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Avery Pierce was about as close to a socialite that New Rome had - if socialites were relatively down to earth and had no problem participating in actual community activities. She considered herself a role model to some, teacher to others, maternal figure to few, and sister or aunt to those in between. Some would even go so far as to say she was a pillar of the community; business owner, teacher, friend, former Centurion, current Veteran. It would have almost been a crime if Avery hadn't participated in the Veterans Spar. 

So that's what she did. 

She woke early enough that morning to make sure everything was in check at both home and [i]Paradiso[/i] before traveling to the Coliseum. Signing her name on the roster, Avery then made her way to the [i]apodyterium[/i]. The young woman took the time to sharpen her weapons, waiting to see who came in after her in a small effort to try and size up potential competition. There were a lot of familiar faces - but then again, who [i]wasn't[/i] familiar to Avery. 

When the pairings were announced, Avery had mixed feelings. She had nothing against Aeris as a person. While thankful that Avery knew she could advance, she also felt a little sorry for Aeris, briefly wondering how the other woman had wound up in this position today. Avery couldn't see Aeris willingly putting herself in a position to spar where her powers didn't work - but then again, Avery didn't really know Aeris that well. 

Taking it easy on Aeris for the first few minutes of their spar, Avery couldn't help but find the whole charade painful. The daughter of Luna knew where to swing, but she lacked the spirit that was fueling Avery today. If anyone were to ask, that would be why Avery would think she had won her first fight. 

The second win was due to sheer buffoonery in the daughter of wisdoms eyes. 

Rex and Avery shared a long history, and an equally as long laugh upon learning that they were paired on this fine day. She was okay with this outcome, but ultimately knew that whoever won today would have bragging rights for a lifetime, along with one of the greatest stories to tell on holidays. Avery had to make sure she could win that honor as well as the honor of New Rome. Unable to knock Rex off of his feet literally, Avery chose to make her moves in a more strategic battle of the mind. 

She admitted to him her and Eden's past relationship. A brief explanation, but one long enough to distract his mind. Avery took these brief moments of Rex's confusion as her golden opportunity. Effectively disarming the son of Mars, Avery chuckled as she extended her free hand to her opponent, helping him stand after the winner was announced. 

[color=FFA4A4]"A pleasure as always, my good friend,"[/color] she yelled to him over the roar of the crowd. 

Making her way into the healing bay, Avery received minor treatments for the bruises and scrapes she had accumulated over the day. Once cleared, she made her way back to the Coliseum, finding a seat in the lowest spot she could while awaiting to see who her final opponent would be.  





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[right][sub][color=FFA4A4][b]Interacting With[/b][/color][color=white] — [/color][color=lightgray]N/A ((Mentions of Aeris [@SalemFlame] & Rex [@Altered Tundra]))[/color][/sub][/right]