Morning came far too early for Louise. Her body attempted to yawn but instead she got a headache and cough instead.
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Louise: ‘What…happened? Why do I feel so…empty.’
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Looking for some answers, Louise forced her eyes open and scanned around her room. The room was dark, only lit by a sliver of sunlight passing through the small gap between the curtains.
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Despite that, Louise can feel it. There is someone else in the room. Louise turns her head to the sensation and sees a beautiful woman in a maid’s uniform.
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Many thoughts rushed through her mind. Like why is there a maid sleeping in her room? But the answer came when she noticed the woman’s fiery red hair.
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All at once, the events of yesterday flooded into her mind. She gripped her head in a vice grip as the memories resurfaced. She bites her lip to prevent any screaming.
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She won’t be found lacking in front of her familiar, even if she is asleep.
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Louise: ‘Wait…familiar…’
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The thought of summoning not one but seven familiars eases her headache and feeling of emptiness.
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Louise: ‘I did it! But no, I didn’t finish the bonding ritual. I need to finish it otherwise it won’t count!’
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Louise felt the need to kick her familiar awake and get to business. But that emptiness returned once again. She just didn’t have that much energy right now.
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Louise: ‘Is it because of that fake me I saw? Did she do something to me?! When I get my hands on her…’
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Shaking her head, she returned to the main issue. She forced her body to move to the curtains. She pulled them apart and gathered her strength for a command.
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Louise: “Rise and shine, familiar! You have a job to do!”
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Her familiar tossed and turned on the hay before opening her eyes.
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Flamma: “Morning already. Shame, I was having the best dream.”
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She said weakly before recognizing the voice that spoke.
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Flamma: “Louise! Are you alright?!”
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Flamma quickly got up and rushed to Louise’s side.
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Louise: “Of course, it will take more than whatever that faker did to slow me down.”
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She says while using all of her strength to just stand up.
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Flamma: “Are you sure?”
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Louise: “Yes! Now, we need to finish the bonding spell so can really become my familiar.”
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Flamma: “Well, if you have the strength.”
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Louise: “Good, now bring me my wand so we can do this.”
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Flamma quickly retrieved her wand and gave it to Louise.
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Louise: “Kneel.”
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Flamma: “Excuse me?”
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Louise: “Kneel so I can complete the spell!”
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Flamma took a few moments before doing as Louise commanded. Louise then placed her wand on Flamma’s forehead before chanting.
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Louise: “My name is Louise Francoise le Blanc de la Valliere, Pentagon of the Five Elemental Powers. Bless this humble being, and make her my familiar.”
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After chanting, she removed her wand from Flamma’s forehead and kneltdown in front of her. Both of her hands moved to touch her familiar's rounded face.
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Louise would’ve blushed and wished her first kiss was with Wardes. But right now, she just wanted to get this over with. As for Flamma…
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Flamma: ‘Okay, why is she leaning in for a kiss? Is this how familiar bindings work? I mean, this isn’t my first time kissing a girl. Maybe it’s Louise’s first time?”
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She wondered with amusement as Louise's plush lips made contact with her own.
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Flamma: ‘Yup, it’s her first time. Makes me wonder if Dovah ever kissed a girl. Or would be willing to…’
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Louise pulled away with a slight blush before Flamma made her thoughts known.
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Flamma: “First kiss?”
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Louise: “S-Shut up, familiar!”
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Flamma: “I have a name Louise. It’s Aeterna Flamma.”
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Louise: “Whatever, now we have to brand the rest of those disobedient famili-”
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Before she could finish, her strength finally gave out and she began to free fall toward the floor. But before she can hit it, Flamma catches her.
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Flamma: “I don’t think you have the strength to brand anyone. And what do you mean by brand anyway?”
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Pain.
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That was what Flamma felt flaring from the back of her left hand and lancing all the way up to her elbow. Flamma almost screamed in pain as the stinging sensation throbbed violently on her hand.
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She might have dropped Louise if the pain didn’t stop all of a sudden. She inhaled and exhaled sharply before carrying Louise to her bed.
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Flamma: ‘Damn, should getting a familiar binding rune really hurt that much?!’
