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Got myself a really cool persona called Alice in Persona 3 Portable.

Shouta and Shiraishi came to the Central Town. It was past 1:30 pm today. The town was bustling with pedestrians; with students and adults alike. There seemed to be elementary school students, middle school students, high school students, and even other adults one wouldn’t know where they come from - perhaps they’re the residents of the town. Many shops and stalls could be seen in front of them - strange items, food, and many more odd things were on sale.

“S-So… you got 50 RTs, now?” Shiraishi asked, her face’s cheeks painted with slight pink; blushing. Normally she’d be more cranky and have a seemingly agitated expression, but right now, something weirdly warm was brewing in her heart. The loud pounding beats of her racing heart couldn’t be stopped. It was the first time she felt this way. Shiraishi was clueless of this feeling, and had no idea how she could calm her heart. Her delinquent nature was indeed subsiding; revealing her more maidenly side of herself.

“Uh-m…” Shouta felt around his pocket for his wallet. “Y-yeah, I have †˜em…” He was nervous, he couldn’t make eye contact with Shiraishi. As he walked alongside her he could feel his heart pounding out of his chest. This was his retribution for dragging Shiraishi along with him that one day in the empty classroom, but she seemed different. And, for some strange reason, he was somewhat excited as well. Just a few weeks ago, he would have dreaded needing to accompany Shiraishi like this.

He felt that he needed to break the silence, but couldn’t think of what to say. Shouta managed to squeeze out. “W-w-where to, f-first…?” in a soft voice.

“T-To a cafe!” Shiraishi called out, wanting to have ice cream. Its been too long since she had anything with RTs. Most of her savings would usually be cut due to punishments, and sometimes when hanging around with her bully-mates; she’d have to control herself and only have spicy food, so she missed her dear ice creams and sweets. Which she greatly loved, but never admitted in front of most.

“S-sure!” Shouta replied. That’s an interesting choice… She might have a sweet tooth. He didn’t think she was the type of person who liked sweet things, but it was a pleasant surprise. He became curious about something. “What… were you p-planning to order…?” Shouta asked to confirm his thought. His pounding heart was almost deafening. The very thought of him going to a cafe with Shiraishi alone was making his head spin. What would people think? Will… will they think we’re a couple, or something…? It sounded great to him, which confused himself even more.

“A strawberry parfait!” Shiraishi immediately replied without hesitation, with starry eyes. “I’ve always wanted to have one of those!” She forgot for a moment to whom she said this without a thought. Upon coming to a realization, she blushed. Her expression was a mixture of her maidenly pink, and a frown that made her appear very cute and adorable in a strange manner. “You got a problem with that?! I’m just someone who secretly likes to have sweet things, but can’t because others would make fun of me! You better not be the same!!”

Shiraishi’s sudden shift in attitude startled him momentarily. “W-Woah, hey, I would never do that! It’s fine to like sweet things… I…” His voice became quieter as he continued. “...do, too…” As a younger child, Shouta didn’t often get to eat many sweet things; it was a luxury. It was always a joyful experience whenever he did, and it’s almost unthinkable now that he could go get some whenever he wanted. “D-do you mind if I get some, too? It s-sounds delicious…”

“Ooh! You like sweet stuff too?” Shiraishi asked rather excitedly. It seemed that a switch was flipped inside her mind, she may even go on in her own tangent now. “Well let’s check out the prices first… ”

Entering a random cafe they found. The two walked into towards the tables. One of the maids greeted with a “Welcome!” smiling, she then placed two templates before going off with a bow. Taking a seat, the two picked up the menu to take a look. The table was made out of wood and painted black - very small and round, there were only two seats. Shiraishi didn’t understand the purpose of such small table or less amount of chairs. She only saw it as the †˜perfect one’ as they only came together instead of coming with more friends.

“Ugh… I want this one, but it’s 20 RTs, so pricey!” Shiraishi cursed, baring her fang with an angry face. “Apparently it’s somehow made to have an amazing flavor with Alice.”

