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[imgleft]http://i.imgur.com/Mo9ujSG.png[/imgleft][img]http://i.imgur.com/SoDahpM.png[/img] [list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][list][color=#696969][align=right][size=11][color=#f03939][b]MOOD:[/b][/color] Unsure[color=white]xxxx[/color][color=#f03939][b]LOCATION:[/b][/color] Dean's Office[color=white]xxxx[/color][color=#f03939][b]COMPANY:[/b][/color] Malakai, Ian, Saikatsu, Ailith, other students[color=white]xxxx[/color][/align][/size] [size=10] With that settled, Malakai nodded and looked to the sky. He would need to get to his office as soon as possible. Of course, Nihara would more than likely have gathered the students up and had them waiting in his room. That woman was someone he could definitely trust to get things done when he gave the order. And damn if she did them first and foremost. Stretching his wings, he took to the skies, turning and heading to the tallest tower among the various structures of the academy. He merely glanced back to see if Eien and Saikatsu were heading to his office, the two dots moving toward the building. [color=darkred][i]'Good.'[/i][/color] He thought before looking ahead, moving into position for an easy landing. The large gaping window was the defining feature of his office; it definitely made the new years wonder who their dean was when they saw it. Only something massive - such as a dragon - would need an opening such as this. Seeing the eight students chatting in his office, each wondering why they had been called here, and where the dean was. Some were mentioning that a duel was about to break out earlier between the angel aid and that cocky phoenix, and that the dean had interrupted and sent everyone running to their classes. Rolling his eyes, Malakai entered the opening, landing on all four legs and looking at the eight students. Raising his head high, he greeted them, expecting Eien and Saikatsu to get here at any moment. Eien was the first the enter the dean's office, the students' heads turning to watch the nine tailed fox enter the room, the usual confident smirk on her lips whenever someone looked at her. The girls scowled, while some of the males chuckled and talked among each other. Malakai cleared his throat, eyeing Eien, as if telling her to cut the charm. Seeing his look, she sighed heavily, crossing her arms under her chest and jutting one hip out, ready to listen to why this minister is such a big deal. [color=darkred][b]"Now, the reason you all have been gathered here is simple: a Minister is coming here to see the top ten students. Your ranks will not be disclosed, but know that the ten of you are the best of this academy. Your talents may be spread into different categories, but you all have strong points that can help tip this war in our favor - and possibly even end it."[/b][/color] His voice boomed through the room, the sound of praise and confidence in his tone as he spoke. Malakai's gaze moved from each student, knowing exactly where their points laid. One student spoke up, bringing up a valid point; [b]"So, if we're in the top ten, does that mean we can go to the battlefield now? If the Minister orders us to?"[/b] A smug grin came across Malakai's maw, a chuckle escaping his throat. [color=darkred][b]"No. You are still students, not warriors. There are many things you have left to learn, no matter how well you are at fighting, how supportive you are, how well you can manipulate your foes,"[/b][/color] as he named the traits, he looked from Saikatsu, to Ailith, then to Eien, [color=darkred][b]"you all still have much to learn here. And until you have learned all you can, you are fledglings under my talons."[/b][/color] He raised a clawed hand, his eyes going to the palm of his hand. [color=darkred][b]"But in time, you will becoming soldiers. I promise you."[/b][/color] In the middle of his small speech clapping was heard, each student turning to see who was clapping. Malakai looked as well, only to see a tall [url=http://s2.zerochan.net/Ian.Olympia.full.1569644.jpg]male[/url] wearing a black suit, a large grin stretched across his lips in amusement to the dragon's speech. [color=midnightblue][b]"Ah, Malakai. How you have moved this Incubus' soul~! Such a lovely pep talk for your students. This is why we chose you as the dean of Fallice Academy."[/b][/color] The man stepped forward, a few paces in front of the line of students and turned to face them. His eyes focused on each student for a short period of time, a thoughtful look in his eyes. Humming quietly, his eyes lingered on Eien, Ailith, and Saikatsu a bit longer than the others. Each of those three having something special about their auras. Of course, he knew of the phoenix, so there was not much surprise with him, though the nine tailed fox and the human. The nine tailed fox had the power to use mind magic, something that rarely left the succubus and incubus tree, while the human was much like a siren. [color=midnightblue][b]"The phoenix, the human with the powers like a siren, and the nine tailed fox. You three may be able to tip this war in our favor. Continue to train to your peak of performance and then aid us in ending this putrid war."[/b][/color] He said, disregarding the other students. Malakai knew he would pick three students that he would want to watch grow; however, the three he chose came as a shock to the dragon. Eien seemed to frown, speaking up and voicing her own opinion, [color=#f03939][b]"The reason you're telling us this is so you can simply boost our pride and end up throwing us out onto the battlefield in hopes that three people can end this war? How silly do you think you sound?"[/b][/color] She grimaced, tails shifting behind her. [color=midnightblue][b]"Hm... I can see your side of the argument. Though, if you think of your three roles in the triad, each one of you is just that. A tank, a support, and a dps. And even then, you can all interchange and be each branch. And little fox, you are unaware of such a gift you have. Mind magic rarely leaves the line of succubus and incubus. One can only wonder how you managed to get such a wonderful gift~."[/b][/color] There was magic laced in his voice, though just enough to make Eien's cheeks tint red and her tails fur to fluff out, as if he had whispered something very naughty into her ear. Needless to say, there was no retort from the fox. 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She gave him a thoughtful sort of look at his answer, but let it go. He did have clothing, though she couldn't have said from what season they were from. Granted, she did not usually follow Nathan's particular style. For as good as the punkish fashion looked on her boyfriend, she did not think she could pull it off nearly as well.

