[center][h1] [color=fff79a]Annya[/color] VS [Color=goldenrod]Kaleb[/color][/h1] [/center]

[center][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvvTacquttk&ab_channel=RyanLloyd]Begin![/url] [/center]

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The crickets chirped as Annya lay on the ground outside the brothel, face-first into the grass.  She pushed herself on her palms, utterly confused and groggy.

[color=lightgreen]“And don’t you three ever dare set foot in here again!”[/color]

Reality was slowly loading in and registering for the elven princess. She climbed up to her feet and slowly turned to stare at the brothel behind her.  A long silence followed. 

[Color=goldenrod]“As if we want to come back!”[/color] Kaleb snapped with a short-lived scowl that morphed into a smug expression as he laid his eyes on Annya. [Color=goldenrod]“Normally I'd be pissed you ruined the fun, but not gonna lie, that shit was epic!”[/color] Unlike herself, Kaleb appeared to be in better sorts.

Annya slowly turned her head to look at Kaleb at the sound of his voice. It was a moment before she finally spoke his name, [color=fff79a]“Kaleb....”[/color] Her voice had sounded eerily neutral at first. She moved toward him, her venomous gaze more and more apparent as she came closer. The last she remembered, they had gone to the tavern to have a discussion. Annya had been interested in finding out more about the elven pair and repaying Eris’ kindness. However, she had been certain she had been careful to only have one drink and be wary of her time management. Things had been going well last she remembered. What had happened since then? How had they ended up at a [i]brothel[/i]?

Once she stood before him, she glared. 

[i][color=fff79a]”What the fuck is going on?”[/color][/i]

Kaleb recoiled back, slightly raising his hands, unsure if Annya intended to put hands on him. 

[Color=goldenrod]“What do you think? We got kicked out because you're a lightweight.”[/color] His words were contrary to his poor defensive stance. As direct as any well-thrust spear. [Color=goldenrod]“We don't have to go to the brothel. There's plenty of other places for-”[/color]

[color=fff79a]”A lightweight? [i]I had one drink![/i]”[/color] Annya exclaimed in distress. 

She had not been this angry in a while. There was no way to even know who to be pissed at: herself or Kaleb. [color=fff79a]“ …Kaleb, I don’t remember the last… Solaris how long has it [i]even[/i] been… ”[/color] Her voice was full of agitation as she glanced upward at the sky to judge the position of the moon. Kaleb followed her gaze up wondering what she was trying to figure out. [color=fff79a]“Too long. Way too long… This is crazy. We have to check on the others. I was not supposed to be gone this long.”[/color] She stressfully ran a hand through her hair as she looked around. [color=fff79a]“Fuck… Where’s Eris?”[/color]

[Color=goldenrod]“She's… Oh shit, where's Eris?!”[/color] Kaleb appeared to finally be worried about something. However, it wasn't much help. He whipped his head around, but his companion was nowhere to be found. [Color=goldenrod]“Damn…”[/color] He frowned momentarily before shrugging nonchalantly. [Color=goldenrod]“Welp! Guess we continue having fun without her until she finds us. Round two!”[/color]

Annya stared at him incredulously. [color=fff79a]“Are you kidding me…  You little shit… Thought you two were friends.”[/color]  

[Color=goldenrod]“Come on. I didn't meant it like- And here we go.”[/color] He muttered, unamused.

Annya cupped her hand over her mouth and yelled as loud as she could, [color=fff79a]”Eris!...Eris!!”[/color] Annya even moved up to the brothel and began to bang on the door.  [color=fff79a]”HEY! OPEN UP!”[/color]

[Color=goldenrod][I]Really?[/I][/color] Kaleb rolled his eyes.

[i][color=lightgreen] “GO AWAY ALREADY!”[/color][/i]

She sighed in exasperation and tapped her foot as she thought things over. Eris seemed strong enough to take care of herself. Still, Annya was conflicted. She was never one to abandon anyone. As much as she wanted to look for her, she needed to prioritize making sure her humans and Kharne were safe.

Annya whirled on Kaleb, her tone firm and low, [color=fff79a]“Listen here. I need to go check on the other humans. You can come with me and calm your party pants down… Or you can be a decent friend and look for Eris until I get back.”[/color] Annya then narrowed her eyes, smirking,  [color=fff79a] “Unless you can’t handle yourself alone? …You seem young. Could be a little scary.”[/color]

[Color=goldenrod]“I'm dramatic Annya, not dumb. If I wanted, I could go off and find Eris but I know she's fine. She always disappearing.[/color] He said matter of factly but wasn't really sure that was the case. Eris had never let Kaleb off on his one without saying anything… then again, he wasn't alone was he? [Color=goldenrod]“[I]You[/I], however, need babysitting. Do you even remember what you did in there?!”[/color] He pointed at the brothel. Annya rolled her eyes.

[Color=goldenrod]“Thought so!”[/color] He quickly shot for effect.

[color=fff79a]“You’re gonna remember what I do in five seconds.”[/color] Annya shook her fist at him with a pout while Kaleb wore a fiery scowl. She then went back to his initial statement, [color=fff79a]“If you think you can find her so easily, let’s see it.”[/color] Annya gestured forward with her hand. Doubt now painted Kaleb's expression.

[Color=goldenrod]“Umm… Actually, I will. Let's go [I]princess[/I],” [/color]he said with a lack of endearment as stepped forward. [Color=goldenrod]“Eris has a few spots she really likes to visit while she's here.”[/color] He kept a few paces ahead hiding a grin.

[color=goldenrod][I]Round 2! Sort of…[/I][/color]