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Connie, Gaia, and Amanda would be alerted to the arrival of a new visitor to the bookshop by the chiming of the front door’s bell. This was followed by the sound of a sweet, if rather high-pitched voice. 

[color=DeepPink]“Pastel-chan~? Pasteeel-chaaaan~ Oh! Like, there you are! (giggle!)”[/color] MDP exclaimed happily, before giving voice to a squeal of delight. [color=DeepPink]“And, like, Connie Wonnie and Gaia Waia are heresie, too~! (giggle!) Like, Magical Dream Princess hopes she’s not interrupting something  womething super duper important wortant, but, like, [i]she[/i] has something womething really [i]really[/i] super duper important wortant she has to ask Amanda Wanda!”[/color] the whimsical girl added, looking strangely determined.

[color=DarkOrchid]“O-Oh! U-Umm… N-No…”[/color] Connie stammered. [color=DarkOrchid]“W-We were j-just r-realxing a-and l-looking at some b-books. Oh!”[/color] she gasped as a thought occurred to her. [color=DarkOrchid]“I-Is P-Penny o-okay?”[/color] she asked, her voice filled with concern.

[color=DeepPink]“Yeperooni~! (giggle!)”[/color] MDP declared happily. [color=DeepPink]“Like, Magical Dream Princess helpy welpied, and fixy wixied Penny Wenny aaaall up~!”[/color]

[color=DarkOrchid]“O-Oh, w-wow! T-That’s great!”[/color] Connie marveled. 

[color=DeepPink]“It, like, totally wotally is~! (giggle!)”[/color] MDP agreed with a big smile. [color=DeepPink]“Oooohh~! That picture wicture is, like, sooo super duper pretty witty~! (giggle!)”[/color] MDP exclaimed, her eyes glittering with childish wonderment as her ADHD once again struck with full force. [color=DeepPink]“Like, Magical Dream Princess would really really wuv to look at all the pretty witty picture wictures with you girls~! Oh! But, like, firsty worsty, she has, like, something womething really important wortant to ask Amanda Wanda!”[/color] she added, finally remembering why she’d come to the shop in the first place. [color=DeepPink]“So, like, Magical Dream Princess also heard from Penny Wenny that the Cradle Wadle people weople are super duper mad at Penny Wenny and Sanctuwanctuary, and since Amanda Wanda was part of Cradle Wadle, Magical Dream Princess wanted to ask why they felty welty that way,”[/color] the whimsical girl explained in her typical rambling manner. [color=DeepPink]“So, like, does Amanda Wanda know why they’re so angry wangry?”[/color]

[color=Mediumvioletred]"W-Wait what?"[/color] Amanda blinked in surprise. [color=Mediumvioletred]"I don't understand, yes, things have gotten out of hand but why would-"[/color] Before she could continue on, a dark rift appeared besides her, causing the punkish girl to flinch.

[color=9966CC]"Because, my dear girl~!"[/color] Maribel's voice could be heard from the nightmarish portal, then the [url=https://cdn.donmai.us/original/83/df/__yakumo_yukari_touhou_drawn_by_roh_nam_kyung__83dfb3e70b97dd030cb1474a2a7e6a67.png]woman[/url] herself would pop out with a smile, appearing radiant in contrast to her magic. [color=9966CC]"It wasn't anyone's call! Only that Vanhorn boy Maura cares for~"[/color] She giggled. [color=9966CC]"I must say, he is quite an interesting fellow. His anger reminds me of Lauren a bit. And to face Beacon's best with no fear? Eheheh, No wonder she kept him alive~"[/color]
 
 [color=DarkOrchid]“Eeep!”[/color] Connie yelped at Maribel’s sudden appearance. [color=DarkOrchid]“O-Oh… M-Miss M-Maribel…”[/color] Connie sighed in relief, placing a trembling hand over her chest. [color=DarkOrchid]“Y-You s-startled me…”[/color]

[color=DeepPink]“Huh~?”[/color] MDP inquired, tilting her head in confusion. [color=DeepPink]“Like, what boy is Maribel Waribel talking about, Amanda Wanda~?”[/color]

[color=Mediumvioletred]"One of Maura's, from way before she arrived in Penrose. That's all I know, sorry..."[/color] Amanda frowned.

