[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/HWXJapd.png[/img] [h2][b]Cerzelium Orchelas[/b][/h2] 
[i]Near the Seine, Business District -> Restaurant Outdoor Patio, Business District West Edge[/i] 
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At his partner's words, Cerzelium could only nod in response; he was pleased, to say the least, to have summoned a man who aligned so well with him. "Of course, Rider. I am of the same mind, after all; if we could attain victory without shedding a drop of blood, that would be ideal." There was a somber note to his tone. Yes, fundamentally, Cerzelium was an Orchelas, and the Orchelas possessed a family creed, a rule that they had pledged themselves to: an Orchelas cannot be evil.

...and yet, he would have to commit evil in this city, in all likelihood. The thought alone made his pulse quicken.

His expression tightened, just slightly, as he let out a soft exhale. "It's a pity that, the next time we meet that young lady, we will have to fight; at the very least, if a tragedy does occur and she meets an end here, I hope it is after she overcomes whatever struggles she currently faces."

"-Still, we shall not waver. You have given me your word, and I have given you mine. The hopes of my family have been set to me, and for my loved ones, my resolve will be iron." 

Sight was called upon, and the not-quite-a-magus began to walk forwards. As the topic of conversation changed, he felt a laugh bubble out of him at the words exchanged between the Pope and the succubus. "Very well, I will attempt to keep from disappointing you in my selection." The husband and wife's relationship was certainly unorthodox, but they complemented one another astoundingly well. He supposed that was another thing he admired about his partner, or more accurately, about Meridiana. A being born of 'evil' who had sloughed off those chains...yes, in a way, she would be more impressive in the eyes of the Orchelas than either Rider or Cerzelium. To reject that evil that she should have been steeped in, to find earnest love with a man such as Rider, it was nothing short of admirable.

Assuming they went undisturbed, Cerzelium moved with purpose, as though he already had a place in mind. It was a bit of a walk, putting them near the High-Rise District though not quite within it, but the trio eventually arrived at what looked to be a small restaurant with an outdoor patio. It was not especially bustling, but felt at least 'authentic', a bit of a rarer thing than one would think, in this part of the city.

"I discovered this place during my survey of the city in the daytime. A glass of wine for each of you?"