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    Feel the Rain on Your Skin (Open)

    Aki
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    Post by Aki 23rd June 2020, 6:06 pm


    Feel the Rain on Your Skin (Open) PVJLm9u

    Today it was raining, and Juliet was... peeved. Though she would prefer not to allow such pettiness as annoyance at rain, of all things, cloud her focus, the truth of the matter was, all of her plans today had been spoiled by the weather. Letting out an enormous sigh, Juliet stared out the window. And then proceeded to cough and hack, covering her mouth unsuccessfully. She had inhaled a piece of fuzz- this was why it never paid to be dramatic. Juliet backed away from the wall and turned to pull the cords of her curtains over the glass panes. There was no use in lingering on her inability to go hiking. Perhaps the insufferable gods had sent the storm with the intention of pointing out how much of a waste of time her hobby was. It would be just like them to act out of spite- but that was wishful thinking. They simply didn't care about mortals. She had no reason to linger on thoughts of the deities who were so patently uninvolved.

    Still, a certain set to her shoulders made it clear as she made her way downstairs that there was plenty of unresolved tension simmering inside. Juliet fumed inwardly. The ruination of another perfectly planned agenda was a regrettable loss, but it was time to move on. She was wasting time, now. Breathing as evenly as possible, Juliet grabbed her iLac from where it sat on the kitchen table. Despite living alone with barely enough for cheap rent, she had her own kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom here- that was good enough. According to her iLac, it was just past nine in the morning, which had Juliet burning with shame. She had slept in, assuming today would be a perfect time for an afternoon hike. This entire week, she'd been bogged down with work. Even through her best efforts, some jobs had managed to go poorly. Apparently, the passport she had obtained to do licensed foreign work was invalid because it marked her as a guild mage. As a very guildless, non stamped individual, Juliet was unable to verify her guild.

    She still had no idea how that error had happened. Regardless, it had to be rectified. This wasn't the first time she had been mistaken for a guild mage- apparently there were so many of these... Dies Irae folk running around that their uniform was a common occurrence. No matter. Juliet had contacted the passport agency to get her documents corrected-

    "This is a joke," she said flatly, staring at the email on her iLac. "Miss Juliet Rothschild, we regret to inform you that in order to be excused from status as a legal guild mage, the bureau requires proof from a guild master or ace of the faction in question. Please return by email or fax the appropriate documentation to our business office at any time during the following hours. Monday, eight a.m to three p.m. Tuesday- damn it all," she cut herself off and stood up, jostling the kitchen table. Breathing deeply, Juliet grabbed her cloak, a deep red garment with gold fastenings, and threw open the door. Rather, she tried to, but it was so cheap that the knob stuck for a few moments. After jiggling it around, she managed to unlock it and finally make her dramatic exit.

    Proof from a guild master or ace? Juliet wanted to rip her hair out as she stalked down the streets of Magnolia, her expression dark with irritation. The sheer inefficiency of the passport agency baffled her. Did they seriously intend for her to provide proof of leaving a guild which she had never previously been affiliated with? Scratch that, Juliet was infuriated by the constant confusion she had to deal with. What was with people and assuming she was a legal guild mage? Pulling her cloak more tightly against her body, Juliet flipped up the hood, obscuring her eyes as she stood on the sidewalk with the rain pouring down on her shoulders. All of this was a bother, but it had to be dealt with.

    Surprisingly, the tracking down the base of operations of Dies Irae had been easy. Juliet supposed that was by design; after all, it was a proper guild and had to be accessible to the public, somewhat at least. Still, she was pleased. In addition to the position of the hall, her online research had provided a lot of information about the guild. In particular, apparently they wore uniforms quite similar to her own. Extremely similar, in fact. Juliet groaned as she stared again at the picture on the website. It was one of their leaders- a guild master, or something. A stunningly beautiful woman with long, blue hair. Realizing she had been staring at the image for far too long, Juliet powered off her iLac and closed her eyes, trying to focus. They snapped open again when she realized she kept seeing the same picture swimming in front of her. "Damn it!" She cursed loudly, shame filling her at her own inability to concentrate. Shaking her head, she cleared her mind and then snapped her fingers, teleporting in a blink to what should have been Amber Island.





    It seemed that the coordinates she was given went directly into a town called Port Amber. At least, that was what Juliet observed, judging from a sign a hundred or so meters away from the spot where she arrived. Unsure of where to go next, Juliet steeled herself before walking up to a nearby vendor. She pulled her cloak a bit more tightly around herself, her eyes and part of her face still obscured. Even though her clothes were practically dripping wet from standing outside looking at her iLac for too long, Juliet didn't care. It was a slight bit embarrassing to be walking around here with her bedraggled look, though. Apparently the weather was much different over here, bright and sunny with only a few clouds in sight.

    "Excuse me, but do you know where I could find the... Throne Hall, of Dies Irae?" It had taken her a moment to remember the information from the website, but she asked the woman successfully (while purchasing a banana, so as to not waste the seller's time without a sale). Fortunately, the guild seemed to be well known around here, for Juliet was directed on her way without any issue. She headed up the way the woman had indicated, muttering a brief spell that changed her clothes into dry, civilian wear. Her cloak and formal garments disappeared, replaced by an outfit that made her look much younger and nonthreatening. Hopefully, it could aid her in both acquiring the assistance of a guild master and also not being mistaken for a member... again.

    When she had finally made her way to the front of the guild hall, Juliet snorted. It was enormous! Wetting her lips, she stepped through the great archway, eyes darting briefly to the side to stare at the numerous banners clearly marking this room as a celebration of Dies Irae. The pomp and splendor reminded Juliet in a distasteful way, of the nobles and aristocracy. She felt as though she were approaching the royal court on a smaller scale. Glancing around, Juliet put her personal feelings aside and began to look for someone she could ask for further guidance. This was a mission, nothing more.

