[h1][center][color=CC3366]Mikazuki[/color] & [color=00B764]Rosaria[/color][/center][/h1]

[color=CC3366][b]Time:[/b][/color] Evening
[color=CC3366][b]Location:[/b][/color] Desert
[color=CC3366][b]Interactions:[/b][/color]Kuroi [@hide on mana] Uzul [@dragonpiece] [@baraquiel] Jomari, [@13org] Nuallán

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[h1][center][color=CC3366]TIME SKIP TO EVENING[/color][/center][/h1]

The night set in on the desert and the hot air quickly became cold. It was now late evening as the group had stopped to make camp. Unfortunately for Jomari, there would be no relief from the sand any time soon. A reptile scurried by as Mikazuki exited the tent she and Rosaria were to share, one of three they had with them. A fire crackled upon some logs. It was a relief to not have the sun beating down on them any longer, however, it was fairly surprising just how cold it was getting. She had retrieved her scarf from the tent, now wrapping it around her arms as she sat down next to Rosaria.

Rosaria sat in the sand, bow drawn and arrows attached. She shivered and took the palm warmers out and offered them to Mika. [color=00B764]“The desert is a contradiction. Super hot in the day, then cold at night. Who would have thought?”[/color] 

[color=CC3366]”Thank you. Yeah, I certainly would have never guessed it would get this cold. Quite a bizarre thing.”[/color] Mika replied, giving her friend a smile as she utilized the palm warmers. The two had insisted on taking the first watch, claiming they wished to catch up as they did so. Jomari, Kuroi, Uzul, and Nuallán had all been asleep for the past hour or two. [color=CC3366]”I feel like I haven’t really gotten to sit and see how you’ve been since all this happened. How are you holding up, my dear friend?”[/color]

[color=00B764]”You are welcome.”[/color] She paused and then nodded. An exhausted sigh left her and rubbed her face, finally letting her guard down. [color=00B764]”I’m well but I’m tired. It took a lot out of me to summon the six humans. I couldn’t have done it without my family or friends though. I feel bad for bringing them into this insane world…. I just hope I’m doing the right thing. I love them all and will do anything to protect them, even the defiant and sassy Jomari. He’s a delight isn’t he?”[/color] She paused, amusement in her voice, and then added, [color=00B764]”How are you holding up? It’s been rough for you too. I can’t imagine being in your shoes.”[/color] 

Mika nodded, having a feeling she was far more exhausted than she’d let on to the others. She couldn’t blame her, the power she exerted was one very few had the capability of wielding. [color=CC3366]”Your strength and power is truly amazing Rosaria. We’ll protect these humans to the best of our abilities, even the delightful Jomari.”[/color] She chuckled, but her face fell some as she let her own guard drop some as well. [color=CC3366]”Honestly I’m scared and hurting more than I want to admit. I knew my father was a coward, but never would I have expected this to happen. Suddenly I’ve gone from a meek, forgotten princess to the heir of a kingdom overnight. I wasn’t prepared for this…got any advice?”[/color]

Rosaria wrapped an arm around her friend and pulled her into a fierce side hug. She remained silent as she spoke. She nodded finally but didn’t let go. [color=00B764]” It’s a shame he was a coward because the demihumans deserved better. The whole city does, in fact - including you. I will give you advice: take it day by day, and if that’s too hard, then hour by hour. Nobody should expect you to turn into a ruler overnight. We didn't build Roshmi in a day so neither will you be built in a day. I know you can do it though. I believe in you. You’re one of the strongest people I know.”[/color] Mika let out a shaky breath as Rosaria spoke, but found her words quite comforting.

Unfortunately, due to the heartfelt conversation between the two, neither of them caught onto the shadowy figures silently approaching. The sand completely muffled the footsteps and the dark clothing kept them shrouded. Mikazuki watched a large hand clasp over Rosaria’s mouth suddenly and almost gasped, only for a hand to cover hers as well. She could just barely make out the figure behind Rosaria when everything went black.

Rosaria had then crumpled like a cookie in milk onto her side. Her bow slipped over her lap and onto the sand, emanating a loud thud. Her eyes slid shut instantaneously when a cloth covered her face. 

When Mikazuki’s eyes opened a few moments later, she found herself over the shoulder of a large man, her wrists bound. All she could do was scream for help.

All that was left behind when the four men came back outside their tents were footsteps in the sand going in opposing directions. 

[h2][color=crimson][i]Good luck boys[/i][/color][/h2]