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Louise: “Let me…go.”
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Flamma: “No can do. You are clearly too weak to-”
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Louise: “I’m NOT weak!”
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Flamma: “Louise, you could barely stand.”
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Louise: “I just need a moment, that’s all.”
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Flamma: “Well, you can have that moment on the bed.”
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She says as she deposits Louise onto the bed.
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Flamma: “I’ll stay with you until you can stand again.”
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Louise: “As you should. A familiar should protect their master.”
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Silences descends into he room as Flamma sat down on the hay pile. For 5 minutes, it seemed like they would spend all day in the quiet. That’s until Louise broke the silence.
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Louise: “Tell me…what happened while I was out.”
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Flamma smiled before replying.
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Flamma: “Well, I have a story for you.”
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Colbert: “Is he any better?”
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Colbert is once again outside the nurse’s office, checking in on the boy. He also checked on Louise 2 but there was little he could do in that situation. At least until Louise’s family arrived. Will the headaches ever cease?
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“Better we think.”
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Colbert: “Think?”
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“Well, the boy has what looks like a weak heart, low muscle strength all over his body and damaged lungs. In all sense, he is beyond our abilities to heal. But…”
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Colbert: “But what?”
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“The steel plating covering his body is somehow holding him stable, even aiding him. I do not know what it is or how it works. But it seemed to have healed him over the night. We’re afraid of removing it because doing so may just kill him.”
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Colbert: “That was a smart decision. He seems to be like Louise 2, beyond what we can understand. Maybe I can ask Bench to-”
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Before he could finish that thought, a nurse opened the door in a panic.
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“He’s awake, and having trouble breathing! He says to get his bag!”
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Colbert: “Where’s his bag!”
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The 3 rushed inside, disparately looking for his bag. Colbert quickly found it under one of the beds. Someone must have placed it there to make room for a student who got hurt doing something stupid.
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When Colbert rushed to give the bag to the boy, he desperately pointed to the bag.
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Colbert: “What? What should I do?”
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The boy pointed at the metal tab at the bottom of the line of teeth. Colbert observed it and tried pulling the tab. It opened the bag and revealed another steel plate, like the ones on the boy.
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Colbert didn’t understand how it all worked, but he could tell the boy needed this steel plate. He removed it and handed it to the boy.
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The boy hurriedly ejected the steel plate glowing red instead of green before carefully inserting its replacement. Once it was in, it glowed green and he took a very large gasp of air. He did this a few more times before lying down, coughing and gasping as he did.
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After a minute of breathing, he sat himself up.
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Colbert: “Are you alright?”
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No reply. Instead, he looked around until his eyes landed on his earmuffs and glasses. He pointed to them. Colbert understood and gave him what he needed.
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The boy put the accessories on before tapping the earmuffs a few times. A small stick with a bulge at the end appeared out of his earmuffs. He then bent it in front of his mouth.
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“Thanks, I was almost a goner.”
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Colbert: “Happy to help. Are you alright?”
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“Yeah, for now.”
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Colbert: “Can we have your name?”
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Tech: “Name’s Tech, now my turn. Where am I?”
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Colbert: “In the country of Tristan, and you’re in the nurse’s office of the Tristan Magic Academy. I’m one of the teachers.”
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Tech looked at Colbert like he was crazy.
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Tech: “Magic? Puh-leez, no such thing.”
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He said as if that was a universally understood fact. Colbert, to prove magic does exist, created fire from nothing. Tech was not impressed.
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Tech: “For all I know you’re using a holoprojector. Try doing something more impossible.”
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Colbert tried levitation.
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Tech: “Anti-gravity disks or even strings and wires.”
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Colbert tried many other things but nothing managed to convince Tech. Even mentioning Dragon transformations didn’t get him to budge. Maybe raise an eyebrow but nothing else.
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Tech: “Okay, enough fake and tell. How did I get here?”
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Colbert: “You were summoned by Louise as her familiar. One of seven, something that has never happened before.”
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Tech: “Summoned? Can you send me back?”
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Colbert: “I’m afraid not. But one of your fellow familiars did say she might be able to. You just have to learn her magic or wait until she finds where you came from.”