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    Shen Kadokawa

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    Post by Shen Kadokawa 27th June 2020, 6:13 am


    Feel the Rain on Your Skin (Open) ZhCAjlE

    The day was quite beautiful here on Amber Island, and despite the fact that the sun would practically send them a cascade of both light and heat in excess, the people of this small piece of land on the middle of the ocean seemed to mind very little, not least due to the fact that, with days like these abundant in the summer, the island appeared like a small, tropical paradise of its own. Almost crystal-clear waters of azure hues surrounded the white beaches of fine sand, and the inhabitants readily indulged in what this place had to offer them, crowding together on these very same beaches in a state of unhindered recreation and enjoyment. Of course, the nearby port town, most creatively dubbed Port Amber, was, at this point, already bustling with crowds, busy merchants unloading and presenting wares in stalls and corner shops everywhere, sailors were spending their time on shore along with their hard-earned pay on cheap rum and warm meals, families were going about their daily business.

    It was quite the sight to behold, considering the circumstances that had befallen this island some decades prior. It had transformed from a ruined and abandoned state to what it was today, something Johann considered a personal point of pride. He had been born on this island a long time ago, after all. He had grown up here, enjoyed those same beaches, indulged in the same amenities that Amber Island offered today, and looking upon the port town, which had developed from an unimpressive settlement built to house some of the workers needed for the construction of the Guild Hall and the harbor into what was effectively a busy city. Rebuilding had not been easy, but with the help of the Guild, as well as the financial assistance of the Magic Council of Fiore, they had accomplished the Ambassador's dreams. The silver-haired man would continue to stare for a few moments, letting his eyes wander from the town, over the beaches, to the sea and, eventually, the horizon in the distance. It would only be a matter of time until the world would be forced to acknowledge the importance of this island and the mission of its people. Johann would make sure of it.

    Today, however, would not be that day. The small break to take in some fresh air would swiftly come to an end, and the man turned, leaving the balcony and stepping into his apartment. The air in the palace-like Guild Hall was cooler than outside, though the summer heat hadn't bothered the silver-haired man too much. Still, it was somewhat more comfortable working in an air-conditioned environment, especially if the work consisted of menial paperwork and other official duties, which, today and forevermore, seemed to be part of the man's busy schedule. Before he would head to his office, though, he planned to visit the Mess Hall for tea, as he tended to do numerous times a day. Thus, dressed in the usual black uniform, the man would leave the confines of the living space he and Amalie shared, he briefly wondered what the Commander might be doing on a beautiful day like this one, before heading through the broad hallways towards the Throne Room that connected the West Wing to the East Wing of the Guild Hall.

    Reaching the Throne Hall wouldn't take long, as usual, even with his rather relaxed pace, though as he passed by the numerous Neophytes, Soldiers, and Officers of the guild, acknowledging those that would greet him with a quick salute, he would also find himself looking at an unfamiliar face in the distance. It was not a strange occurrence, by any means, newcomers would find their way to Dies Irae at nigh constant, whether they were new recruits, clients, or simply visitors and tourists, though the Ambassador wasn't present for it personally. He smirked to himself. Well, he would be here to handle this newcomer, at least. Maybe she even liked tea? He would find out.

    Somewhat swift steps would carry the Ambassador towards the white-haired woman, who seemed to be looking around for ... well, something, the Ambassador only now noticed that she wasn't quite of the same height as himself, before he came to a stop some several feet away from her. "Welcome to Dies Irae, Miss", he would greet with a friendly tone as he bowed forward slightly, symbolically more than anything, a warm smile on his face, though his gaze, to the most attentive people, also seemed to carry a certain curiosity within it. "What brings you to the Guild Hall on this day? Is there anything you need help with?".



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    Aki
    Aki

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    Post by Aki 27th June 2020, 8:10 am


    Feel the Rain on Your Skin (Open) T9beJCI

    Although she constantly reminded herself not to draw conclusions based on appearances, Juliet found the opulence of the hall tacky. Try as she might to think of it more generously as being... grand?... in a positive fashion, all of her senses delivered unto her the image of a magnificent greeting hall for a king to his people. An intimidating show of wealth. The nickname of a Throne Hall of course did not help her impressions. Forcing her judgments down, the mage continued to glance here and there. While she was hesitant to venture much further into the building, it seemed open to the public, at least the areas she could catch sight of. For all of its unwelcoming, removed sense of majesty, Juliet could comprehend that there were no royal guards or any similar nonsense in sight. Instead, a few friendly looking people milled around, and the mage thought one waved to her briefly before going along on his way. Rather than make any movement to greet him in return, Juliet turned slightly away, so that she was facing to the side, more able to stare out of the hall. This was a mistake. All of the necessity in the world could not convince her to talk to strangers for very long. Asking for directions from a vendor once was doable, but to approach residents here who were obviously on their own business or engulfed in conversations was... a deeply unpleasant proposition. Furthermore, among the various people who were going about, doing their business, was a man who seemed to carry himself with a certain stature. A general? The sight of him in that ridiculous hat brought Juliet an even greater displeasure, even though he was admittedly very... well, what was she going on about in her head?

    Sweeping her half cape off of her shoulder- oh, that was right, she didn't have one, with this outfit, and the muscle memory simply made her look like a fool- Juliet turned completely away to leave. So what if she were to be mistaken for some bumbling traveler who lost their way? Let them whisper all they wanted, if anyone were to do so. As long as nobody talked to her, she could escape here with her pride intact. Meeting a guild master or ace could wait another day. Even if she were to be mistaken for a legal guild mage, nothing could change the truth that Juliet was not, no matter what her passport or official documents said. However, the idea of deliberately deceiving people with the false information on her papers was disturbing. For that reason, she hesitated. Without realizing it, a set of footsteps had drawn closer. And just as she was planning her escape, a voice called out from nearby. Welcome to Dies Irae? With any luck, it was addressing some other visitor, not her. Still, bound by a politeness she detested, Juliet glanced over to make certain.

