Siesta was blown away by what she was seeing. A white clean world with strange tasting air unlike anything she was used to. Regardless, she stepped onto a strange large platform with her dearest friends. Then it shook before sinking down, making her grab onto Dove.
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Dove: “You’ll get used to it.”
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Siesta: “The air too?”
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Dove: “Eventually.”
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Flamma: “I have to admit Tech, even I’m blown away by this.”
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Tech: “This is nothing. I’ve upgraded things while Dove was away.”
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Dove: “Raskreia did mention something but didn’t want to ruin the surprise.”
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Tech: “You’ll thank her later.”
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Once the platform was deep enough, two sets of steel doors closed over head. Then the door before them opened revealing a very large room.
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All around, the group saw things being moved about by metal arms moving on their own. Little metal golems flew about, fiddling and carrying things around the complex.
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To everyone but Dove, it was strange and alien.
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Dove: “You sure you’re not a Dwemer?”
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Tech: “Really? They had stuff like this?”
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Dove: “Yes, we still have to fight them if we delve into their ruins.”
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Tech: “Interesting, shame I can’t meet them.”
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Siesta: “T-Tech, what is all of this?”
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Tech: “This…is the power of science. Something magic can’t replicate.”
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Flamma: “Flying autonomous Golems Tech, not that impressive. Your speed in making them is, but still.”
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Tech: “This is only the tip of the iceberg.”
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After saying his piece, Tech made his way over to an another platform and spread out his arms, waiting. After a second, hands and arms came out and aided in removing his armor then reassembling it on a nearby rack. They then gave him back his goggles and headphone before he came back down. But something was off, he was a little…pale.
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Flamma: “Hey, are you okay?”
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Seista: “Oh no, did Guiche actually-”
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Tech: “Please, he couldn’t hurt me even if I let him. I just need some rest.”
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Dove: “Still don’t want me to heal you?”
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Tech: “Nope.”
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Dove: “Suit yourself.”
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Seista: “Please Tech, if you’re really not well then you should let Dove heal you.”
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Tech: “Like I said before, I rather not rely on magic to help me. But…for small stuff maybe I’ll make an exception. But enough about my health, I want to show you your rooms.”
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Dove: “Already?”
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Tech: “Like I said, easy.”
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Tech led the group to another lift which took them to another room above. Not as large as the last but it was more organized, something like a dorm room.
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Tech: “So far I only made four. If the others want, and if they behave, I’ll make more.”
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Dove opened the closest door and to her surprise, it had a medieval style design. Not quite the Nord design she’s used to but it’s better than everything else here.
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Tech: “If you have any requests then ask me or one of the machines floating around occasionally.”
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Dove: “I like it, thanks Tech.”
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Siesta: “Is this really for us?”
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She says as she looks around the well-designed room. A room fit for a noble…
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Tech: “It was a good design exercise, don’t look too deeply into it.”
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Flamma: “Softy.”
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Tech: “Shut it.”
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Flamma: “Ha, jokes aside though, I have decline.”
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Everyone stopped what they were doing and their eyes widen.
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Tech: “Out of everyone, I was sure you would be the most grateful. You sleep on hay for goodness sake.”
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Siesta: “Why Flamma?”
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Flamma: “Don’t get me wrong, I like the design and will visit. But…I don’t want to leave Louise alone.”
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Tech: “Let me repeat myself, you sleep on hay woman. Accept the nice comfy bed, I won’t even ask for thanks.”
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Dove: “Does this have something to do with why you decided to be Louise’s familiar?”
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Tech: “And getting branded like an animal, I might add.”
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Flamma looked at them and wondered if she should reveal what she felt. Would they use Louise and abuse her potential? After a moment, the answer was clear to see.
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Tech is too proud to do it, Dove has no need of it and Siesta is too sweet. But how much to tell, that’s the question.
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Flamma: “Yeah, I’ll explain if you’re sure this place is secure.”
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Tech: “Trust me when I say, there is no safer place on this planet. So, what’s so special about the girl? Besides her admittedly impressive summoning ability.”
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Flamma: “Do any of you know of Void Magic?”
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Dove: “Unless it has something to do with Sithis or Namira, gods forbid, then no.”
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Tech: “It’s magic so no.”
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They look to Seista who’s blankly staring at Flamma.
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Flamma: “You know, don’t you?”
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Siesta: “N-Not much but I’ve heard that it’s the lost fifth element, far more powerful than the rest and related to the Founder Brimir. Are you saying-”
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Flamma: “Yes, Louise has Void Magic but it’s more than that. The power I sensed within her is…incredible. It’s may even surpass my power.”
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Dove: “Y-You’re surely joking.”
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Seista: “Is Miss Louise truly that powerful?”
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Flamma: “She can be. That’s why I must stay with her. To protect her from people who may deceive and use her.”
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Tech: “Ugh, I’m too tired for this crazy magical stuff. Debrief me later, I need some rest. But before I go, here.”
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Tech hands the three of them a steel rod with a blue slit down the center.
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Dove: “I’d rather a sword.”