Shouta chuckled slightly at Shiraishi’s expression. Her angry look was somewhat cute, as well. He, then, picked up his menu to see what Shiraishi was looking at and gasped. “W-wait… t-t-t-this i-i-is…” It was a large parfait made for those truly rich and gluttonous. Considering the table she chose to sit at, if she ordered this, Shouta figured there was no way somebody wouldn’t mistake them as being on a date. Regardless, it was Shiraishi’s choice, so he asked, nervously, “D-d-did you want it? A-anything you want, I’ll b-buy for you… I p-promised!” Shouta had a small smile. Maybe this is fine… Anyone who sees us can think whatever they want…

“Y-Yeah! I’ll take this then! ...What about you, though?” Shiraishi replied, very excited for the ice cream.

“I... k-kinda want the same as you…” He looked up at Shiraishi, blushed as he made momentary eye contact, and looked back down at the menu. “...It looks really good…” Shouta added as he stared at the picture of the parfait.

“H-How about… we share this. I-It’s really large, s-so it should be… o-okay.” Shiraishi suggested, looking down. Not really knowing what such an offer would imply to the general public. Her heart begun to race yet again. She could no longer make another eye contact with Shouta. She felt as though her heart would pop out if she would.

Shouta gulped. He almost immediately screamed †˜YES’, but needed to restrain himself. He didn’t know why that would’ve been his first reaction, but he’s happy to have saved himself from that embarrassment. He took several deep breaths before replying, more calmly. “S-sure. T-that seems l-like a good i-idea!” Shouta replied. His face felt hot, he couldn’t look at Shiraishi directly. To try to recollect himself, he quickly called a waitress over and placed his order. “Can we get one of these, please?” Shouta asked the waitress,who swiftly jotted it down and delivered it to the kitchen.

Shiraishi gulped, almost regretting having a big mouth. “Y-Yeah… it’s a great idea,” she muttered softly under her breath. She covered her sweaty face with her hands. W-What is this… ?! I feel like I’m gonna die from my heart acting like this!!

The waitress soon placed the gigantic parfait over the small table. It was littered with various icy cream pastes and fruity beans of all flavors. It was made by layering parfait cream, ice cream, and flavored gelatins in a tall, clear glass, and topping the creation with whipped cream, with added fresh fruits; most of which contained few strawberries over it’s pinnacle. The size was overwhelming, and it appeared to be even bigger than the picture shown on the menu. “S-So big!” Shiraishi exclaimed from surprise, yet happily, she took a spoon with a trembling hand; wanting to dig in as soon as possible.

“Hmm?” Shouta looked at Shiraishi’s hand, slowly inching toward the parfait. “W-what’s wrong? G-go ahead, ladies first!” He motioned his hand signalling her that it was alright. She seemed to be hesitating for some reason. Shouta wanted to see Shiraishi’s reaction to the first bite before trying it for himself, and, besides, it was for Shiraishi anyways. He wanted to let her try it first.

“Y-Yeah,” Shiraishi weakly nodded. She then raised her hand to reach up to the large parfait. Scooping a spoonful, she retracted her hand. Her lips parted; opening her mouth. Shiraishi allowed the spoon to dip into her mouth. Upon tasting, she gave girly squealed without noticing. Despite the remaining flair of pink over her face; Shiraishi gave a wide smile - she was in bliss. The dazed expression made it seem as though she was in paradise. “This is… amazing. You should try it out too~!”

“R-really?” Shouta stared wide-eyed at Shiraishi’s expression. She looked incredibly happy. He took his spoon and had took a small amount for himself to taste. It was very sweet, and many different flavors blended together. Shouta blurted out, “Holy crap, this is great!” and took another spoonful.

“I know, right?!” Shiraishi replied happily, then dipping her spoon into the parfait, and taking a spoonful. Making the delighted expression again.

so jelly of zariam's goodies

Wait... what did he do again?

(This is a Joint Post Starring:
TheLoneGentleman and Cinia Pacifica.)

“I think that will do for now,” said Arkasia rolling up the maps. It was rather late when they finished. Leona yawned as she walked out the door. She was already tired from putting up the veil, but now that it was up she could keep it up even in her sleep.

“Lets hope they didn’t smash all the beds like a bunch of barbarians….” said Fenfang, stretching. As the royal guard filed out with their Queen, Louise stayed behind, and approached Arkasia.

