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[quote]"What a knee slapper, makin' the cripple roll around on the ground." Dannie jabbed a finger up at him with narrowed eyes. "I got half a mind to beat your ass, funny man."[/quote]
[color=f7941d]"You would have to catch me first,"[/color] Denzel said with a smirk on his face. To anyone else his comment would have been rude, even downright offensive. But Dannie lived and breathed sharp venomous thoughts and words. The only reason Dannie didn't dismiss him outright was his talent for trading barbs and combat skills. That said it was clear that Dannie and Cathrida knew eachother and already had a healthy respect for one another. 

Denzel stood by as Cathrida and Laikia looked over LAGO and Johanna. Seeing As Johanna was still stunned from her fall, he felt compelled to explain for her.

[color=f7941d]"This is Johanna."[/color] Denzel gently rested his hand on her newsboy cap [color=f7941d]"Who you might know better by her Radio handle, HopPer. A Radio host infamous for having a nonexistent schedule, having a vague anti-Zern leaning, and there are rumors that HopPer might be supporting anti-Zern elements. But, I mean those are "only rumors"[/color]

[color=f7941d]"As for LAGO..."[/color] Denzel crouched down and gently poked LAGO's ball form. [color=f7941d]"Hey, little buddy. LAGO is useful for a lot of miscellaneous jobs. Repairing things, storing small objects, modifications and such. Johanna makes good use of LAGO, she's probably our most inventive mechanic. Not a bad pilot either but..."[/color] Denzel looked to Johanna as if trying to detect if she was lying [color=f7941d]"You sure you want to come on this one?"[/color]
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Lucas's preparations were very simple. He changed out of his ratty lab coat and clothes into a fine white suit, with a tie, and put on dress pants and dress shoes. It was uncomfortable and stuffy, but that's fine he could take it.

Lucas took his place towards the back of the line and made a token attempt to appear focused. But in all honesty his mind was focused toards the future. Sowerberry, the Expo, and the promise of grant money to put to whatever he wanted. If all went well he would have money to send to his parents... and he might even get to visit them later. For that, he was willing to endure the parade into the colony.

Din was a lot more enthusiastic about the parade. As the Princess and Lycoris approached he gave a polite nod and took his place a few steps behind her. Part of him wondered who was with the Princess, but he didn't bother to mention it. He would rather not have anything get in the way of the parade... a moment of triumph and prestige. He would rather savor the parade and all the adoring eyes in their direction with a broad smile on his face...
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[color=red]Annona Colony - Grand Dock[/color]
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Emilia did her best to stay in formation as she continued waiting for the nobles and royals to arrive. Just when it seemed like the time would never come and she was marching in place for nothing the comms crackled to life

[color=ed1c24]"The Venue has connected to the colony. Look alive everyone"[/color]

All around the dock, a sudden tension fell on everyone, including Emilia as the news rippled through everyone present. Emilie kept up the march, but her eyes were drilling holes into the connection to the Venue, waiting for her first hint, her first glimpse of the Princess's arrival

[color=ed1c24]"And I know your "girl crush" is about to arrive, dust blood. But if you screw up formation I will be forced to court marshal you."[/color]

Emilia felt a fire rise in her gut and she had to bite back a sudden retort. It wasn't like her to snap back at her superiors but... He was just so damn happy to irritate her and make comments he knew she couldn't defend against... but oh well. There was nothing to do but endure it.