[b][h3]Orpheuz[/h3][/b] It had come as a surprise to the military clad young man, that the girl which he was now engaged in fighting was fighting against him so fiercely. Those strange daggerlike projectiles were flying out of his vortex of water, and he still didn't know if his gifts would protect him from them or not. He couldn't risk it and as such he made a quick sidestep to the side, which was more like a dodge. But alas the universal forces were playing tricks on him, as his feet landed on some discarded cardboard on the ground, causing him to slip. In doing so he reactively moved his hands to try catch himself, but in doing so it caused his watery vortex to violently slam itself into the nearby building wall, together with Alyona. [b]"Tch.. why now of all times?"[/b] He muttered in a agitated manner to his slipping, but he couldn't spend time on the ground. It was not graceful nor was it due for someone of his caliber to lie on the ground. That was benefitting only for the weak of will and body. While it had certainly been a time since he had felt weak, that time was over. His ruthless father had forged him into a force of destruction, even if his late father had not reached his ultimate goal. A small time thug-quest. That's what it had been. [b][i]'Become the head of a school. Such a pointless ambition. The world doesn't need to be divided into camps, it needs to be merged. Perhaps if all the schools could merge, then perhaps your meager dream would had some worth. Father.'[/i][/b] The young man mused in his head as he cautiously approached his downed opponent, which was covered in black water. While it didn't stick to her like ink would, it had soaked the girl's entire attire. [i][b]'Now time to see what illgotten gains this lowlife robber have in their inventory.'[/b][/i] Orpheuz leaned down and carefully moved the girl's both arms above her head, holding the arms in place with a firm grip at the wrist while his other hand searched for her wallet. [b]"Hm? What the-?"[/b] He said aloud as he found out that she had no more money on her. His facial expression which had a moment of surprise mixed with irritation changed to one of pity and compassion. [b][i]'No wonder she tried to mug me, she's poor. Hmm. So her unlawful behaviour is a result of misfortune and not something of prefered choice. Understandable but inexcusable nontheless. Order must be maintained, but the Rhea I knew had flawed order. Not like the other nations are much better. The law should be made by those of high morals, unwavering rightiousness and willingness to subdue the world for the greater good. Someone like me.'[/i][/b] The thoughts came to him like a breath of fresh air. [i][b]'All hail, The Phantom Knight, your liberator. Once the threat to the worlds have been dealt with, I shall subdue this chaotic world and protect it. I'll be the shining beacon of justice, the flame which all the moths be drawn to. For the empress of shadows, I shall bend the heavens and plow the earth. In your image.'[/b][/i] His inner monologue was briefly interupted as he realized he couldn't waste more time being in this alleyway, leaning over a would-be-robber all drenched in black water. [i][b]'Hmm.. now what to do with you? Your thieving ways must cease, yet I cannot offer you any wealth to redo your life. I cannot take you with me and school you on proper etiquette. The girl is way too fierce in temper, it would require much more time than I am willing to give. Right now I have more pressing matters to attend to. Perhaps there's a lesson to be learnt from this? Hmm. It would be cruel to take away her candy, for no doubt she must eat something. I am also not a thief.'[/b][/i] He pondered abit further, while his eyes wandered over his opponent. She was still breathing right? She wasn't suffering from hypothermia right? While he had indeed fought her, it wasn't to cause her bodily harm. At least not much. It would be unbefitting of someone of his stature to simply just walk off without making sure that his thug-like opponent was in a state to not fall victim to some other thug. It took the young man a few moments before he took his free hand and softly began to slap Alyona over the face. [b]"Hey thief. Wake up. Do you hear me thief?"[/b] Orpheuz said in an irritated manner, he couldn't help but feel this girl was wasting his time by being out of it. Then again it had been he which had made it happen, although most surely it was her own fault. At least that's what he assured himself of. No doubt the girl would be unable to fight back now anyways, so perhaps she could tell him what she was thinking? That was a good idea. [b]"What were you thinking? Why are you not in an orphanage if you are poor? Kids like you should be off the street."[/b] He said in his usual arrogant and high-and-mighty tone. [@Crowvette]