“You gonna be busy for the rest of the evening?” Asking, Louise stood behind her after leaving her chair. This was the perfect opportunity, given that Louise pried for a chance to converse with her alone.

“I have a few plans to make, and letters to write. Do you need me for something, High Priestess?” asked Arkasia.

“I had a warning to make, you see,” Louise answered, she smiled. Not because she wanted to appear confident - she was simply proud of the skit. However, she had something to confirm first. From behind - with a face full of glee - Louise raised her hand. Her hand fluttered its way to her hair. Brushing past it; her hand - yet again - caressed her left cheek this time.

Arkasia tried to keep her composure, but felt the blood rushing to her cheeks. in reaction she seized Louise’s hand and turned to her. Their faces were closer than she was planning, and their lips brushed slightly. Arkasia flushed straight red, and she pushed Louise away. Mumbling, she tried to find words.

“W-w-what warning were you talking about?!” she asked loudly as she turned back to the table.

“So, you’re Arkasia, after all,” Louise spoke, as if confirming an already known fact.

“Just what do you mean by that?” she asked as she turned around to face Louise. She was glad that no one else was here to witness this embarrassing scene.

Louise leaned in towards Arkasia. “One of the cursed soldiers said,” her other hand moved in swiftly to caress her other cheek as she spoke; despite her protesting moves, “that I should be careful of the man who can change faces. That person is the true spy who’s leaking information about us,” Louise smiled provocatively; happily revealing the special knowledge that she earned. “Who knows, a royal guard, or someone in our previous meeting may have been in disguise.”

At first Arkasia moved back, but as Louise continued to talk, she ignored the hand on her face. As she spoke of who the supposed spy was, only two names popped into her head. One was Soul who obviously wasn’t that spy, and her old instructor Kreig. “Only Soul and Krieg comes to mind but… That is a mighty interesting accusation. Do we have any other proof besides the rambling of a madman?” replied Arkasia.

“He seemed rather calm. He was desperate to leave alive after I offered a false passage to freedom - it was an ocular illusion, of course. Albeit, I had his life ended regardless after I received an information out of him. We can’t let him go, after all,” Louise elaborated, articulating every words with a hint of her dark pleasure from deceiving and felling - soon retracting her hand to shrug. “Don’t tell our Queen about it. She may become far too insecure in Masario. I shall leave the investigation to you, of course,” Louise then noticed a particularly vexing aspect from what Arkasia said - she made a questioning face to display her confoundment. “But… wait, Margaret’s husband? Why’d you suspect that man?” Louise asked, coming to a realization.

“He is the last man I would want to accuse, but… he has the means,” answered Arkasia. “Without proof this could just as easily turn back at me.”

Krieg, Margaret’s husband, a woman she so trusted, but a man she never quite met. He was a man of mystery to her, as she had never payed Arkasia a visit. She’d have to know more regarding him before putting him on her list of suspects. “Mn… what ability does this man possess? Please do inform me of it,” narrowing her eyes, Louise asked with much curiosity.

“He is a shapeshifter of sorts. As far as I know, however he can’t change his †˜face’, but he is the only man with a similar power. That has a position of importance,” answered Arkasia. “I can’t think of a reason he would betray us. His family lives within Masario. Its hard to believe he would put them in danger.”

“I understand your reasoning. However, now that he’s brought to my attention, I am unable to cross him off the list… ugh, since it came down to this; the case has gained my attention officially,” Louise said, putting the palm of her right hand over her forehead with a displeased face.

“Sadly, from here I am not able to investigate, and I cannot leave Raltese until I’m replaced. Him being currently in charge of Arkasia makes things ever more dangerous, if he truly is a traitor. While you’re there may i ask that you look into this on my behalf?”

“Mn… ” taking her hand from over her face, Louise coiled its fingers under her chin; considering. “I am rather anxious, since this concerns my dear friend’s husband and am thus genuinely worried, as well,” she mentioned, clearly having her own agenda - enough reason to look into this herself. “Very well, I shall investigate this matter while I stay over at Masario temporarily,” Louise declared, giving a nod - a nod to herself, more so than to Arkasia. “However, I may stay for a little while longer due to this issue. I hope you’ll make do with the situation here in my absence?” Louise questioned, almost certain that Arkasia would reply with a †˜yes’, but as a proper lady; she’d always ask for a confirmation.

