Hebigami Shiho Member

After school, actually. Why?

Ione saw that Saoji's attention was all scattered, going back and forth from her and Henrietta. It was bad, she knew what Henrietta's ability was. Ione didn't even know what to think of Henrietta. Right now, she was playing the tragic heroine, but it could or could not be an act. In the first place, how did she become a ruler? How did she even discover her power in the first place? It sure wasn't a coincidence. She just sighed. It was good that Ione was pegged as a loner when it came to things like this, she could just ignore Henrietta and her power. Completely ignoring Saoji's bad excuse of a joke, she moves on to the subject of the location. **"Don't be so embarrassed about it. Even if you expected something to happen, nothing would, simple as that."** She said, seeming a bit cold. **"Anyhow, we can go watch it in my room. Paige would feel more at ease there. I also brought a DVD player with me. I just can't live without my friday of horror movies."** Her eyes sparkle a bit at the mention of what she likes to do every friday night. She shakes her head. In a sudden motion, she turned to see Henrietta. It was really something else, gazing upon her. She seemed so harmless, and yet, her ability was really dangerous. She sighed. **"Let's go. I'd rather not remain here."** She said, already taking her leave towards the exit of the library.

> **Insert CS here** Humu, humu, I like her. Accepted! Though, Harurun will tell you of any edits you should need to make if there are any. Feel free to post IC whenever, Apok. P.S. Thank god there's another girl now.

Ione was overjoyed with all that Saoji was doing. He really turned upside down the initial opinion he had on him, with his stunt of the roof and everything. She bowed in thanks like a true lady coming from the victorian era. Everything was fine and dandy, until she saw Henrietta talking to a pair of freshmen. Well, she was certainly bad news, but Ione didn't mind it. As long as they stayed out of her way, they'd be okay, her usual strategy when it came to Rulers. She just hoped that Saoji wouldn't notice her. **"H-Huh?"** She returned to reality after hearing Saoji. **"Oh, yes, I am. Let's see what we can get our hands on."** She also started searching for her own favorite horror movie, one about a ghost in a child hospital. It was really good, and it would also help her determine whether Saoji had a good stomach for them or not. Oh, but when it came to strong stomachs, then maybe Thirteen Ghosts was also a good option. It didn't receive good critics, but Ione liked it a lot, if only the ending had been better... She gasped as she came back to reality, again, by Saoji's hand, err, voice. **"L-Leader? Where?"** She had forgotten where she was, but when she saw Henrietta again, she recovered her cool. **"Oh, that's Henrietta. One of the Rulers. It is not a good idea to mess with any of them, but it is being stupid to go against her, so steer away from her."** She said, sounding a bit more serious than ever before. **"But you are right. This is no time for us to be concerning ourselves with the rulers. Since you haven't watched any, the I suggest we watch this one, Fragile, it's one of my favorites."** She said, taking the box of the movie in her hands. It was funny for a library to have such titles, but she knew it was there. She had donated it to the library, after all, or well, more like Paige hid it there so she could watch it anytime on campus.

**Wha? Effeminate? It seems you cannot appreciate beauty when you see it, if that's what you think of contests. Or maybe you just like more brutish things."** He suddenly noticed he was being really rude. Well, not that it matter, since he was laready walking away. **"Maybe, next time, we can get a challange on in my own terms. It'd be beautiful to see that Swablu in a Pokemon Contest.""** He said, shouting a bit so that Kite could hear him. After he walked away, Orion sighed. **How unrefined."**

