Ayame closely listened to Eve but still felt herself being very embarrassed by being the center of attention at the moment, Ayame kept quiet and only became a little bit redder on the cheeks. Eve had been speaking about misses Porters for quite a while now and Ayame could not think of who it possible could be. Must have been a relative of Eve or something. Eve seemed to be enjoying the thought of miss Porters so it made Ayame smile too if Eve was happy with it.

Nero said the same thing but diffrent. Ayame never really thought on how she herself was at a disadvantage because she had been living like this for quite a while now so it wouldn't come to notice that fast. Ayame bit her lip slightly and looked away from the two. They were both right about that fact but wouldn't it be a pain to learn to live with it at the start. Ayame pondered a little to let herself get changed for the sake of Eve but suddenly heard what Nero said about what he was going to do to her. Ayame stiffened for a moment...

Freakingly tall!? That was literally the worst thing that he could come up with. She wouldn't be able to hide from anyone anymore and would have to face them. Well it wouldn't be as half bad actually. She would finally grow a little but not in all areas. She would be a thin long stick that walks around. Ayame bit her lip again and became really really red all of the sudden. She lightly punched Nero multiple times from the air and burried her face against the back of his shoulder so the two wouldn't see her tomato red face. Once she calmed down she sat right again and faced Eve "W-why wouldn't you w-w-want your o-old body?" Ayame began pondering about a location to go to after this, she thought up somethong quick "M-maybe a b-bookstore? Or something w-with magic?"



From the way the area around the guy and his weird eyes she could clearly tell that this was a mage for sure. She was just about done with mages but what could she do about it. She lightly sobbed in front of the guy while he replied back and softly spoke to the man "R-really sir? Are you such a kind man to waste your free time for someone like me?" She looked up at the man and kindly smiled at him with teary eyes "Thank you very much." The man had even stated that he would help to find a way to raise the curse even though it might be impossible to do except for the woman. Isla was a little surprised but gave the man a nod and waited for him to return with all the paintings. Isla removed the tears from her eyes and was about to drag herself behind the man with loads of cargo in his hands. But he even told her she could piggy back ride him. Isla never had anyone let her piggyback ride on someone so this was the first time for her.

She wanted to excitingly shout of to him a big yes but could hold herself together and innocently asked him first "If you are alright with it of course." Before she stepped up the man had formerly introduced himself and Isla did the same towards him "Isla, Isla Takane. Nice to meet you" She slowly raised herself onto his back so that he would be okay and bursted out in excitement when he couldn't see it. The piggyback ride was way to awsome and comfortable. She cheered and cheered. In herself of course as they went down the road. Isla pointed the man directions and they soon ended up in front of Isla her home where she let him in and went up to her appartment.

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Eve rubbed at her chin in thought, however, she was surprised to find that even the fat folds managed to make their way to her chin! It felt like a stress ball. The curious Necromancer then promptly forgot about what she was thinking about, squeezing the fat in an almost child-like manner. What Eve had been originally thinking about was Nero's opinion over the matter of Ayame's request. She would agree that her thin body had some downsides, but this large structure had their negatives as well, but both had positives at least. Although, the phrase that kept her most interested was when Nero said some people were better at hiding their misgivings than others. She felt like he was trying to give off a subtle message about his psyche, and she would say that he was rather good at hiding things from her. Eve had absolutely no idea that Nero seemed to like bigger girls rather than the lanky ones, but she was being unobservant at the time, she just needed to keep a closer eye on him to try to help him through whatever he is trying to face alone in his mind.

Still rubbing his chin, she glanced over towards Ayame to find her face buried in Nero's shoulder, a common sight between the two. Although, once she removed her face to look at Eve, she looked lightly amused towards the girl. Eve thought about it for just a couple of seconds before replying to her with a hearty smile. "I wouldn't exactly say I want my old body, but I also wouldn't say that I want to stay in this body. I'm fine with either, I'm just generally amused by this new body since I've never seen so much fat on myself! Though if Nero decides to change me back, than I would be fine with having my normal body. I like them equally, just as I like everything around me." Eve was satisfied with her response, getting up from her chair as Ayame suggested her place in mind. "I'm fine with going to some place new or exciting. We've rested our bodies and cooled our heads! Nothing can stop us now!"