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Tech: “Great, another loony. Where is she?”
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Colbert: “We’re not sure. She used a portal to go back to her own world.”
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Tech: “Damn it! For all I know, she might have tricked you all! She’s probably not coming back. Alright, one thing at a time. Why did you summon me?”
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Colbert then proceeded to explain to him the familiar system.
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Tech: “Hell no! I’m not being anyone’s slave. The one chick that agreed must have been desperate or stupid.”
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Colbert: “Well, since Louise already has a familiar we won’t force you.”
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Tech: ‘Like you could.’
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Tech looked outside and noticed that it was morning.
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Tech: ‘Well, I’m stuck here for now. And until I fix my cybernetic functions I’m stuck in this room. Damn.’
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Colbert: “You know I could ask Bench to help you. You seem to come from a world like his.”
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Tech: “I won’t lie, the story about this Ravager does interest me. But I won’t let anyone I don’t know help me with my repairs.”
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Colbert: “Understandable.”
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Tech: “Now, give me space while I work. Shouldn’t take me long.”
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Colbert: “Alright, let’s give him some space everyone.”
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Colbert and all non-essential workers left Tech to his business.
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“Wake up! The cook needs help.”
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Dovahkiin blinked blearily after being shaken by a gentle but firm hand. Dovahkiin fully opened her eyes to see the sun through the clouds.
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Dovahkiin: ‘Morning already. Or is it afternoon?’
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Looking over at who woke her up, she is greeted by a black-haired girl in a maid’s uniform. The harried look on her face surprised Dovahkiin, then she finally registered what the man said.
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Dovahkiin: ‘I guess the disguise worked.’
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Dovahkiin: “What should I help you with again?”
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“Help me in the kitchen. Dessert will be late if we don’t hurry.”
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The girl pulled Dovah up by her arms and darted out of the hall. When they made it into the kitchen, she was surprised by all of the activity. Servants were carrying large baskets of what looked like cherries to cauldrons that were suspended over the fire. The head chef was standing next to them, adding sugar. Glancing up at the two new arrivals he immediately pointed to the table.
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“Siesta I need you to roll out dough. As for you…what’s your name?”
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Dovahkiin: “Um…”
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Dovahkiin: ‘My dragon form is Dovahkiin so that’s out. What did Flamma call me last night? Oh right!’
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Dove: “Dove sir.”
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“Dove, okay you take the dough that Siesta rolls out and place it in the ramekins nearby. Quickly now!”
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Pulling Dove over to the table, Siesta quickly flowered her hands and a rolling pin.
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Siesta: “Lay out the rolls of dough so I can get them flattened out.”
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Dove: “Got it.”
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Dove got to work alongside Siesta and even got into a comfortable rhythm. That gave Dove a chance to ask a question.
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Dove: “Hey Siesta?”
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Siesta: “Yes?”
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Dove: “Is the academy hiring anyone? Maybe an assistant Chef?”
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Siesta: “I heard that the headmaster was asking the Chef to find someone who could help him. He wanted to appoint someone as the assistant Chef but Martone said that he didn’t want just anyone poking around his kitchen. Why do you ask? Do you know anyone who needs a job?”
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Dove: “Yes, me.”
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Siesta blinked and looked up at Dove.
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Siesta: “What do you mean? You’re already a maid.”
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Dove: “Well actually…I’m a traveler and needed a place to sleep and some new clothes. I kind of snuck into the hall after…temporarily borrowing the outfit from a chest I found. The rest you know.”
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Siesta hadn’t moved since the admission, frozen in surprise. Dove moved to the left, Siesta didn’t respond. She moved to the right, no response.
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Dove: “Was what I said wrong? S-Should I leave?”
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Siesta finally blinked and shook her head.
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Siesta: “No no, you just caught me off guard. I thought that you were a maid and I was embarrassed that I forced you here.”
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Dove smiled gently before giving a reply.
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Dove: “So, do you think I could get the job if I ask for it?”
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Siesta: “Yes, I think that you could get the job.”
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Dove: “So when do you think I should ask? Obviously, I should wait for this to be over but do you think I should wait a little while or-?”
