[center][h1][color=FF1493]Sophia von Zeerover[/color][/h1][/center]

For a moment the pirate almost felt sorry for the dying lich's almost human moment, right before it was consumed by the devastating attack of her ally. Yet he had become nothing short of an abominable monster, casting aside all that had made him human in the pursuit of some love long lost. In doing that he had already lost everything he could have had, perhaps, in the magical girl's own mind. More than that, however, the sheer nature of how the goo lass had finished off the undead creature was nothing short of interesting! Horns and tendrils and a monstrous appearance, the wine-color hair due to all of the blood, the palpable lust for blood and feeding, and ultimately that raw voracity that her and that monstrous sword-arm-fusion thing had shown as clear as day. What a way to finish something off, that was for sure, but at least the entire lich was gone in one...bite? Eh, gone in one bite. That felt most appropriate for it all. Also it somehow stoked her own hunger, a rumble arising within her stomach as she-

[color=brown]"CREEEEAAAAK! CREEEAK CREEEAAAAAAK CREEEEAAAK. CREEEEAK? CREEAK, CREEEAK CREEEAK-"[/color]

...Eh? So that blade she wielded was her patron? That seemed to make enough sense, but at least her patron was giving her some more useful info finally! Then there was apparently advice on some demonic Japanese swords or something-...bah. Random magic trivia was not what she needed right now! Sophia shook her head lightly at the attempted ramble of her patron, ultimately ignoring it as she flew over to where Amaryllis was and landed beside her. Her hawk-like wings would also swiftly disappear as well. 

[color=FF1493]"Oi lass' yer' patron seems tah' have ah' damn big appetite, an' yeh' as well! Ate ah' entire thin' n' one good bite ya' did, an' finished im' off fer' he could do nuffin' else! Wish ah' could speak teh' yer' blade ere', see what eh' likes tae' eat best! Hahaha!"[/color] Sophia spoke to the now-normal-again Amaryllis with a joyful, positive, and victorious tone before letting out a boisterous laugh. Yet she didn't skip a beat as she then put an arm of friendly camaraderie around the silver swordswoman, and before glancing about to the others who had helped in the fight with a supremely proud grin, [color=FF1493]"Ah'll take everyone out tae' eat affer' this! Least' if yer' all still hungry after all dat'! Moi' treat!"[/color]

Though before the joyous pirate could speak more, however, she felt and saw something coming. A new presence seemed to speak to and approach them, a mafia-looking guy and a white tiger with him, commenting on the silver swordswoman's actions with some obvious hesitation. Perhaps it was understandable in a sense, but she herself wasn't one to judge what had just gone on. Was rather badass and impressive, if the pirate had to be honest about her own thoughts! Not that inner demons were new to her either, yet still she had come to find any clues on her own past. It haunted her some. She did know the gist of what she was, due to her patron telling her about a corpse and a coin and magical girls and such. That wasn't the bother. Yet more importantly...who had she been, and why had that other lass with wind tried to murder her outright?  

Ultimately the pirate magical girl narrowed her eyes at the mention of the Mint, and merely at the stranger's encroaching upon the end of a battle. After letting her allies speak on the matter, though not bothering to hide another cheeky grin at the mention of the guy needing to have a tortoise rather than a tiger, the pirate then gestured to the mobster-like fellow with her free hand that still held her boarding axe. It wasn't a threat, merely a neutral gesture at his presence, though the axe still being in the pirate's hand perhaps didn't help. 

[color=FF1493]"Ey', ere' isn't anymir' fighting goin' on...less' ya' ah-tak' mah' friend ere'. Tried teh' come tah' elp', or got other resins' fer' comin'? In other words, as mah' friend ere' stated, please state yer' business ere' if ya' will."[/color]

She had to make sure, after all. 

[@PlatinumSkink][@BrokenPromise][@ERode][@FamishedPants]

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[center][h1][color=6A5ACD]Serenity Gates[/color][/h1][/center]

Serenity smiled at Alicia softly but tiredly after being helped up, though it seemed this was not all. In awe she looked upon the Cardinal as the lovely being spoke, and then let the softly glowing white coin granted to her float all the down into her cupped hands. Though her hands even now still held her Soul Gem, the maid magical girl could not help but take pause. Such warmth and love emanated from that coin, so pure that-...was she...crying? The warmth of those wet tears, streaking down her face, had been almost unnoticeable compared to the coin. Such pure joy and warmth she had not felt in a while, and yet there was only one sensation she could recall feeling it from. Her conversion, even her transformation into a human that came at the power of that radiant beacon that had approached her. That warmth filling every fiber of her being, shaping her and changing her and bringing with it only peace. Yes. Such a lovely memory, even a most precious memory that was all hers...it was not that of the void she had come from. 

She would embrace this coin indeed. She would follow the true path, no matter what! Then slowly, gently, and carefully the white coin once more slowly descended and merged into her soul gem. Immediate warmth and love permeated her body so overwhelmingly, bringing on even more of those silent tears as she held back the urge to ugly cry, though there seemed to be more to it than merely this. Her very soul gem seemed to become even more deeply and richly golden, its soft and gentle shine become far stronger than it had once been when she first looked upon it. It even took on a whitish tint! More so, that golden filigree decorating the container of her soul seemed to gain a soft radiance of its own...a very minute white glossiness that was so gentle yet so very distinct. 

After her transformation and return to normal, her attire becoming even cleaner and neater than before, the white-haired Serenity gently looked over to Alicia and gave an affirming and happy nod. Truly...all had worked out well for them. In the end. Yet right after her brief confirmation to Alicia, the maid magical girl then looked to Juliana with a warm yet tender smile. 

[color=6A5ACD]"Juliana. Such a lovely name you have. So strong you are, so dutiful, and yet filled with such compassion and kindness you are. Today it seems our prayers have been answered, and yet I must confess I feel a now greater curiosity about you than before.

I...truly wish to get to know you better, if I may, and if you are willing."[/color]

Once more the words rolled right off her tongue, again directed at Julianna, without even a second thought on Serenity's part. It mystified her, and yet it all felt right at the same time. Perhaps she felt such respect for the other girl's kindness and compassion. Perhaps it was her demeanor, or a sense of kinship somehow, that had opened her mouth once more. Regardless, as Sally and Kimble received coins, as the Cardinal handed down decisions of leadership, Serenity turned her head to look upon and listen to what was going on. Though much of these events kept a smile upon her face, Rachael's summons to the Hall of Luminous Valor and the brief sadness of the Cardinal brought back to her mind that not all was still well. They had been saved, freed from death or torment or exile, and yet the Ascendancy's mission was still to continue its course. Such an issue...well, in time the answers would come or be found. She had faith in that, though she couldn't stop letting out a small sigh at things. 

Though after listening to Alicia speak to Sylvia, before more directly beckoning her and Aurelio to the hall, the maid magical girl looked once more the Juliana for a moment. Giving a brief nod of respect to the warrior, Serenity then jogged off to catch up with her compatriots. Yes. There was a lot of work to come to figure out and sort Penrose's situation, and many days that would pass of learning now that Alicia had a new position and status. Though doing her best to get to the side of the girl she had called a friend, Serenity could nto help but let out one last exclamation:
   
[color=6A5ACD]"D-Don't forget me! You have my millennia of untold k-knowledge to help as well!"[/color]

Well, admittedly the emotional high she had been swept into wasn't going to last forever. Not that she was the same as before either.  

[@Ariamis][@Flamelord][@Shifter_Master]