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Before Flamma can quip herself, a thin sheet of harden light shot out from the side of the rod.
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Tech: “Information is the most powerful tool at our disposal, don’t waste it.”
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Dove: “Why give us all of this information?”
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Tech: “So what I will do in future won’t fry your brains. I’ll plan on putting whatever your Dwemer did to shame.”
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He winks before leaving for his own room to recover for the day. Meanwhile, the maid trio looked down at their data pads.
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Siesta: “How do we use this?”
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Unbeknownst to everyone in Tech’s base, something had slithered in. A snake on a mission. But even Aeron had to admit that the place was well secured and impressive.
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But it’s magical defenses were lacking and made it easier than expected to invade. At first, he was going to get in, kill Tech, and get out. But he lucked out and heard some interesting information about Louise.
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Aeron: ‘Her value just went up. If I’m lucky, I may even be able to steal this Void Magic for myself. But first…’
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Aeron made sure to follow Tech to his room. The room was the cleanest he’s ever seen and was covered in soft shades of white and blue. Tech went to a strange capsule and taped on a panel with bumps. The capsule opened and Aeron saw his chance. While in his invisible snake form, he used a modified Ray of Sickness on Tech.
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Tech slumbed forward a bit but catching himself. He shook his head before regaining his footing.
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Tech: “Whoa, I might need this more than I thought.”
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Aeron: ‘That’s one threat dealt with.’
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Aeron slithered away with a smile while Tech got into the capsule. The poison was made slow but this way, no foul play would be suspected. Tech is sickly after all.
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Thanks to a small A.I sphere named NAVI that emerged from the data pad, the maid trio learned much more about the world of Tech. And it was…a lot to process.
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Siesta: “Tech’s world is scary…”
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Flamma: “I’m more surprised that Tech was sick like this his whole life. For him to then spit in destiny’s face and still succeed at life is badass. Even becoming whatever a CEO of Innovation Industries is sounds impressive.”
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Dove: “The way they wage war doesn’t bother you?”
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Flamma: “A bit, but I doubt Tech can bring all of that to bear. Besides, you fought that Ravager and these things are comparable. I’m not worried.”
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Dove: ‘I wouldn’t want to fight hundreds of them though.’
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As for Siesta, she couldn’t help but feel some dread. This world was already so terrible to commoners like her. But after learning about Tech’s world, the world became so much more dangerous.
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What if more like Tech came here and weren’t as nice as him? What would happen to her and her friends? What if one of the nobles got a hold of this power?
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So many scenarios raced through her mind and it only worsen her feelings of helplessness. She trusted her dear friends but…
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Flamma: “Siesta? You good?”
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Siesta: “O-Oh, I’m fine. Just a bit tired. It’s been a long day. I’d like to finish my work for today before sleeping in one of the rooms Tech built for us.”
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Flamma: “Good idea, I need to get back to Louise too. What about you Dove?”
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Dove: “I’ll stay here and learn more about Tech’s world. Never know when we might have to fight something like the Ravager again.”
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Siesta: “…”
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Flamma: “Alright, later Dove.”
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When Flamma and Siesta left, Dove got on the bed and continued to scroll through the data pad. Her topic…new metals.
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Raskreia: “Jake, you following me around is not going to make me go plane hopping faster.”
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Jake: “Would a blade to the neck help?”
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Raskreia: “No, but you may try your luck if you want.”
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Raskreia just wanted to enjoy some food while waiting for Flamma but Jake thought she was avoiding her job. Like doing a favor was some job she had to perform. The nerve of him!
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Jake: “Ugh, makes me wish Guiche challenged me. At least I wouldn’t be so bored.”
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Jake: ‘You’re so lucky Zander is still around.’
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Jake took a look around the cafeteria and spots Zander and his fan girls. Even when fighting off the ebony’s advances, he still kept an eye on Jake.
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But at least that blue dragon wasn’t around. Even thinking about it made him click his tongue in annoyance. Its fascination with him was getting on his nerves.
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Raskreia: “You could learn to socialize.”
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Jake: “…No.”
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She could only sigh at the kid’s hard exterior.
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Raskreia: “Look, I’ll start looking after I talk with Flamma.”
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Jake: “Why? What’s so important?”
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Raskreia: “Her true nature.”
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Jake: “A dragon or something right? What of it?”
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Raskreia: “I have a feeling there’s more to her.”
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Just then, the door to Tech’s base opened revealing Flamma and Siesta.
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Raskreia: “Finally, hey Flam-”
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Raskreia got up and ran to the duo while waving her hands. But something flashed in the corner of her vision. By instinct, she raised her finger and used Fire Bolt on whatever she sensed.
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When the flaming bullet hit the grass, everyone looked at Raskreia with a mix of confusion and outrage.
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Seista: “Ah!”
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Flamma: “The fuck was that?!”
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Raskreia: “I sensed something.”
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Flamma: “What? An enemy?”
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Raskreia: “I don’t know. It’s gone now but…it felt somewhat familiar. Like something from my world.”
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Siesta: “R-Really?”