“That won’t be a problem,” answered Arkasia. “With what we have here, we can make do,” Arkasia pulled away from Louise’s grasp and walked to the window. She thought for a moment to herself. “I hope my secret is safe with you, correct?” she said with a slight blush. “It seems you are well aware of it anyways, but I would like for you to keep it to yourself.”

“Oh, you mean the times when you’d turn as red as an apple - like an innocent maiden - upon my slightest touches? Or is it something else completely?” Louise asked, tilting her head with an innocent expression. What laid under it was a playful smile. “If so, haven’t you already shown such a face in the battlefield before I teleported you to the representatives?”

Arkasia smiled as her blush faded. “Yes, I’m not very good with that sort of thing,” she answered simply. “I guess its simply been a while.”

“Oh? Shall I help with that?” Louise giggled, crawling up to Arkasia from her back yet again - wrapping her arms around her chest and midriff out of blue, but then made an earnest face. Under that face laid a thought. So you admit that your secret is somewhat out, already, she sighed internally, but she wouldn’t let her feelings leak into her demeanor. “My, my. So good to be young, mn?” Louise said, almost as if lamenting for some reason. “I’m rather surprised that you admit to having such an unorthodox sexual orientation, however.”

Arkasia blushed, but didn’t resist. “I don’t think that would be wise, High Priestess.” answered Arkasia. “This really isn’t the time is it?” Feeling Louise embrace her wasn’t completely alien to her, but she was still nervous. “There is nothing wrong with knowing what you like. Men just don’t understand me.”

“Indeed,” Louise admitted; her arms slowly slinked away from Arkasia’s figure as she moved back to the table to take a seat. Louise truly appeared to resemble a lascivious and seductive succubus rather than a highly praised priestess as she sat with a delectable smile. “I suppose I’m simply being selfish. I do not have much time left, so I wanted to enjoy what it’s worth for.”

“You are rather mysterious at times. Its hard to gauge what you are actually thinking.” answered Arkasia.

“Oh? Does that imply that you want to learn more about me?” Louise’s lips stretched further as she inquired with excitement.

“I suppose it does.” answered Arkasia. “Am I being too forward?”

“I suppose you are,” Louise smiled. “I don’t think there’s much to say about me, however.”

“WIth the way you dress, and act I’d never figure you to live around here. There has to be something about you worth telling,” she said as she continued to pry.

“Mn. Well, if you so insist,” Arkasia found herself almost groped by Louise yet again after her shrug. She is truly stealthy with haste. “I am simply a person who travels very often - from place to place. I am one who has the natural talent of gaining wealth and riches - monetary issues was never a concern of mine - as such, I am able to seize anything I want; anywhere.”

“And I suppose this is how you met the former queen?” answered Arkasia.

“Actually, just before I came to Masario recently, I fought a certain monster,” Louise mentioned, with a hint of boredom instead. “So I have a curse in me that binds most of my abilities and locks some of my knowledge. Therefore, I do not quite remember about the aforementioned time,” Louise stated, not quite showing the drive to want back what’s lost to the sealing. “I do remember someone directing me to the current Queen of that time, as that person wanted me to inform her that she wasn’t quite doing her task in a proper manner; the exact same thing occurred when I spoke to Leona IV, recently.”

“A curse? That is blocking your spirit? That sounds similar to the former Queen’s illness.” said Arkasia. “You are lucky to be able to use your spirit still. You remember what this monster was like?”

“No point in doing so, I destroyed it at the instant it failed to take my life,” Louise answered. “However, Leona III’s and my case are vastly different. I do hope to take away her obsession with spirits, one day,” Louise mentioned, making a gloomy expression, but quickly pulled it back into the depths of her heart. “Anyway, unlike ordinary spirits, mine is quite the stubborn one. She broke half the curse herself. I’m just being lazy to break the rest of it, however. I could do it if I truly wished to do so.”

