If there's one thing Rider hated, it was crowds.1234 copyright protection1688ＰＥＮＡＮＡBBTTnVIxP7 尼It wasn't that she was nervous of them, or their greedy, constant stares. It was that people simply irritated her. 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBQAucFoVrI
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It was like an annoying rash. Dealing with them, talking to them, explaining the smallest of concepts to them was harder than force feeding a dragon it's vegetables. Honestly, at this point she'd probably prefer the dragon. 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtDtWq5WMHN
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The large spotlight beaming down on her made her scars itch, despite being entirely clad in black for that very purpose. From her boots to her longcoat to her wide brimmed hat, she looked a mix of a pirate who just stumbled out of the Wild West. Tugging at the collar of her fully upturned coat, she tried to submerge herself in the alcohol soaked leather but by this point, the overly jazzy music had began to play and Rider knew she was screwed. 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpixwKgb4aa
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Her eyes widened in surprise before returning to its unamused stare, which was capable of rendering any pompous politician speechless. Unfortunately, in this case it was not a random annoying bug of a stranger that she could squash under her boot. It was the Hydra twins. 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2fpZmhE4rG
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"Hello, good people of Para Dormus! Welcome to the greatest talent show on this side of the Divide!" 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXX61eVzx4f
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The two middle aged men announced, adorned in aqua marine bedazzled blazers, embedded with the letter N and C.1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDgEXoL2QuV
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"We'd like to welcome our fifth act of the night in this spectacular character talent show!" Chase exclaimed dramatically, throwing in a cheesy grin and a dramatic jazz hand sections alongside his twin brother, Nate.1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe8oSYd9Jo8
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Rider growled, not unlike the sound of a raging dragon as the light continued to blaze, draining what energy she had left.1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmrhNcEJw7
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"You half jacked son of a legless goat! When I get out of here, you are SO dead to me! I'll-"1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBwnsmtKnvd
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"Our fifth act for this evening is our very own Captain of the Night Force, the Scourge of the Skies herself, RIDER!" Nate interrupted smoothly, attempting to avoid anything higher than a PG rating for the little kiddies at home. 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4rGxun6Wro
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"Now then, Rider. What is your chosen talent for this evening?" Chase continued, glancing quickly at his watch as his pleading gaze burned a hole in her forehead.1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiZJAYOlzKW
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She stared at them, utterly astounded as if they had just asked her to eat her own foot. 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqFkZ9r1M1o
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"What, in Hell's name are you talking about?" 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKJUmmh6Vwr
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Nate resisted the urge to face palm and continued to smile winningly for the audience. So much for the PG rating.1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSUJ6HfeSKt
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"Your talent, dear Captain. What can you do that sets you apart from the rest?"1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn57rjC5HkR
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Rider raised an eyebrow, slowly taking off her hat as the chilling scar across her face was there for all to see. 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDEAu3Eg7Jw
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"Other than putting up with you two?"1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡijiYdbsCpZ
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Chase suppressed a chuckle thanks to his brother elbowing him in the ribs. 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxcgoc34kQk
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Nate gave a wan smile, getting more and more aggravated, he tried one last time.1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKCWsoC9xBV
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"Please. Your talent, contestant No. 5."1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSSQpwJL6b2
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Rider pondered for a moment, returning her hat on its rightful place on her head with a chilling smile.1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaxfeOswkOw
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"I can make people disappear."1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLy3qeJrwFN
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Nate visibly gulped, a cold sweat running down his neck as he bravely took a step back. Any sane person would have realised that when someone as formidable as her takes off her jacket despite being submerged in nausea inducing lights that the best thing to do in that moment...1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcAZkuGLHU3
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Is to run.1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUzQHygC5Hc
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The twins bolted off the stage as the stage lights cut out in a matter of seconds, leaving them blind amidst the endless darkness. 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJE3XdRk5Lh
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"I warned you, boys. You're dead to me now."1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb0bNlveqgZ
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The shadows swarmed towards her as she let out a sigh of relief, the light now completely snuffed out. The shadows still lingered close, forming a large, unrecognisable object. Rider slumped down on the hardwood floor, eying her two quivering companions still traumatised by the events of the last few minutes. She let out a snort which soon turned to bouts of wheezing laughter which had Rider doubling up from hysteria. 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuuItA2zKxO
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The shadows soon formed a large behemoth of a dragon, scarred much in the same manner that Rider was but with a much less sinister greeting, for a dragon, at least.1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzdLc6vSD2D
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"Having fun?" He quipped, his large jaw resting against the floor. 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTr64rjXmIg
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Rider couldn't respond, still caught up in a fit of giggles which would last for weeks back home. 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjPJe5DmyhN
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"Hey, Night."1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsdG9S39rIk
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Eventually, she composed herself enough to drive the point home as the two utterly mortified hosts remained in the confines of the stage curtains, still glittering like sad little rain clouds.1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡorACjfIW5b
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"I told you I could make them disappear." She grinned up at the obsidian dragon, pulling out a carrot from her pocket. 1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIKZNueQL8H
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Nightshade rolled his eyes at his partner, hoping that next time they decided to enter someone into a talent show, they'd bring a more willing participant.1692Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbYqY7uFLRw

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