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[color=hotpink]"Absolutely."[/color] Akiko nodded as she and Harley left the company of the group, arriving at a more secluded area of the Casino. Secluded was, of course, a generous term considering the hustle and bustle, but assumedly nobody would listen into the conversation Akiko and Harley were having. 

The cat let out a sigh of relief as she looked back at Harley. [color=hotpink]"Do forgive me, I have still yet to fully understand the intricacies and orders of the Court and the role that Jesters fulfill. I imagine I shall learn of it in time, but of course, we should probably discuss business before pleasure."[/color] Akiko placed her fingers together, hands placed against eachother in a formal position as she addressed the Vassal of Luck herself. 

[color=hotpink]"While I understand that this Casino is not inherently tied to the complexities of the Tower that we've been in for quite a while, I do still feel the presence of said Tower around. If you'll indulge me, it would be sensible to assume that heading towards said presence would be, in a way, the path towards conquering this as a floor?"[/color] Akiko tilted her head slightly in an earnest gesture. [color=hotpink]"Not that I've any desires of doing such a thing, of course. This is your domain after all. I just wish to ferry my 'allies' towards their next destination within the Tower, and I'm assuming that would be the way to do it."[/color]

With a flash of her red eye, she cocked her head suddenly in a direction before straightening out. [color=hotpink]"And do forgive me if I... tick, like that. I'm fairly sure the sudden surge of power is something I'll yet learn to control."[/color]

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[color=yellow]"Guf-"[/color] Apia was bonked by the green haired girl but brushed herself off and recovered easily, addressing the girl with a genuine kindness. [color=yellow]"No no, it's okay, I'm not bothered. And... uh, you also seem familiar, but I'm afraid I'm quite bad with names. Uh, I'm-"[/color] and it was at that exact moment, Apia was struck by a whale.

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[color=cyan]"It's really you, Apia! Not data but the real Apia! This is wonderful!"[/color][/quote]
She giggled at the realization from her old friend, smiling at the spinning around from Kanbaru's grasp. Apia leaned down and gently placed a kiss onto Kanbaru's forehead, a sign of her happiness as Kanbaru (assumedly) would put her down, and for a moment she let herself ignore Yui. [color=yellow]"Oh honey, I can't believe it's you! I was so worried when I couldn't get ahold of you or anyone from the club!"[/color] Apia put out her hand as she counted off names. [color=yellow]"Not Touka, not Ami, not even Hana. Nobody's talked to me since the magic left Miso. I just..."[/color] She grabbed hold of Kanbaru's hands and jumped a little excitedly. [color=yellow]"I'm so glad to see you! Oh my god, there's so much to catch up on, it's been years!"[/color] 

She then heard a small buzz from a bee next to her shoulder and turned back to Yui. [color=yellow]"Oh! I'm so sorry, I got a little forward there! I'm Apia, and you are...?"[/color]

On Yui's shoulder, whether she noticed it or not, the snake that had been accompanying her stared at Kanbaru and Apia with varying levels of interest, particularly landing on Kanbaru with a tongue flick accompanying its newfound interest.