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Siesta: “You should ask right afterwards, while the rest of us are delivering the pies. You should have time then.”
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Dove: “Got it.”
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Flamma: “Well, who do we have here?”
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From behind the two came Flamma, standing out easily with her red hair and unbeatable curves.
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Siesta: “Hello Miss Flamma.”
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Flamma: “Please, no miss Siesta. Thanks again for helping me bring food to Louise’s room.”
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Siesta: “It was no problem. I hope she gets better.”
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Flamma: “As do I. Now, who is this lovely lady.”
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Siesta: “This is Dove, soon-to-be assistant Chef.”
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Flamma: “Oh really?”
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She says with a smirk.
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Flamma: “Mind if I borrow her for a moment Siesta? I would like to get to know my future co-worker.”
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Siesta: “Don’t be too long.”
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Flamma: “I won’t.”
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Before Dove could protest, Flamma grabbed her arm and dragged her to someplace more secluded.
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Once there, Flamma whispered into Dove’s ear.
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Flamma: “Dove is it? Should I take you adopting the pet name I gave you as a sign you play for the other team?”
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Dove: “No, you should not take that as a sign. It was a good name so I used it. That’s all.”
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Flamma: “So you say.”
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Dove: “Anyway, why are you here anyway? Shouldn’t you be working someplace else?”
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Flamma: “I’m a maid to remember? Also, I’m a great cook. So why not help out when needed? Face it Dove, you’ll have to get used to working with me.”
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Dove: “As long as you don’t flirt with me while working.”
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Flamma: “Off the job is fine then?”
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Dove sighed before trying to redirect the conversation to someone else.
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Dove: “I thought you were pairing me with Zander?”
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Flamma: “That was before a certain ebony beauty got the hots for him.”
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Dove: “…What?”
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The morning was good for Zander. After a restful sleep under the stars, nothing can bring him down. When the sun came up and he awoke to a new day, he had a good feeling.
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He spent most of the morning just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. Even the students gathering around and having fun was enjoyable. Sure, he kept an eye on Jake who he could sense in the nearby tree. He just sat up there practically motionless. Even he can admit to being a bit freaked out by his behavior.
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Zander: ‘Based on what Dovahkiin told me after I brought her food, he’s probably waiting for that girl from before to come back. I have to admit, her portal ability is greater than mine. I can only go back to my own realm, not find and transport to others.’
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Aside from moments like that, all was well in the world. That was until a tall and seductive ebony woman approached.
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Zander: ‘Oh, here we go again.’
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Kirche: “Good afternoon.”
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Zander: “Hello, good afternoon. Is there something you need?”
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Kirche: “I can think of a few things. But first, introductions are in order. My name is Kirche Augusta Frederica von Anhalt Zerbst. The quiet girl behind me is Tabitha. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
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Zander looked behind Kirche and noticed the blue-haired girl reading a book while holding a staff larger than her small frame.
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Zander: “I am Zander. Likewise.”
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Kirche: “So the talk of the school is that one of Louise’s summons was a noble. More than that, a prince.”
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Zander chuckled before answering.
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Zander: “A prince? Perhaps. I don’t have an official title like that since I’m not affiliated with any one specific Haven. But my colleagues all insist that I have a formal position in each of their Havens.”
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Zander frowned before continuing.
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Zander: “I guess I’m more of a king consort than a prince. Even if we’re not married.”
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Kirche: “Colleagues? You mean the female summons?”
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Zander: “Oh no, I mean the priestesses of my home.”
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Kirche: “Priestesses?”
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Zander: “Well, they’re more or less like queens.”
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Kirche eyes bulged with lust, imagining a future where she is one of these queens.
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Kirche: “Queens you say. I would love to know more, how about over dessert? Are you hungry?”
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Zander: “…A little.”
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Kirche: “Great, follow me to the outside dining area. Dessert should be arriving shortly. Tabitha, come.”
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As the trio walked to their seats, Kirche started with her questions.
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Kirche: “Your Majesty, If I may be so bold-”
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Zander: “Zander is fine.”
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Kirche: “Then, Zander, if I may be so bold, how many queens do you have?”
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Zander: “If you’re asking what I think you’re asking, then none. We’re not in that kind of relationship.”
