[center][img]https://s33.postimg.cc/amkvj2gkf/image.png[/img][/center] [hr] The former Detention Club President acknowledged this with a tilt of her head, body turned and facing the window away from Rania. Her partner's words did affirm the strange presence in Miso City tonight, as well the random spike in Nightmares running rampant. However, that didn't concern her right now; both because she had no interest in helping and because of Rania's words. [color=ba2259]"So you met with my sister's murderer then. What did you do next when she told you all of this,"[/color] was Chiaki's simple question. Rania took the glass of wine which she had filled and brought into the room with her, sipping some of it as she crossed her leg over her other one, resting her head on her free hand. A favourite position of hers. "We fought." she elt out as if it had been a natural thing [color=aba000]"There was someone else there. One of our sisters with a more inclined...positive way of seeing the world. I thought she was going to die...and I wanted to test this newcomer for myself. I like you Chiaki and I owe you some - but not enough to lay my life down for your dead sister."[/color] Another sip of wine. [color=aba000]"I let her go. Well, not like I could have stopped her anyway."[/color] she said, raising her shoulders and letting them fall down, with a sigh "You still feel her, don't you. If I do, then so do you." She stood up, with her cup, and walked over to the window. Also staring out.[color=aba000]"That Light Magical Girl I talked about? She was literally corrupted and became one of ours. Which might be good news if it did not speak so much of that Aegis level of power. What will you do?"[/color] [color=ba2259]"I'm not concerned about your actions," was Chiaki's reply, not reacting as the other girl stood beside her. [color=ba2259]"Naturally you would have attacked an intruder in the city. No, that's not what I'm asking Rania. It might be more accurate for me to ask, what did you speak with this newcomer about."[/color] Saying this earned Rania a slow turn from Chiaki, expression unreadable behind her glasses. [color=ba2259]"It sounds like you've come into contact with a Demon walking among us. Devils spin with them all sorts of soothing lies so I'm curious. What did you speak to this Demon about." [/color] Rania felt the eyes of her companion, but she only smiled and looked down inside her glass[color=aba000]"Chiaki, Chiaki...if the 'soothing words' had reached me, would I stand here and tell you all this? You know me, you know what I am."[/color] she walked off a bit before continuing[color=aba000] "Power. It is the only thing that matters in this world and it is what I seek. You have it, and I gave you my loyalty - but she also has power. Maybe more. Her presence in this city, at the very least, means more opportunity for growing in strength."[/color] She finally did look back at Chiaki [color=aba000]"She did say some very interesting things, I'll not lie to you...So, I ask again: What are you going to do?"[/color] Even as Rania walked about, Chiaki's gaze did not leave her form. A couple of moments were spent musing upon the words offered though. [color=ba2259]"You lost to the Demon. I cannot blame you for failing to bring down my sister's murderer. Wishing for that is unfair. Even so, you should bear to remember that for all your attraction to power, you still lack it."[/color] Chiaki barely blinked as she took a step forward to position herself, facing Rania more clearly now. [color=ba2259]"Don't forget that you're only chasing the end trails. You're nowhere near your ideal version of power,"[/color] the former president spoke in a near hiss. [color=ba2259]"If you find yourself doubting loyalty to me, I'll will personally be the one to remind you of [i]my[/i] power, Rania. I owe that much to you as your partner."[/color] All pretention of smiles had left Rania's face at this answer, and she was contemplating her partner in a thoughtful manner. Thinking. Truly pondering the words exchanged. Then, as if nothing had happened, her constant permanent smirk made it's way back before she spoke again [color=aba000]"I know my place, President. You need not remind me of our previous duel...and this discussion alone reminds me why I chose to follow you in the first place."[/color] [color=aba000]"Remember that, one day, I will reach this ideal Power of mine, partner. Until that day, if I ever were to lose my way...please do remind me of it."[/color] She offered her class of wine to Chiaki. A pause as Chiaki stared at the glass. [color=ba2259]"Yes. Until then."[/color] Despite what she said, she didn't take her eyes off Rania. She had caught that falter in the smirk; if there was anyone who knew Rania best in this city, it was her. That was why she accepted the offered glass, pressing the sharp tasting drink to her lips. ----- [center][img]https://image.ibb.co/cvAh3p/Yui-Murata-Banner.png[/img][/center] After her escapade through the city streets to try and help as many as she possibly could as well as her encounter with Touka and her blue haired friend, Gaia had been quick to fly back to her friends. Upon arriving, she had noticed that things calmed down around them...thanks to Soma and Tama, no doubt. Just as she was about to get to Soma, some other girl came from the sky to get her...another one of them, Gaia felt. She turned to Tama. [color=a2d39c]"I'm afraid not. I was hoping she would be with you..."[/color] Her stare raised to the top of the building where she had been at the very beginning of this whole story - and snow kept on falling. [hr] Time passed, and Alara was still missing. Yui did look for her, but found nothing much to her dismay. Nor could she feel her presence anymore...but she refused to believe that the worst had happened. Surely, she was out there somewhere. It was a certainty. Despite all of the negativity that plagued the Holidays, there was one positive thing that happened on the magic of Christmas: she had finally been adopted. By Yuri, the head mistress of the Orphanage and the woman who raised her. Though she wanted to keep helping at the orphanage, Yuri made it clear that she did this so Yui could go back to school and live the proper life of a teenager, without the responsibility of an adult. For this, of course, she was happy and thankful beyond words or tears. Now that she was standing in front of Miso High, however, anxiety took over. She looked one last time to make sure she had her bags, books and that her uniform was well adjusted then, with a deep breath, she walked in. After changing for indoor shoes and taking only the books she'd be needing, and her lunch, Yui left for class. Since she came in so early, she had to wait for almost an hour before the teacher came to bring her to the class. She walked in first and sought the class attention before announcing a new transfer student and asking Yui to come in. Once in front of the class, she bowed respectfully. [color=a2d39c]"Greetings and thank you for welcoming me. My name is Murata Yui, I am glad to meet you all."[/color] Then, as she took a closer look to her classmates-to-be her blood almost froze once her eyes spotted what she recognized as being none other than the Detention Club President herself...Touka, looking out the window. She also spotted her blue haired companion. While vastly different out of their magical girls attire, she still recognized and [i]felt [/i]them. Nonetheless, she kept her smile as she walked up to an empty desk, at the [i]front[/i] of the class and sat down. She was glad to be back in school...but so far it looked like it would not be relaxing...