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 [Color=gold]"Oh my, skipping to the good part are we? Atleast take me out to dinner first."[/color] Eliza joked, an eyebrow raised. [Color=gold]"Ah, but sadly, I'd have to go through the night at least [i]somewhat[/i] sober. Gotta keep my mind sharp for when things go to lunacy."[/color] Looking out to the others on the dancefloor, her grin turned into a sad smile, with a hint of concern hidden underneath. [Color=gold]"I made an oath to protect everyone here, after all. Knowing what the darker magical girls have been through, they deserve a break."[/color]

 The witch sighed, and looked back to Fine, her smile warming up. [Color=gold]"Besides, wouldn't want a pretty face like yours getting hurt, right?"[/color][hr][hr] [color=violet][b]"Val, calm down."[/b][/color]

 Amanda was never one for parties, it was an obvious fact. Even when she arrived with Valerie to the rave, the magician had her nose stuck in her spellbook. The android on the other hand was pacing back and forth in front of her. Valerie hadn't heard from Penny all week. Knowing the corruption the Beacon-borg consumed had tainted the girl's spark, she was worried. Looking back to Amanda, she took a few deep breaths. [Color=lightsteelblue][b]"My apologizes. I was thinking over some things."[/b][/color]

 Amanda glanced over to entrance, where Alicia and two other beaconers had appeared, then back to her book. [color=violet][b]"I'm sure Penny will be here soon, it'd be too much of a risk leaving at the moment."[/b][/color]

 Valerie sighed, then sat down next to her. [Color=lightsteelblue][b]"Yeah, yeah. Priorities..."[/b][/color] The android started hacking into the security cameras to get a better look of the area. [Color=lightsteelblue][b]"So what's your excuse?"[/b][/color] she asked the magician, earning a shrug in response. [Color=lightsteelblue][b]"Right..."[/b][/color] Valerie didn't want to admit it, but she wished she could be out fighting instead. She sent out a quick text to Penny (Atleast, one of them.), then continued survelance.

 While Amanda, glancing up from her book, noticed a curious sight. A masked magical girl; while omminous, seemed like a ball of nerves in contrast to most of the attendants there, talking to who the magician thought was a lightning user, going off the latter's high energy. She contemplated introducing herself to her.[hr][hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/05o0DND.png[/img][/center] How long has it been since she was a part of such a gathering, Maura wondered.

 Stepping inside, the necromancer felt a bit...out of place among the other girls [s]and bois[/s]. Sure, compared to other lesser forces, she might as well be just an ancient magical girl, but this? This was a bit much. Unsure what she should do besides guard the place, Maura waited by the entrance for Veronica.

[color=#d40938][b]"Ma'am?"[/b][/color]

[color=#e4255e][b]"Are you alright?"[/b][/color] 

 Maura glanced over to the scarlet twins approacing her. [color=crimson]"Oh, don't worry about me. You two go have fun."[/color] She reassured them. Atleast they had an excuse, they were the designated medics out of her group. 

 Cereza tilted her head. [color=#d40938][b]"Oh? Are you sure?"[/b][/color]

 [color=#e4255e][b]"We can stay with you, in case the bad guys try to hurt you. We can be like your own bodyguards even!"[/b][/color] Cerise giggled.

 The necromancer couldn't help smiling at that. [color=crimson]"I'll be alright. I didn't come here alone."[/color] She told the twins. Though her smile faded with Eliza explaning her vision to the whole group.

 [Color=gold][i]"Bad news. Maura, you were right, this party's bound to end in a bloodbath."[/i][/color]

 [color=crimson][i]"You've got to be kidding! I was grasping at straws back there!"[/i][/color]

 [Color=gold][i]"Then thank god I ended up with two forms of scrying."[/i][/color]

 Maura clicked her tongue. [color=crimson][i]"Right, so what could you make out of your vision?"[/i][/color]

 [Color=gold][i]"As far as I saw, most of the fatalities were, or seem to be Beacon. Among the stiffs though, was another magical girl wearing probably the most spine-chilling smile I'd ever seen. Unfortunately, I couldn't make out who it really was, but it's bound to be the storm we're all anticipating. Stay alert."[/i][/color]

 The necromancer sighed, and looked back to Cereza and Cerise. [color=crimson]"You two should split up to both sides of the warehouse, if anyone is to get hurt, I suggest working with other reinforcement specialists to cover them."[/color] She told them, both nodding before walking away.

 [color=crimson]"God, just got here and already I'm stressed..."[/color] Maura leaned against the wall with her arms crossed.