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 Okay, let's take this from the top.

 For the moment, whatever response Roma had after her was admittedly tuned out by Lupin. Maybe someone should've run what they could about Moonlight Tsubasa to the new girl before dragging her into this hunt. Frankly? This was begining to bore the wolf girl. This wasn't even the genuine article, why the [i]hell[/i] are they bothering with idle talk? But, as Lupin eyed Roma's Grimore, and the darkness that gradually became hard to ignore, it seemed she took her suggestion to [i]lay down and die[/i] another way.

 [color=crimson][i]"What the hell?"[/i][/color]

 The wolf in red visibly tensed up at the rewritten ending to Roma's story. The corroded shades of black and violet, she was willingly letting the Pageless corrupt her, no doubt gradually eating away at her psyche. And perhaps more, but would Lupin know? [color=crimson]"That explains a bit."[/color] And the damn rabbit wanted everyone else to follow her example? To fall back to the same creatures that nearly killed Helena?

 Celina let a dry chuckle slip out, quietly as to not draw attention to herself. This rabbit was no better than the Pageless. A mindless creature, nothing more than prey. And one she'll enjoy tearing apart.

 But for now it looks like she was pulling a reversal on the group. A second barrier darkened the area, only illuminated by the subtle things. And the not so subtle blaze Olivia's friend ignited. Roma was gone, and in her place was a walking mouthpiece. She was going to attack the school. Something hidden in darkness was being made, something most foul. Celina had only fought an Apex Pageless once or twice, but even she knew how much of a pain they are to deal with. 

 Forget the obvious jab at Ozma, they had to get the hell out of there.

 Maria and someone (one of the someones?) Lupin hadn't met yet were staying behind to fight off the Apex, Valeria was getting everyine else out, and Lupin was actually prepared to catch Stripes in her arms this time. She didn't bother joining the rest in the metalmancer's vehicle. The wolf girl sprinted off back to Marywell, passing the...argument? Between Ozma and Valeria? 

 Okay then. Nope. Not gonna waste time there.