    Unfortunately, it would seem he was definitely directing his words towards her. In addition, the "he" in question was that absurdly tall and... well, whatever, that fellow from before. As inane as it was, Juliet could not comprehend how people could grow to be so... tree-like. It was ridiculous. Humans were intended to be under six feet. By whom, Juliet could not say. Regardless, having been spotted, she turned towards him and smiled tightly. He was smiling at her. Why was he smiling at her. What did she do with people who smiled, again? Stop thinking about smiles and just answer his question, Juliet. He looks like the kind of person who is used to getting his way, she thought derisively. "Thank you..." she finally said, in regards to the... warm welcome, he had so graciously bestowed upon her. "A mistake with my papers. Dies Irae... I require proof from a guild master or ace." She couldn't speak with his foolishly... weird face in her vision. Had she even made any sense? Juliet cleared her throat and coughed a few times. How embarrassing. "I need someone to sign a document for me stating I am not affiliated with Dies Irae." Much better. And it sounded even worse out loud. How the imbeciles at the passport agency had the gall to assume someone was a guild mage without proof of a mark was beyond her understanding.


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    Shen Kadokawa

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    Post by Shen Kadokawa 28th June 2020, 9:42 am


    Feel the Rain on Your Skin (Open) ZhCAjlE

    The white-haired woman, which, upon closer inspection, actually appeared closer to a girl, she appeared to be quite young, relatively speaking, at least, seemed to hesitate at first, though would at least acknowledge the welcome, even if her smile felt a little bit, well, off. Johann, though, wasn't exactly the most perceptive of people, failing to notice anything extraordinary, instead assuming that he was looking at a potential recruit, his mannerisms thus switching to the practiced behavior of an Ambassador. The warm, friendly smile on his face persisted. Amber Island and, of course, Dies Irae specifically were places meant to instill comfort and a certain sense of security within people, and the silver-haired man would do his best to reflect this desire with word and deed. It had been a while since he had personally introduced a new recruit to the guild, but that wouldn't be a problem. That he was certain of. Johann carried himself with what would appear to most people like confidence, though, naturally, those that knew him could tell that it was closer to an excessive carefreeness. He was still on duty, however, and thus he would act, speak a little more "officially" than he would otherwise have liked to. He'd done this same thing many times before. One more time wouldn't be an issue.

    Still, the issue with the girl's business here had yet to be cleared up, and the Ambassador would quickly push aside any assumptions he would still hold when she spoke up again in an answer to his curious inquiry from before. Johann listened, of course, though, just as Juliet assumed, he couldn't make much sense of her reply initially, maintaining the same smile, though tilting his head slightly, a brow raised ever-so-slightly in a display of visible confusion. "Papers?", he would respond instinctively and without much thought or conscious eloquence, waiting for her to explain further, and so she would, of course, not long after. "Ah", the Ambassador exclaimed briefly, which was quickly followed by an "I see". Johann paused, trying to put two and two together, now raising both brows as if in deepening thought. "So, if I understand this correctly you need the help of a Guild Master or Ace in regards to paperwork? Well, ...". The man paused once more, still trying to understand the situation at hand fully, though, he would have to ask more questions for that, he realized, hoping that he, however, could provide her, at the very least, with his assistance.

    "... it seems you're somewhat lucky, then. My name is Johann von Weiss, and I am one of the Ambassadors of Dies Irae. The Guild Masters, if you will", he would introduce himself formally, bowing slightly once again. No one could accuse the silver-haired man of being informal, at least. "If it is help you need then I am sure I can assist you with your problem, though, I must admit, I am a little unsure in concern to the nature of the issue it is you are experiencing. Could you share with me further details about the paperwork that seems to trouble you? Perhaps over a cup of tea, or even a hot meal and dessert in our Mess Hall? On me, of course", the man would offer with friendly, almost cheerful tone as he spoke, though, as soon as he had finished his sentence, he would open his mouth once more, as if he sought to make a hasty addition to his previous statement, chuckling sheepishly to himself for a fleeting moment. "Oh, before I forget, Miss, I don't think I know your name, and it would be impolite to forgo an inquiry. Who might you be?".



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    Aki
    Aki

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    Post by Aki 28th June 2020, 12:16 pm


    Feel the Rain on Your Skin (Open) T9beJCI

    Juliet winced inwardly as he rephrased her clumsy words. Lacking in clarity, it seemed her statements had been insufficient in explaining the situation to this stranger. Though, Juliet did briefly wonder why she had even answered him. It was atypical for the mage to so readily volunteer information even when directly questioned. Undoubtedly, it had to do with his stupidly... face. Oh well. In response to his half-question, which she assumed to be largely rhetorical, the girl simply nodded in case he had in fact desired a reply from her. Judging by how he continued to talk though, obviously attempting to reason through the situation in his head, it was in fact just him making certain he had not misunderstood. Juliet channeled as much patience as she could possibly manage. This stranger had to be dealt with very carefully, because she could not afford attracting the ire of any persons related to Dies Irae. Else, she would never get this clerical mishap fixed.

    Her lucky day. Evidently so. Juliet was uh, extremely fortunate. Yet some how, in a puzzling fashion, she felt an anxiousness rise in her stomach. While it could definitely have been her lack of a proper breakfast, the girl attributed the odd sensation to nerves. For whatever reason, she felt tense in the presence of this stranger. He was not entirely an unknown factor any longer, having given his name and revealed himself to be an... ambassador? But Juliet remained wary. With any luck, none of her unease would be visible on her face or noticeable by observing her body language. She wet her lips and parted them slightly to speak when he bowed slightly. Juliet shut her mouth, resigned to dealing with this nonsense. The formalities. She detested them. He then went on talking, reassuring her- trying to- that he could help. Well, they would see about that. Despite any of her dubiety, Juliet acknowledged that he was one of the people she had technically ventured to the island to seek out.

    Although, as the girl gazed evenly (up) at him, the sight made her want to grit her teeth. Did she suddenly have anger management issues? What was it about this man that inspired agitation? Clearing her throat, as he seemed to be finished talking, she said, "I could, certainly-" before she could get out another word, though, he went on quickly as though he had never stopped in the first place, letting out a chuckle that grated on her nerves even as her cheeks flushed at her mistake. Of course she had not introduced herself. The impoliteness of that had not been lost on Juliet, though when he pointed it out like that... well, she really had no way to avoid answering. Forcing the restless feeling in her limbs to settle, she extended a hand to him. A rather tight smile stretched across her face, the mage spoke quickly. "Juliet Rothschild. Lovely to meet you. Food and drink is too much, but I greatly appreciate the offer of your time to assist me in resolving this error." She hoped he found this as awkward as she did and would accept her introduction without another moment of delay, so that they could proceed to settle her issue.