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Kirche: “Then how does one find himself the king consort of several queens?”
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Zander: “From where I’m from, few men can perform magic.”
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The trio made it to an open table and sat down. Flame stayed near Kirche while Slyphid lay near Tabitha. Zander took a moment to collect himself before continuing the story.
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Zander: “Well, nowadays I’m the only man who can. Men who can use magic are called magisters. Few magisters have ever existed, but all of them have been known to have done great things.”
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Kirche: “Such as?”
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Zander: Magister Adom was a hero who single-handedly drove the demon armies back into the north. Magister Berth constructed the Great Barrier that spans the entirety of the north, keeping the demons from ever returning. Magister Calin built the Havens.”
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Kirche: “And what did you do?”
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Zander smiled bitterly, recalling old memories through glazed eyes.
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Zander: “I suppose I united the Havens after a civil war. Restored the honor of the Magistrum after the Magisters were exiled about 900 years ago. Defeated the demon armies from the south and…”
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Zander sighed before ending his list of accomplishments.
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Zander: “I founded immortality.”
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Kirche’s mouth hit the table while Tabitha dropped her book. All was silent for a good minute before Kirche could pick up the pieces of her mental state.
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Kirche: “W-What do you just say?”
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Zander: “I was busy and I’m not eager to meet the Gods.”
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Kirche: “But immortality?”
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Zander: “I’m 756 years old.”
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Tabitha: “Old.”
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Zander: “There were circumstances. After we dealt with all of our problems, my colleagues and I realized that dying could risk everything we worked so hard for. So I found immortality. We’re now Othland’s immortal rulers.”
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Zander: “It’s also why the Gods are displeased with me. Turning the priestesses into immortals ruined the Gods’ traditional ceremonies. The priestesses are supposed to be sacrifices, you see.”
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Kirche: “Sacrificing the queens?”
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Zanders: “It’s a religious thing. Sacrificing the priestess lets her become an avatar of her God after death. Pretty stupid if you ask me. I don’t regret stopping it one bit.”
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Kirche: “How romantic. Facing Gods to spend eternity with your beloved.”
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Zander: “I look after my-”
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“Would anyone like some pie!?”
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The trio were surprised by the voices of the maids nearby. Turning they saw a trio of maids.
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One a common sight around the academy, black-haired and sweet, Siesta.
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One a recent sight around the academy, red-haired and Louise’s familiar, Flamma.
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Between those 2 was a completely new face, one that was gunning for the table where Zander and Kirche were.
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Dove: “Would any of you like some Cherry Pie? I made it myself.”
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Her voice was nice, some nearby boys wanted to hear it sing. In all the right ways. She ignored them until her business at this table was done.
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Tabitha: “Please.”
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Dove: “I’m sorry, what do you mean?”
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Tabitha: “Pie.”
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Dove: “Oh, sorry I didn’t understand you.”
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Tabitha took the offered pie and started eating. IT WAS DELICIOUS! Tabitha quickly finished it, immediately asking for seconds.
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Dove was surprised and then laughed at Tabitha’s stone face with a smudge or two of cherry smeared on the corners of her lips. Tabitha reached for more.
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Dove: ‘Like a baby bird…’
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Kirche: “Hold on, who are you?”
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Dove: ‘Oh right, priorities.’
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Dove turned to the surprised Kirche and the knowing Zander. She smiled and bowed.
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Dove: “I’m Dove, would you like to try my cherry pie?”
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[ A few minutes earlier]
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Tech was done with his repairs. The process did shock some nurses. He did have to remove and reattach his replacement arms and legs after all. Using nanobots to turn his hands into the tools he need didn’t help. They thought he was another Ravager in disguise or something.
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This and more clued Tech in that this world was primitive. Only recently getting a taste of higher technology. Regardless, Tech was stuck here for now and so needed to eat and test out his repairs.
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He found his way to the kitchen and was greeted by a good number of the staff. They were much better than the stuck-up brats he met along the way. Calling him a commoner and such.
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Tech then politely asked the Chef for permission to use a part of his kitchen to make his own food. His body still couldn’t eat some things until he made some new upgrades.
