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The Beach
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Hoo-wee! Look at this tricked-out blastcycle! |
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Man A |
I've never seen a model like this. The wheel and cowl are both totally modded. |
Man B |
If a blastcycle nut like you hasn't seen it, then who in the world owns this beaut? |
Man C |
Can you drive a blastcycle without magic? |
Man A |
You can't do as much with it, but yeah, you can ride it. It's got a technomantic battery as backup. How do you not know that, anyway? That's Blastcycle 101! Aha ha! |
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There's a whole mess o' folks eyeballin' our ride. Whaddaya reckon they want? |
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I had to beg an Ignihyde student to let me borrow that against his better judgment. If I let it get damaged, I'm in serious trouble. Hey, guys! That's my ride there. |
Man B |
Seriously? You're just some kid. Wait a minute— I recognize that outfit. You go to Night Raven College! |
Man A |
Hey, kiddo. You don't mind if I take this baby out for a little spin, right? |
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Um, I'm sorry, but it's not mine to loan out. I can't risk letting it get damaged. |
Man A |
Excuse me? Are you sayin' I'm a bad driver? I resent that! |
Man B |
Yeah! He knows a little magic. He can handle it no prob. |
Man C |
Wait, really? I didn't know you knew magic. |
Man A |
Just a touch. I'm no fancy Night Raven mage, but I've got more than enough for blastcyclin'. |
Man B |
Whatever, man. I know you couldn't keep up in class and dropped outta magic school. |
Man A |
Shaddup! |
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...I really think this machine is too dangerous for a beginner to ride, sir. |
Man A |
Who're you callin' a beginner? |
Man B |
Is that how you talk to your elders? I don't like your attitude, kiddo. |
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Look, you can't borrow it, okay? End of story! Let's go, Epel. |
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Um... Right. |
Man A |
Hey, hold up. We're not through here yet. |
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Ow! |
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Hey, what are you doing?! Get your hands off Epel's arm! |
Man C |
Hey, ain't you a gal? I thought Night Raven was an all-boys' school. |
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...Huh? |
Man A |
Whoa, you're not kiddin'! She's a real looker, too! Since when has that place gone co-ed? |
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Guys, please! Can you just lay off?! We're only trying to... |
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...You... You're...hurting me. Please, let go? |
| D'awww... |
Man A |
Wow. I think my heart just skipped a beat. |
Man B |
Have I finally met my soulmate? |
Man C |
O-okay, guys, we should probably lay off. We wouldn't want the poor delicate thing getting seriously hurt. |
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...You want hurt?! AH'LL GIVE YA HURT! |
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Man A |
Gah! |
Man B |
Wh... Did she just headbutt him in the jaw?! |
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Haw haw haw haw! Mah "charm" really does work like a charm! Y'all just made fools outta yerselves! Who do y'all think yer callin' dainty an' petite?! |
Man C |
Nobody called you any of that... Wait a minute! You've got a boy's voice! |
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Why d'you sound so surprised! Maybe ya'll need to get your eyes checked! |
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Epel! I don't think your cuteness is supposed to be used for fighting! It's gonna be real bad if we get into a scrap when we're already off campus without permission. I mean, not that fights are good to begin with! |
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Eep. Yer right. |
Man A |
Tch. We try to be nice, and this is what happens. Y'know, I've never liked mages anyway. They think they're so great, just 'cause they know a few little parlor tricks... |
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Is he about to use magic against us?! |
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Rgh... Epel, I'll handle these guys. Get out of here and call the school. |
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What?! Ah ain't gonna skedaddle without you, y'hear?! |
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I don't want you getting hurt, and I really don't want you getting forced to use magic. I brought you out here. I'm ready to own up! |
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Deuce... |
Battle!
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