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[color=f26522]”Go on in, there waitin’ on ya!”[/color] Said a loud boisterous voice. It came from behind Alyna a few moments after she knocked on the entry doors. She would quickly turn to see [url=https://i.imgur.com/8jv0EUF.jpg] a young feline Belua man dressed in garb that wasn’t native to the region, and neither was his accent.[/url] He was also adorned with tribal accessories, and had a notable scar on his left eye. 

[color=f26522]”You’re one of the new recruits, yes? Here by Irvin’s invitation? Come, we’re a little late, but it should be fine!”[/color] Said the Belua with a wide grin on his face. As he walked past Alyna, the doors suddenly opened by themselves as he drew closer to them. She would then see him beckon her to follow. 

As he led her down the halls, Alyna would no doubt take notice of the ornate design of the Tower’s inner workings. Various artifacts and magitech mechanisms were on display, with the latter’s aesthetics standing in contrast to the antiquated appearance of the outside of the Tower. [color=f26522]”These gadgets are pretty nifty, eh? Give credit to some of Eon’s denizens. We have an ex-military type who specializes in messing with that stuff, along with a…collector of sorts who enjoys playing with them too.”[/color] He said in a noticeable tone. [color=f26522]”I don’t know much about it, so save your questions for them, haha!”[/color]

Eventually the pair neared the main hall where the staff and the newcomers were gathered, [color=f26522]”Ah, looks like your new teammates are all here!~”[/color] He mused. Allowing Alyna to join her compatriots, the Belua man made his way to join Ruecian and Roze, the former having a scowl on his face in the presence of his teammate. Putting up a hand to wave at the Eon recruits, the young feline man would finally introduce himself. 

[color=f26522]”Hail there! I see you’ve all met with most of the staff here. My name is Xashan Vhastia, veteran reaver and feline heartthrob at your service!”[/color][hr]
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[color=a36209]”Ah, we gotta budding smither I see!”[/color] Childes said with a chuckle, addressing Paashi. [color=a36209]”No worries kiddo, my atelier serves as both a workshop and an arms dealer for you young folk. It’s big enough to house a few of ya and it’s open 24/7, so feel free to stop on by and indulge yourselves! ”[/color]

The staff allowed each of the new members to introduce themselves, with them chuckling at the little exchange Damian and Triss had. Eve shot Hector a glance when he confirmed that he was once a member of the Church of Advents. Unlike her, however, Elaine gave Hector a warm smile at his introduction. She gave a frown to the late arrival of Xashan. [color=82ca9d]”I see you’ve finally decided to join us for orientation, you silly kitty.”[/color]

[color=f26522]”Don’t be that way! I was bringing another of the newbies here to the Tower.”[/color] He responded, gesturing toward Alyna. 

[color=82ca9d]”You better not have been flirting with her…”[/color] She warned.

[color=f26522]”Me? Never!”[/color] Xashan replied innocently.

Ignoring the feline reaver for now, Elaine turned her attention to the fae young women he had brought with him. 

[color=82ca9d]”Hello there. I believe you are Ms. Leshenaii, yes?”[/color] She said warmly. [color=82ca9d]”Hopefully Morgenröte wasn't too troubling to navigate. Welcome to Eon Tower! You're a little late, but it's no trouble at all, please feel free to ask us questions!”[/color]

Elaine then turned to Einer, who asked about the actual administrator of Eon. [color=82ca9d]”Well, Sir Einer, Master Arteus is in fact here, but is currently…indisposed at the moment, ehehe… “[/color] She said nervously. [color=82ca9d]”As is Mistress Brunhyldia, but I'm sure you'll get to meet them soon enough![/color]

Everyone then tensed up as the four mysterious figures arose from a veil of magic in front of everyone else present.[hr]

As the four women came into view, fully materialized, the room grew silent for a moment. Funny enough, the women themselves seemed to be just as much on edge as everyone else. After a brief while, Kiff broke the silence and addressed them directly. 

[color=2e3192]”Uhh… Elaine, were these guys on the list???”[/color] He quickly whispered to Elaine. 

[color=82ca9d]”I-I have no idea who these people are…”[/color] She responded with concern 

[color=8493ca]”Now now, no need to scare ‘em! I'm sure they're just some walk-ins who were a bit curious!”[/color] Bellum said.

[color=a36209]”Why don't you go say hi then?”[/color] Childes added to Bellum's statement, with a condescending tone.

While the staff clambered about the new arrivals, Ruecian and Lapis had their eyes glued to one of them in particular. [url=https://imgur.com/oDLbsT7]It appeared to be a reptilian Belua girl much like Lapis, except her scales were a deep crimson.[/url] But, it wasn't just that: something about that girl set something off in the pair. She was dressed like a rogue adventurer, with her long fur collard coat and outfit adorned with some armored pieces. Xashan noticed it too, eyeing the girl for a moment, then back to the siblings.

[color=f26522]”Hey! Whether they were on the list or not, all are welcome in our ranks!”[/color] Xashan said, attempting to break the tension. [color=f26522]”Care to introduce yourselves ladies?”[/color]

[url=https://imgur.com/JO8638T]One of the girls had painstakingly pale skin with black outlines on her eyes and lips.[/url] She wore a business professional outfit with a blood red coat, and was carrying a briefcase.

[url=https://imgur.com/wiJ9qi6] Another girl held the appearance of a sheep Belua. She wore an all-white, militaristic uniform and had long, messy green hair[/url] She had a very regimented disposition and eyes as sharp as daggers. 

[url=https://imgur.com/BePdV5j] The fourth girl held the appearance of a gothic street punk, complete with a spiked collar.[/url] She held clear canine features, with her bushy wolf tail and pointed ears - both of which were covered in silvery fur.

All of them held a dangerous air about them…

Those who had sensitive noses may be able to tell why there was so much tension between the Valeniquen siblings and the crimson scale lass.