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The Beach
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Gah… |
Man A |
What's the matter? Where's your precious magic, huh? All you're doin' is blockin'! |
Man B |
So much for your fancy-schmancy schooling! |
Man C |
Have you learned not to mouth off yet, you preppie wimp? No? Here, have another lesson! HRAGH! |
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Deuce! I can't stand watching this! |
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No! Don't use your magic against them! |
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But—! |
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(We can't use magic against the general public. But it's all I can do to defend against this.) (I have to do something... But what?!) |
Man A |
You're finished now! Try this on for size! |
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Hrk... |
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EPEL! |
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What...? What's this? Magic is welling up inside me... |
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Was that...what I think it was? |
Pomefiore Dorm
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You think you can just waltz back here? Not only did you skip your rehearsal, but you left campus without permission AND got in a fight? You're lucky it was written off as self-defense. But what if you'd gotten barred from competing in the SDC because of it? Does your irresponsibility know no bounds?! |
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Vil, I am so, SO sorry! I was the one who took Epel off campus without permission. I accept whatever punishment you deem fit, sir! |
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No, I was the one who ran out in the middle of rehearsal...and I started the fight. This is my fault! And, if I may add one other thing? I learned something today. I finally understand what you mean when you talk about power. |
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Deep down, I've always looked down on people who care about being cute or charming. But you endorsed my hometown's apple juice, and everyone in town is happier for it. I think your concept of power finally clicked for me. And now I want to have power like yours, Vil. |
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Heh... Let me tell you something, Epel. I like making people prostrate themselves before me. There is one form of power that can bring people to their knees. It's more overwhelming than violence; more eloquent than words. I speak, of course, of beauty. That is why I devote myself utterly to the art of aesthetics—so that no one can outshine me. So that I can be the fairest in the land. You were fortunate enough to be born with the weapon called "charm." Whether you sharpen that weapon into something useful or let it rust away is up to you. I suggest you remember that. |
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Yes, sir. I'm going to keep getting more powerful. Powerful enough to beat Neige AND you! |
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Heh. At least you're ambitious. |
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Heh heh heh. I see the baby birds have learned a valuable lesson. What would you say to letting them off the hook this time, Roi du Poison? |
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Don't take that peppy tone with me. You both clearly have an excess of energy. Your punishment is to run thirty laps around the dorm! |
| Yes, sir! Running now, sir! |
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It sounds like they got into some trouble, but at least they're feeling better! They look like they both had a moment of catharsis. |
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A moment that could have thrown the whole show into jeopardy, you mean. What a mess... |
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No kidding. And Vil ran the rest of us through the wringer while they were out. Have some pity for the rest of us, man. |
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Oh, by the way, Ace! |
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Yeah? You'd better not be expecting an apology. |
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Hey, don't put words in my mouth. You were right, okay? I'm not as smart or as slick as you are. But even then… I'm not letting you outshine me, okay? That's all I wanted to say. Later! |
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Wait, what? Huh? Did he just declare war on me? Is he nuts? That knucklehead wouldn't outshine me in a million years. [MC], Grim, you two agree, right? |
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From where I'm standin', any competition between you two is a race to the bottom. |
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BWAH?! What was that, you little furball?! |
| Ahhh, youth. | I can't wait to see how practice goes now. |
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