[b]Help, Wanted 2[/b]
~[@AzureKnight] (VRA)~

[quote=Vară Riemsianne][color=ed1c24]“Ian, if this was your idea of some sick, twisted joke, then you’re more depraved of a manic than I had thought! Why did you request aid to catch a robber, only for said robber to be yourself? Why did you try to kill me? Are you lunatic, or were you born with a defect?!”[/color][/quote]

Ian shrugged. "[color=ivory]Mama always told me she dropped me all the time when I was a baby.[/color]" He still concealed his reasons. "[color=ivory]And come now, Vară. You're a monster, a Flame Demon! Did you really think that anything I did could hurt you? I mean, you got a mean halberd but no way could I hurt you with it! No matter how hard I thrusted or swung![/color]"

"Are monsters... really that tough?" Neil allowed his curiosity.

"[color=9e0b0f]Pretty much.[/color]" The Dhampir answered. "[color=9e0b0f]It takes a lot to hurt us monsters. And even more to actually threaten our lives.[/color]" She then closed her eyes with her fingers on her chin, thinking hard about the situation. "[color=9e0b0f]Aha! I got it! Hahahaha! This Ian guy's super crazy![/color]" She laughed at her realization.

"Hey, hey, why are you laughing? What's going on?" Neil demanded.

"[color=ivory]No! Don't tell them or else they'll get in trouble![/color]" Ian panicked, a first sight to behold. "[color=ivory]I mean, I can handle that by myself but still![/color]"

"[color=9e0b0f]Ian's right. If I told you two, you might get roped into it. Best if you just walk away with this victory.[/color]" The Dhampir told Neil and [u]Vară[/u].

"[color=ivory]And-and, if you go home right now, you'll get a big reward! Like, lots of gold that'll probably be important later![/color]" Ian added, begging the Guild members to simply let the situation run its course.

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~[@Rezod92], [@Restalaan] (YNG & DIT), [@13org] (FYR & ADA), [@Stern Algorithm], [@AzureKnight] (NAG)~

[quote=Nagare][color=00aeef]“I’m not sure what’s going on here, but please stop this. Master Bart, if you’ve any doubt as to the integrity of Sir Reed, I’d be more than happy to vouch for him. It was thanks to his planning that our group returned home safely!”[/color][/quote]

[quote=Kira Gigas][color=a187be]"Not to mention, wasn't it you that held a vote on whether or not Reed was let into the Guild? It was unanimous and we greeted him with open arms after that. So what happened between now and then that lead you to believing that letting him in was something you regret now? Seriously, what the hell is your problem!? First Neil, now Reed! Dude, this is getting fucking ridiculous!"[/color][/quote]

[quote=Freyr][color=8dc73f]"I too, can't understand the reasons behind Bart's actions, but conflict is not the answer. We should all calm down, sit and talk before taking any action we might come to regret later."[/color][/quote]

[quote=Yang Bethlehem]"Guildmaster Bart, if Sir Reed is to part from us, at the very least, can you tell your reason of dismissal of Ortusian?"[/quote]

[quote=Sylvia Altissima][color=bc8dbf]"Yes, I'm sure everyone's had a rough day. Let's settle down, have a meal, and discuss things in a civil manner,"[/color][/quote]

"[color=f26522]...I see.[/color]" Bart nodded, acknowledging that his view on the matter was soundly defeated rather unanimously. He made no attempt to answer any of the questions asked of him, swatting away [u]Ada's[/u] hand, but simply turned to the knight Guild member with his arms stretched. "[color=f26522]Well, Reed. Looks like you get to stay by popular vote. Lucky you, you have people on your back. Unlike me.[/color]" Bart said no more as he walked back inside the Guild headquarters. Still, he left everyone's questions hanging.

Still, it was fortunate that the spat was resolved rather peacefully. Reed let out a long sigh and patted [u]Ada[/u] on the shoulder before addressing the rest of the Guild. "[color=steelblue]Thanks everyone, for sticking for me.[/color]" He expressed gratitude. "[color=steelblue]Except you, monk. You sounded ready to throw me out.[/color]" Reed threw shade in [u]Yang's[/u] direction but his tone was in jest.

"[color=royalblue]I don't know what came over him. Bart's not like this back then, at least I didn't think so.[/color]" Haley aired her thoughts. "[color=royalblue]I think the stress' getting to him. Although, I have a feeling it's not just that.[/color]"

"[color=steelblue]If the stress is truly wearing him down, perhaps we need to do something about it.[/color]" Reed suggested. "[color=steelblue]Maybe someone should go talk to him. Someone he trusts, of course, but after this... tirade, I doubt he trusts any of us.[/color]" He then let out another sigh. "[color=steelblue]Are the Liliraune sisters still cooking? I'm as hungry as a bear before winter.[/color]"