[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/q4au2SQ.png[/img][/center] [center][hider=Connie and Mia Stats] [center][color=DarkOrchid][h2]Connie[/h2][/color] 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 5 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 5 Oddball: Nightmares | Tentacles Enhanced Weapon | Power Artifact | Mystic Artifact | Ally | Interdimensional Home Focused | Mental Link | Hidden Death | Mana Font | Mystic Might Alien Mind | Formless | Rival Force | Clueless [/center] [hr] [center][color=SpringGreen][h2]Mia[/h2][/color] 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 5 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 5 Wood | Barrage Enhanced Weapon | Dual Weapon | Purification Artifact | Big Red Button Blessing | Divine Competence | Gifted Item | Mana Font | Mystic Might Rites| Arrogance | Big Brother | Clueless [/center][/hider][/center] [color=DarkOrchid]“Eeep!”[/color] Connie cried out in alarm as a new arrival made her grand entrance, before calming slightly upon seeing it was only her draconic friend. [color=DarkOrchid]“O-Oh, h-hi, M-Mayra…”[/color] she greeted the monster girl softly, while waving a trembling hand. [color=DarkOrchid]“I-It’s n-nice to s-see y-you again.”[/color] Mayra went on to explain that she’d be the one to transport them to Bolorton, causing Gaia to raise a verdant eyebrow. [color=SpringGreen]“A portal [i]inside[/i] you?”[/color] the botanical beauty echoed. [color=SpringGreen]“Miss Mariette never ceases to impress.”[/color] [color=DarkOrchid]“O-Oh gosh!”[/color] Connie gasped a moment later when Lily ended up singeing her hands. [color=DarkOrchid]“A-Are y-you o-okay, Lily?”[/color] the concerned nightmare girl inquired as she nervously fidgeted with her hair. She apparently was, as, with characteristic speed, the energetic greenette went from wringing her hands in pain to zapping everyone with a lightning-based agility enhancement. Connie yelped as a static shock jolted her, the mouth of her mask forming a comical jagged line. Thankfully what little real pain there was passed quickly. [color=DarkOrchid]“I-It only h-hurt a l-little…”[/color] she replied when Lily expressed her concern, her arms tightly hugging her shaking body and failing to notice her now frazzled hair. [color=SpringGreen]“It mostly just tickled,”[/color] a serene Gaia added, her own verdant tresses also standing on end. [color=SpringGreen]“But I can definitely feel the additional energy.”[/color] Alex followed that up with a reinforcement boost of his own. [color=SpringGreen]“My, my…”[/color] Gaia marveled. [color=SpringGreen]“That was quite the rush… Thank you, Alex,”[/color] she told the magical boy with an appreciative smile. [color=DarkOrchid]“Y-Yes! T-Thank you!”[/color] Connie added, feeling a burst of newfound confidence flooding her no-longer trembling body. Then, a familiar face stepped forward to offer their [i]own[/i] contribution… [hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/rSlSWzD.png[/img][/center] [center][hider=Angel of Hope Stats] [center][color=DeepSkyBlue][h2]Angel of Hope[/h2][/color] 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 5 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 5 Reinforcement | Third Eye Enhanced Outfit | Enhanced Weapon | Enhanced Sustenance | Wings | Gifted Job Satisfaction | Chatty | Mana Font | Mystic Might Cagey | Expendable | Big Brother [/center] [/hider][/center] [h3][i][b]The night of the wendigo attack…[/b][/i][/h3] With the inquisitive crystal girl now directing her questions to the various other magical individuals who had gathered around, a considerably relieved Angel prepared to make her departure. However, before she could do so, she heard a new voice call her name. Turning in its direction, the heavenly maiden was startled to see the robotic whirlwind from earlier. [color=DeepSkyBlue][i]Holy shit… Does she [b]know[/b] me? I mean, now that I’ve got a closer look, she does seem kinda familiar… Was she at that clusterfuck of a rave?[/i][/color] [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“I thank you most graciously for your kind words,”[/b][/color] the Angel replied with a respectful bow. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“However, this humble servant regrets that she must now bid you all a most fond farewell. It was truly her great honor and pleasure to serve you this evening, and she is filled with the greatest joy at the knowledge that by our combined efforts the foul beasts which once threatened this fair city have now been well and truly vanquished! Indeed, when we stand together, with our hearts united as one, there is nothing we cannot accomplish!”[/b][/color] [color=DeepSkyBlue][i]Yeah, can’t leave without spewing some cringy garbage…[/i][/color] With that, the Angel ascended into the night sky, before swiftly gliding out of sight. She only hoped she could come up with a convincing story for her absence when she returned to her family… [hr] [h3][i][b]One week later…[/b][/i][/h3] “Lucky seven!” Angela’s father cheered as he moved his playing piece the relevant number of spaces. “That puts me on Free Parking!” he declared, before scooping up the obscenely large pile of money in the pot. “Hot diggity! Now I’ve got enough to buy that hotel I was thinking of putting on Park Place!” “That’s wonderful, dear!” Angela’s mother commended. [color=DeepSkyBlue]“Yeah, great roll, Dad,”[/color] Angela herself deadpanned, before giving voice to a loud yawn. Indeed, with her tired eyes only a half an inch away from closing completely, the girl looked as though she was about to pass out at any minute. “Heeey there, my little scrambled egg!” her father said with a frown. “You look a bit worn out. Wanna take a rain check and get some sack time?” he inquired. “After all, we wouldn’t want a repeat of last week, when you took that little nap in the restroom.” Angela grit her teeth. Although it had been the only excuse she could think of for spending so much time dealing with the Wendigos, she really [i]had[/i] been feeling exhausted of late. This was due in no small part to the frequent nightly excursions as the Angel of Hope she’d been making at Chiichuu’s insistence. “Building a positive reputation”, and all that… Thus, she’d been stumbling through her days half-asleep, with every last ounce of her meager reamaining energy being spent keeping her gaming record from taking too much of a nosedive. It was actually rather surprising that no one in her family had noticed until now, but then again, maybe not… “The sum of the average of the square root…” her little brother was mumbling as he stared intently at the dice, while her mother had returned to painting the houses and hotels to make them look more “aesthetically pleasing”. [color=DeepSkyBlue]“Yeah, uh, if you don’t mind, I think I’m gonna head to bed,”[/color] Angela said with a weary sigh. “Alrighty!” her father replied cheerfully. “You get some shuteye, and we’ll pick this up again bright and early tomorrow morning!” [color=DeepSkyBlue]“I can’t wait…”[/color] Angela muttered, eager to get at least [i]some[/i] rest. However, no sooner had she collapsed on her bed, then a reedy voice called her name. “Angela, there’s an emergency,” Chiichuu informed her. “Your assistance is urgently needed.” [color=DeepSkyBlue]“What [i]now[/i]…?”[/color] the girl asked from where her face was pressed into her pillow. “A small settlement called Bolorton has just come under attack by extradimensional invaders,” the Puchuu explained. “A number of Penrose magicals are gathering at a local park to help, and I believe it is only fitting that the Angel of Hope should join them.” [color=DeepSkyBlue]“Yeah, you [i]would[/i]…”[/color] Angela sighed as she slowly got up. “You should be pleased. Helping to resolve this crisis will greatly enhance your reputation among Penrose’s magical population.” [color=DeepSkyBlue]“Whatever… Let’s just get this over with…”[/color] … Gliding down upon radiant wings, the Angel of Hope arrived at the park just after Ronin and Miko. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“Warmest salutations, noble champions!”[/b][/color] she greeted the gathered magicals with an elegant curtsy. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“It is my most sincere honor to join you this evening. Let us together sally forth to the aid of the imperiled and ensure they are kept safe from harm!”[/b][/color] [color=DeepSkyBlue][i]Yeah, let me just give them one of my sappy speeches and they’ll probably die of disguWHATTHEHELL?!![/i][/color] The usually serene Angel was completely caught off guard by Mayra’s dramatic arrival, and, giving voice to a startled gasp, she placed an elegant hand atop her ample chest in an effort to stop the frantic pounding of her racing heart. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“G-Good heavens…”[/b][/color] she said after taking a moment to catch her breath. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“That was certainly a shocking and majestic entrance, bold champion,”[/b][/color] she told Mayra, her smile returning as she listened to the draconic girl’s offer of providing a portal for their use. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“This humble servant thanks you for your great generosity, blazing champion. Truly, your kindness brings such abundant joy to her heart!”[/b][/color] [color=DeepSkyBlue][i]Which, thankfully, is still beating… Fucking bitch nearly gave me a coronary…[/i][/color] The next thing the Angel knew, a bubbly green-haired girl was crying out in pain after shaking the hand of the visibly shouldering new arrival. [color=DeepSkyBlue][i]What an idiot… Can’t she see the [b]steam[/b] coming off her?![/i][/color] The heavenly maiden was about to offer some healing to the frazzled girl, but a magical boy had already stepped up to take care of it. [color=DeepSkyBlue][i]Yeah, better you waste [b]your[/b] mana on that crap than meeEEEE…?![/i][/color] The Angel’s shapely form shuddered and her usually tranquil visage took on a look of shock as she felt herself being hit by a pulse of mystic electricity. Apparently, it was some form of power up, curtesy of the ditzy greenette. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“O-Oh, my!”[/b][/color] the heavenly beauty exclaimed. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“That was quite the jolt! But I am most grateful for this blessing, nonetheless,”[/b][/color] she told Lily, once she’d regained some of her composure. This was followed by a far less uncomfortable augmentation from the magical boy. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“How very generous of you, kind champion,”[/b][/color] she bid Alex with a brilliant smile. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“I am truly blessed to be surrounded by such beneficent companions!”[/b][/color] [color=DeepSkyBlue][i]Well, at least [b]this[/b] one actually makes me look kinda badass… And I suppose if we’re all doing the touchy-feely sharing thing…[/i][/color] [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“Please, allow this humble servant to bestow her own blessing upon you all!”[/b][/color] the Angel declared, before conjuring her shining staff and raising it high. A moment later a burst of radiant light shone forth to permeate the small gathering with a potent reinforcement augmentation, further boosting the abilities of all present by a significant amount. [color=DarkOrchid]“O-Oh w-wow!”[/color] Connie marveled. [color=DarkOrchid]“T-Thank you s-so much!”[/color] [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“You are most welcome, noble champion,”[/b][/color] the Angel replied warmly. [color=DeepSkyBlue][i]Wait… Isn’t that girl next to her the same green-skinned loser from the rave?[/i][/color] [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“If this humble servant’s memory is accurate, she encountered your companion at that most horrid musical gathering several weeks ago. I am so very glad to see that both of you made it though that awful night unscathed, and it is my great honor to stand beside you in this coming conflict.”[/b][/color] [color=SpringGreen]“The honor is ours,”[/color] Gaia replied with a graceful curtsy. [color=SpringGreen]“Indeed, it was only thanks to your help that I was able to reunite with my dearest Connie,”[/color] she added, placing an affectionate arm around her timid friend’s shoulder. [color=SpringGreen]“So, perhaps this time we shall be able to return the favor,”[/color] she noted with a smile. [color=DarkOrchid]“Y-Yeah!”[/color] Connie added with renewed confidence. [color=DarkOrchid]“L-Let’s all d-do our b-best to h-help each other!”[/color] [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“Yes, kind champion,”[/b][/color] the Angel agreed. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“Let us all strive to do so.”[/b][/color] [color=DeepSkyBlue][i]Holy [b]shit[/b]… If all this gushy positivity doesn’t stop soon, I’m gonna fucking puke…[/i][/color]