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While Alicia was a bit disappointed that her attack had no9t resulted in the manticores turning on their master, but she supposed that allowing Magical Dream Princess to once again work her incomprehensible magic. Was this how she had won over the rest of them? Alicia wasn't sure, but she really hoped not. 

Of course the Hare wasn't done yet, at least not until he tried to kick a stone golem and broke his legs in the process. Even she had to wince a little at that. [color=aba000]"Ouch,"[/color] she muttered. 

Unfortunately the eggs were gone, but they had a path, and Penny's hacking skill made sure that they didn't immediately jump into another trap going after them. or having more traps dropped on top of them. [color=aba000]"That's good. One step closer"[/color] Alicia noted. Of course they'd have to split up to go after the four eggs, but there were enough of them here that it probably wouldn't end up being a big problem.

But before they could do that the Hatter made his return, Alicia turning to face him as the others did so. [color=aba000]"A hostage? Really?"[/color] Sure, it would probably deter some people here. But Alicia had the feeling that not everyone would be stopped by that, even if they couldn't stop him before pulling the trigger. 

Before she could act Magical Dream Princess interceded, and an eyebrow rose at the appearance of the massive baton. Nonetheless Alicia kept her bow ready, aiming for the Hatter's elbow in case the blunt force trauma didn't work. Maybe she'd be able to throw off his aim at the last second. Just because she didn't know this hostage didn't mean she would let them get killed for no reason if she could help it.