Trinity looked up sharply as she heard Karn's name announced to fight. "Wh- fight? You, today?" She bit back her next question. "Karn..." She couldn't muster her enthusiasm. "Good luck." She watched as he flew off, sighing softly to herself before she turned to the ice cream shop behind her. She'd at least let Nero know what happened. The minstrel sighed softly and turned, stepping into the ice cream shop she'd come back to.

She looked around briefly before spotting Nero with his two companions. "Nero, there you- _are." The minstrel approached the trio, though she eyed Eve with a measure of shock. "Er. Weren't you..." She looked at Nero, wondering if either she'd gone crazy or he'd done something, "thinner? Ah, anyway. Karn got called to the Arena for his fight. He'd rather keep everyone in their illusion than try again..." She sighed, pulling up a chair and slumping forward, leaning an arm on the table and falling against it with an unceremonious "uhnf."

"Man, and I didn't make any money yesterday, either..." Which meant she was broke.

Princes words just made Michael feel worse. How could he ever expect Gabriel to, well, grow up if he kept on interfering? He could talk to the guild master, couldn't he? But...he didn't think that would go over well either. He just...why wouldn't Gabriel try? What had gone wrong? It should have been easy. Why wasn't it? Michael gave a sigh, what it bottled down to was that if he helped Gabriel in this, Gabriel would never learn to stand for himself.

A flush rose quickly as Prince embraced him, and Michael squirmed slightly, but managed to say curiously "what song?" even a slight change in topic was better then dwelling on it.

@Silver Fox

@t2wave
NOLAN

Dammit why did she have to ask so many questions? She just had to keep pushing him for answers and kept getting closer and closer to him. His face grew redder from the touch of her hand against his forehead. It felt soft and warm against his skin, making him sight softly as he looked into her deep brown eyes, her soft features, such as her button nose, and then his eyes trailed down to her lips wondering...No, God dammit no! He had to stop now! This wasn't like him to feel this kind of thing! His face kept turning to deeper shades of red as he thought about her more. How pretty she actually looked standing by his side. How lucky he was to know her.

Just what the hell was going on?! With any other woman he wouldn't dare have these thoughts, hell he even made flirty comments about her although just a couple of times. He grabbed her hand and pulled it away from his head not with enough force to hurt her though it would've been surprising. "You, just what in the fresh hell have you done to me?" Nolan asked with his eyes averting from her's, his face still red. Strangely his tone wasn't of anger, but confusion like a foreigner in an unfamiliar country. "You've ruled almost all of my thoughts and even in my dreams I can't escape your grasp! Every time I think of you throw my mind into a tail spin! I should be afraid of you and yet time after time you've dominated my thoughts! I can't even eat without it feeling like a rock in my stomach!" Never had he seemed more desperate in his life. Nolan was completely flushed pink and the more he spoke the more confused he became.

@Oblivion666
ZEV
"You are truly one of the few people I have ever met that I couldn't get dirt on. You're no fun." He folded his arms and chuckled. Of course Zephyr was someone who didn't keep secrets. His head was filled with so many loose screws that it really shouldn't had surprised him so much

@Caits@Lmpkio

ENMA

"I may be a completely different species than you though we still share the same sentiments of keeping our delicates out of the public eye. However, as both a warrior and a man I am very confident on my physique. I have nothing to be ashamed of if someone sees a bit of skin or more and besides, have you seen my body? I have abs of steel, iron girders for arms, glutes of a god. Boy, my body is a prime example of a warrior." He followed it up with a hardy laugh and then flexed his muscles, the clothes were going to burst from the seems though he stopped himself from ruining a nice pair of clothes. It would've been a waste of Gabriel's money too. "Ah Gabriel. You're the spirit mage from my guild. Remind me to buy you a drink later and perhaps you too Marlene. Just don't get too drunk and sneak into Nolan's room again. I'm pretty sure he would die of shock and awe." He smirked slyly as he reminded her that he knew of he teasing that she plagued Nolan with.

