[hr][center][color=Goldenrod]S T E E L  P E R F E C T I O N : S O V E R E I G N  W I N D [/color][/center][hr]
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[hr][b]Terauchi Temple[/b]: [@PaulHaynek] [@Enkryption] [@FroggRFlowR][hr]

Noticing that the almost skirmish between Lavinia and Ripcord was attracting unwanted attention, Kirei quickly attempting to dispel Ayu's concerns. [color=beige]”My apologies Ayu-san, but please pay it no mind. There was just a minor disagreement between some of our taskforce members. but it's since been resolved. You may put the refugees minds at ease.”[/color] He said to her. 

However, Kirei couldn't say that he was quite prepared for the scene that followed Ayu inquiring about the mark on Ripcord's neck. What at first started as impromptu surgery where the operating tools were mandibles and nails, eventually turned into a violent looking love session. 

[color=beige]”Uh...Perhaps we should leave these two along, Ayu-san?”[/color] He said with a nervous laugh.

[hr][center][color=lightskyblue]I C Y  C R E E D : B E W I T C H I N G  D A R K N E S S[/color][/center][hr]
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[color=lightskyblue]”Ah. It is as Captain Kirei says, and I do apologize for any disturbance I've caused the people here.”[/color] Lavinia responded. 

She then looked at the sisters as they did their, 'thing', one would call it. Unlike Kirei and likely Ayu, Lavinia wasn't as taken aback by their violent play. In fact, she actually found it to be quite fascinating, perhaps even feeling a bit of jealousy. In spite of everything, that pesky mark they tried to be rid of still wouldn't go away. 

[color=lightskyblue]”Ripcord, my dear, perhaps I could offer my expertise on this matter.”[/color] Lavinia said. [color=lightskyblue]”Would it be fine if I inspected that mark and gain insight into its exact nature?”[/color]

[hr][center][color=firebrick]N O B L E S S E  O B L I G E : S O U L  O F  F I R E[/color][/center][hr]
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[hr][b]Kazenosuke's House[/b]: [@The Irish Tree] [@Rezod92][hr]

Seeing Kazenosuke push back most of Zeka's clones, in addition to even tumbling Camael away, caused Vară's heart to sink into her chest. But she didn't have time to lose focus, she had to think on ending this here and now. Thankfully, Vivian provided just the opening she needed. Vară's Firefly attack hit its mark, sending the dancing swordsman flying back with a trail of smoke. However, much to Vară's disbelief, Kazenosuke was still able to stand back up, albeit with weak stride. Stumbling back a bit, he held out his sword and announced his unwillingness to surrender. 

Vară, no longer able to sustain her current form, reverted back to her normal human appearance. Camael, with a reluctant bellow, dissipated back to the Spectral Realm, no longer having the necessary mana being supplied to it. Much like the swordsman, Vară could barely stand herself, falling to one knee with labored breathing. 

[color=firebrick]”Please...just give up already.”[/color] She barely got out. [color=firebrick]”Why must humans be so stubborn, we didn't come here to fight with [i]you[/i]!!”[/color]

She then noticed the large gathering of crows looking down at them, as Zeka pointed out. She could also sense that the avians were laced with a bit of magic. 

[color=firebrick]”No more... Vivian, could you please do something about this?”[/color]