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[hr][b]Terauchi Temple[/b][hr]
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The journey back to Terauchi was uneventful, thankfully, as after the struggle the team endured at Komatsu Shizuka was certain that none of his teammates looked forward to another possible battle any time soon. Shizuka looked at the sleeping Liliana that he caressed in his hands, smiling at her. 

[color=royalblue]"Rest up, Lili-chan, you've earned it."[/color] He said with a proud tone. 

After returning, Shizuka placed Lili on a nearby flower bud to allow her to continue resting, then pulled Takeshi to the side for a moment...

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After parting ways with Takeshi and ensuring that Na'Kratz was properly bound, the group were greeted by Gringor and an oddly nervous Kerry. Gringor seemed to have brought back a prisoner of his own - one he was familiar with. 

[color=royalblue]"Yes, I do know him. He's a mercenary hired by the Varjan to circulate some type of strange drug across the region. I see you were able to subdue and capture him despite his impressive regenerate powers, that's quite impressive Gringor-san."[/color] He said to Skarsneek. [color=royalblue]"Just find a safe place to tuck him away at, and we'll deal with him at a more appropriate time."[/color] He then said to Gringor. He then turned to Kerry, who held news that was much more...strange. 

The hornet merc motioned toward the return of Alice, Carroll, and Eula. Alice and Carroll still held the strange new forms from before, and Eula looked as though she had been faring better at this point. He then noticed a parchment of invitation materialized in the air above him, which he caught. Recognizing Alice's chi signature on it, he opened and inspected it. He then gave Kerry a look.

[color=royalblue]"Kerry-san."[/color] He started. [color=royalblue]"I, I don't understand. What is the meaning of this? A [i]marriage[/i] at a time like this?? Who are you getting married to?"[/color] He said, mirroring Skarsneek's question.