"We're dealing with the Shades here, things never go smoothly." Luka said cheerfully, as if they weren't walking straight into a hornets nest. Usually she wouldn't have a partner to watch her back, so she felt more confident with Tamotsu here. Still felt a little guilty about pulling him away from his students though...

Four guards finally began to escort the two mysterious mages toward the door, not in a threatening manner though. The Guard Captain gave the two a quick glance over, commanding them, "Reveal yourselves."

"We're here to see ex-councillor Voss. Our identities must remain disclosed at his request... Surely you were told of our imminent arrival?"

"I can't let-" The man was interrupted.

"We have a tight schedule to keep, Captain. If you keep us from Lord Voss, you'll be the one suffering at the end of the day." Luka let that sink in for a moment, then, "...You know what happens to incompetent fools in our employment." She sounded dead cold, just like you'd expect a dark mage to.

"...My apologies, milady, for any inconvenience I caused you." The guard captain said. He sounded very sincere now, not in a demanding mood any longer. "Please go ahead."

Luka was actually pretty surprised that worked! And she didn't realise she could sound so evil! "Pathetic worm..." She muttered darkly to add effect, then entered the mansion. Once Tamotsu was in and the doors were shut, Luka threw her hood back, looking stunned but proud, "That felt [B]good![/B]"

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As if on cue, Hana entered her & Joseph's room, requipping into a white dressing gown. "Ah... I never thought I would see the day. Misa isn't the type many guys are into, y'know? The type that could casually break your arms if you weren't careful..." She said with a calm grin, "No one accepted me because of that, too. And then you came along, not giving a damn who I was. It might be physically to do with strength, but nobody wanted to approach a 'monster'. I've never thanked you for treating me like a human being." Her smile began to fade as she sat on the bed, thoughts drifting to home. Just how many were dead.. and did any escape?