After about a dozen minutes Gregory would roll his eyes, and cross his arms. "Is there a reason you wish to waste my time?" He'd say, looking displeased. "That is just what I do best." Hawkins said, smiling. Gregory would roll his eyes. "Well, ask away." "Then I will get right to it." Hawkins said as he pulled out his notepad and a pencil. He flipped a couple of pages, then said, "So, I heard something interesting, your guild, on your orders, captured and held one..." He consulted his notepad. "...Mithera." He leaned forward. I am enjoying this. He thought. "You are aware that if this is true, you could be disqualified from the games?" He asked.

"I'm aware, but I had no knowledge of Mithera being taken here." His voice would be level, and he'd cross his arms. "I can't really help it if it was done without my orders, can I?" Hawkins watched him intently. "Even if it was done without your knowlage, or consent, you, as the guildmaster, are responsable for the actions of your guild. That aside, you expect me to belive this was all a misunderstanding? That your guild is the victims here? That Guild Master Jamie is making this up? " Hakins shook his head. "I do not know what has come between your guilds, weather its these Games or some past greviance, but it would be best if you dropped the lies and told me everything. Sooner or later, the guilty party will be found and the proper punisment given."

"If I was lying about not knowing anything about the kidnapping, and told you, then my guild would be quite unhappy with me because they are, in fact, enjoying the games. Besides that, if the Mithera Kidnapping was carried out by my guild, it was likely carried out by my wife and doesn't have anything to do with the games, seeing as that little dragon has a close connection with my daughter, who I haven't seen in seven years now, so Delilah might've been trying to track her down." Gregory would fold his hands in his lap. Hawkins nodded and wrote on his pad. "I see, " He said thoughtfuly. "Tell me about this...connection."

Gregory would lick his lips before speaking."They have a blood convenant with each other. When they're close their magic affects each other than they can speak telepathically." Hawkins studied him closely. "So how does that lead to kidnapping her, in the middle of the Games?" He asked. "Well, two probable solutions. One, it'd be because Mithera knows where Melina is, or two, because their blood is mixed, my son could use Mithera's blood to track Melina." Gregory would say this wrather matter-of-factly. Hawkins raised an eyebrow. "Have you ever considered ASKING for her cooperation?! " He said, exasperated.

Gregory would sigh. "I'm not the one who went and kidnapped her. I already have a good idea of where my daughter is without bothering Mithera." Hawkins nodded and wrote a few more things down. "One last question," He said without looking up. This is what I need. "Do you know who attacked your guild?"

Gregory would shake his head, "No, I don't know who exactly attacked us, but they can bet their asses I will find out." His voice seemed oddly direct at this, and he'd look Hawkin's in the eye. Hawkins smiled politely as he stood up. "Well, I wish you luck and strongly suggest if you do find out who, to report them to the soldiers and let them handle it. Or, at the very least, take it out of Crocus. You have already infliced enough damage to the town." He turned, walked over to and opened the door. He held it for Gregory.

Gregory would just nod a bit, and went to the door once Hawkins was there. "I plan on reporting them to the soldiers if I find out who they are while we're still in Crocus. Outside of the city, few promises can be made." He'd leave as the soldier opened the door, and he'd return downstairs to find that the main floor had mostly been cleaned up. The table and chairs that weren't salvageable had been removed and what could be fixed easily had been. Hawkins followed him, deep in thought. I came to get information, I've accomplished that, now how to get away without arousing suspicion... "Hawkins" looked around the too famillar room. He walked outside, casualy, his stride purposeful, like he knew what he was doing. "Act like you belong, and people will assume you do." Thanks for the advice, Rin. He thought, slightly saddened by the thought of his friend. I wonder what became of him, although, he is probably long dead. Hawkins went over to an idle soldier, and asked "Do yo know where the captain went? I need to give him my report." The soldier answered but Hawkins interrupted him. He looked over the man's shoulder and pretened to start in surpris. "Over there! Hey you, stop! He took off running down a dark alley, as if he was chasing someone. "Sir?!" The soldier, taken by surprise was slow to follow him. When he did, he heard a shout, cut off by the sound of somthing heavy shattering. Unknown to him, there was a sudden precence of magic that powerful wizards had and could detect. It was strong enough to be felt by those inside the building. The soldier followed the alleyway to find the real Hawkins knocked out and a heavy clay vase in pieces around him. The soldier saw a black-cloaked figure running around the corner. The soldier called for backup and soon the rest of the squad was there. A careful search of the area yeilded nothing, other than the fact that his notepad was nowhere to be found. When he would regain conciousness, he would profess to having no memory of the investigation and everyone assumed it was from the blow to the head.

