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[b][u]Thaum: Bugtanical Gardens[/b][/u]

Lisette fanned her flushed face, exhausted from helping Estelle catch more bugs. It was fun in its own unique way, but she hadn't used up so much of her stamina and magic in a pretty long time. At least it was good exercise for their mission later on.

Poor Trixie wanted to take "Leggy" along with them, and Lisette had no choice but to back Xan up. "Miss Xandra's right, Trixie. I think these gardens are sort of like a sanctuary, we shouldn't take them from their home, right? And Leggy'll be much happier in a web than coming along with us..."

[i]"Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Time is up and the competition is over. Please head towards the garden's entrance."[/i]

The award ceremony was short and sweet, but Lisette would always remember balancing the big trophy between Estelle, Trixie, and herself...

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

When Selan thought Lute was going to help, her initial idea was that he would keep her safe from any rioters or beasts that came near. But amplifying her voice was an amazing ability indeed -- Like Moira, she might not have realized he was even responsible for it if Selan wasn't so certain of her volume capabilities. So far, Lute was impressing her more than she would have guessed, although there was still the extremely odd way that he seemed to be talking to himself every so often. Presumably to "Delilah", Selan figured.

They readied themselves for their departure, which couldn't have come too soon after the mayhem they just experienced. After slipping in a word to Robin about safety precautions, they followed after Amy to the exit.

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[b][u]Thaum's Square: A few hours later...[/b][/u]

"What would be keeping them so long...?" Selan asked, placing a hand on her hip. 

"Maybe they're late like that rabbit?" Lisette asked, taking another marshmallow out of a bag and popping it into her mouth. The mixed bag of flavored marshmallows were the only snacks she had left after waiting for hours. She sat on a bench with Kapi in her lap, her new bow and quiver strapped across her back. 

Selan rubbed her temple, beginning to grow frustrated with their repeated insistance that the talking, watch-holding rabbit existed. How many times had they brought it up since they've been waiting? She certainly hadn't seen it, and was quickly becoming convinced that they were simply making it up to try and fool everyone.

Lisette, however, was [i]pretty sure[/i] she saw and heard it just as Lucien had, and would have followed it if not for the others' request that everyone stay together. It wasn't so strange an idea, considering they had all seen giant insects in Thaum. Right?