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[b][u] Aliquam: Academy of the Arts: Theatrical Hall [/b][/u]

The resounding crash of fallen instruments followed by the loud shrieks of the people around the disaster site made Aria cringe. She glanced at Rose apologetically, only to shrink back further with a small ‘meep’ at the cold fury that burned in her gaze that turned back onto poor Lucien and Lute, promising a good thorough thrashing for the two guilders.

[i] "...ah, I'm sure they'll be alright."[/i]

The illusionist peered at Marcus disbelievingly, one eyebrow raised at the easygoing smile on his face. She could only sigh as Keeva agreed with him. None of the guides seemed to be very willing to sacrifice themselves for the safety of the two men, though it was understandable. 

“I’m Aria. Pleasure to meet you- it’s been a wonderful experience so far.” She shook Angel’s proffered hand, giving a friendly smile in turn. Normally she would have been more pleased to be greeted by a cute guy like Angel, but currently she was rather distracted by her friends' impending dooms to focus on him. 

As the guides retreated, she couldn’t help but look back to the cowering figures of Lucien and Lute, now joined by Trixie. Perhaps she could try rescuing them- She winced as the intimidating aura around the council president intensified, quickly moving to go join the other in the theatre. She’d buy Lute dinner later to make up for abandoning him- if he survived, that is. 

Another crash, this time at the entrance had had her whipping around only to catch sight of Moira and Syed, followed by Dalia and the rest of the guilders, as well as an unfamiliar blue-haired man entering the wobbling doors. 

“M-moira! Dylan, Xan, Amy, everyone, over here!” She waved from the doors of the theatre with a sheepish laugh, hoping that Rose would be too distracted to pay attention to the new arrivals. She wasn’t quite sure if she wanted to see Moira and Rose butt heads- something told her it wouldn’t be too pretty. 

“You’re all just in time, haha-! The performance is about to start!”