Ferrin, who had been posing as Hawkins using illusion magic and hidding his magical precence with a magic artifact, a silver ring set with an onyx stone, quickly ran through town. Well, that was more exciting then I wanted, but I at least lerned what I needed. And maybe put a few obstacles in their way. He put the ring back on and took a long, looping route to confuse and hopefully loose anyone who followed him. As he walked, he mused over the whole incident. I probability could have avoided this whole thing if has handled it with more care. But, if I could do it over again, there is little I would do differently. On that, something here doesn't add up. If Gregory knew where his daughter was, then why did the wife go through all that trouble, if she could have just asked him...more than that, what is with Mithera's odd reaction? I got some answers, but all they did was make more questions... An hour or so later, he arrived in front of the hotel where they were staying.

Damian smiled a devilish smile. "That may be so, but it would seem they're trying to be discrete about it, since we've not heard of any over the top magic attacks since Lucas got to Crocus. If we stay in the open and near areas that the Guard can get to quickly and easily, I don't know they'd attack too openly. And if they do," his magic circle flashes into view briefly, an array of ethereal blades appearing in that same brief flash before vanishing, "Penny and I will be together and we're one hell of a team."

Lucas knew he had put the key in the right hands. Lucas also saw the look on the masters eyes, he wanted to go and search, he almost looked worried but felt like he kept the smile up so no one else worries. Lucas turned to Damian adding, "I dunno the chances of them attacking you but this is what needs to be taken into account. They've waited for a long time for this and they grow inpatient. The Pale has telapth and may already know of the exchange, so he could come for you, but I feel like i've made a mess of things for them, I may too, be a target." Lucas turned to the master, "Thank you for letting me come along, I wont speak and I wont lose control, I've dealt with 'that' issue. Do you want me to wear my mask and cape, so The Golden Laws would have a harder time looking for me?"

Gabriel
@hatakekuro
Gabriel rolled his eyes at Enma antics, and said softly, "Words are wind, Enma. A know a god, a true warrior, and you have a long way to go still"" That led to a quick flash of thought of Michael and Gabriel winced, sighing and paying the cashier, giving a little extra for the sales persons help. He'd probably still be trying to find the clothes without her help. "As for a drink, I have never drunk before" Despite being 17, nearly 18, Gabriel had never tried a alcoholic drink, odd considering the legal drinking age was 15. It was just never something he considered doing.

Master Jamie
@Zarkun@brodZ11711

Jamie had no doubt about that, but still thought that f Goldlen Laws attacked, it would be to attack Lucas. Simply to find out whether or not he still had what they wanted, befoe moving on to others in the guild. No sense in bringing attention to themselves, really. "Well, use that enthusiasm then, Damian if it comes to a fight" Jamie looked to Lucas, and said "You may think you have dealt with "that" Issue, but you are still young, and the young are prone to...outbursts of cockiness" He said, shaking his head "No. You are a guild wizard, and guild Wizards do not hide behind masks and capes"

Penny
"Oh, god. I fear there's another restaurant being burnt to the ground because of me in my future" Penny said with more amusement then worry. The last time hadn't been that bad, really. No one had got hurt, at least. She was startled by the fact that that had been two years ago, when she first started her quest to find Sasha. "Still, can't get a better beacon then that" she said with a laugh, wanting to ease the tension, but knowing that Master Jamie was worried, and probably for good reason.

