[i] "If-When this is over, you have a helluva lot of explaining to do, lady!"[/i]

Marianne watched the struggle in wonder, giggling at the man’s sudden promise for answers. Of course, she would only reveal secrets if the ended up surviving this first encounter.

“Yes…this is really quite interesting…”

The enigmatic girl watched in excitement as Lucinda was sent flying. First the girl, then the man…no wait! He’s throwing the sword! The creature’s been injured! Oh, but they’re no closer to killing it. A shame. Suddenly this whole dance was starting to become boring.

 Sighing, she walked over to where the invisible creature was presumably at. Just like the Fauns, the large thing payed no heed to her presence, instead choosing to direct its offenses solely on Doc alone.

“You seem to be having some trouble there Doctor Shrapp,” she said casually, smirking at the frustration the human must be experiencing no doubt. Resting one hand on the bottom of her elbow and the other on her pale chin, the black dressed girl looked over at the still fighting form of Lucinda, now wielding the sentient weapon in hand.

How amusing.

“Dear me, your companions seem to be rusty when it comes to survival situations like these. Perhaps it was a good thing you were all kidnapped so indifferently? I mean, what do your lives matter anyway? If you can’t even handle something like this…oh well. Maybe next time.”

Marianne turned to go but paused, looking back at the Doc with shining eyes now.

“On the other hand…I could help you right now for a…relatively small fee.”