Burning Heart was not lacking for confidence and mounted Xolys with firm steps bolstered by the use of his convenient tendrils and spines. It was the farthest from riding a horse once could imagine, but he made for an excellent steed all the same as she stood upon his shoulders, a corona of alien color firing on the periphery of her vision as she took wind and blasted the wasp. The rush of the wind enveloped her, flaming tails flickering like candles while her ears fluffed up visibly under the whirlwind of aerial motion.
And Suzuya had yet to feel more connected with her Tome then that moment, flaming ballista launched in tandem of blasts of unreality while Olivia played the role of charming princess cheering them on in Xolys arms. Truly Tomoe Gozen was an unmatched warrior in the saddle, and though it wasn't quite right, it was a far sight better then taking to the field on her feet.
A shame then that their coordination didn't extend beyond the three of them, the wasp falling more to random chance then true cohesion in the group of admitted strangers, and the substitute was more then prepared to level her critique upon them. The rush of combat dimmed to a pleasant after glow and she settled on Xolys shoulder, one hand against his lamprey like head while the other idly stroked an errant tendril, finding it was rather dry and smooth to the touch.
It was here that an associate of the Substitute approached and offered a service that made the unflappable Burning Heart drop her jaw and nearly fall from her perch if she didn't envelop Xolys neck with her tails like a fluffy, heated scarf as she choked on her tongue.
"The Ministry has someone who can permeantently enhance Grimoires and this is the first we hear of it? Does it cost our first born children?" Burning Heart exclaimed with no small measure of incredulity, staring at Drossel before turning to Olivia.
"I suppose Good Hope does the same in the short term, but this seems odd to only hear of now. Though I suppose I could do with growing closer to my Grimoire. Hmm, I do wonder how you two could grow closer. Perhaps Xolys can learn to sing in harmony with you and bolster our spirits with the beauty of your love?" It sounded corny to Burning Hearts own ear, but the Grimoire was ever the romantic and looking down at Olivia curled tenderly to Xolys chest made her chest ache for the same.
The warm and prickly moment would have to pass, as the explosive German did in fact leave them with an ultimatum even the prospect of further attuning with her Grimoire couldn't overshadow for long. She glowered instead at the rampant battle mania as she pushed them into the prospect of a tag team battle against her, and required them to just up and form partnerships based on a few days of associations in some cases. Or less, for those like herself and that scottish lass.
"Hmm, we shall see, sensei." The fox said with an intent glare, crossing her arms before turning away to consider what would undoubtedly be another poorly conceived and life threatening attempt at forcing cooperation. Maybe that Bhakti girl was on to something...
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