She looked up at the announcement for the next fight, and felt her heart clench. karn? He's really fighting this? Not that Penny doubted Karn's abilities, but...He just seemed so...tired. Sick. Before. Worried, Penny stepped back, looking down at the Lacrima, now activated, to show an image of the arena, Karn indeed fighting. If you could call trying to cute someone to death fighting.

Karn Vs Krystal

Am I supposed to take this guy seriously when he dresses like that? Krystal though, her expression one of slightly amused discomfort amused discomfort. She had a feeling that if this was a cartoon, she would have a teardrop on her head. Shaking her head to get such thoughts out of it, she let go of Karn's hand and walked away. Once she was far enough, she turned back to face him. She would let him make the first move, since she already knew what she was going to do.

Karn smiled brightly as he watched the woman take her position, seeming to wait for him to make a move. The blonde bought for a moment as he rocked on his heels, before dancing about and making ballerina twirls and fluttering his dress before giggling. Seeking to have fun simply dancing about before he stretched out his arms over his head. Then he transformed into his draconic feline form, the small brown creature giving a squee before rolling on his back rolling and wiggling. Like a cat wanting a belly rub. Before he got on his paws again and fluttered in the air, flying closer to Krystal and let out a puff of golden flame. But it wasn't very much, about as much as a gumball.

Krystal could do little more then watch. She had no idea how to approach this guy. He was seriously weird and seemed to be taking this battle about as serious as OHDEARGODHETURNEDINTOACUTEKITTYDRAGONTHING! She let out a squeal of delight upon seeing Karn in his little dragon kitty form and was tempted to go over and rub his belly. However, she quickly calmed herself in time to notice the small ball of fire heading to her and she moved out of the way, though she was weary of it, expecting a rather big explosion to come next.

The little fireball just floated toward her before distinguishing in a little puff of smoke. Karn gave a soft chirp squee sound as he fluttered around her. She hasn't made a move yet to attack him and she didn't seem as easy to provoke as Nolan. Though she did seem a little confused. The Draconic feline landed on top of her head, leaning over and batted her nose lightly with his right paw. Booping it lightly.

"You're... not taking this seriously, are you?" She asked, a teardrop forming on her head now. She had to admit, she kind of liked the attention and the cuteness, but if this was supposed to be a match, she would need to make him serious. But then again, she could possibly win easily with him in this form. She formed her thumbs and index fingers into a diamond shape while humming. Then, all around her and Karn, the air began sparkling. It was a harmless spell, but she wondered how he would react.

"I'm taking this super seriously." Karn chirped with a chuckle. Poking her nose again with his paw. His ears twitched as she raised her hands in a diamond shape, the air around them started sparkling. The draconic Feline padded along her shoulder then arm and looked at her as he balanced along her arm.

"ooooo pretty. What kind of magic is that?" Karn questioned, ears tilting to the side as his emerald eyes widened in cute curiousity.

Shujin

He felt a little easier having sat with the members of Phoenix wing for lunch. He still felt uncomfortable around Lazarus. Whenever his elder brother was around, there was a heavy sense of foreboding, and he didn't like it. He had seated near to them for the next match though. When Karn had turned into a cute cat thing he almost facepalmed.

Lazarus

He nodded. They needed to return to the arena. Karn had been called out to fight against someone of the name Krystal. He laughed across at Shujin. "Just wait." He did find it funny. Yes Karn's attitude to magic could be a little annoying some times, but for the time that Lazarus had known Karn in the guild, he had gotten a good enough feel for the magic Karn possessed. His or Her magic wasn't anything to be messed with.

He jovial manner dropped a little when Sasha was seated next to him. He remembered something important he had to talk to Master Jamie about.