    Every second that she spent in this lavish palace caused her further discomfort. All of the heavy ruby banners hanging all over the place and glinting, unfriendly furniture gave it a cold and royal atmosphere as though a misstep would get her throat slit. Catching herself becoming too entangled in her surroundings, inwardly Juliet scolded her failure to stay focused. It was unacceptable for her to be so disturbed by this location and this... Johann von Weiss. He reminded her of someone, but she couldn't place it. Possibly her father. That for sure was an unwelcome memory, though, so she refused to ruminate on it further. Mentally shaking off any of her distractions, Juliet resolved to go along wherever he would lead her, for now. He was acting very goofy and cheerful, which could have admittedly been an act. Nonetheless, she did not really feel threatened. Only... moderately ill at ease.


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    Shen Kadokawa
    Shen Kadokawa

    Administrator- Moderator- Developer/GFX Artist- Main Account- Alignment Shift- Mythical VIP Status- Demon VIP Status- God VIP Status- Dragon VIP Status- Knight VIP Status- Regular VIP Status- VIP- Mythical- Gain An Artifact- Quality Badge Level 1- Quality Badge Level 2- Quality Badge Level 3- God Of Ishgar- Ten Wizard Saint Member- Guild Master- Custom Slayer- God Slayer- Demon Slayer- Legal Guild Ace- Neutral Guild Ace- Z-Rank- Y-Rank- X-Rank- H-Rank- S-Rank- A-Rank- Wanderer- Eevee- EXP Grinder- Jewel Grinder- Job Creator- Working Together- Forever Solo- Christian Minecraft Server- I Have Friends...- Teaming Up!- Limited Edition- Idolize- Unknown Powerhouse- Unknown Legend- The Completionist- Guild Creator- Achiever- Expert Achiever- Buddy Buddy- Obligatory Beach Episode- Shipped- Sticking Around- Loyal to the Bone- Dank Memer- Fan Artist- Taskmaster- Halloween gfx'ers- Halloween Social- Halloween job event participant - Fan Art Contest Participant- Haiku Contest Participant- Richie Rich- Rich- Veteran Level 6- Veteran Level 5- Veteran Level 4- Veteran Level 3- Veteran Level 2- Veteran Level 1- Character History!- Magic Application Approved!- Obtain A Secondary Magic!- Get A Pet!- Character Application Approved!- Complete Your First Job!- Join A Faction!- Tertiary Magic- Supreme Grand Master [5000]- Grand Master [2000]- Master [1000]- Senior [500]- Novice [250]- 3rd Place Event/Contest Winner- Christmas Event Winner- X-Mas Event Participant- Advertisement Achievement Badge- Tournament Participation Badge- Cookie Achievement- Cupcake Achievement- Rainbow Hero- Summer Special Tier 4- Summer Special Tier 3- Summer Special Tier 2- Summer Special Tier 1- Summer Special Donor- Summer Special Participant- 1 Year Anniversary- Player-
    Lineage : Assassin's Shadow
    Position : None
    Faction : The Rune Knights
    Posts : 11951
    Guild : Guildless
    Cosmic Coins : 505
    Dungeon Tokens : 0
    Age : 27
    Experience : 3,283,767

    Character Sheet
    First Skill: Infinite Arcana
    Second Skill: Vox Universum
    Third Skill: Disciple of War

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    Post by Shen Kadokawa 11th July 2020, 4:15 am


    Feel the Rain on Your Skin (Open) ZhCAjlE

    "Miss Rothschild, a pleasure to make your acquaintance, truly", the man would exclaim with revived vigor and a perpetually friendly smile, nodding towards the fair-haired girl, who, admittedly disappointingly, declined the invitation to tea, something that Johann had neither anticipated nor experienced. Now that he thought about it, everyone had always accepted tea, at the least, but then again, most people he had asked thus far had come to the guild to actually join its ranks, not to get a clerical error corrected. It was fair enough. "Very well-", he would follow up. It seemed like the girl wanted her issue taken care of as fast as possible, and Johann wasn't going to waste her time if that was all she wanted. He, too, was a busy man, even if he did not appear like one. "-I don't mean to keep you waiting any longer than I have to. Can you produce the paperwork in question so that I may have a look at it myself? Further ...", he would pause briefly, stopping to think with an audible "hmm" before appearing as if he had been struck by a sudden realization, continuing "... I suppose I also need to sign the document, as you mentioned".

    Of course, he knew that the girl wasn't affiliated with the guild, he'd have seen her before if that was the case, so he would happily assist her in providing proof that she was, in fact, not part of Dies Irae. Still, that wouldn't stop the man with an ever-cheerful facade from trying to make Smalltalk as he noticed her gaze wander over the banners, the walls of the guildhall, the pompous decorations, and the expensive furniture. "It's quite something, is it not? The guildhall, I mean. If I can be honest with you, I insisted on something less ... glamorous, but the Magic Council of Fiore seems convinced that, through a show of wealth, you can somehow buy prestige", he joked with a chuckle, waving his hand through the air in a lightly dismissive manner, though turning away from Juliet, if only slightly, to let his eyes wander over the same ruby banners, the same walls. "I think that our mission is prestigious enough by itself, but I suppose the Council doesn't want us to live in shacks". It had been a while since Dies Irae had begun its operations, though whether Johann, whether the guild had gotten closer to their goals, he did not know, nor did he know how to actually find out. He knew that Dies Irae made a difference on a tactical level mostly, and the bounties it pursued, the criminals it neutralized, he hoped that this would make more of an impact that just making the guild and the Council money, though he knew that not everyone was quite as sentimental as himself. "Ah, forgive me. I digress". The man would swiftly reach into one of the pockets of his coat, producing a pen with a swift and practiced motion, a thoughtful expression returning to a smile. "Please, Miss Rothschild, just show me where to sign and we can part ways".



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    Juliet honestly could respect this man, with how he obviously understood her impatience to get the matter resolved. As well as shared her distaste for wasting time. Listening carefully, she nodded when he mentioned actually bringing out the documents that he would need to look over and eventually, sign. As she began to rifle through her bag, biting her lip in concentration, she heard his voice in the background.

