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 Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:00 pm
Maigo gave off a slight blush, taking the compliment with a light hearted laugh then twitched a ear when the mention of someone hurt caught her attention instantly.
She smiled kindly again then nodded. "Yes, of course. What kind of healer would I be?" she then smiled to Isane, then blinked when she noticed a white coat with fur lining was held to her. "Isane, please watch over this place while I'm gone."
"Yes Ma'am, and please take this, it's cold after all." Isane said, smiling to her. Maigo nodded to her, taking the coat then brightened to Silabus.
"Please, take me to the First District." she said, bowing her head.
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:07 pm
"You will?! That's great! Thank you very much, Miss Kokoro!" Silabus gave a little cheer, pumping his fist into the air in celebration. His million-watt smile was enough to light the whole room, and without hesitation he took the young woman's hand and lead her at once towards the exit of the 4th Division. As they wound their way through the halls and out the door into the streets of the Court of Pure Souls, he couldn't help but grin over at his new companion.
"I can't tell you how much I appreciate this. Gaspard may be really brave when he wants to be, but he's a terrible klutz...and he's not too good with pain, either," the brunette explained jovially. "I was really worried I wouldn't be able to find someone to help him. The gatekeeper Jidanbo rejected Gaspard at the gate, and only let me pass to look for you because of who I am. It was really lucky that I heard you singing and found you so soon!"
The Gate drew ever closer as Silabus explained himself, and the closer they came, the more clearly a loud, childish wail could be heard from the other side of the large portal. The green-clad young man blanched a little at the sound, but his smile didn't fade one bit.
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:14 pm
Maigo was taken back by his great energy, but she didn't mind it at all. "Glad that I could help," she said then her ears twitched again when she heard the loud wailing from the portal. She looked a little nervous for a moment but then looked back at Silabus.
"Through there, right? Tell me, what wounds does he have? Anything fatal?" She was ready to go through.
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:48 pm
"It's no trouble at all!" Silabus assured her as they wound back through the streets of the Court of Pure Souls towards her Division. Falling into a nice, leisurely pace as they walked, the brunette glanced over at his companion with a casual smile. "So, have you ever been to the Arena in Lumina Cloth, before?"
He expected she had heard of it, and perhaps had attended once or twice. Though, she didn't really seem the type to be immediately interested. Then again, Gaspard hadn't been either...but he'd come to quite enjoy the spirited competition there once going to a fight. To be honest, even he hadn't been too interested in the Arena at first. He sure had come a long way since then...
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:03 pm
She looked over at him, her hands held over her stomach. There was a slight shake of the head. "The name rings a bell, but I don't believe I've heard of the arena..." There was a twitch of her ears, as if expecting something, perhaps a certain response to her answer.
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:12 pm
"Really? Well then, how about you come down to the next Holy Palace Tournament Championship Match?" the young man suggested with a smile, glancing down at the two slips of paper in her hands. There was a hint of excitement in his voice, as if there were some important bit of information he was keeping secret. It was all in fun, though, not a hint of malicious intent to be found.
"Those tickets I gave you are front row seats to the Emperor's next title defense. I'd love to see you there, if you have the time, that is..." Silabus scratched his neck a little as they drew closer to the 4th Division, secretly hoping she'd accept his offer. He wasn't really all that nervous, though. But she definitely (in his opinion) needed to see the Arena at least once. He was happy now that he had got extra tickets..
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:47 pm
Both of her ears twitched again, as if there was some uneasiness in her when "Emperor" was mentioned. That was when she looked down at the tickets then closed her eyes, smiling.
"What is the... title defense? Sorry if I don't seem to know these things." Maigo rubbed her fingers as the end of her black tail twitched. "And I'm not sure if I'll be able to. It's really best for me to stay here in case I get anymore patients that need some tending..."
She smiled to him. "I'm sure that it'd be fun, though. I can't exactly predict when I'm needed or not."
