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[hr][color=D55F81][b]Time:[/b][/color] Morning 
[color=D55F81][b]Location:[/b][/color] Archery Competition 
[color=D55F81][b]Attire:[/b][/color] [url=https://i.pinimg.com/564x/58/48/2f/58482fd1c259ed3ffc99a1edf83b90cd.jpg]Outfit[/url]
[color=D55F81][b]Interactions:[/b][/color][@helo] Leo
[color=D55F81][b]Mentions:[/b][/color] people [hr][/color]

[color=silver]The confusion following his name did not bother Ezra. The anonymity of it was soothing. Not enough people knew him, which meant his background was shrouded in mystery to most. He had rolled his eyes at Leo’s announcement though and the Varian crowd. They would soon be disappointed. When he thought about telling them about himself, he decided he’d rather take an arrow to the knee. His gaze flickered to the audience towards Annie and Zarai. He was surprised and also elated to see Anastasia here. It would be important to win now; disappointing her was out of the question. Then he noticed Zarai, who looked as if she had been attacked. Briefly, he wondered what had happened but decided he didn’t really care as long as Anastasia was safe. His gaze slid further and he spotted Wystan and her brother Wulfric. If he decided to approach her, he knew he’d have to be careful with those two lurking about. It didn’t surprise him to see them there; not after whatever fiasco happened at the party. He turned away and focused back on the archery competition. 

Ezra turned to Leo and smiled kindly. However, his bow was mocking. [color=D55F81]”Hey Leo.”[/color] He greeted while grabbing his bow and stringing an arrow. [color=D55F81]”I’d wish you luck but I heard you may not need it. I’ve heard great things about your kingdom.”[/color] He paused, allowing his voice to soften so only Leo could hear it. [color=D55F81]”And how quick your mother got over your dad’s death. I’d say it’s a shame, but I guess the heart wants what it wants. Your sister looks like she’s taking it well though. Looks great today.”[/color] He grinned at him with a wink. He turned back to the range and stepped up to take his shot with smugness written across his face. 

There, he took a deep breath while feeling the grooved marking of the bow between his fingers. It wasn’t as heavy as he expected, though he figured it was so it was fair to everyone. He rolled his eyes. If someone was too weak to handle the bow then they didn’t belong there. Ezra fired his first shot and grinned when it hit the blue circle, scoring five points. He strung the next arrow and he imagined Anastasias’s giggle and smile. The arrow soared as he was still in the daydream and he did not even notice immediately that he hit the bullseye! Ezra grinned as he continued to fire, his mind reeling as he continued imagining Annie, but the disappointment of last night seeped into his mind. The sight of Wystan and Anastasia dancing made him grit his teeth and he lost focus. The next score was only in the black circle. Only three! He growled audibly and then strung another arrow. Here, he did better for his final one, scoring five points for a total of twenty-two. To his dismay, it was announced that Leo scored twenty-three. His expression contorted and he clenched his fists.  After a moment, he gave Leo an unnerving grin that promised vengeance. 

Ezra rolled his neck and stretched for a moment. He contemplated the next round of shots and readied his next. He took a deep breath and fired the next shot for another three? What was wrong with him? He looked foolish and that could not be! No, this next shot would be for Anastasia! He focused with all his might and got another bullseye! Ezra glanced over slightly to see Annie’s reaction and she was applauding him. A smile stretched across his face. The next shot was three then a seven. Twenty-two again! But this time, Leo failed. He only scored seventeen.

[color=D55F81]“Heh.”[/color] He grinned again at Leo. The final round he was feeling a little overconfident, but he managed to shoot four fives in a row for a total of twenty. He noticed during this that Leo had missed twice and kept cackling maliciously to himself. It wasn’t audible to anyone but Leo as well and if anyone noticed, he would have a “coughing fit”. 

It was clear who the winner was. Ezra turned to the crowd with a genuine smile and bowed. [color=D55F81]”Ezra Turner, ladies and gentlemen!”[/color] The Caesonia crowd cheered and for once, Ezra felt as if he … was worth something. [/color]