[center][h2][color=saddlebrown]Shannon - Seeking an Audience[/color][/h2]
[@Card Captor][@Ariamis][@Vocab][@BrokenPromise][@FamishedPants][/center]
Unsurprisingly the announcement had drawn a number of others. As more began to arrive at Town Hall Shannon kept a pleasant air about her. Some were more wary of strangers. Addressing the question leveled from Vixen the Earth girl replied. [color=saddlebrown]"My name is Shannon Bron, nice to meet you."[/color] Making no sudden moves the way that Vixen took a stance was clearly suspect of others. [color=saddlebrown]"And I'm sure Cindy Ford will be along shortly."[/color] Perhaps it was unwise to stand so casually but it seemed the best way to keep things calm. It wasn't like she was being timid though. More less concerned than anything. 

As predicted Cindy arrived, in a rather flashy way it would seem. The arrival was enough to make Shannon start and face the floating monster girl. Getting  [color=saddlebrown]"I am here to speak with you Ms. Ford. I would like to hear more about how you plan to protect the city."[/color] It was hard to say how Cindy would respond. Someone coming in and declaring themselves ruler out of seemingly nowhere was a odd move. It said something about her character but not enough to know how fit she would be to actually be a leader. Any details would be great. Generally anyone seeking to protect humanity was an ally. But that was yet to be seen.

Before much else could be said, Lily and Alex arrived. As per usual the lightning girl was energetic as ever. Being jumped Shannon hugged her friend back. Nearly missing what was said her Awareness managed to keep up with Lily's speeding through her words. [color=saddlebrown]"I'm great. My monster problem resolved itself. Been enjoying a little break."[/color] Prying her friend off she wondered sometimes how much the girl missed. Chuckling at the last question she shook her head. [color=saddlebrown]"I was there when you got that outfit silly. I swear."[/color] The brief reunion was sadly brought to a halt as Cindy continued.

It seemed that there was already had a plan on how to deal with people that opposed the new Lightning girl. To some extent it was a relief to Shannon that it would be a tournament rather than some other potentially more destructive method or outright attack. The full explanation was cut off as something sinister was brewing on the horizon. All attention turned to the growing darkness. Barking orders Cindy told those not in her circle to stay put. But as Lily confidently stated, sitting around was not in their nature. [color=saddlebrown]"No disrespect Ms. Ford, but we have a vested interest in defending our home here. Surely you can understand that many of us as magical boys and girls have sworn to protect the citizens of this world despite its perils. We cannot sit idly by and watch."[/color] Having spoke her mind she nodded to her friend Lily and raised her staff. Not planning to let anyone stop her she leapt up to be caught by a chunk of earth hurdling through the air. The impact would have plastered lower Vitality girls but Shannon could rely on her fortitude to protect her from it. While not quite flight it was a good way to cover great distances. Time would tell if disobeying one of Cindy's orders would come with consequences or if a shared cause could bridge that gap.