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The Chef Martone didn’t seem to mind to much as long as he didn’t take too long. Tech’s bonny body led credence to his claim that he needed to follow a certain diet for his body’s weak stomach.
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Tech enjoyed the meal he created, he even befriended one of the maids named Siesta. The whole encounter gave him enough energy to further test his legs and arms. He exited the kitchen a bit earlier than the maid trio.
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Being outside also gave him a chance too observe how the “Noble” class worked. What he got was nothing but slight disgust. Aside from one glowing exception, they all held themselves very high and mighty-like. Something he didn’t like, even in himself.
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This observation and testing went on until a ruckus dragged everyone’s attention. A very loud ruckus that involved a playboy and Siesta.
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Flamma kept an eye on Dove and Zander while she did her normal duties. She couldn’t quite catch the conversation but she’ll be sure to get the full details from Dove later.
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Usually, she wouldn’t participate in idle gossip but it helped her ignore the other noise. The flamboyant demands, lecherous stares, and envious gazes. Even with Dove around, she still drew the most attention.
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Flamma: ‘The woes of being the most beautiful woman in the room.’
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So as to not be caught looking too long, Flamma turned her attention to the other maid. She apparently was trying her hardest to get the attention of a blonde noble kid. He was probably talking sweet nothings to a brunette girl given her love-struck expression.
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The blonde guy was pointedly ignoring her, but some of his peers around him would recognize the perfume Siesta was trying to give him.
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“Hey Guiche, isn’t that Montmorency’s perfume?”
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“Now that I look at it, yeah, isn’t that what she uses every time she walks into class?”
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This would earn the blond student Guiche a suspicious look from the brunette girl. Flamma noticed the blonde girl with her hair curled to the sides storms up to Guiche’s table.
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Montmorency: “Guiche, who is this?”
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Guiche: “Ah, my dear Montmorency! This girl? She’s nothing more than a friend!”
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“Friend!? That’s not what you said to me last night. You said I was your dearest love!”
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Montmorency: “That’s exactly what you said the night before last! The night I confessed to you!”
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Everyone, even Dove and Zander was looking at this sad display. As for Flamma, she could only close her eyes in sympathy for Guiche’s failure. Emphasized by two loud echoing slaps.
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Zander: ‘I hope I’ll never be in that situation.’
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Dove: ‘I hope I don’t get my heart broken like that.’
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Flamma: ‘Damn, he wasn’t smooth enough with his words. Shouldn’t have said the same thing to both of his girlfriends. Could never be me.’
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Guiche: “You! It’s your fault that two young maidens have cried.”
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Flamma, Zander and Dove snapped out of their thoughts. They saw Guiche seething red in anger as he pointed accusingly at Siesta.
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Flamma: ‘Oh, what the!? Okay, that’s it, the fucker crossed the damn line!’
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Dove: “Zander, Kiche, if you’ll excuse me. I have some trash to deal with.”
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Zander: “By all means, go ahead.”
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Zander: ‘Best to leave it to her and Flamma. They are already overkill.’
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Flamma and Dove stormed over to aid their fellow maid but someone else actually got there first. A sickly young boy was standing between Siesta and Guiche. The same one that cooked his own meal in the kitchen.
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Guiche: “Move aside commoner.”
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Tech: “No.”
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Guiche: “What did you say?”
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Before Tech can give a witty comeback, Flamma and Dove come to stand beside him.
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Flamma: “He said no or are you hard of hearing?”
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Dove: “Not only that, he probably has difficultly thinking too. Why else would he blame Siesta? Those two girls were crying because of what you did, making this your fault.”
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Flamma: “It must be too hard for him to anticipate the obvious. That’s what you get for two-timing, you dumbass dipshit.”
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Everyone was stunned by the turn of events. 2 of Louise’s familiars were protecting one of the maids. But few had hope for their struggle. After all, those 2 were only commoners. Even with an extra maid’s help, it didn’t matter.
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Guiche: “Y-You commoners! How dare you speak such foul slander against me!? You all deserve to be taught some manners.”
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Tech: “Same could be said to you. Considering how you treated those girls.”
