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There was a part of Amaryllis, perhaps the part most influenced by her Sword, that didn’t very much like the Ascendancy’s implication there, that they couldn’t have finished off Billy before more magical girls arrived if they hadn’t had Mariette’s help. It made her want to do something horrendous, something vicious, but she clamped down on those impulses, pushing aside the desire to split these wenches apart from throat to groin. The Knight settled for a grimace instead, keeping her hands folded over each other.

[color=778899]“Hilaria was once a warrior of Beacon,”[/color] she said, leaning sideways towards Sophia, [color=778899]“And on top of that, she has been a magical girl for untold centuries. Her corruption has caused her excommunication from that cabal of monster slayers, but nevertheless, I’m certain the length of her indenture means that the girls she once fought alongside will have become individuals of influence over the years.”[/color]

She shifted away again, violet eyes catching the bespectacled fencer as the muscles in her body tensed. Still not enough strength recouped for a proper fight, sadly. May as well delay a little longer. Sucking in a breath and imagining herself as having much more energy than she actually did, Amaryllis said, a provocative grin on her face, [color=778899]“Make that a guarantee of good food, sisters. If this truly is a ‘request’ rather than another kidnapping, how about you all come along with us for a pleasant post-lich-slaying meal, let Hilaria eat her fill, and then foot our bill? Though corrupted as she is, I’m sure our Black Knight here will be more receptive to your own wants once she has sated her own.”[/color]

She brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. If Lily saw her now, would her traumas be triggered once more?

[color=778899]“Or has the situation become so dire that Beacon cannot even afford to treat their guests as actual guests?”[/color]