“That is quite the history, but the Queen has always been an expert on spirits. Her research team has come up with some remarkable things. Some say her losing her spirit was the best thing that could have happened in terms of technology,” answered Arkasia. “But she seems to have taken up some strange hobbies as of late.”

“Like doing creepy experiments with spirits? She did a certain thing without hesitation, I feel that she’s being led astray with this,” Louise said, shrugging yet again, then shook her head as if to portray her disappointment.

“Creepy experiments? Is this something that the Queen should know about?” asked Arkasia. The more she asked the more she began to wonder about the fragile state Masario was in, as well as Louise’s true self. There was a lot about her that wasn’t adding up, but she wouldn’t bring it up now.

“Of course not,” Louise answered with disdain to an extent. “I’ve been to lands where there are many people without spirits. So I don’t see the problem with not having one.”

“I can’t say that I feel the same, but I have never been without my spirit,” she answered. “If I were to suddenly lose Ao. I think I could see where she was coming from.”

“You’re simply spoiled by fate,” stating a fact, Louise smiled, she’d then attempt to justify her words. “However, you’re allowed to live a free and normal life without one. Most are bound by duty due to these spirits, wouldn’t you say?”

“That is a sad truth of this world, but as people who have power we must assume that responsibility,” answered Arkasia.

“Yeah, that’s the excuse that keeps you bound to duty. It is however - a natural and justifiable manner of belief - as they say, with great power comes great responsibilities. Therefore, it is an exchange that comes with possible privileges,” this was definitely a sound argument, anyone who denied it would be outright fools; power hungry freaks, and so on from Louise’s perspective.

“Yes, power that can at times be given to the wrong people by luck.” she answered. “Let us talk of your plan in Masario. I feel I must warn you. Kreig is no fool. If he catches wind that you are after him he will use any means necessary to stop you. The man is cunning.”

“Of course he is. Do you truly feel that I’d underestimate a man standing over a high stature - just because I am a step higher?” Louise questioned with a serious face. “Mn, I probably shouldn’t even tell a soul of Masario regarding this. Some people are too loyal to the already existing members of the higher society.”

“Agreed, no one but you and I are to know about this,” answered Arkasia. “Let us get some rest then. Both of us have much to do in the days to come.”

“Indeed, although, I feel like I can rest much better over at Masario. So I’m gonna speak to our Queen after departing now,” hasty, Louise would even pay money to be off this place for good. It was only due to aforementioned †˜duty’ that she even bothered to stay till now.

“You plan to head out tonight?” asked Arkasia. “I forgot about that handy ability.”

“In a bit - in fact - as I have nothing more to take care of in this city, currently,” Louise walked towards the door as she answered. She stopped just before pulling it open to turn around. “I am curious about one thing, why the sudden interest in me? I believe you uttered that I’m too sneaky for your tastes?”

“You may be sneaky, but you are also strong,” answered Arkasia. “Confidence is also an alluring trait in my book.”

“My, my. You sure possess fine tastes for women,” Louise replied with a smile. “Au revoir. Oh, you may not be able to comprehend such language; farewell for now.” She then turned to the front to leave; turning the door knob to pull the exit open. She’d now make way for Leona IV.

“Til next time,” said Arkasia with a smile as she sat down and began working on her documents. She was surprised that she was that open with Louise, but something about her drew her in.

IDK if I should be disappoint, or laughing.

The project is dead at the moment, though.

Sora just vanished. Haven't seen him for a month or so now.

The VN?

I probably won't read out of laziness, but if you're looking for readers, I highly suggest you put a space between each and every paragraph for improved readability.

Why? Eye-strain and turnoffs.

(This is a Joint Post Starring:
TheLoneGentleman and Cinia Pacifica.)

As Leona and Louise entered the former dukes’ room, it was in shambles. Aside from the large table that was moved to the center of the room, the rest of the furniture was demolished. Arkasia had maps laid across the table - showing the area around Raltese. Caym and Sophia were already in the room, and were chatting about something before Leona IV and Louise entered the room. Cutting their conversation, they turned to the two newcomers.

“How did it go, High Priestess?” asked Sophia as she brought a hand to her forehead. She seemed very stressed.

