[color=A0A0A0][h2]Fleuri Jodeau[/h2][/color]

Steffen's reply was particularly interesting- according to him, while they all seemed to face Erich and Volkstraad, their other opponents were different.  Even so, the Ingvarr claims that Florian was present as a spectator.  Indeed, Fleuri did recall seeing the other Roses spectating in his fight with Florian.  It made him ponder the question form before- were they phantoms, based on Merilia's memories and ultimately controlled by her, or had she somehow summoned the spirits of the Roses to the dreamscape?

Whatever the case, it would appear that Merilia still wasn't done with them- according to Lein who served as a translator, she had sent the one-armed swordswoman to Candaeln to make further observations, and would be willing to provide combat instruction.  That by itself was of interest to Fleuri, who was quite curious about her combat style, but what really got his attention was Lein's claim that the rabbit woman had slain a [i]dragon[/i]!

His first thought on it was that she'd make an excellent instructor for Lein.  The fact that she had only one arm would make her uniquely qualified to mentor the maimed Hundi, because she'd not only be able to teach him to handle himself if his prosthetic ever failed, she'd understand the limitations and struggles of being an amputee.  At least, that's what he speculated.  Lein, however, had a slightly different idea- he instead suggested that Merilia's agent duel with Fleuri.

Apprehensive or simply observant?  Fleuri wasn't sure what Lein's game was.

[color=A0A0A0]"I am afraid I am in the middle of trying to unlearn my flawed swordplay, and am in no state for a duel."[/color] he answered.  [color=A0A0A0]"But I would be honored if you would instruct me in your sword techniques,"[/color] he spoke to her, then gestured to Lein to translate.

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