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[color=cfff04]”That last header quote was a little indecent, I'm sorry.”[/color]

[color=888888]— Tonya “Mac” Murphy[/color]

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[b]Age: 24/11 | Gender: Female/Female | Illusion, Gravity
Body | Power of Friendship, Regeneration, Third Eye | Moirai
Coercion, Soul Jar, Martial Training, True Sight, Parasite, Gifted, Awareness, Overcity Shift, Mystic Artifact

Magical Overload, Paragon, Blessing, Gifted Item | Monster Form, Big Brother, Arrogance, Vendetta
Redirected Magic, Second Specialization | Non-Standard Limbs, Destroyer[/b]

STR: 05 | AGI: 04 |  VIT: 05 | MAG: 03 | LCK: 03
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STR: 21 | AGI: 21 |  VIT: 21 | MAG: 20 | LCK: 19

Earnings this post: Zilch

Remaining: 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 0 Bronze 
Total: 8 Gold, 130 Silver, 144 Bronze
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Even if Mac couldn't be there with everyone, it was fun to watch their little interactions play out on her string. She almost wanted to be there with them, joining in on the conversation.

It was weird, really. Up untill a few weeks ago, Mac was fine with her solitary life. Maybe that was because it seemed like everything was normal. But now she was starting to realize how stunted her existence was. The happiest times she had experienced this year was the two times she went against her patron's orders. Maybe following fate wasn't the right course of action for her. 

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[color=PeachPuff]“Awww shit, nickaaaaahhh!”[/color]

[color=888888]— Su Fang [/color]
[hider=Su’s specs][b]Age: 50(?)/13 | Gender: Female/Female | Air | Uniform
Fists | Focused assault, Power of Friendship, Dread wings, Avenger | Boteg
Hammerspace handbag, Enhanced Transformation, Enhanced Outfit, Overcity Shift, Sorcery, Gifted, Ally(Nuncio)
Focused, Subtle, Mana font, Mental link, Mystic might, Former Familiar | Limited, Alien mind, Paranoid, Vendetta, Former Familiar
Dragon Scale Pendant, Ether staff
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STR: 03 | AGI: 05 |  VIT: 03 | MAG: 07 | LCK: 04

STR: 04 | AGI: 14 |  VIT: 04 | MAG: 25 | LCK: 04
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[@PlatinumSkink][@Ariamis][@Card Captor][@FamishedPants]

When faced with the gigantic word wall above, all Su could do was listen and nod along with everything Mariette was saying. It was a lot to dump on someone who had more or less only been told about what was going on from a third party. But she got the basics. Stand by someone who has a key, and don’t get hurt. 

When Justine’s apperance was announced, Su’s heart skipped a beat. Part of her wasn’t sure if any of this was real, but it did start to sound like Justine herself was showing up. Justine, and Beacon too. She had toyed with the idea of trying to befriend them, ally with them even. But if they were joining forces with Justine, then such an alliance could never be forged. Su could hardly believe that someone who considered themselves an agent of light would ever join hands with Justine, even if it was to overthrow another enemy of theirs. Of course in Su’s mind Mariette hadn’t caused nearly as many atrocities, making this entire arrangement even sillier. 

Samantha’s message to Su and Helga wasn’t really necessary. Not to Su anyway. Though she could understand why the assassin would have reacted like that. She had brought Su and Helga along and was partially responsible for them. If Helga punched Mariette, it was something that Samantha had allowed to happen. No doubt that Veronica had given Samantha strict orders to keep Mariette safe.  

[color=PeachPuff]“Likewise, I am responsible for Helga.”[/color] Su turned to her fellow manager. [color=PeachPuff]“Helga, I don’t know if I ever told you this, but Amber and I made a promise to look after Mariette.”[/color] A partial truth, it was all Su’s idea. But Amber agreed to it later, If begrudgingly. [color=PeachPuff]“She would not call us here if she was allied with Justine. You don’t have to trust her, but we do owe it to Samantha to give her the benefit of the doubt for now.”[/color] 

Su looked at the other girls, and boy. [color=PeachPuff]“I can enchant objects with my magic, if anyone’s interested.”[/color] She pulled a stone out of her hammerspace handbag and ran her thumb along it. [color=PeachPuff]“I can store a spell inside an object that can then be released when its power word is spoken, or the object is struck with sufficient force. If such an enchantment interests you, step forward.”[/color]

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[color=CCBFFF]I should just make a Su/Trixy combo banner, but I dun feel like it.[/color]

[color=888888]— Trixy [/color]
[hider=Trixy’s specs][b]Age: 30/14 | Gender: Male/Female | Wood | Skimpy
M107 | Duplication, Devour | Cradle
Flexibility, Hammer space Handbag, Training, Big Damn Hero, Eternal Style
Top Manager, Cradle Supply, Connected, Gifted artifact | Babysitter, Exposed, Penance
Devour, Devour[/b]

STR: 03 | AGI: 05 |  VIT: 03 | MAG: 03 | LCK: 03

STR: 08 | AGI: 18 |  VIT: 08 | MAG: 10 | LCK: 05
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Trixy would have liked it if Sam had reciprocated with a hug of her own, if not something more. But it seemed Samantha wanted to personally see Trixy apologize with her own eyes. Trixy wasn’t so prideful that she would refrain from doing what she requested, but she haf already attempted to bring up the event with Mariette and was ignored. Trixy figured this was because Mariette had better things to do than worry about a non lethal attack that only hurt her because beacon was mucking things up (as usual), But perhaps there was some merit to ensuring Mariette knew she was sorry.  

[color=CCBFFF]”Ah, yea, Mariette.”[/color] Trixy cleared her throat. [color=CCBFFF]”As part of our preparation, I would really like to apologize for shooting at you. The intent was not to get you hurt, and I now realize that was not the best course of action in that situation.”[/color] She extended her hand. [color=CCBFFF]”You don’t have to worry about me shooting at you again. From here on out, all of my bullets should be going away from you. And if they aren’t, it’s because I’m shooting at something behind you, or in front of you. Regardless, you probably aren’t going to get hit. I never miss.”[/color] She smiled, but Mariette could detect a lie at the tail end of her apology. [color=CCBFFF]”Speaking of which, I shouldn’t have much difficulty firing through a snow storm. You can take me up.”[/color]

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[color=baddab]”Y’all gunna make me loose my cool, up in here, up in here.”[/color]

[color=888888]— Viridian [/color][/center]

Suddenly, and without much warning, Someone shouted [color=baddab]”Lilola laclili lolaile!”[/color] and a giant radio tower erected itself on top of Mariette’s mansion. 

[color=baddab]”And now we know where they all are [i]outside[/i] the mansion too!”[/color] Viridian was rather pleased with herself, and let everyone know it with her sly smile. [color=baddab]”Don’t mind me, I’m just a country bumpkin who’s gunna keep communications open. Y’all have fun knockin’ ‘em dead, ya hear?”[/color] After sighing, she looked at Mariette. [color=baddab]”Interestin’ how fate works. Umukamui crossed Veronica last week. Turns out he’s joined forces with the Mint and Beacon. Considerin’ you’re enemies of both of them, I’m not surprised he’s thrown his magical girl in with Justine’s lot. I might have to pay extra for Sakura’s elimination.”[/color] She looked to Lily. [color=baddab]”Well ain’t you a surprise! You lost a patron and yer back in the saddle already! Patrons don’t die too often, don’t be alarmed the news is making the rounds.”[/color] She giggled. [color=baddab]”I’m sorry, but I’m a nosy girl. You wouldn’t mind telling li’l ol’ me who you serve now, would you?”[/color]