[color=A0A0A0][h2]Fleuri Jodeau[/h2][/color]

So the old warrior knew of Rui.  His assessment of her- a singleminded pursuit of perfection in the field of swordfighting- was a perfect description of the one-armed swordswoman that the Roses knew.  In Fleuri's opinion, the Order blessed to have the company skilled outsider- and even more blessed that she stuck around even after Lein left.

[color=A0A0A0][i]I wonder whatever became of Lein after he departed Candaeln.  I hope he at least took some of Merilia and Rui's lessons to heart...[/i][/color]

Fleuri's musings were cut short by the sound of the horn sounding in the distance, heralding the opening of the Valours Tournament.  There was no more time for contemplation- he needed to make his final preparations for the competition.  He would need to fetch his horse, put on his armor, and make himself look presentable to the kingdom.

[color=A0A0A0]"I too had better get ready for the tournament.  luck in the tourney, Sir Gerald, Takashima,"[/color] he said to both of them as he hurried away.

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