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[center][img] http://i.imgur.com/HtvPRRx.png[/img][/center]Through efforts probably not their own, the majority of Black Pentacle played a part in arresting the criminal known as the Dollmaker. But there was hardly any glory and earnings to really show for it. Even now, it was Chen who ultimately took the Dollmaker and the Crimson Hound with him to bring to the Librarian herself. No doubt Emilia would prove to be a valuable asset to use against the Imperium. For Kanbaru and Rose, all that was left to show for their efforts was the Solanne Card held by Rose. Appropriately, Chen had dumped the two strangers that caused him really nothing but grief-ignoring their small part in Emilia's capture-in a forest not too dissimilar to the one they winded up in the first place. The leaves fell with a sense of change and as the two recovered from their hasty fall, they found themselves separated by a good distance away in the forest. Not enough to be completely lost to each other of course, but far enough for an amused voice to draw Kanbaru in further away from her guild mate. 

[color=cyan]"Hmm?"[/color] The bluenette turned, peering into the trees as a vaguely familiar voice beckoned to her, prying at her attention and drawing her away from Rose as curiosity got the better of her. With her weapon in hand she was confident, knowing she was only captured for being asleep when it happened, and a part of her hoped to find that mysterious Bella woman once again to get another card out of this world like everyone else seemed to have. [color=cyan]"Hello there~? Care to come out, I don't bite."[/color]

Kanbaru's call would be answered by the sound of crunching leaves as the mysterious presence would make itself, or rather herself, known to the blue-haired girl.

[color=goldenrod]"Very impressive, that was very impressive indeed. I usually don't let my 'dolls' be captured so easily, but I had to make an exception this time,"[/color] said none other than Emilia in a very amused voice as she came out of the shadows. [color=goldenrod]"I imagine that the others are already well on their way to the Imperium or the Librarian's workshop, but if I may ask where will [i]you[/i] be going now? I'm sure I can of assistance, if you are willing to strike a deal."[/color]

There was certainly a blonde noblewoman hiding amidst the trees but not the black cloaked one she'd be holding out for. Oddly enough it was the Warovian Princess she saw detained before their flight from Exilia. Emilia had struck her as a woman with too many contingencies to be caught so easily if it wasn't what she wanted, but that curious in and of itself. [color=cyan]"Well if the Princess isn't fleeing the castle. Not that I'm judging when it looked pretty dilapidated when we left. "[/color]

[color=cyan]"I suppose you'd have figured we have a...foreign magic, of our own. You can say we're outsiders to your world, and know that we've had our adventure, we're off to another."[/color] Kanbaru said gamely, planting the head of her blade in the grass and leaning upon the hilt like a cane. [color=cyan]"Though if you're looking to book passage with us, I'm not sure what you have to offer. Certainly not riches, unless that dress is lined with precious stones and metal."[/color]

A knowing smile found its way to Emilia's lips as she listened to Kanbaru's explanation. [color=goldenrod]"Oh? You're not even trying to hide anything, or play some trick on this poor old 'data' as you would call it?"[/color] she said, revealing that she was more into the loop than she looked to be. [color=goldenrod]"But that makes things easier for me. If you want an offering, or rather a partnership deal, I think that what I can do for you and your 'friends' is worth more than any gold. Oh well, not exactly more worthy than [i]any gold[/i] but I suppose you can understand what I mean, right?"[/color]

[color=goldenrod]"At any rate, I'll cut right to the chase and say that, if you are willing to lend me a little help to get out of this hovel, I'll help you and your friends with my skills. In a manner that none of these cards you wield can compare to. For a fee, of course. However, if you do help me, I'll go ahead and give you all a discount on any services. We need to have a good relationship as business partners, right?"[/color] Emilia said, elaborating her proposal in a way that looked very convenient, and not too different from what Cait did back in the Tower. Almost suspiciously so.

Drumming her fingers along the keyblade, Kanbaru nodded along with Emilia's proposal, trying to play it cool and failing quite reasonably as her greed latched onto the offer to go beyond what the Serei cards already offered. Accursedly self-aware Princess making this so much harder then it should have been when Kanbaru should have had the negotiating power here. [color=cyan]"Hmm, is it really a discount when it's the first and only rate we see? I'd think for ferrying you away from pursuit and persecution you could offer a sample of what's on tap. You know, a taste to have us coming back for more."[/color]

[color=cyan]"And for the record, why would I hide it from you? If I wasn't bringing you along, no one you tell could do anything with the knowledge,  even if they believed you. It costs me nothing, so why not be honest where I can~?"[/color] Kanbaru said, shrugging off any concern as she dispelled her weapon and offered her arm as one does to a lady at a ball. [color=cyan]"To a good partnership, then?"[/color]

At the moment of acceptance came the ticket of their departure. The world's requirements had been met as reality bent inwards towards the few individuals who pervaded its borders by foreign matters. Each member of the Black Pentacle, and perhaps those who came from outside the world lines, would find their cards to glow and emit a light. It happened all the same for Kanbaru, who'd find the light to encompass herself, ready to deposit her outside the world. Not one to lose her chance, it was no surprise Emilia kept her grip on Kanbaru's arm harshly to ensure she'd be given safe passage too. The light show eventually dyed down, revealing all of Black Pentacle gathered again in the Dangeki Cafe....along with some new additions, Emilia included. 
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