The sigh had her patting his arm.

"Falls coming, but most of the clothing I have is all summery. I need some things with sleeves, and some pants." Also some leggings, and perhaps a new fall jacket if something caught her eye.

Unfortunately for the young Mr. Darrow, he'd fallen for a girl that was something of a fashionista in her civilian life. At the very least, she was no long half as big a pain in the a** as she had been when she'd first been awakened into her previous court. Having to start over had mellowed her. Having to start over again was mellowing her further.

But those weren't the right stores, Nathan. He had much to learn about shopping. Much to learn.

Delicate features lit up in a bright smile as he drew her in close to lay a kiss on her head, and she slid an arm around his hips, leaning into him as they walked.

"There's a few stores that have really cute jeans," she informed him happily as they continued on their way. "And they're not overly long, like most." It was a constant problem she had when it came to looking for more designer styled pants. She was slim, but she was not tall, and the pant legs tended to run long. She usually had to have them hemmed, or had to roll them. The latter only looked good with certain styles.

"I think there's a Game Stop across from one of them," she mentioned, tone thoughtful. "Wasn't there a game coming out that you wanted?"

The sarcasm was met with a soft pinch to his side to make him twitch. She knew where he was ticklish She knew all too well.

"Yes, it's because I'm so short," she answered him with a roll of her eyes, tone as flat as she could manage it through the smile that was trying to creep over her lips, despite her best efforts. "It must be so nice, being a size that's so standard."

Elle had figured the promise of stopping at the game store would make the trip a little more enjoyable for him. The young man liked his games, and Elle was finding she liked to watch him play them. Even sometimes try to play as well, though she was terrible at the first person shooters, and the horror games made her jump something awful. The fighting games though, she was surprisingly good at those. She'd even managed to beat him a few times.

They were nearing the store she wanted, and there, as she'd promised, the Gamestop sign across from it. She'd steer him towards the clothing store though, before he could run off to look at the new releases. They could do that together. First he was going ot have to suffer a bit for the short jokes.

Though with her modeling the various jeans for him, was it really suffering? Elle looked good in denim.

She couldn't help the satisfied little curl of lips, nor the soft, almost delicate snort that followed his retort. "You're lucky you're cute," she warned him, giving him another soft pinch as they entered the store.

It was a trendy chain, higher end, if Nathan happened to glance at any of the price tags. She was, sadly, fairly spoiled when it came to, well, most things. A change of life style, twice, had not dampened her taste in things once, it had simply slowed the rate at which she went shopping. She let go of his hand so she could smooth fingers along the length of a skirt she really didn't need, but it was so pretty.

Thankfully she left it where it was, mercifully walking past most of the racks to reach the back wall and the shelves of jeans that were displayed there. Ellie went immediately the rows indicating her size, browsing through what there was available.

After grabbing a few pairs, she turned to look for Nathan again.

He could get away with a lot, it was true. Navi had fallen for him as senshis, as enemies, and their opposing factions had put a serious strain on a relationship they had both tried, and failed, to rebel against. In the end it had been clear, at least in her eyes(and his, she believed), that they were simply meant to be.

To her surprise the young man had kept close. She gave him a stunned, albeit pleased look as she spotted him and he gave her a thumbs up, chuckling softly before the comment had her wrinkling her nose at him.

Though her grin, as she turned, might have been just a touch satisfied.

"I'm going to try these on really quick." A pause, then she glanced over her shoulder at him, brows arching. "Do you want to see how they look?" She could model them for him, Elle certainly didn't mind. Especialyl not if it made this all a little more fun for her boyfriend.

He was absolutely incorrigible and she loved him for it. That wicked grin was met with one of her own, though she did make a valiant attempt to keep a straight face while the sales associate was giving them an odd look. With a barely contained giggle she grabbed for Nathan's hand to pull him along towards the changing rooms. "I might, but I don't think they'll let you in with me."

The idea, though, was just a little exciting.

When they reached the fitting rooms Elle turned to take the jeans from Nathan's arms, but she also reached up to run the tips of painted nails along the underside of his chin, beckoning him down to her so she could lay a kiss on his lips, then murmur against them. "You can help me out of my jeans when we get home."

Then she was gone, giggling as she headed into the nearest open room so she could try the jeans she'd picked out. Maybe it was finally being able to share more of their lives together, maybe it was getting to know him as a person as well as a senshi, or maybe it was just that they had so much more time together now. Regardless, it never seemed as though Elle could ever get enough of her trouble maker boyfriend.