[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/2BBhFvU.png[/img][/center][color=crimson]"That's what I love about you, my dear,"[/color] Victoire replied the wolf's sarcastic remark in a fitting tone as he begrudgingly departed to do her bidding. There was nothing more entertaining than seeing the contradictions between one's mouth and their actions. It was always enjoyable to wonder which one told the truth of a being's true desires.

[color=crimson]"Just make sure you don't let them go anywhere near the library. We can't afford to lose anything else until the thief is found,"[/color] the vampire said imperiously, her voice reaching her servant even after it had already departed. [color=crimson]"If you need to, throw them on the cellar or something like that, I know you are creative enough."[/color]

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Clair kicked the wolf sent flying back at her, smashing it against the ceiling on the way up and hitting it with her blade on the way down, before it crashed against the floor. Right as she did so, a new kind of beast came up to them. However, this one had more than thorny barks to offer.

[color=gold][i]"Woo~ Hi there, hottie~"[/i][/color] Clair thought as she held back a whistle.

[color=gold]"Hey! You could at least let us steal something before accusing us of being thieves,"[/color] the blonde said in an indignant voice, more outraged at some third party beating her to the punch than at the accusation itself. [color=gold]"I guess it's just like she said. We are here on an adventure, and adventurers help people. If you and your mistress want some helping hands on the case, we can offer your some, for the right compensation, of course."[/color]

[color=gold]"I guess you know how these things work, don't ya?"[/color]