"Like I said, it's no problem," Argus said to assuage the girl's worries, standing up slowly once she had gotten on his back and following her directions as she gave them. His pace was slow due to the added wait, but he was fine with that. He hardly ever took the time to walk, it just wasn't part of his nature, but taking the time to just enjoy the sights of the city was nice as well. As people passed by he'd give a nod and a grin of greeting to them, and while most did not seem overly pleased or comfortable by it, a few did return the favor, which did a lot to adde a little more pep in his step. While they walked, Argus decided that he might as well talk to his new little friend, lest the walk become awkward or boring due to the silence.

"So Isla, which is a very pretty name by the way, do you have any hobbies other than painting? Oh, and would you be willing to do a portrait of me tomorrow, if you're feeling up to it that is. I've never had my portrait done before, so I'd be very grateful, but if you don't want to I'll understand."

Argus would then engage in some more small talk, simply enjoying the conversation an company before they finally made it to her apartment. If he had been a more suspicious individual, he might've said something about how her home seemed nicer than she had described. Fortunately for Isla, Argus was not one to focus on details when it comes to helping people out, and even if he did notice, it wouldn't have made him do anything more than shrug. Once he was inside her apartment, he put the paintings down, laying them against a wall, before setting Isla down on one of the pieces of furniture, either a chair or a couch, before taking a seat himself. "So, do you have any ideas as to where this woman who cursed your leg may be? While I'm sure we can find a healer, it'd probably be best to see if she could be . . . persuaded to lift the curse. I that doesn't work, then we'll try something else, yeah?"

@Liferusher

At last! Alive with the energy of hype, Fleo jumped for joy. After thirty minutes of agonizing waiting, at the very least, the final match of the day was to begin. Sure, in the greater scheme of things a half hour wasn't that long, but to be forced to sit and do nothing all this time, waiting for a paid service? A restaurant serving a family of four couldn't be forgiven for taking that long. The dusty woman didn't think that an entire colosseum's worth of competitors and viewers deserved such a treatment.

Again Phoenix Wing took the stage. Proud as she was of her guild, Fleo didn't know about Karn. His personality utterly befuddled her; one moment he seemed like he would be the happiest guy in the world, the next behaving like an animal, or incredibly depressive. The situation reminded her of a multi-sided dice, rolling to see which traits would manifest themselves on a moment's notice, which seemed neither stable nor dependable. Still, she leaned back, arms behind her head and feet propped up on the empty seat in front of her, to watch.

Only a few seconds passed before Fleo was forced to groan. As of this moment, her guild was not being represented by a real wizard, but by a child. Surely shapeshifting didn't mean swapping out human intellect for kittenlike tomfoolery at a moment's notice? She noticed that some of her fellow guildmates didn't seem to be realizing how shameful his display was, instead focusing on the apparent adorability of his chosen form. Though normally full of youthful energy and playful, Fleo wanted nothing more than to curl up. How embarrassing! How unprofessional! It was almost sickening to watch. The loudspeakers of the Doma Flau transmitted Karn's declaration of his seriousness to her, but the dusty woman didn't buy it. If this Krystal didn't realize that she was being made to look like a complete idiot, though, she deserved to lose.



The unpleasant silence continued. Ever-savvy, Nero knew that behavior contrary to his usual, upbeat demeanor brought a chilly sobriety to any situation, and hoped that it would spur Ayame to consider what she wanted more carefully. He stared at her with black eyes, devoid of the merry glint that so often played through them, as she thought and built, brick by brick, a reply. Nonchalantly he shrugged off her punches and remained stolid when Ayame stuffed her face into his purple cape, concentrating instead on his other companion's exploration of her neckfat. When she finally parted her petite lips to reveal what troubled her mind, albeit somewhat muffled by the fabric of Nero's mantle, her sentiments flew instead to Eve. Surprisingly, Ayame decided to furnish the Necromancer a question, before positing a few spots they'd like to visit.

