athos asked before realizing he has one himself. "[color=darkslateblue]Erm, how will we know if the need for aid arises?[/color]"