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Guiche: “I’m like a rose, I give out my love to beautiful young woman freely.”
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Tech and Flamma couldn’t help but laugh at that. While Dove only further narrowed her eyes.
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Tech: “HA! Yea right, still doesn’t change the fact they slapped you!”
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Flamma: “The kid speaks facts and the truth will always hurt no matter how much you deny it.”
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Guiche growled in anger as he saw his pride being ripped to shreds. By commoners no less. This can’t stand.
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Guiche: “I don’t care if you’re Louise’s familiar, I challenge you and your commoner friends to a duel!”
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There was silence for a time. Guiche smirked while Siesta’s eyes widened in fear and worry for her new friends. But the three didn’t seem scared, in fact…
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Tech: “HAHAHAHA!!”
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Flamma: “Go ahead, fucktard! Make my day!”
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Dove: “I can’t believe this guy would challenge people he thinks are defenseless. Maids and a-
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Tech began to cough, Siesta tried to help but he waved her away.
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Dove: “A sick boy even…”
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Tech: “Sorry, I’m still a little ill. But considering he challenged us despite that, he must be pathetically weak. And he calls himself a noble?”
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Dove: “Noble? No, he’s nothing but a savage.”
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Snickers erupted among the student body. The commotion even got Jake to pay attention from his tree.
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Tech was going to agree to the challenge but his goggles showed him warnings that said he overextended himself. He then leaned over, hands on his knees.
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Tech: “Give me a minute, your stupidity knocked the wind out of me. Siesta, would you please help me to a chair.”
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Siesta goes to help him but Guiche made another gambit to save his image.
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Guiche: “Maid, don’t help him or I will be sure to make you lose your position. The same applies to you two.”
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Dove: “What?!”
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Flamma: “That’s it, I’m-”
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Zander: “That’s enough Guiche.”
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Everyone stared as the godly man finally made his move. But he’s not alone, Kirche was also marching with him as if she was already his queen.
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Guiche: “Who dares-”
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Kirche: “Best watch yourself Guiche, you’re speaking to a noble. A king consort in fact. Or a prince, if you prefer.”
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Guiche: “A-A prince?”
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Guiche finally turned around and faced the man towering over him.
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Zander: “Yes. Now, I wouldn’t want to get in the way of Dove and Flamma beating you senseless. You do deserve it. But you will not prevent the boy from sitting down and you will not fire the maids. That’s not within your power.”
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Guiche: “I…understand.”
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Tech who is now sitting down thanks to Siesta, gives a thumbs up to Zander.
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Tech: “Thanks. The name’s Tech by the way. You seem to be the only decent noble here.”
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Zander: “Happy to help.”
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Now that Tech is in a better position, he regained the floor with his next words.
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Tech: “Guiche, you claim to be a noble, but all I see is a coward whose pride clouds his eyes and whose fear makes him seek the weak. If someone weaker than you gets in your way, you have no problem harming them. But when they’re stronger than you, you back away. As proven by how you practically shrunk in front of the prince. You say you’re a rose, but all I see is a vile weed.”
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Before the impact of his words could fully register, Tech glared at Guiche with his enraged neon green eyes. It almost glowed with fury, so much so it actually forced Guiche to take a step back.
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Flamma: “Impressive glare kid.”
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Tech: “Thanks. Now, here’s what’s going to happen. We’ll fight tomorrow, same time and place. Guiche, for your sake, I would prepare and maybe get some help. Like, seriously.”
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Guiche tried to regain his strength before agreeing. But he couldn’t muster a word, so he just nodded.
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Tech: “Great. Siesta, could you help me to the nurse’s office? I need to do some more repairs to my systems. Dove and Flamma, you should come to. If we’re fighting together, I should make sure you don’t slow me down.”
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Flamma: “Are you sure it won’t be you slowing us down.”
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Tech: “Heh, once I get some rest and maybe some sleep, I’ll get to work on a proper lab. Then you’ll see what science and I can do.”
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The four left the courtyard in stunned silence. After that, surely nothing else will happ-
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*Portal Opening*
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Raskreia: “Hey everyone, Raskreia is back!”
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Silence.
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Raskreia: “What did I miss?”
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