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 [u][b] Thaum: Coliseum [/u][/b]

Aria had been to Thaum a few times before for missions, but this was her first time at the Coliseum and it certainly was something to behold.

Groups of people ran past decked in heavy armor while others did stretches beside the large stone columns in preparation for their upcoming brawls. The illusionist stared in amazement as a heavily muscled man picked up a sword that stood taller than she was with ease and took a few practice swings, gigantic blade cleaving through the air. Now that she looked more closely at the crowds around her, she noticed that a lot of the competitors favored ridiculously oversized weapons. 

Moira seemed to be having the time of her life, signing their group up without a pause while Syed just looked resigned to his fate. Aria gave the man a light pat on the back, smiling reassuringly. 

“I’m sure it won’t be [i]that[/i] bad, it might even be fun!”

She turned to survey their little group. Amy and Selan didn’t look the types to enjoy duking it out in an arena and Lucien she wasn’t sure about. Lulu…

“Lulu, you should go!” She piped up, sidling up beside him and nudging the man with her elbow, waggling her eyebrows playfully. “It would be the perfect chance to show off your coolness, right? I’d join with you, but if I got hit by one of those giant hammers I think I’ll die.” 

Wait, wasn’t this the perfect chance to rack up more battle experience? She paused in thought. There had never been many missions where she’s had to fight the heavy melee type and this would be an awesome opportunity, not to mention she would get to fight alongside her friends this time round.

“Actually, no. I’ve changed my mind. Sign me up!” She gave a thumbs up to Moira. “I’ve never been good with names… Anyone have any ideas for a super cool team name?”