    It was admittedly a little bit more pleasant to listen to now that she had her goals accomplishable and in sight. Juliet listened as he described their guild hall. Indeed, it was... a lot to take in. "With some individuals, an appearance such as this undoubtedly does buy their approval," she said, feeling warmer towards him right now than her strained politeness from earlier. Personally, she did not find that the glamour added to her own sense of respect. Still, it was understandable when the identity of the one who had arranged of this place was revealed. The Magic Council was an annoying yet necessary force to deal with. Their wishes often superseded those of the mages they commanded. Thankfully, the Council was not all corrupt; Juliet guessed that they would not have lasted this long should that have been the case. Even with the sliminess that existed in certain single individuals or aspects of the organization, it did quite a lot of good as well. No matter if beaurocracy was irritating to deal with. "Your mission?" She would ask, almost genuinely curious even though it was still mostly a question from a conversational place. If he considered the mission of Dies Irae to be more prestigious than this guild hall, that spoke wonders about him and his opinions of this guild... his guild, she guessed. It was only natural for him to have a high opinion of it; in practice, what happened with other members was more of a mystery to her at the moment.

    Continuing to search through her bags, the girl's eyebrows furrowed together with increasing intensity until she realized she had been rummaging amongst her things with a certain ferocity that was absolutely unnecessary. Taking a breath, she gave Johann von Weiss as careful of a smile as she could; it was filled with apology at her disorganized state. Obviously, the news from this morning had gotten to her more than she'd thought. The mage paused to give him an apologetic look. "I'm sorry to waste your time. It's unforgivable," she struggled with her words for a moment, unused to being the one making small mistakes, especially when it came to efficiency or planning. She had been so eager to come here and resolve the issues that she had legitimately forgotten the paperwork, it would seem. Unfortunately, Juliet had been a bit frazzled lately as a whole. Work was becoming harder and harder to find, not to mention how much more difficult it was to work with having a guild name on her documents but not a mark to match or prove to the ordinary job requester.

    "If you would be amiable to it, I can teleport off to go grab them and return in just a few moments," her accent became a bit more prominent as she tried to think of a way to remedy the situation while still addressing him outwardly at the same time. It was honestly embarrassing to her to first put such an emphasis on how she was in a rush only to be caught making such an error, herself.


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    The silver-haired Ambassador would nod, a short, absent-minded "Indeed" agreeing with the girl's words. People were quite shallow, those that dealt with the Council on a regular basis, at the least. Johann had spent the largest part of his early life interacting with just those kinds of people, and he had come to detest them, his own family, among others, being the driving factor in forming his opinion. It didn't matter. The Council, for Johann, at least, was nothing more than a useful tool that, admittedly and on occasion, could become a nuisance. They still wielded considerable influence, even amongst the nobles and leaders of the other countries, such as Minstrel, for starters, Amber Island originally belonging to this nation. Well, it would be best to wait and see how they behaved in the long term. For now, he would be fine with Dies Irae and the Magic Council of Fiore would avoid each other as much as they could, something that had proven to be difficult, considering the guild was technically part of the Magic Council's forces. Johann was convinced, though, that this was an alliance that would only last as long as the Magic Council and Dies Irae were mutually useful to one another. He was certain that the Council would drop the guild if they weren't, and he was determined to return the favor, should he be forced into a situation where he had to. After all, to say that there was no tension between these two entities would be a lie, especially given how Dies Irae had come to be and how it had evolved, but it was of no matter.

    He took a deep, albeit silent breath. He hated politics, but they were a necessity, especially when one commanded a guild such as this one, considering its somewhat unconventional nature. Still, there was another matter to deal with at the moment, so he would keep these thoughts hidden behind the same friendly smile as before, instead deciding to answer to the girl's almost off-hand, conversational inquiry. "Yes, or, well, the mission of the guild, rather. I assumed you were familiar with it, my apologies. The guild, Dies Irae, has made it its mission to rid the world of harmful elements and create an equilibrium. In short, I suppose you could say that this organization is trying to rid the world of injustice and create a world without evil. It's quite the task, I realize, but there's no harm in trying, right?". The smile on his face widened a little, speaking with a determined and certain voice. He wasn't even sure if she was interested in his attempts at small-talk, or the explanation stemming from a place of deeply ideological convictions. In the end, he decided to spare her his words for fear of actually annoying her, and would settle for a simpler reply, responding in an uncomplicated manner. "No worries, Miss Rothschild. I'm not particularly busy at this moment. Please, take as much time as you need. I will be waiting here to provide you with my assistance, should you require it".



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    Post by Aki 12th July 2020, 3:47 pm


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    Although she attempted to keep a straight face, her eyes darted slightly in the man's direction as he mentioned his assumption that Juliet already was aware of Dies Irae's goal. A wince threatened to distort her face, but the mage held it back with another polite smile. Another wrongful and ignorant move on her part. It seemed that today, Juliet was unable to act correctly. She undoubtedly should have researched Dies Irae more thoroughly before approaching the guild hall, but the cursory examination of some information online had been enough for her irritated mind at the time. Now, listening to the guild master of the guild in question have to explain the organization's beliefs... the stark contrast of her ignorance to his eloquence was at least a little embarrassing. However, Juliet could not allow herself to be moved by that too much as she continued to search for her papers, nodding with dark eyes when he asked an undoubtedly rhetorical question.

    Just judging by the sound of his voice, he was doing that odd stupid pretty smile again. Juliet bit her lip before searching a little bit harder. When she finally confessed that the papers were misplaced and attempted to apologize, he did not seem to be too bothered. In fact, after she stressed that she could teleport off quickly and fetch them, the man actually expressed that he was not overly occupied at this time. Contrary to her beliefs, he was willing to help her even should she require more time to get everything in order. Straightening up to her full height, Juliet ran her palms down over her dress out of unconscious habit from years of smoothing down her uniform. "I will return shortly then," she told him levelly before disappearing in a swirl of pale purple light.

