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[color=F65772]"War... war never changes."[/color]

[color=888888]— Hilaria[/color]

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[b]Age[/b]: ??? | [b]Gender[/b]: Female | [b]Specialization[/b]: Gravity
[b]Powers[/b]: Third Eye | Regeneration 
[b]Perks[/b]: Dual Weapon, Enhanced Outfit, BDH, Interdimensional Home, Sturdy, [u]Devil Trigger[/u]
[b]Benefits[/b]: Interdimensional Home, Keijo Training, Physical Prowess, Supplier, Retrieval  
[b]Drawbacks[/b]: Lonley, Joy Eater, Big Brother, Clueless

[b]STR[/b]: 03 | [b]AGI[/b]: 03 |  [b]VIT[/b]: 03 | [b]MAG[/b]: 03 | [b]LCK[/b]: 03

[b]STR[/b]: 16 [u](18)[/u] | [b]AGI[/b]: 4 [u](6)[/u] |  [b]VIT[/b]: 15 [u](17)[/u] | [b]MAG[/b]: 08 | [b]LCK[/b]: 04[/center]
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Unlike Dina, Hilaria had not shown any real distaste for being whisked away suddenly. The likely reason had been because she was already taking refuge in the Beach Dimension, chomping on some snacks which she had finished by the time they arrived at Mariette's abode. 

She gave a content sigh as she basked in the aftertaste of the kebab she had just eaten. [color=F65772]"Oh, parting is such a sweet sorrow~"[/color] she would wait for the day when she could enjoy kebabs again. But for now, there was some business she had to attend to. 

The truth was, Hilaria was considering having a talk with Dan. She was doing her best to fulfill her end of their bargain, but the reality was that she struggled with it. Treating people to food was okay and all, but nobody quite appreciated it like her. The energy he received was unlikely to be worth much to him, at least not enough to justify her continued employment. She felt as though breaking things off before she wore out her welcome, so to speak, would be for the best. She had no particular reason to make an enemy of someone who had granted her delicious feasts on multiple occasions. 

Though it was also possible he would not care for her departure. Actually, considering that entire beach event, he seemed like he was a clingy patron. Well, she could think about it later. At the very least, she promised her hand with this fiesta and she would not go back on that. 

There was a lot of talking, and some sort of pseudo-phone provided to the group. Mariette's rather lengthy explanation at least made it clear she wasn't a fool. Plan for the worst, hope for the best. A tactician's mindset, if ever there were one. 

[i][color=F65772]Must I be reminded of this ugly, vexing irony? Thy form bestowed upon us far surpasses that of a fragile and hopeless human, yet wherefore does our hallowing neglect to temper our minds? Be it our lot to fall prey to the ever-present allure of war akin to they who are inferior? Bah![/color][/i]

Hilaria was, as you might imagine, not fond of war or these battles whatsoever. But she couldn't kid herself. They were going to happen no matter what. An important man once said that all that was certain was death and taxes. He was wrong, but only partially so. So long as people existed, so too would conflict and war. And when they were gone? It would simply fall upon the other beings in this universe. War was without end.

[color=F65772]"Hilaria, ready for duty~!"[/color] she announced, ignoring the appearance of the green-haired girl and her attempt to start something with Lily. It interested her not. She would focus instead on her role in the upcoming fight. She could stay back and assist Mariette, but it appeared as though Dina, her companion, had that task in mind. Hilaria could stay with her, but she would probably be most useful in the thick of things. Her build allowed for extended fighting, and she was only moderately useful at a range. 

Perhaps due to the existence of video games, many people did not realize the true range of a shotgun. They were often used to kill birds while they fly. Shotguns just tended to have more... 'explosive' results the closer you got, depending on what sort of shell you utilized. But, ultimately, Hilaria was much more useful in close-quarters combat. 

Hilaria managed to catch the tail-end of the interaction between Dina and the couple. Seemed they were splitting up. Perhaps, then, she could acquire a partner. [color=F65772]"Lexander~?"[/color] she used his nickname without a thought. [color=F65772]"If you don't have any plans, Hilaria would love for you to accompany her~"[/color] 

His answer would not affect what she did next, which was to grab Mariette's attention when possible. [color=F65772]"Hilaria prefers to be up close and personal, and is good at acting as a WALL to hold a position~ Hilaria can go where you think she's needed with that in mind~"[/color] she told the witch and, if Alex hadn't rejected her call to action, she would give him a warm smile.