[h1][center][color=ed145b]Fei[/color][/center][/h1]

Fei stood silent for a moment outside before Chen and Jessi eventually followed her out. Taking a deep breath, she left herself slip back into her old skin and momentarily forget the turmoil raging in her mind. She needed to focus and family drama would only slow her down. Traveling with both Chen and Jessi would require her utmost attention, as well. She could already feel her annoyance rising up. 

[Color=cyan]"I hope we can put the past behind us, it would be highly disadvantageous if we let former allegiances cloud our judgement after all."[/color] Chen spoke as he came outside. Raising her eyebrow, Fei simply nodded. It seemed so strange to think that only a few hours ago, this boy had a knife to her neck. She’d be damned if she let something so ridiculous happen again. 

Following Chen, Jessi finally stepped out of the manor. A slight smile rose on her face at his presence, her thoughts lingering back to the kiss they had recently shared. Despite the chaos going on with both her family and the world, Fei felt more at ease when Jessi was around. Not that she couldn’t survive on her own, Fei was perfectly capable of taking care of herself. 

Jessi’s eyes met with Chen and a rather salty comment escaped his lips. [color=184C3B]”As long as no one here is planning any more kidnappings then I’m willing to work with you. But that doesn’t mean I’m ready to trust you just yet.”[/color]

Sighing, Fei prepared herself for an incredibly long journey ahead. How she had somehow become the sane one in a group was beyond her. [color=ed145b]“Look you two, I don’t want to listen to any shit talk during this trip. We’re here to find the relic, not argue about the past.”[/color] Flipping her crimson hair, Fei began walking toward their destination. 

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The group eventually arrived at Fort Orello, and what would normally have been a beautiful military based seemed like a silent resting place. No guards patrolled the outside and an unsettling feeling began to rise in Fei. The reality of this mission hadn’t truly settled in until now. They had a duty to find this relic and burn any obstacles that might come their way, otherwise, people could die. This wasn’t gym practice in the academy where she could make as many mistakes as she wanted...

 A few moments later a messenger shot out toward them and begged for the team’s help. Crossing her arms, Fei stayed silent as Jessi spoke to the boy. Part of Fei was slightly disappointed that the keep couldn’t handle a few pesky mercenaries but not wanting to upset Jessi, she forced the comment under her tongue. 

[color=ed145b]“A black armored warrior with two handed sword, hmm?” [/color]Fei cracked her knuckles in excitement as a tinky trickle of fire danced above her head. [color=ed145b]“Sounds like the perfect way to let off some steam.” 
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