    Appearing on her front door step, the mage swiftly unlocked her door with a rattle of the knob, a bit miffed that she had missed her goal to teleport straight into the kitchen. As soon as she saw the empty table with nothing except salt and pepper shakers, memories flooded back into her consciousness. That was right... the email had been received on her iLac, and there were no physical papers. How scrambled had she been, mentally and emotionally, to completely mistake online documents for ones that were held in her hands? Gnawing at one of her finger nails, Juliet considered her next best option. Not being the type to run away from her problems, there really was only one option. And she needed to return anyway, to make sure she wasn't mistaken for a guild mage. Even though her goals might have aligned with those of Dies Irae- it was a nice thought to rid the world of evil- she had a feeling her methods may not so nicely. The benefits of being guildless were the ability to execute justice at her discretion, without going through the trouble of finding a Rune Knight and having them dragged off to jail. Unfortunately, she herself also had to escape the notice of the police.

    She realized the nail on her ring finger was bitten to the quick and pulled it away from her mouth. None of that. Taking a shallow breath, the girl teleported back to Amber Island. It was easy enough to appear again in that main hall, the image burning into her mind. All in all, the room was so large that she could hardly miss it, even with somewhat subpar concentration at the moment. Plastering a smile on her face, she held up her iLac as she walked closer towards the man with lilac hair and yellow stripes silver hair. "My brain does not seem to be in order today. I just require an electronic signature," Juliet admitted, holding out the unlocked device as her ears burned. "I sincerely apologize for my lack of organization," she went on. As she held open the device, she didn't realize it was slowly dimming, the battery nearly completely drained.


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    The silver-haired Ambassador would reply with a short nod, fearing that any more conversation would hold this Juliet Rothschild back longer than she wanted. Alas, the girl appeared professional and polite, traits Johann had learned to appreciate, it was certainly a contrast to some of the more ... eccentric Soldiers of the guild, his mind trailed off to no one in particular, but she also seemed like she was unwilling to act outside of this professionality and be a little more informal. Well, not necessarily. The man realized that these thoughts of his were without much basis in reality, he'd only exchanged a few sentences with her, after all. Johann was not the best judge of character, and the God of Ishgar knew that. He couldn't quite tell why exactly he was thinking about this in the first place, either, but she certainly seemed, well, capable. Maybe that was just the recruiter within the man talking. It had become quite the habit after more than a year of operations, he figured. At least, he pondered inwardly, she seemed like she was a capable mage, the colorful flicker of light she'd left behind in instantaneous teleportation lingering in the air for but a few brief moments before dissipating. Perhaps, he thought ... no, that would be too presumptuous of him.

    Left alone with his thoughts, he would remain in waiting for a short period until, in accordance with her words, the girl would return not long after in a similar fashion to her previous disappearance. It left the man wondering briefly just how extensive the girl's magical capabilities actually were, assuming that it was indeed magic she was using to accomplish the feat of immediate transportation through space, though it was clear that she was not without talent. Johann suppressed an urge to sigh. It was really quite the shame that she was here to make sure she wasn't seen as part of the guild, when the Ambassador thought that she could make a capable guild mage. Asking her wouldn't hurt, right? No, no, really, that would be rather rude of him. Instead, the man settled for a simple "Welcome back" that caused the return of his friendly smile when she reappeared. Juliet, though, was already stretching out an arm towards him, holding out a device that Johann recognized, but couldn't actually name. It was a thing that he had seen some of the Soldiers use, this handheld thing that supposedly used magic to provide a wide variety of functions. Still, he knew that he had no idea how to interact with such a device, therefore, when she approached with her's, Johann quietly wondered if it was normal for the screen to dim before, eventually, completely turning black. The Ambassador stretched out his hand, more than willing to give the girl his signature, though the screen didn't seem to react, even with a gentle tap. "Uh, forgive me, I'm not exactly proficient with this form of technology. Is this supposed to be ... like this?", he would ask sheepishly, pointing his finger at the shut-off device. He'd figured that in order for him to make his signature, presumably with his finger and on the screen through touch alone, the device would need to be active.

    Well, anyway, even if it was wanted, the thing from earlier wouldn't let go of his thoughts, prompting him to follow his question up with a deep breath. "Well, I'll take that as a sign, then. I suppose it's better to ask now than to keep silent. Miss Rothschild-", he would begin anew, the smile, for the first time since he had met Juliet, retreating into an expression that appeared more stern, professional, and direct, his tone shifting accordingly as he spoke, "-I realize that you are quite inconvenienced with this clerical error, but, and forgive me if this is too direct, what if we simply eliminate the need to correct said error? Dies Irae is always in need of Soldiers, especially those who are obviously capable mages, such as yourself. The fight against evil is not an easy task, the hunt and execution of criminals and dark mages alike is a dangerous endeavor, and we could use people like you within our ranks. It would be a loss for Dies Irae if I hadn't at the least inquired, so let me ask clearly-". Johann would pause once more, again drawing a breath. This opportunity that had presented itself to him, it was something he wouldn't let pass unused, and therefore, he would shoot his shot and see what came of it. Of course, she was free to decline, but the Ambassador was certain he would regret not at least attempting to recruit her later, though he would prefer the opposite, of course, and was ready to back up his offer with the appropriate explanations pertaining to the guild itself and its modus operandi, should it be necessary. For now, though, the question was simple.

    "Could I perhaps interest you in becoming a Soldier of Dies Irae yourself?".



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    Post by Aki 20th July 2020, 4:34 pm


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    When the stranger asked if the iLac was supposed to be like "this," the girl's eyes narrowed. Like what, exactly? She brought the device back close to herself, and her heart sunk into her chest when she saw that its screen was completely black. In particular, she had her settings so that it never powered off automatically. Though that could be a waste of battery at times, she preferred not to have to tap it repeatedly to force it to stay awake. Resisting the temptation to throw the electronic at the floor, Juliet pulled another smile onto her face. "No, it is not supposed to be like that, I'm so incredibly sorry," she said. At this point, there was little to be done. She could only grit her teeth and try to find a new way to handle the situation. Although, Juliet would do her best not to actually make any physical wince. Still, her emotions were some what written across her face. It was a fairly tough situation for her, after all. Today, not only had she messed up in multiple ways, but her mistakes were also now extending to wasting others' time.