With that, Nero brightened slightly. He took the changing of subject for a desire from Ayame to forget about her odd request and its implications, instead focusing on the future. For this, the Genie would be only too happy to oblige. He crossed his arms as Eve responded to Ayame, and slumped slightly when she mentioned the possibility of him thinning her back down. Did she not like this form any more than her old one? Nero felt compelled to further justify himself, but if it was true that Eve did not prefer her new self, then the transformation had been a betrayal of her trust and trying to cast himself in a better light would be to twist the knife. Now a little unhappy, Nero decided that the best course of action would be to come clean—after all, wasn't that people who valued one another were supposed to do? He hoped so. ”Ah, Eve...” he paused, momentarily distracted by his friend's rippling gut as she heaved herself off her strained chair. ”One other thing, I shoulda told ya from the start, but I felt kinda...guilty, I guess. The truth is that, er, I like fat girls. Don't know why, i just the way I am. I wasn't kiddin' when I said I thought you were beautiful, but doin' this to ya for my sake is selfish. Guess selfish is the way I am, too. I'll change ya back any time ya want.” He slid off his own chair, a defeated expression on his face. He'd always been honest with his own quirks, making fun of himself often, but it felt a lot more difficult when he cared about the people he was confiding in.

A moment later, he jumped in surprise as became aware of Trinity, just now saying the word 'thinner'. Where had she come from?! Beyond the veil of not-paying-attention, I suppose, he mused ruefully. Reddening slightly in embarrassment -by the Horned one, I'm acting just like Aya- he took a step back and tried to listen. It took a few seconds for him to compose himself, but afterward, he bore his usual demeanor. ”Don't beat yourself up. To die is to betray the ones ya care about. If he doesn't want to try to live, then he doesn't care aboutcha Wingers enough to live for your sakes. Leave him to wallow in his own 'destiny', and find someone with a stronger will to care about. Thinkin' about it, I'm sure I coulda cured him. There's nothin' in the world that magic can't do. I'll grantcha this wish instead.”

Nero pulled a penny from his pouch and waved his hand around it, like a magician performing a magic trick. When his finger retracted, the coin gleamed with the fulfilling luster of gold. ”By all means, spend it all in one place.” He moved between Eve and Ayame, putting an arm around both of their shoulders. ”Ready to go?” He grinned at Trinity. ”Aya wanted to visit a place with magic, I think, and there's a range not too far from here. I haven't used my actual combat magic in ages, so it'll be a lotta fun to a-range a trip, heehee! If you're burned out on the arena fightin', you can come with us too!”

Damian nodded to Master Jamie and chuckled at the trio of comments. They all had fears, worries, and concerns, but the guild was never lacking in confidence either. That was why Damian was beyond sure if the Golden Laws attacked, they'd quickly come to regret it. Turning to Penny, he gave her a quick kiss. "See you in a couple hours." And he vanished up the stairs to his room to get ready. Stopping in the middle of the room, he sniffs himself and grimaces. Starting with a shower. Taking off the armor, he heads into the bathroom.

Sasha
@yipeeXD

Arriving just as the fight started, Sasha settled back to watch, seeing that Karn was fighting someone from Riders Blade. She hoped Karn would be alright, and watched as it began. As Lazarus joined her, noticing that there seemed to be a drop in his cheerful mood. "is something wrong?" She asked

Penny

Penny nodded, before hurrying off to the arena, shifting into her flame form to fly and make the trip quicker, landing in the stand where the guild was sitting, eyes on the battle, hoping that Karn would be alright.

@hatakekuro
Nolan seemed fine, at least medically. However he reacted a little more like she would expect and pulled her hand away. But it seemed that it was for a different reason. Nolan started babbling about her. She'd done something to him? But she hadn't seen him since he'd gone off training. "What do you mean what have I done? You've been away for at least a month." Taking a step back since it apparently her presence was still having some effect.

Now though the God Slayer began to talk like Ariel was haunting him. Confused she tried to think about what he could mean. He was blushing though. Could he be falling for her? After several moments of silence it finally clicked. "Oh my. You're serious. Could it... but that was forever ago. Did my Charm magic do this to you?" This definitely wasn't what she had intended. Not that she had a problem with the situation.

For a moment Ariel seemed to eye Nolan before shaking her head. No, it wouldn't be right to take advantage of the situation/ Especially since it was her meddling that likely caused this. "Sorry Nolan. I didn't mean to do this to you. Is there anything I can do to help?" After the initial reaction Ariel actually looked concerned.