##Hazard Floor 37, Hazard whistled at the thought of it. He was leaning against a wall around the center of the town of floor 24. It was his job to spread rumors and all, but what had been told about the Braziers as of late.... Well, he just didn't believe it. He has heard from the sole survivor Hawke, he has talked to him a couple of times even, and he was definitely not a murderer, at least that's the vibe he thought he gave. This time, Hazard spread other kinds of rumors different from the mainstream. A boy approached him, Hazard was sure he at least had 14 years, he seemed bratty. **"Hazard! Do you have more info about floor 37? I bet you have some juicy things."** Hazard looked at him, his eyes seemingly closed, but he was seeing him all right. **"I don't know anything more than the next guy. It's a swamp, there's a big friggin' worm in the middle of it, and there's lots of other little worms all across the floor. That's about it, nothing worth selling."** He said, the boy was seemingly depressed and, at the sight of this, Hazard thought about it some more. After a while, it seemed as if something came to him when he lifted his index finger. **"And it also has a name that's hard to pronounce."** He said, all of this with a smile. The boy was let down by this. **"All right, I get it... Then, anything on the Braziers? They got wiped out not so long ago, and they say Hawke is the culprit! Any juicy rumors on that?"** He was really excited and his eyes sparkled. Hazard clicked his tongue. **"What do you take me for, kid!?"** He said, taking the boy by his shirt and throwing him against the wall. He then prevented him from escaping by kicking the wall just beside him and leaving there his leg. He opened slightly one of his eyes, revealing the yellow glow they had. **"I am an information broker, not some brat spreading rumors around town. I only give info I'm certain of, not crappy rumors like that. If you really believe that, then you should go hit a library, you idiot."** He slapped the kid and a smirk appeared on his face. **"Now, scram, before you really make me angry."** **"Y-Yes!"** The kid dashed away, even pushing someone away. Hazard spitted on the ground. **"Goddammit, he is making fun of me."** He was now in a bad mood. What would be able to relieve this? Through the corner of his eye, he spotted a piece of paper that read **'Join the Braziers!'** He smirked again. He wasn't planning to join, but it sure as hell would be interesting. --- Hazard arrived to the place where Hawke and Bulbasaur were, the castle home of the Braziers. He approached the entrance of the Memorial Chamber they were in and knocked on the door. With a smile on his face, he started. His cloak was obscuring his face, but it was so flashy anyone would be able to know who he was. **"Yo, Hawke. Do you remember me? I hope you do."** He says, approaching the pair. **"I came to see you. You must be crushed with what happened to your little guild. It is a pity losing so many good fighters at once."** His tone was mocking and he was even laughing a bit. **"Oh, but don't get me wrong. I don't think you did it, but it is still up in the air. That's why I wanna stick around a bit and figure it out, might be good to get some info on you for later. Call me a 'Reserve Brazier'."** He said, while laughing a bit. --- ##Ann-Biru Ann sighed while she supported herself in the counter. It was a really slow day. There were a couple of guys at the back of the inn, one of them the boy she first helped out, but he was free-loading, so he didn't count, the store was fairly slow too, since the other floors hadn't been cleared that much time ago, so no one was in a real need for potions, and custom made weapons weren't as big of a deal right now as she initially thought. She still had Col to get by, but it sure was boring not having anything to work with. **"I'm starting to think like a grandma."** She sighed again. Maybe she could take the boy and head out to the wilds to take some monsters out. No, no, that would be dangerous. She didn't let the guy level up for a reason, and if she started encouraging him now, it would be impossible to control him later. **"Gah! What am I thinking like a mother for!!"** She was really confused at her own actions. Someone soon approached the counter and her face changed from gloomy to lively in just a pair of seconds. **"Welcome! What do you need?"** **"Hello, how much does a night at the inn cost?"** The guy, who seemed to be exhausted, asked. **"A single room is 200 col, and a double room is 500 col."** She says, putting on the best smile she had in her arsenal. The guy turned around and shouted something. **"Guys, this one is good! C'mon!"** A group went in and Ann's eyes sparkled a bit. **"We'll take two double rooms and a single one, please."** He said. **"All right."** Ann moved things through her menu and a window prompted up for the guy. Though, before he was able to touch the yes option, he asked something. **"Um, is the eyepatch a piece of equipmenent?"** He asked, really curious. **"Incidentally, that question may double up the total of your purchase, do you want to continue with it?"** She said in response and, even though she was smiling, her words were definitely aggressive. **"N-No that's quite all right, thanks."** He quickly pushed the yes button and scrambled away along with the rest of his group. **"Your rooms are 104, 105 and 110! Have a good night!"** She said, waving the group goodbye. They just waved back at her without much energy. After that, she went back to her grumpy face. **"How rude."** She sighed.

Orion was impressed, to say the least. It was a rare ocurrance for him to win a fight outisde of a Contest. **"Yes, we did it, Yuki!"** He celebrated. His Pokemon approached him and nodded happily. After a little celebration with a simple smile and a nod, he approached the man with whom he had battled with. He offered him his hand as manner of a greeting. **"That was fun. I hope we can do it again. I am pretty sure you know who I am, but I'll introduce myself anyway. I am Orion Valsis, a pleasure to meet you."** He says, taking a small, polite bow, and his Froslass following suit. **"But nevermind that. Is your Swablu okay?"** He asked, squating down to check on the little bird.

I'll be shooting everyone who has already chosen an opponent some info about them in a PM, like, how they attack and things of the like. Of course, I expect that none of you will use that as metagaming and instead use it to better RP the NPC's and create awesome battles. :D

Though Paige knew Ione lied for the sake of it all, she was still hesitant of what Saoji was saying. Mainly, because this and that were two entirely different things. **"No, don't wanna. Ione is mine and only mine. I won't let you get in between us!"** Ione heard everything she had to say, and smiled at Paige. Though it wasn't a common smile, it was the smile of someone who was about to do something bad, and Paige kneww that smile all too well. **"W-Wait, Ione? What are you going to do?"** From a pocket of her dress, she took out a single piece of paper and put it in Paige's face. **"Noooo! Anything but the talismans!"** While she was doing so, she smiled at Saoji, a bit more normally. **"Don't worry about her, Saoji, she said she'll try to hold back, or face punishment instead."** Ione left the talisman on Paige and she suddenly lost all strength. **"You're so cruel..."** Paige said, with the last of her strength. Ione took her and put her on top of her hat, to carry her. **"It can be suffocating at times, to be honest with you. Paige patronizes me too much, but I'm sure someone is out there for you. I know I want to protect you, though. You are my friend, after all."** Ione smiled at Saoji, sure of what she had said. It had been a while since she had someone she could call a 'friend', so that much was enough for now. **"It'd be my pleasure to join you, Saoji. What movie do you want to watch? I know some very good horror movies."** She said, smiling more like a child and less like the cold persona she posed at.

Hm, his attack was guarded safely. Orion really cursed his inexperience when it came to battles right now. There were a lot of onlookers now too. But when the next command came, Orion smirked. **"Yuki! Receive it whole and then show them the power of your Frost Breath!"** As expected, the Swablu went right through Froslass' body. It then turned around and aimed at the Swablu with its icy breath.