“It was troublesome trying to get anything out of them.” Louise answered as she stopped - momentarily facing her - then looking the room which was clearly in its worst state. We received a confirmation to what’s obvious, however,”[/color] Louise answered, smiling, she was proud to have received any answer from the madmen. “Apparently they have a keen eye all over our territories; especially Masario,” Louise shoved aside her smile as she revealed the information. It was no moment to be showing a careless smile; it’d be out-of-place.

“That much was to be expected. I assumed we hadn’t routed all the rats yet,” answered Arkasia. “We will bait them out later.”

Zhou and Fenfang walked in as Arkasia said this. “Hunting down traitors is always fun!” Said Fenfang. Zhou sighed as he listened to his partner.

“They have too many resources. Yet we can barely get a single scout out to most of our own regions. They seemed to just pop-up overnight,” said Zhou.

Ignoring the obvious statement, Louise looked left and right. “Where’s the others?” Asking, she casually yet legantly walked over the table to take her seat. Then peered towards the maps listlessly.

“Resting, or on clean up. Nero will be out of commision until his injuries are healed. Surprisingly Owain, and his squad were reported in good health. We had very minimal losses. In all despite losing the device...we were successful,” answered Arkasia.

“Then we should commence the discussion, soon,” Louise smiled, then looked towards Leona IV. “Shall we depart for the capital, after this?”

“We cannot afford to leave Raltese in this condition. I will need at least two of you to help keep it defended while it is rebuilt. We have enough men for now, but we will need more,” answered Arkasia. “I understand that the queen will need to return soon, but what do you need at the capital, Louise?”

Louise gave her trademark smile, again. “Just a visit, I will not stay at Masario for a day and will return shortly. So, do not worry. I need to confirm something, anyway,” despite her words; first thing she’d do is most likely enter Leona III’s room for a drink. It became more of a routine whenever she’d be in Masario, nowadays.

“That is fine,” answered Arkasia. “I assume that Fenfang and Zhou will be heading back with the Queen. I would request that Caym and Sophia are to stay here. Is this alright, Your Highness?”

“Yes, that is fine. I also have Saren back at the castle. We will have our hands full flushing out the spies,” responded Leona IV. “What will you do about a veil?” Pondering, asked Leona as she is the primary veil user in this city currently, she wasn’t quite certain how the others would up for a lack of veil without she herself or Louise.

“Sadly, with the device down, we will have to strategize placing smaller veils until the High Priestess returns. It shouldn’t be too much of an issue for the few days, however,” Arkasia answered, confident that she can make up for the absence of the avid powerful veil users.

“Since I’ll be back in a day, it should be easy to maintain protection over this city,” Louise added. “I doubt they’d come back to invade here so soon after leaving,” that was one logic Louise thought with. However, she knew of the possibilities that they could hide to make a counterattack. This was ruled out as the cursed seemed to be here for a certain core of the spiritual device that Arkasia had been wary about.

“We can hope not, but they have been rather unpredictable. I expected more from this battle. Then they just retreat. It doesn’t add up,” answered Arkasia. “The city has been cleared already, so there is no risk of a trap laying in the city.”

“Well, they have their own plans and tactics. Our job would be to work on our plans for now,” shrugging, Louise replied with the obvious course they should be taking with the conversation. Which, was surprisingly not happening so far. Disappointed, Louise’s smile had somewhat waned. She was regardless unable to judge whether Arkasia was incompetent, at all.

“Agreed, We need to secure and fortify the surrounding villages and towns as well, when Owain and his team are up to it. Nero will be out of commission until his injuries are healed. I will focus on getting the supply routes back in order,” replied Arkasia.

“You do that, then,” Louise uncaringly responded, she already heard about Nero’s state anyway; he seemed rather useless for a knight - Louise was displeased with the display of skills and abilities. Perchance he stood his ground well against a Representative, but it mattered not; failure is but a failure at the end of the day. “I shall provide a helping hand in the securing and fortification when possible,” she then looked towards Leona IV, the so-called Queen. “My Queen, what would we be doing after we’re done securing the neighboring small territories?”

“We gather our forces and make a move on the cursed lands,” answered Caym. “This is where the real war begins.”

