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Mirror Chamber
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Good morning, Headmage. |
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And good morning to you. |
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I appreciate you letting us use the Dark Mirror. |
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Yeah, totally! Thanks a bunch! |
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Why, of course. This is an important event for the Asims, is it not? It's the least I could do. Oh, but my kindness knows NO BOUNDS. Do send my regards to your father! And naturally, I will graciously accept whatever souvenirs you see fit to bring back. |
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There it is. I knew there was no way he'd let us do this for free. |
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Well, that's enough small talk. We wouldn't want to keep your esteemed guest waiting. |
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Guest? Oh, you mean Lilia. I'm guessing he beat us here? |
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Hm? Your guest has been waiting for quite some time, yes... But it isn't Vanrouge. |
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No? So it's Silver, then? |
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Good morning. |
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Malleus?! |
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You're going to visit the Scalding Sands, yes? I'm pleased to be joining you. |
| BWHA? |
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Lilia invited YOU?! |
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So that's what he was playing at! Talk about a curveball. |
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As I'm Briar Valley's heir apparent, I don't leave home very often. I'd hoped to broaden my horizons more... But when I am at home, having to deal with the senate does not make leisure travel easy. So Lilia invited me on this trip. He said that so long as I'm in school, I should feel free to travel abroad as I please. |
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Aw, what a sweetheart! |
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Where IS Lilia, by the way? |
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Oh, he woke up with terrible stomach pains this morning. He's in no condition to travel. So it'll be just myself. |
| WHAT?! |
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Lilia said his meal last night "missed the mark." But as he lay doubled over on the floor, he told me not to squander the opportunity, and to go have fun without him. This will be my first trip without an escort, but I plan to make the most of it for Lilia's sake. |
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You've never been on a trip without guards before?! |
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Oh, gosh... Poor Lilia. It's a huge shame he can't come... But I'll make sure you have enough fun for the BOTH of you! You're gonna have a blast! |
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HOLD ON A MINUTE. Kalim, Malleus is royalty. |
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Right, and? |
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Are you serious right now? What if something happens to him while his chaperone isn't present?! It could set off an international incident well beyond our control! |
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Someone of your magical ability need not worry about me. I'm hardly fragile. |
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Well, I see your point, but still... |
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Then what is the issue, Viper? Judging by the look on your face, you seem to think I'm a nuisance. |
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NO! No, not at all! You honor us with your presence! |
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I was under the impression I had been invited. Was I mistaken? Have I imposed upon your group? |
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Not in the least...! |
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Hey, does anybody else hear thunder? |
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Sure do... And it was so clear a minute ago. |
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Hornton's face is gettin' scarier by the second... |
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(Argh, Malleus's mood is sinking rapidly...) |
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From what Draconia tells me, he's been waiting here for the past three hours. |
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Dang! Malleus was REALLY looking forward to this. |
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Jamil, I think you're blowing things way out of proportion. I just wanna show my friends around my hometown. That's normal enough, right? |
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Just so. Is there a problem with me coming along as simply your classmate? |
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No, it's not a problem, it's just... |
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Wow, never thought I'd see Jamil lose a debate...even one that's stacked against him. |
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Malleus and Kalim are so blissfully unaware of the struggles of those around them. They're just little balls of sunshine! |
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Okay, fine. I guess we've no choice but to bring Malleus along...without any sort of escort or chaperone. |
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Aw yeah, this is gonna be awesome—uh, I mean, awkward. You know, because it's such a serious situation and all. |
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...You're just thinking about the pictures you'll get out of this! You're not even a little worried about what we've gotten ourselves into here? |
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Well, have a wonderful trip, everyone! And if there's any trouble during your vacation, I want absolutely nothing to do with it! |
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I can already tell this year's Fireworks Fest is going to be a doozy… |
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Shake a leg, boys! We're off to the Scalding Sands! |
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