    Juliet's face shone with genuine apology as she bowed to the man, trying to think of ways to make amends. Just as she was flailing internally on what to say, the stranger spoke up. The mage's gaze instinctively rose to try to meet his eyes, accustomed to striving for eye contact while holding a conversation. "Ah?" Better to ask now than to keep silent- the girl couldn't help but feel a twinge of concern at those words. Juliet did not say anything further though, instead preferring to listen, as it seemed like this Johann von Weiss had quite a bit to say. His sentences showed an understanding of her frustration with the situation. He... wanted to offer a solution? The girl even sharper attention to the content of his speech after she heard that. The more he went on, however, the more she had to think about. Obviously, his implication was to join the guild itself and therefore render null the necessity of going through this entire process. As she would continue to mull over what he had to say, all whilst still listening to the current sentences flowing from his lips, she could not help but notice that his demeanor had slightly changed. Instead of the polite friendliness, there was a barely heavier, more serious weight to his expression and way of talking.

    Personally, Juliet felt as though her freedoms could be limited by joining a guild. Their requirements were not always so stringent, but generally legal mages were held more accountable than guildless ones. However, the more she thought about it- shouldn't she be held to a higher standard than dark mages? While it was regrettable that she had to use certain methods to be the most effective as possible in accomplishing her goals (the eradication of evil, etc) there was no harm in continuously checking oneself. Now that she was confronted with both an easy solution to her current issue with her papers, as well as the admittedly well-delivered pitch from Mr. von Weiss... Juliet was genuinely considering it. On the other hand, while the girl could be truthful about her renewed sense of interest in perhaps joining a guild, particularly this guild, she also had to acknowledge her trepidation. When the man formally asked if he could interest her in joining, the mage felt inclined to... well, agree- but a pin prick of hesitation still prodded at her internally.

    "I'm... not disinterested," she said, struggling to convey what she felt. "I mean, I am interested," Juliet corrected, not intending to sound rude. Unconsciously, she rubbed her neck before realizing the movement and bringing her hand back down. "I will admit that I don't know much about what joining Dies Irae would entail." From what she had heard, some guilds had complicated tests or requirements that one had to meet. Before she agreed to anything, the mage would prefer to get a better understanding of the mechanics of becoming and being a guild member. Although she could say she understood the mission of the organization now, the technicalities were still lost on her.


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    The silver-haired man's expression shifted momentarily in a sudden onset of surprise, though he quickly worked to suppress that particular emotion. In honesty, though, he had half-expected her to simply brush him off in some way, perhaps even respond with annoyance that would be displayed a little more overtly than before. He had, after all, asked a woman that had insisted on being removed the guild's roster, even though she'd only ended up on said roster through a clerical error, to join that same guild, and much to the Ambassador's intrigue, she had expressed, in no unclear words, an interest in Dies Irae. Of course, there would be questions. He had expected that much, most, if not all mages who were serious about themselves would raise questions about these places of employment called guilds, especially a place as particular as this one. Dies Irae gave off quite a distinct impression, certainly when compared to other, more standard or "run of the mill" legal guilds, but the Ambassador had answered such questions before, in excess, too. Still, her expression of uncertainty, which wasn't quite as clear-cut a question as the man had anticipated, left a lot vague, the man not knowing what exactly she wanted, or rather, needed to know to make her decision. That didn't stop Johann from responding with a friendly, almost approaching cheerful "Of course! Allow me-".

    The man paused briefly, trying to piece together a comprehensive overview of the guild that would, primarily, be informative and convey the essentials with a tone that would return somewhat to the earlier seriousness, finding a middle ground between open friendliness and serious conviction, ultimately resulting in a polite, yet direct and honest way of expression. "Dies Irae is, in essence, an organization of mages who have devoted themselves to finding and eliminating threats to the natural order, like law, peace, and the integrity of Earthland as a whole. By any means, if necessary, and in exchange for monetary compensation. Contracts come from official instances of government in Fiore and allied nations, reputable organizations and individuals, as well as the guild itself. Bounty-hunting, some might say". He realized that it didn't sound particularly prestigious or enticing, but that was what their line of work amounted to. Dies Irae was structured in a similar fashion to what one might expect from a military or similar organizations, if was efficient, after all, certainly, but no amount of legitimacy or appearances sponsored by the Magic Council could change the fact that this remained their line of work, and indeed, of duty. "Let's start with the requirements. As a Soldier of Dies Irae, I expect nothing more than adherence to the guild's rules, of which there are not many, and both the determined desire and the means to shape this world into a better place. A drive and one's own strength are what changes the world, and we will change it for the better, no matter what it takes. As for the rules-".

    He figured that it would be a lot to take in, and he didn't want to lose himself in what would equate to a speech, trying to condense things as much as possible. "-The guild requires its Soldiers to hold themselves and each other with dignity and respect, something that you undoubtedly should have no trouble with, Miss Rothschild. Further, members of the guild are expected to adhere to the guild's hierarchy. Lastly, the laws of the land, wherever that might be, are to be respected, especially when representing the guild ... with a few noteworthy exceptions based on the privileges bestowed upon this organization by the Magic Council of Fiore. Continuing, if you do decide to become a Soldier of Dies Irae-".

    The man would pause once more, raising a hand and pointing towards the wide hallway from whence he'd come originally before speaking up once more. "-you will be provided with living quarters in the West Wing of the guild hall. Whether you choose to utilize them is left to your discretion". He would turn and point the other way, to a different hallway that mirrored the one to the west, though, naturally, on the other side of the Throne Hall. "The East Wing is where the guild's Mess Hall and offices are located, my own office included. As for your work, an initiate, and further, a Soldier of the guild, has the freedom to pursue whichever contracts pique their personal interest and pursue matters that will help them grow as a mage in whichever way you prefer. Occasionally,t he guild might call for you to come to its aid in ... matters that require the attention of a group of Soldiers. Apart from the acquisition of strength and the fulfillment of your personal goals, as well as the pursuit of equilibrium I mentioned earlier, there are no further requirements the guild imposes on its members". Johann took a quiet breath in an attempt to figure out if there was more information that he could give her, more things that required immediate explanation, but in other aspects, Dies Irae differed little from other mage guilds. There was one small thing, however. "Oh, while on-duty, you are also expected to wear the guild's official uniform. I realize it might seem superficial, but it adds to our reputation, something I myself see as most welcome and not without strategic value". A uniform, though, would certainly be the least of anyone's worries. At least, so the Ambassador hoped. He at least assumed that noble goals and the guild's ideals would speak for themselves and supersede any like or dislike for the need to clad oneself in the colors of the guild.

