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[h2][color=aquamarine]Tone[/color][/h2][/center]
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As others had gathered around the scene, Tone couldn't help but feel more and more humiliated. The various chastising was mostly on deaf ears, the embarrassment of being handled so easily already served as punishment. He liked to consider himself one of the strongest around (despite his need to become stronger) and being humbled so suddenly made him wonder just how far he had to go. Or just how strong the others in this guild really were if someone who supposedly couldn't do magic was this capable. [i][color=aquamarine]I was holding back anyways. If we were outside it would've gone differently,[/color][/i] he consoled himself as he gave a dismissive wave to Damien and Ria. Ronan, on the other hand, gave a polite nod to Kaden after his snarky remarks. [color=goldenrod]"My apologies, I didn't realize he had so much energy. Next time I will let things play out,"[/color] Ronan apologized, his voice remaining too constant to possibly discern if the apology was genuine or sarcastic. [color=aquamarine]"Next time you won't get lucky,"[/color] Tone couldn't help but mutter under his breath once Ronan's back was turned and he made his way back to the bar.

It'd be difficult for his reputation to come back from this incident but Kaden's willingness to go a round meant that there was a chance to recover. It didn't need to be a fight to the death, simply having a good battle with the S-class wizard would serve as a good reminder to the guild that Tone was a true fighter. [color=aquamarine]"I wouldn't worry about [i]me[/i] losing too fast, Mr. Big Shot."[/color] Now he crossed his arms and faced Kaden, a cocky grin on his face to mask the anguish of humiliation underneath. [color=aquamarine]"You're lucky that Eyepatch saved you because I might've knocked you out cold with that hit."[/color] Was taunting Kaden a good idea? Absolutely not, he always had something witty to say and Tone knew that Kaden had all the material he needed to devastate him should he so choose. Still he couldn't help himself even if he knew better, his pride was too hurt today. [color=aquamarine]"I can show Jasper how a [i]dragonslayer[/i] fights, what power looks like."[/color] Now he pointed with his thumb to the front door. [color=aquamarine]"Hell, I don't mind if we get other spectators too. Not too often you get to see some of the strongest have a go at it."[/color]

While Tone was blustering at Kaden, Ronan took his original seat at the bar and continued watching the scene. He said that he wouldn't interfere anymore but perhaps he was still keeping an eye out just in case. Tone began to lead the way outside, sparing a passing glance at the one-eyed man. While it wasn't the first time Tone had been "defeated" it was still a bit unnerving to him how it happened. Even the Blue Pegasus mage earlier that also demonstrated great speed didn't bother him so much. There would always be someone faster than him but something just wasn't right with this guy. Tone couldn't put his finger on it so he looked away and stopped at the door. [color=aquamarine]"Alright, Kaden. I'll even let you pick the place,"[/color] he spoke up, this time using his bravado to hide the fact that he had no idea where they could even spar at. He got harassed in the streets, he got harassed in the woods, perhaps it was just a better idea to let someone else pick out where to go. [color=aquamarine]"But if we get in trouble that'll be on you, not me."[/color]