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[color=hotpink]"I think I'll accompany this group to Lady Asgard, and represent us on the group's behalf. I'll find you later."[/color] Akiko said calmly to Rose as she walked away. Someone needed to know that the group meant no harm to the village, and certainly Akiko was the one to actually do that. She could only hope that Rose and the others would know to keep their head down and not stir up too much trouble... wait, where even were the others? So far it just seemed like Rose and Akiko were around. Bah, Akiko would find the group eventually. Right now, she was the Black Pentacle Correspondent to Rivenwood.

Though, immediately after speaking to Rose, Akiko heard the voice of a new woman. 

[quote=Lady Asgard][color=crimson]"Oh? Is that so? That's quite a shame since I was considering inviting you for lunch, and perhaps, offering a reward if you could help solve this case. If being in the good graces of the Imperium's Justice won't entice you, having a head start in your treasure hunt certainly will, right?"[/color][/quote]
[color=hotpink]"O-oh my! You must be the fair Lady Asgard!"[/color] Akiko acted in genuine surprise, though maybe not in the way it was intended. Akiko was surprised because it was the same woman that she saw in Lorelai's flashback. Christ... that must've certainly been years ago, why was she so young? Something had to be up with that, and Akiko would definitely be the one to find out in a while. For right now, she had to keep up her ruse. [color=hotpink]"I apologize for her rudeness, your radiance. She's not the patient type and is not used to such a meeting. I, on the other hand, am absolutely delighted to be in your presence, as well as the presence of Lady Lorelai."[/color]

[quote=Lady Asgard][color=crimson]"I see that you've missed the thief but found some very interesting people, right Lorelai? Now then, would you join me at the table while we explain the situation to you? It must have been quite frustrating to be mistaken as criminals right as you arrived. Please, allow me to rectify it,"[/color][/quote]

[color=hotpink]"I would be honored to be sat at a table with a lady of your illustrious quality."[/color] Akiko said with a pleasant smile on her face. Ugh, these pleasantries were starting to grind her gears. Hopefully this wouldn't have to be held up for much longer. Speaking of pleasantries, though, Akiko lowered herself into a bow before Lady Asgard, splaying out her skirt in her hands as she did so. [color=hotpink]"How foolish of me, not even to bow in front of a lady of your prestige. I am the traveling poet, Akiko. I'll gladly be the one to represent my group on their behalf."[/color]

Akiko's face looked up at Lady Asgard's once again. Though, whether it was to bask in her beauty once more or rather to [color=red][u]gaze further beyond[/u][/color], nobody could tell.