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[color=F65772]"Can I get an F in chat for all those subject to breast envy."[/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][url=https://youtu.be/VTx0709z2Ao]Devil Trigger[/url][/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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Being approached by Lily, Hilaria smiled. The girl wished to adopt a nickname for her. In her life, Helewisa had gone through many monikers. So one more did not cause her pause. [color=F65772]"Hilaria thinks that would be wonderful~! Oh, but only if she can call you Lils!"[/color] Having agreed to the exchange of nicknames, the events of her prior post transpired. 

...

[color=F65772]"~?"[/color]

Hilaria caught Lils casting glances her way as she and Alex had begun conversing. In only a moment, she had caught on to what was happening. It was rather entertaining to see someone jealous over just about nothing. Hilaria had no interest in Alex romantically, she just thought he might be a reliable person to have at her side. Love was often to blame for bringing out the best and the worst in people, but that sort of clinginess could be a turnoff for some. Still, what could drive Lily to act this way over a simple invitation to camaraderie formed upon the field of battle? 

It was only when she looked at what passed for Lily's chest that she understood. [color=F65772]"Oh,"[/color] she drew a cross on her chest and gave a small nod as if in prayer. This world was never a fair one. Still, Hilaria had been endowed with knowledge on how to change the course of fate, albeit only a little. With the power of friendship, someone else's hands, and a massage in two very specific locations, Lily might be freed of her deficiency and thus freeing her of this unhealthy envy. 

When she was younger, she had attempted this ritual with another but to no avail. It would, however, probably elicit an entertaining response from Lils anyways, so she was still going to bring it up at some point.  

In a continuation of her jealousy and perhaps as if to assert herself, Lily brazenly kissed Alex in front of her. [color=F65772]"Oh my, how very bold of you~!"[/color] she giggled. Lily left in a hurry afterward and Alex seemed to be in a daze. When he seemed to compose himself, she smiled. [color=F65772]"A prelude for what's to come later, Hilaria thinks~"[/color] she teased him before giving him a playful slap in the back that may have been a bit too hard and following him into the portal. 

The scene changed drastically as they stepped through. Hilaria caught sight of the near-dead girl just before she had been whisked away but did not pay it much mind. She eyed the harpy giving Alex and her a solid rundown of what was happening and what was expected of them. [color=F65772]"Hilaria will be the bulwark that sees you through this battle, she promises~!"[/color] she casually pumped her fist up despite the large, heavy shield that rested upon it. To the best of her ability, any attacks would land upon Mars and not these girls.


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[color=red]"You're gonna live and you're gonna like it whether you like it or not."[/color]

[color=888888]— Samantha[/color]

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[b]Age[/b]: 16 | [b]Gender[/b]: Female | [b]Specialization[/b]: Time, Darkness
[b]Powers[/b]: Third Eye | Regeneration | Teleportation
[b]Perks[/b]: Enhanced Weapon, Enhanced Outfit, Enhanced Transformation, Martial Training, Incognito, Gifted, Awareness
[b]Benefits[/b]: Top Aidoru, Cradle Supply, Connected, Retrieval  
[b]Drawbacks[/b]: Sadistic, Exposed, Penance

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

[b]STR[/b]: 11 | [b]AGI[/b]: 04 |  [b]VIT[/b]: 04 | [b]MAG[/b]: 15| [b]LCK[/b]: 03[/center]
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Silhouette had been watching Viridian as she made her brief appearance. Su had suggested that Sam make an effort to actually speak with her beyond what was absolutely necessary, but she had not done so just yet. Any time she looked at the girl, she felt a tang of anger she knew was irrational. Her personality could not be doing this as even Trixy didn't feel nearly as grating (with exceptions) when she first met the girl. What could be the cause? Maybe later, when she could finally bring herself to confront the girl, she would find the answer to this question. But now was not the time to fret about that. She worried about another thing, after all. 

Samantha willfully chose to ignore Helga's retort and listened instead to Trixy apologize. The action had obviously pleased her as one could see a hint of a smile creep across her feature. She looked at Trixy's eyes. [color=red]"Thank you,"[/color] she said to her girlfriend while noticing a small weight leave her chest. For some reason, she had pointless anxiety over the incident and this put that to rest. And so now it was time to focus on more important matters. 

[color=red]"I would rather not be thrown again,"[/color] Sam replied to Su. If it were for the fact that she had immediately fallen prey to Justine's attack afterward, she probably would have repressed that memory. Unfortunately, it was still vivid in her mind. But at least Su had stated she would not do it anymore and she did not seem to be the sort to go back on her word if her presence here was anything to go by. 

Despite her cold attitude, she didn't exactly want to see Su or even Helga end up dead. So she was just a bit hesitant when Su declared that she didn't need Sam to babysit her. [color=red]"That might not be the best idea,"[/color] she made her stance known. However, Trixy claimed that she would watch over her, and though she still seemed against the idea, she caved. [color=red]"If you're watching them, then I suppose that's okay."[/color] The assassin then shook her head when Trixy mentioned her rifle. [color=red]"I have since traded it in for... well..."[/color] It was a bit embarrassing for her, but she summoned the magical basketball Veronica had loaned her a short while ago and gave it a dribble. Even though it looked like it was just some joke weapon, it actually was capable of channeling her powers, as well as her Stasis. It, funnily enough, complimented her quite well. [color=red]"...Just don't ask about it,"[/color] she asked of Trixy and became grateful when she, as well as Su and (presumably) Helga departed through one of Mariette's portals. 

With them gone, Sam turned her attention back to Mariette, who was certainly a busy woman. Trying to coordinate a defense of this scale, even with the information her portals would provide her, was unlikely to be a breeze. Being a lone wolf, it was one of the few combat-related skills she wholly lacked. Her experience when she was a human was just with a team of five people, no bigger than that. Mariette would probably never be completely free until she or Justine fell, but after Dina would receive a reply, Samantha stated her intentions in a clear, concise way. [color=red]"You may consider me a bodyguard until we part ways after the successful defense, Mariette. I can also ensure your continued survival at the cost of removing you from the battlefield if it comes to it. Merely ask if you feel threatened."[/color] For now, Mariette's survival was not her own choice to make. Samantha would go ahead and take her out of the fight if it seemed like she was going to perish, but Mariette would also be given the chance to throw in the towel herself if she wanted.