Louise smirked. “That’s great, we finally get to make a real move,” she remarked with apparent enthusiasm. In actuality, she just wanted to get this over with. It was tiring enough dealing with leona IV; referring to her as †˜Queen’ and †˜Princess’ back and forth. The latter was only used for her personal amusement or to push her beyond her mental restrictions.

“You sure seem to be excited for this, Louise,” said Arkasia. Looking at her, she thought on what she learned before. Louise was a wild card, and she would need to keep a close watch on her.

“And there is an issue with my excitement, Arkasia?” Asking with a smile, Louise didn’t quite care about the sharp gazes brought down over her. It’d only encourage her to be more elusive to vital details she carried with her.

“I suppose that there isn’t,” Arkasia answered with a chuckle.

“The closest town is here,” said Sophia, pointing at the map - it really seemed to be close. “Caym and a handful of troops should be enough to secure it. Owain mentioned something about needing a new armor. I suggest giving him a route that passes near to his friend. What his spirit can do with that armor is quite amazing.”

“He told me before that his friend resided in the Forest of Origin,” added Arkasia. “It is possible to allow them passage to the small villages on the way there, but it will be dangerous. Still, he needs a suitable replacement, and that we can’t provide.”

“Me or Louise can see that they arrive safely.” answered Sophia. “Right, High Priestess?”

“Mn, I wouldn’t mind, but is an armor all that useful? Is it enchanted in any way?” Louise inquired, not quite sure why she’d have to go out of her way just for that one knight known as Owain. He was funny, but that wouldn’t earn him any favor in a more serious regard. She was yet to see him in battlefield to certify her opinion of legitimacy.

“It is. He has done more than his fair share for Arkasia in the past. We have other knights to pick up his slack while he is gone, and I want him in top condition for what is to come.” answered Arkasia.

“I see. He seems to be commendable, at least,” Louise answered, quite uncaring still. Let’s hope he is better than that Nero… oh, who am I kidding? Good warriors are always at the short end of the stick in terms of scarcity. Those who served Arkasia are mostly bored people who lets spies go past them, she scoffed at them internally, but didn’t say anything negative; not even showing a single sign of it in her expressions.

“Reports say that he fought Soul. Coming out of that with only some torn up armor is a bit more than commendable.” answered Arkasia.

“I do not know the extent of Soul’s strength, so I shall withhold my praises,” Louise said, refusing to shower praises to Owain. She simply didn’t know the skills and abilities of the two. She quite easily broke Soul apart, albeit him repairing himself after a while, apparently.

“He could have done a lot more than he did, we owe that bit of damage control to you,” said Arkasia.

“Well, time shall tell. So far, I’ve only learned that Knight Owain is a man who’d definitely face his doom if he keeps up his current mentally,” Louise said, letting a cat out of her bag. She didn’t intend to let Arkasia know of her time conversing with one of her knights. Not that it actually mattered, but Arkasia is pointlessly strict with moral concerns.

“Is there something particularly wrong with him?” asked Caym. “I have only met the man a few times myself, but he seemed to have a well enough head on his shoulders.”

“He claims that he is not an overly serious person, a man who believes that we were going on a funeral march before arriving at Raltese - a man who speaks too lightly of his own death,” Louise said what she heard from him herself. Shrugging, she didn’t know what else to think of him. “A man who is far too fearless of his end is almost never able to derive precise carefulness - they become inefficient.”

“He told you that himself, Louise?” Asked Arkasia. She was sure that Owain had some reservations about things, but this side of him he was unaware of.

“Is there any other way?” She said as if stating the obvious. “On our camp before we arrived here, yes. Albeit, I was only out prowling that night out of boredom. He came to me, to… well, you catch the drift, yes?” Withholding her snicker, Louise stated.

Sophia let out a chuckle imagining the scene. “I saw him wandering around camp, but I had no earthly idea what he was up to. He seemed so peculiar,” she replied.

“I will have to have a talk with him later, but I am not sure what good it will do,” added Arkasia.

“Nothing, probably? He is rather stubborn,” Louise attempted to enlighten Arkasia, despite know it’s futility.

Nahh. You just can't.

Can't into fanservice.

grats mang

10/10 will read manga when i get time

daym freaky, you be full of smex friendz

one of the big faggots