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[b][color=ed145b]Skarsneek of the Red Hills[/color][/b]

[color=ed145b][i]They didn't notice! [/i][/color]Inwardly, he giggled to himself as he leaned forward and relaxed himself.

Looking at the rapidly shrinking fairy, then quick babbling had him raise an eyebrow but he kept a clear head and nodded at each of her statements.

Seems like she wasn't a queen but a knight, well, that's new for him. He always thought there was only a queen and that alone.

[color=ed145b][i]Then again, I suppose a queen needs bodyguards.[/i][/color] Eyes looked to the sides before returning his attention to the fairy Liliana.

[color=ed145b]"Hmm, only one of the thirteenth? I wager we warrant more."[/color] He teased before turning to Io and at Liliana's claims of divorcing people. That got his attention completely.

[color=ed145b]"Divorce? Sheesh, that's brutal. I mean, I know Liches are brilliant and all but that's a bit too far."[/color] Skarsneek said with a raised eyebrow and leaned away from Io dramatically. [color=ed145b]"The Fallen God and Church isn't going to like that spell if they knew about it, that's sacrilege."[/color]

[color=ed145b]"In fact, I think it's we better we stay away and pray for her."[/color] Skarsneek whispered loudly to Liliana, ignoring that Liliana could see and hear him perfectly despite the hand that covered his mouth. [color=ed145b]"I heard Fallen Churches send fallen Valkyries to hunt down heretics. You know, like her."[/color]

Thinking that's about enough teasing, he dusted his hands before clearing his throat. [color=ed145b]"But as to your earlier question, Io. We only captured four to five, compared to the Varjans who covered the ocean's horizon in ships."[/color]

[color=ed145b]"How fitting, that it's a fair fight now!" [/color]He boasted to lift the spirits at least before moving to Liliana. [color=ed145b]"And as to when I got here, I was here the whole time. You didn't notice!"[/color]

That's when he caught sight of someone familiar, right at the corner of his eyes.

[color=ed145b][i]Hmm? Oh, there goes my good mood...[/i][/color] Skarsneek rolled his eyes, weighing if he should go and take a look.

Eh, he'll do it later.

[color=ed145b]"By the way, you saw where my wif-I mean, Atsuha and Hinami went? You know, monster-girl with spider legs and a walking talking undead?"[/color] He asked the two.

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[@Rezod92][@PaulHaynek][@Nakushita]

[b][color=f7941d]Gringor of the Ironhide Tribe[/color][/b]

[color=f7941d]"Where's Shizuka or underboss Takeshi?"[/color] Gringor asked again as he approached Kerry and Ayu, though he stopped and addressed one part she got wrong.

[color=f7941d]"Also, I didn't [i]lose[/i],"[/color] He pointed out with such confidence and statement, that it might've convinced her barring the shallow cut that was obvious from what it came from. In fact, if Kerry paid attention, she'll notice the bruises follow the same lines around his body.

[color=f7941d]"I simply...got something else to do. It was getting boring anyways."[/color] Gringor brushed it off but inwardly, he was fuming. 

Him, being beaten? Not a chance, if he was, he'll rather die. 

[color=f7941d]"Can't figure it. If only I can figure it."[/color] He mumbled to himself and touch his bruises. Feeling particularly frustrated as he was so close, so close to finding out the timing. So far, only Shizuka had similar movements so perhaps the latter could allow him to grasp the timing.

Still, with that, Gringor would go on ahead to clean himself and the wounds. Waiting for Shizuka or Takeshi to come back, though in the meantime, he dropped by the temple to see Nobutada. Seeing the large monk in person, he approached the latter and didn't bother to mask his presence in his tromping footstep.

[color=f7941d]"Still sitting? Why not go out and fight? Plenty of head to be bashed in." [/color]Gringor asked.