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Flamma: “I didn’t sense anything.”
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Raskreia: “It’s okay, not everyone is as good as me at magical sensing.”
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Zander: “Is everything alright?”
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The girls turned to Zander and the ever present Kirche.
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Kirche: “I should have known one of Zero’s familiars to be crazy. I thought it would be boy though.”
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Raskreia: “Watch it.”
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Zander: “Be nice Kirche, I’m sure she noticed something we didn’t.”
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Kirche: “Something even you couldn’t sense?”
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Zander: “I leave support roles to others. So, unfortunately, I’m not that good at healing or reconnaissance.”
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Jake: “That’s good to know.”
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Jake came up from behind and unlike everyone, he could see the snake making his escape.
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Jake: ‘If she won’t help me, why should I?’
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Jake: “Rask, call me when you have a lead before start I losing it.”
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Jake jumps over the school walls and disappears into the coming night.
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Raskreia: “Such a troublesome kid. Makes me wonder what made him this way. Sorry, everyone, maybe I made mistake. False alarm.”
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Zander: “Are you sure?”
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Raskreia: “Yep. But enough of my blunder, Flamma, got a moment to talk?”
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Flamma: “I’m on my way to Louise, we’ll talk on the way. See you tomorrow Siesta.”
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Siesta: “Have a good night Flamma.”
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Raskreia and Flamma proceeded to leave the rest of the group behind. However, despite outwardly focusing on her conversation with Flamma, she couldn’t help but think back to what she sensed before.
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Raskreia: ‘I hope it was nothing…’
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It was a sight that nearly drove Louise to hurl. Hanging in the air with some sort of strands keeping her afloat was her fake.
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She was a mangled mess but the pink hair made it clear who it was. She wanted to destroy this mockery to herself but her sad state…stayed her hand.
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Bench: “Alright, you saw what you needed. Now leave.”
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Louise: “How dar-”
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Bench: “If it wasn’t for the fact that you are Louise, I would have kicked you out. But I won’t tolerate you endangering…yourself.”
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Louise: “But…how is this possible? Why are they two of me and why is she…like that?”
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Bench: “I don’t have much time to explain but the short answer is I don’t know and it’s a long story. I have some ideas to explain the first one but they are unscientific. Right now, I just want to finish my repairs for today. I already wasted a day trying to get the local clinic to work for me and then transforming this shack into something manageable.”
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Louise: “…Will she be fine?”
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Bench: “She will be if I’m given enough time to work on her. Now, if you’ll excuse me.”
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With nothing more to say, Louise leaves the transformed shack confused and dejected. What was really distressing was the pulling feeling she got when around her fake. As if she was being sucked into a whirlpool.
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The thought of giving into the sensation…terrifiedher. She wanted…no…needed to escape this feeling.
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Louise: ‘Where’s Aeron when I need him? Learning a new spell should help get my mind off this…’
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But instead of the dark star, the sun instead appeared before her.
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Flamma: “Hey Louise, we were looking everywhere for you.”
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Louise: “Flamma!”
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Louise quickly regained herself and pushed down her unexpected excitement.
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Louise: “What are you doing here? Aren’t you suppose to be with Tech and the other maids?”
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Flamma: “Jealous?”
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Louise: “N-No. Get over yourself familiar!”
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Raskreia: “Oh, she got it bad huh? Understandable.”
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She whispers into Flamma’s ear.
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Flamma: “Shush you.”
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Flamma: “Don’t worry master, I was just learning somethings from my friends. I won’t leave your side for anything less.”
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Louise: “I-I-I know. It’s only natural for a familiar to be there for their master. Now, why is she is here? Is she ready to become my familiar too?”
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Raskreia: “Buy me dinner first and maybe I’ll think about it.”
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That got Louise to fume red while Flamma giggled at how adorable Louise can be.
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Raskreia: “Don’t be like that kid, I was just learning more about Flamma. Congrats by the way.”
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Louise: “What are you talking about?”
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Raskreia: “You didn’t just bond with a dragon, but apparently one that was worshiped as a Goddess long ago. Nice job!”
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Louise: “…Huh?”
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In the shadows of the night, Aeron was collecting himself after his brush with failure. He wasn’t scared of a fight but he’s unsure if he could win if he was revealed at that moment.
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Raskeria alone may be his equal. That’s not even counting Zander and Flamma. But Jake is interesting…
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Aeron: ‘He noticed but didn’t do anything, interesting. Maybe he could be a good tool for later. Speaking of tools…’
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He needed to step his plans up. He needed Louise firmly on his side and maybe another pawn in this game if he is to survive and win. He can’t afford to be caught now.
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Luckily for him, the pieces were already in place.
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Guiche is probably bitter about his lose, a perfect mind to send over the edge.
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Siesta was alone and vulnerable, a useful pawn and possible ally depending on how he pulls this off.
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Finally, night was coming. Flamma and the other familiars should be asleep soon. It would be risky but what’s life without some form of gamble.
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Aeron casts alter self so he looks like Siesta before making his way to Guiche.
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