    "I am sure that this was quite the talk, and I apologize for the lack of precision in giving you a clearer explanation of the guild, but I would like for you to form an informed opinion about this organization and would hate to mislead you by leaving out important details. Still, if there is something left unclear, then I will do my best to answer your questions. If not, then, by all means, take your time before deciding. I will offer you my assistance, in any case". The man would bow forward slightly once more, and thus give the word to Juliet, a smile returning to his expression, a little more sheepish than it had been before after talking this much, something that undoubtedly had its own particular effect on others. He couldn't help but think of a certain member of the guild, though would await an answer from the young woman before him with increased interest.



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    Feel the Rain on Your Skin (Open) Empty Re: Feel the Rain on Your Skin (Open)

    Post by Aki 30th July 2020, 9:42 am


    Feel the Rain on Your Skin (Open) T9beJCI

    This man seemed to be decent, even if he was a bit hard on her nerves. Juliet resisted the urge to smooth out the wrinkles on the all too casual attire she had chosen to wear today. Certainly, it was more appropriate in her eyes to wander into a strange place dressed as a civilian than in formal garb. People were more likely to practice leniency should she be caught unknowingly doing something out of her place. Nodding as this Johann von Weiss replied easily, and almost... ecstatically?- (that was too strong of a word, not to mention she was flattering herself) to her hesitant agreement on finding out more concretely about joining Dies Irae. An organization of mages... fair enough, that was the most basic definition of a guild. She would continue to listen on, assuming there was more to come. On the whole, it seemed to definitely fit her on a topical basis, at the very least. Their goals fit together in a rather perfect way. Of course, Juliet naturally knew very well that the proposed aspirations of a group often translated a bit differently when it came to reality. She would reserve judgement for now, but it was certainly nice to hear him reiterate their pledge to good and order, essentially.

    The blonde paid close attention as he began to reel off the requirements. They were... surprisingly few, although she couldn't help but feel a bit more confident in the simplicity. It showed that Dies Irae's most important core pillars, while perhaps not straightforward in implementing, were consistent. And Juliet adored consistency. Once again inclining her head to show that she understood, she made a mental note that he had said very confidently that they would change the world. It was a bold statement to make, but she couldn't help but feel a little bit amused. While slightly out of character for her to enjoy such straightforward declarations, she some how felt as though this man could probably back it up. Even if she was mostly- scratch that, completely unfamiliar with his name and accomplishments outside of what she had learned so far today, there was a certain aura about him that insisted on his importance and success. So anyway. The requirements. She gave no outer impression of whether she understood or not, instead opting to continue listening because quite obviously, he had a lot to say. Even if it was apparently broken down into the most important and basic components.

    Juliet couldn't help but wince when he called her Miss Rothschild again. Hearing it over and over was not good for her nerves, but she steadied her expression into indifference. Since he seemed to prefer that, shouldn't she call him Mr. von Weiss? Such a strange sounding address, though- or perhaps that was just her sense of it and the reality was quite different and appropriate. Although she was sure she could follow the laws the most of the time, there were occasions which the girl deemed it appropriate to... be flexible. According to... Mr. von Weiss... there were indeed instances in which the Magic Council allowed it. This both concerned and interested Juliet. Moving her gaze around to follow where the taller mage pointed, she glanced towards the West Wing. It would be handy, admittedly, to have free room and board; though she valued her independence, Juliet was not so impractical as to decline if it was just another perk. Joining Dies Irae, admittedly, did seem to have quite a few perks. Judging by his words now, a soldier would have enough freedom unless there were to be a large scale issue arising. In any case, she would be happy to help with such matters regardless of whether she were part of a guild or not, so the idea of more opportunities to do good left her pleased. Still staying rather silent and allowing him to continue speaking, she waited as he seemed to wrap up the list of terms and conditions, so to speak.

    Just as the blonde was about to perhaps speak up, herself, she gently closed her mouth again when he brought up the case of the guild uniform. A pained smile on her face, Juliet said, "I am very familiar with the guild uniform," and left it at that. If anything were to provide an obstruction to possibly joining Dies Irae, it would not be that. Quite the talk, indeed. She had no idea that such a calm looking fellow could babble on that much, although it wasn't really fair to call it babbling. He had obviously been as succinct as possible, it was only that there was so much information to cover that the conversation had been rather one sided. Not that Juliet minded- in fact, the mage felt slightly more at ease when she was relieved of the burden of speaking. Despite what went on in her head much of the time, when translated into speech it became far more awkward. "Thank you.. Mr. von Weiss," she struggled to get out the name, luckily doing better than spitting it from her lips. Still, it was extremely awkward on the tongue. "Your explanation was helpful." So don't worry, she would have added, but stopped herself. Juliet wasn't sure why she wanted to assure him that he had no need to apologize for a "lack of precision" but she did. Either way, the girl would definitely not be impulsively joining a guild, even if the circumstances all seemed to call for it. "I'll... get back to you on that," she finally said, before bowing out of politeness and to excuse herself. With no more inquiries for him as of right now, the mage felt ready to leave. That was enough social interaction and new questions raised for one day.

    Excusing herself, she hoped that he wouldn't mind if she just saw herself out, as impolite as it may have been to abruptly leave just like that (what did she care for manners?). Juliet headed outside, leaving the rather imposing place, breathing in a light sigh of relief and pleasure to be properly in the open air. As much space as there had been in the hall, the intimidatingly opulent structure was very... bad for her mood. Shaking her head slightly, she prepared to return home. Just another pop of magic would do. Perhaps she would return soon to join that guild, or, if nothing else, Juliet could bring her iLac fully charged and not make an embarrassment of herself again.


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