[s][i]I've got to get a proper banner.[/i][/s] So, Eliza and Maribel were some of the few who won. With everyone else doing their own thing, Eliza opted to stay by Oros and Emily. Idly drinking a mug of hot cocoa (With a bit of ale. She doesn't get drunk easily, but whatever helps she guessed.), she'd keep an eye on everyone else just in case something else crops up. Maura was probably stressed out, so the christmas tree-looking witch was willing to step in just in case. Atleast to salvage the night for everyone else, and her date. She hated how things have gotten so...predictable, references to her powers aside. How annoying. Well, there was one thing she didn't predict. Eliza glanced over to Justine. As much as she wanted to 1v1 the catalyst of two events that brought others trouble, and as much as she'd like to take her own swing at Maura for the patron's choice, she couldn't help feeling pity for the now-remorseful girl. Especially with the, uh, reception her mere appearance was getting. Why bother getting angry at this point? There are more important matters than that. If Jenna didn't purify Justine, Eliza was sure Maura would be okay leaving her in the Cradle. Alas, fate seemed to have other plans. Such as the mysterious guest that caught Eliza's eye. Now, Eliza was hoping not to ditch Oros so suddenly, but she had her suspicions. Her eyes narrowed once the guest walked away. When she was addressed, she downed the rest of her hot cocoa, and looked back to Oros with a smirk. [color=gold]"Don't worry, I'll try to make this quick. Just wanna make sure this new guy doesn't try anything funny."[/color] She winked, getting up from her seat to go upstairs. She'll bother Cerise and Tetrad later.[hr][hr] Even after the little heart-to-heart between her and Betty, Maura still felt a bit uneasy. She'd try not to think much on the comparisons, but what the hell was she supposed to do? Ignore the glaring elephant (elephants?) in the room? If actually caring made her weak, she can't exactly help it. Death has [i]atleast[/i] a bit of heart! When they were back inside, the Lord of Change was explaining how his game worked. People put their votes in, and the horror did his thing. Maura would try and comfort Betty when her vote was discarded [s]cause Vocab noped out, wuss[/s]. But in the end, neither of them won. Maura couldn't help but sigh. Not just in relief, but she guessed some part of her wanted Veronica to be there with them. As much as she didn't want to deal with her reaction to Justine. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Though Maribel being one of the winners worried her. Who would she want to invite? Reverie? She was brought out of her thoughts when Betty went to go catch one of those Harebringers outside. [color=crimson]"Uh, good luck then! I'll check on you in a bit!"[/color] Maura called out to the bodyguard as she left. Once alone, she'd let out another, more tired sigh. [color=crimson]"Everything is fine. You got everything under control. You're not making a terrible mistake being here..."[/color] She tried to reassure herself. She'd check up on Justine, see if she was doing okay. Then she went to go find something to do. Probably something no one was doing yet. Maybe one of those stage performances?[hr][hr] Amanda slightly frowned when only one of the twins was able to join them. But she quickly shook it off and smiled at MDP. [color=violet]"Hey, don't worry. One of them's good enough-"[/color] Once more she was interrupted by MDP literally pushing her to go see Cerise. A bit confused, she looked over to Valerie who shrugged in return. Together, they hurried back inside. [color=lightsteelblue]"Yo! Cerise?! Where are ya?!"[/color] Valerie called out. [b][color=#e4255e]"Val?? I'm over here!"[/color][/b] When the two approached [url=https://i.pinimg.com/originals/15/6a/c2/156ac2deb23e1e01221b4863b207c3d7.png]Cerise[/url] by the portal, they could see her talking to [url=https://i.pinimg.com/originals/82/1a/18/821a18387cf058ca745b693a98553c85.jpg]another girl[/url] nearby. And now they felt kind of awkward. Amanda and Valerie looked at each other, not knowing who should talk first, then back to the lone twin. [color=lightsteelblue]"Hey, uh...it's been awhile has it?"[/color] Valerie asked with a crooked grin, which was then greeted by a warm smile. [b][color=#e4255e]"Good to see you two are still kicking! How are the others?"[/color][/b] Cerise would tilt her head, as if to look for someone. The other girl would walk off to leave them be. [color=violet]"Same as always."[/color] Amanda shrugged, turning her attention to the present MDP gave her. Maybe she wouldn't mind her opening it right now. [color=violet]"Is...Cereza okay?"[/color] The magician asked, carefully unwraping the gift box. Cerise's smile faltered slightly. [b][color=#e4255e]"Still dead, I guess? Been trying to get her revived since the rave, remember?"[/color][/b] Their eyes widened. So that's how the Lord of Change got her here! This Cerise was if she was the only twin who survived that killing blow! Well, they couldn't explain that to her, could they? [color=lightsteelblue]"Right! Right. Sorry, it's been awhile and I've been busy doing hacking shit. You wanna go get some food? Maybe go find some snowbuns?"[/color] Valerie suggested. Cerise's eyes lit up at the mention of the snowbuns. [b][color=#e4255e]"BUN."[/color][/b] The android snorted. [color=lightsteelblue]"I'll take that as a yes."[/color] While the two walked out, Amanda went to go sit down with the present when, [color=9966CC]"Amanda??"[/color] Maribel and Lauren were busy talking with Viva when the nightmare witch noticed her opposite. At that point did Rowena return with a bunch of flowers, walking back to her seat to start making flower crowns. A fourth witch also had joined them. Amanda stood there dumbfounded. She knew better than to approach the small coven, for Maura's sake, but at the same time... [color=9966CC]"Don't just stand here waiting for crows to appear, come join us~!"[/color] Maribel called out again. With a bit of hesitance, Amanda sat down by the group. The nightmare witch grinned at the dream magician. [color=9966CC]"You already know about us three, but I'd like to introduce you to Carmen! She's the one I invited here!"[/color] she pointed to the brunette Witch of Light, who was casually sitting on one of the couch arms. [color=royalblue]"Yo."[/color] Amanda and her would wave at each other, before Maribel introduced the two to Viva. Admittedly, the dream magician felt uneasy by the nurse, but she seemed nice. Then again, so does the small witch group. Eh, she shouldn't worry about it. [color=royalblue]"So are we just gonna sit on our asses all night, or are you girls up to cause mischief?"[/color] Carmen would speak up with a sly smile. [color=9966CC]"Oh my, you're so right! Anyone got any suggestions~?"[/color]