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Is it just my imagination, or is someone looking a bit dour today? |
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Oh, y'know, we're just coming to terms with being ordered around by a trio of tyrants. |
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Aha ha! Isn't that cute? The sea anemone that breached its contract is talking! You guys know you're in no position to complain. So shut your traps. |
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Eeep! Not the squeeze! |
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Allow me to clarify: I wasn't talking to the sea anemones. I was specifically addressing you... ...[MC], prefect of Ramshackle Dorm. |
| Yes?! | A-are you gonna squeeze me?! |
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Awww, look at you, scurrying backwards like a shrimp afraid of being someone's lunch! And on that note... You're so teeny, I'ma call you "Little Shrimpy" from now on! |
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I think most students on campus would be small compared to you two. |
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Yeah, and having two guys this big standing together is a special kind of imposing. |
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I understand that you were playing little spy games with Riddle and others just recently, [MC]. You may know who we are already, but I've always been a stickler for formal introductions. I am Jade Leech, and this is my twin brother Floyd. |
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Heya. I'm Floyd. Nice to meetcha, Little Shrimpy. |
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Now, where was I? Ah, yes... Allow me to infer what troubles you, [MC]. Could your anxiety perhaps stem from these three anemone stooges? |
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"Perhaps"? Listen to you, acting all coy. |
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What's your problem? You're as prickly as a sea urchin. |
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Wh—I'm a WOLF, not a sea urchin! |
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If the source of your troubles does in fact lie with these sea anemones... ...I believe you would be well-served discussing the matter with Azul in person, [MC]. |
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Wait, what? |
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You will find Azul to be as benevolent as the Sea Witch, one of the Great Seven. I have no doubt he would treat your misgivings with all due gravity. |
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Yeah! Azul's a real problem-solver. For example... He could set these sea anemones free if you asked him to. |
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Really?! |
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Absolutely. Just remember: you can't get something for nothing. |
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Tch. So that's your angle. You wanna rope [MC] into one of his contracts. |
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Please, there's no need to bare your fangs at me. Goodness, you land mammals are so belligerent. |
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We're just passin' on a hot tip outta the goodness of our hearts. Ain't that right, Jade? |
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Exactly, Floyd. We wouldn't dream of leaving a poor, unfortunate soul by the wayside. |
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If your interest is piqued, feel free to visit the Mostro Lounge sometime after nine tonight. We'll have some piquant tea ready for you upon your arrival. |
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We'll be waiting, Little Shrimpy! |
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Wait, so, uh... |
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If [MC] makes a contract with Azul and meets his conditions, whatever they are... |
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...we could be freed from this?! |
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Please, Prefect! You gotta beat him for us! |
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You guys are shameless, you know that? |
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You don't have an anemone on your head! You've got no idea how miserable this is! |
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Maybe you shoulda thought of that before trying to coast through a test. |
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Look, I've already learned my lesson, okay?! |
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Yeah, I'll never do this again for sure. I'll take my results like a man,even if that means failing. |
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You're supposed to say you'll work hard to ensure you stop failin' altogether. Well? What's your call, [MC]? You gonna take them up on their invitation? |
| If all he wants to do is talk... | This could be our chance. |
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Y'know, for the first time, I think I'm ready to recognize you as our prefect! |
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Tch. Fine. I'm goin' with you, though. You seem like you'd get yourself into trouble otherwise. |
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Dang, Jack! You're a big softie! |
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D-don't get me wrong, okay?! I just don't like Azul's scheming. I can't stand the thought of losin' to guys who profited off of someone else's hard work. |
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So much for chatting. My sea anemone's tugging at me again! |
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Ow, ow, ow! C'mon, at least let me have my lunch break in peace! |
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I'm countin' on you, Prefect! |
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WOE IS ANEMONEEEEE! |
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Yeesh... Hopeless, the whole lot of 'em. Anyway, I guess we're goin' to the Mostro Lounge tonight. |
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