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:19 pm
"Oh, that's right...you've never been to the Arena so you wouldn't know about the Emperors," Silabus reminded himself, mentally smacking himself for forgetting something so simple. Of course she wouldn't know...so he'd just have to tell her.
"You see, Lumina Cloth is a city for fierce, but friendly competition in combat. People come from all over the world to compete in the three Arenas. Those are the Demon Palace, the Holy Palace, and the Sage Palace. Each of these Arenas or Palaces hold tournaments every so often to decide a new contender to the Emperor. The Emperor, you see, is the champion of the Palace who won the tournament at some point to be known as the strongest warrior in Lumina Cloth. And when the next Tournament ends, the new contender battles the Emperor for his throne. That's called the Emperor's Title Defense."
'Are you getting it, or should I explain a little more?" he smiled, his patience seemingly limitless. After all, helping people was his specialty...and what made him truly happy.
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:36 pm
Before she could stop it, Maigo gave off a sigh of relief but then she found herself blushing because of it. "No, I understand." she smiled then frowned a little, the two of them coming closer to her Division.
"But still, I don't know if I'll be able to... My healers are out on the battle field as we speak and I need to make sure that I'll be available in case there's an emergency."
Plus there was another reason why she had to stay put. Going out and away from her hiding spot didn't seem like a good idea since the Emperor she knew was after her. For what, she has yet to know.
With that thought in mind, her expression was of deep thought, her eyes looking down with a concerned frown.
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:55 pm
There was something beneath the words of the beautiful healer that she wasn't giving voice to, and Silabus was catching on. Whatever it was, though, he hoped it wasn't anything too serious. He couldn't deny that it would be nice to have a guest at the Arena for a change...that is, that another besides Gaspard.
"Well, if you can't go you can't go, but I really hope you can. It won't be right away if that's what you're worried about, so you should have time to take care of the issues facing you here. And, well," Silabus hesitated, trying to find his words. The concern in her eyes made him wonder if she was perhaps afraid...or otherwise bothered...by the idea of Lumina Cloth's atmosphere. It was a common misconception that the Warring City was actually a dangerous place full of fighting and anger.
"...If you're worried about being attacked or if you think it might be dangerous, don't. Lumina Cloth is a protected, neutral city," he explained with his usual, beaming smile. "The only fighting that happens there is inside the Arena. It's always been that way, even from the beginning. I think it's because both the Empire and the Resistance wanted to respect the sanctity of the competition...err...am I babbling?"
The young man blushed a little, scratching his neck as they at last reached the 4th.
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:30 pm
She let out a laugh then shook her head. "No no, it's fine!" she was rather relieved to hear what he said though. She gave off a bright grin then nodded.
"Alright, I promise." she clasped her hands together. "I promise that if I have time on my hands and ...all... Um, I promise that I'll go to see the competition."
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:56 pm
"That's great! I promise...you're in for a big surprise!" Silabus cheered animatedly, pumping his fist into the air and laughing to emphasize his happiness. Without thinking, the young man took her into his arms in a firm and friendly hug, before stepping away with a good-natured smile. "Well, I should let you go now. I know what it's like to have your time on-demand, and Gaspard and I have really taken up too much of your time, already..."
Blushing a little, Silabus couldn't help but smile all-the-more. It was so much fun meeting new people...
"It was nice meeting you, Miss Kokoro, and uh," the boy paused, stretching as he stepped away from the young woman and her 4th Division, "Good luck with your new position...though, I'm sure you'll do fine. After all, I think you've got some real leadership potential!"
That said, the young man offered her a final smile, goodbye, and waved as he started on the path back towards the Gate of the Seireitei, already looking forward to the day when he would meet her again.
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 10:12 pm
Maigo smiled then waved to him. "Bye Silabus! It was nice meeting you!" she continued to grin as she went into her quarters, feeling her self-confidence rising because of what he said. Yeah, she's in complete positive bliss right now.
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