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[@ShadowSunRisen][@TheWendil][@Majoras End][/center]

Maria had failed to notice the amassing group of students that came to watch the training and only really took note of them when Charlotte caught their attention. [color=fff79a]"You really are that known, are you not, Charlotte? That is quite formidable."[/color] Maria said, answering her companion's question with a smile - the first honest smile since she walked to the girls' side. 

Maria followed that by ignoring Charlotte's comment about needing girls like her. She, of course, disagreed. Maria felt like her presence was a potential risk to everyone around her...but that train of thoughts was redundant. She felt there was no need to bring it up out loud and, anyway, had a creeping suspicion that Charlotte might already know how Maria felt inside. 

[quote][color=tomato]“The Ministry has an idea about what’s causing these Pageless spikes. Some of those girls had a run in with a rogue Magical Girl today.”[/color][/quote]

She followed Charlotte away from the crowd, remaining silent at first. She had briefly heard of what had happened but only in whispers. Charlotte, if she was to be believed of course, confirmed it. Of course the Ministry would keep such dangerous news hidden from them. Maria sighed, looking down. News of a rogue magical girl was bad enough - and in a way terrifying - and they wanted [i]her[/i] mixed in all of it? It was as if the Ministry twisted her fears on purpose in the worst ways possible. 

[color=fff79a]"I am afraid you might be right."[/color] she answered the the red head's last bit about getting used to her designed role and finding a teammate. [color=fff79a]"It cannot be avoided. I just hope that they will accept my presence. Very well then, Miss Clementine. I thank you for your time and wish you well."[/color]

Maria politely bowed her farewell to Ozma and made her way down to the arena, arriving shortly after the blonde haired girl, Celina. Maria would also walk closer and give the same polite bow she gave Charlotte just moments earlier - an act of etiquette clearly betraying her real age. 

[color=fff79a]"It's a pleasure meeting you, Miss Lupin."[/color] she began by answering the newcomer. 

[color=fff79a]"My name is Maria de Borbón. It's a pleasure to meet all of you, truly. I had the pleasure of watching the end of your previous training exercise and was... impressed."[/color] Maria deemed unnecessary to mention out loud why she was sent here just yet. She did not know how the group would react to that, and did not wish to pass as pompous or pretentious. She then walked closer towards Valeria, who was in her conjured vehicle still. 

[color=fff79a]"Greetings, Miss Weizenbaum. Could I possibly have a word with you if possible?"[/color]