@Joshua Tamashii

"jamie cares greatly about each of her members and she just worries about what will happen if she puts down her guard....in time shell trust" said rose before she heard the annouxement" hey elyse kitty is fighting...i hope he is ready for this "


@Joshua Tamashii@Jangel13

amaya acooted all tge way to the inside as angelo sat next to her[Color=skyblue]"i am a ice dragon slayer...i am alway feeling cold to others"she said kinda feeling odd having someone she barely knew as her shyness started up once again. she looked at joshua as she could tell somwthing was up when angelo sat next to her.

she looked up at the battle " why is karn wearing a maid outfit?"

Cody wandered the streets of Crocus, completely lost. He was unsure how he managed to get lost, I mean he had been following out the detailed plan to get to the stadium for the day when all of a sudden he ended up in some random alley! He could hear the stadium's cheers, but couldn't pinpoint it's location.
As the hours dragged on his hopes of even catching a glimpse of Phoenix Wing in action were disappearing by the second.
He kicked the ground in frustration, before crying out in pain as he stubbed his toe on the stone pathway. As the pain eased away he sighed deeply before leaning on a brick wall, sliding down it slowly as he placed his head on his knees in despair.
"Now I'll never get to watch them..." He thought miserably. Thinking that the last match of the day must be finished by now.

@Amaya Yashia@joshua tamashii

I don't know but I like it Angelo said laughing a little when he looked up to see karn wearing a maid outfit. He then turned back to Amaya you may be an ice dragon slayer but your not really cold hearted. as far as I can tell your just shy and that's cute, any guy would love to be with you like that. Angelo said smiling at her as he ate more of his ice cream just enjoying being around others considering how little he interacts with the others...

@Caits
@hatakekuro

Marlene Evangeline

Marlene would give Gabriel a stink eye before fully getting out.

"OK, don't get to excited..." she growls as she gets up to meet Enma out of the changing room.

"Hehe," she chuckles faintly with him, "Yeah, I guess your right. Still, I'm going to kick that Argus bitch's ass..."

Her cheeks would puff up to signal her previous embarrassment and slight anger.

@t2wave
NOLAN

"That...what would make sense. Just when I thought today couldn't have gotten even stranger." Nolan face palmed himself and sighed heavily. As much as he wanted to be furious with her, he couldn't bring himself to. She was trying to help him get over his fear of women and he appreciated the thought even though it backfired on her. It didn't held that she looked positively guilty for accidentally making him fall in love with her. "I'm fine Ariel. Compared to everything else today this isn't the worst thing to have happened. He laid his right hand on her shoulder and his eyes averted from hers again, his face still just had a little bit of pink along the cheeks. "Just take responsibility." Before she could ask what he meant, he kissed her straight on the lips though shyly with not an ounce of confidence.

@Lmpkio@Caits
ENMA
Enma smirked at Marlene and ruffled her hair. "My intentions are only pure Marlene. My offer is to buy you a drink as an apology on the behalf of Frenzy Plant. It is also my own apology for going, as you humans say, 'cray ray' on you earlier." He chuckled awkwardly and turned his attention to Gabriel.

"You're probably right my friend, but it's never bad to have the confidence to face the world!" As usual he laughed with a deep hardiness that sounded like it came from a giant though that laugh turned into a gasp at Gabriel's chilling confession. "You've never drunk before? What kind of madness is this? Drinking is one of the best things to do! The cold rush of beer against the back of your throat, the warm kiss of sake against your lips, the alcohol spreading the warmth through your body. It is a feeling of euphoria that runs through your veins and makes you thank life that you are alive." He hooked his right arm around Gabriel's shoulders and held another in the air as if trying to get him to picture it like name in lights. In this case, it was Enma riding a giant beer bottle with three x's on the lable as it floated on a rainbow with the sun giving him a drunken wink before taking a swig of beer.

All of a sudden he shivered for an unknown reason. It was as if hell froze over; something that was never going to happen happened and he didn't know what it was.