[color=9966CC]"Oh chin up, Love, we all have our secrets~"[/color] Maribel reassured her. [color=9966CC]"Admittedly, I don't know much about him myself. Apparently he's on Beacon's 'shoot-on-sight' Sinner list, so that might be something. Perhaps I can convince him to become a witch like our little group~"[/color] The witch chuckled, patting Connie's head.
 
[color=DarkOrchid]“H-He s-sounds k-kinda s-scary…”[/color] Connie whispered, while nervously playing with her hair.

[color=DeepPink]“Huh…”[/color] MDP replied, looking thoughtful. Although she didn’t really understand everything that Maribel had said, even [i]her[/i] ADHD addled mind was able to grasp the basics, and they didn’t paint the most pleasant picture… [color=DeepPink]“Like, Magical Dream Princess guesses wesses she’ll have to go findy windy this person werson and have a talky walky with them… Like, does Amanda Wanda or Maribel Waribel know his namey wamey~?”[/color] she asked with a hopeful smile.

[color=9966CC]"Well I can't tell where he'd place on their list."[/color] Maribel shrugged. [color=9966CC]"But judging by the reactions, I'd probably not piss him off~"[/color] She giggled once more. [color=9966CC]"Though I don't think he enjoys the infamy all that well, he could be reasoned with if you catch him in a good mood."[/color]

[color=Mediumvioletred]"...You've been spying on people."[/color]

[color=9966CC]"Duh~ This place got boring after awhile. Quaint little vacation spot, but not exactly my style~"[/color] The nightmare witch looked back to MDP. [color=9966CC]"Apparently his name is Finnegan. Yay high, brunette, half-blind but his eye color's like this pure red atleast when transformed? Last I checked he was gonna go see what this Penny lady wanted with him."[/color]
 
MDP’s eyes widened at that last bit of information. [color=DeepPink]“B-But, Magical Dream Princess was just [i]with[/i] Penny Wenny before she came heresie!”[/color] the whimsical girl explained with no small amount of exasperation, stomping her foot like an annoyed child. [color=DeepPink]“Like, Magical Dream Princess would really, really wuv to stay and look at pretty witty picture wictures with you girls, but she, like, really, really, [i]really[/i] needs to talk to Finnegan Winnegan super duper bad!”[/color] she told her friends, looking somewhat upset. [color=DeepPink]“So, like, bye bye for nowie~!”[/color] she called over her shoulder as she bounced out the door, only to pop her head back in a few seconds later. [color=DeepPink]“Oh~! And, like, super duper thankie wankies for the helpy welpy, Maribel Waribel~!”[/color] she added with a big smile. [color=DeepPink]“Magical Dream Princess, like, super duper appreciates it~! (giggle!)”[/color] With that, the bubbly girl disappeared out the door once more.

[color=DarkOrchid]“O-Oh, g-gosh…”[/color] Connie spoke up in the wake of MDP’s rapid departure. [color=DarkOrchid]“I-I h-hope e-everything w-will b-be a-all r-right…”[/color]

[color=SpringGreen]“I hope so too, little sister,”[/color] Gaia agreed. [color=SpringGreen]“For now, let us try to avoid getting involved in any drama, and trust in our friends to resolve whatever new issues have presented themselves.”[/color]

[color=9966CC]"I would've asked if she needed a shortcut, but I'm not sure the clash of specializations would bode well with my realm..."[/color] Maribel boredly stated. [color=9966CC]"Ah well, maybe Lauren could help settle things. Or make them worse, who knows~?"[/color]

Amanda only blinked, processing what just happened. [color=mediumvioletred]"...I need a drink."[/color]

[color=9966CC]"Well then, I might as well take my leave too! Take care of each other~! Ciao~!"[/color] With a wave goodbye, Maribel slipped back into her portal.