Valeria

Drags @PrimalDisdain out of his hiding spot. “I need to talk to you.”

“Hm. . .”

“It’s time.”

@ShoakumaKun — “Remember this. Emerald Monarchy does not beg when the upper hand slips away. We take it back.” Her eyes narrowed slightly. By the time the dust settled, she was gone.

@ShoakumaKun — pressure around him vanished as she released her dominion, the forest finally breathing again. Valeria extended one hand outward, calm and effortless. “Remember this. Emerald Monarchy does not beg when the upper hand slips away. We take it back.” Her eyes narrowed slightly. —

He snapped awake. Something was bothering him, and Taylor took action by leaping out the bed and running out the door. He didn’t know where he was going, but something was leading him that way regardless. “She’s alright, I’m sure..!”

@ShoakumaKun — Your girlfriend finally got tired of dealing with you and left.” A quiet hum of laughter followed. “I can’t say I blame her. You seem like a handful.”

@ShoakumaKun — stillness. Not enough to force him down, just enough to remind him resistance was a choice she was allowing. She tilted her head, studying him. “What’s your name? And who has you running around these woods like this?” Her smile turned sharper. “Oh, I know. —

@ShoakumaKun — in my territory.” She took a slow step forward, calm and certain. “As for who I am. . . you can call me Valeria. And what I’m up to?” Her lips curved faintly. “Deciding whether you’re worth the interruption.”

@ShoakumaKun Valeria’s gaze barely shifted, unimpressed by the irritation in his voice. The magic circle beneath him pulsed once, the pressure tightening just enough to remind him whose ground he stood on. “Careful,” she said smoothly. “That attitude tends to end badly for people standing—

@ShoakumaKun — unbothered, like the forest itself moved at her command. “You should be more careful where you wander,” she said smoothly. “Not all territory welcomes intruders.”

@ShoakumaKun The second his foot crossed the unseen boundary, a dark magic circle flared beneath him, light cutting through the forest floor. The air turned heavy instantly, pressure locking around him as the trees seemed to shift closer. Valeria stepped from between the trees, calm and—

@ForsakenSlayer “Oh— sure! We’re not too far from it.” She replied, pivoting around to retrace her steps back to the guild. “I’m still quite new there, so my knowledge of the place is lacking. But I still don’t mind showing you around.”

@DualityChains “Like wise Kusari, we need to get together again sometime soon.” He said nodding, before pondering a bit before smiling to her. “In fact, I’m free right now! Want to show me your guild?”

Exiting the guild hall for a late night stroll, Kusari would step through the terrain with her hands resting behind her head. The sounds of nature filled the air as she took the lonely walk, the light of the moon illuminating her path. Then, she felt another presence nearby.—

@ForsakenSlayer “It’s called Radiance Reborn. There are some pretty interesting characters there. . .” She noted, matching his smile. Yet, her’s had a hint of melancholy to it. “I’ve always wondered how you turned out, Leon. I’m glad to know you’re doing okay.”

@DualityChains “That’s just like you honestly.” He laughed a little, smiling to her again. “Always trying to be a little lone wolf.” He said, grinning now. “What guild is it? Maybe I’ll pay you a visit soon, maybe even spar with you!”

@ForsakenSlayer “I’ve just joined a guild myself. I haven’t been as proactive getting to know the other members, however. . .”

@DualityChains “It has! I’ve joined a guild and made some new memories. Though..” He said, smiling gingerly back to her. “I never forgot you either! I hope time has been kind to you though, what have you been up to nowadays?”

@ForsakenSlayer “Yeah. . . Same here. The entire town was destroyed, and I had just assumed you went down with it.” She replied, matching his melancholy features. Yet, she would eventually glance up at the other and offer him a small smile. “You seem happy. I hope time has been kind to you.”

@DualityChains “Huh? I thought you had died too!” He said, rubbing the back of his head, looking towards the ground before frowning a bit. Shaking his head, he looked back to her. “I had looked everywhere for you when it all happened, but there was no traces!”

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