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I think it might be, Sabrina. We're deep in Lycan Woods and she's one of the very few people who'd willingly be this far in the area." Leonidas answered by citing the facts at his disposal. He was not entirely certain that the individual who was approaching them was Regina Hampton, but there was a very good chance that it was. As they approached he detected a magic signature and it was one that was a couple of steps above the level of a novice, suggesting that the individual was not incredibly powerful but had been on a few adventures and was starting to get the hang of their magic.
Leonidas and Sabrina waited until the person drew closer and when they finally got to where they could be seen clearly they were not looking at a werewolf but a female mage who was wearing an unusual outfit that had red and white as prominent colors. They had long blonde hair with a blue ribbon in it and carried a scabbard with a sword in it. The young woman was as tall as Sabrina and had striking red eyes.
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Oh? Who might you two be?" She asked the blond mages while placing a hand on the grip of her sword.
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I'm Leonidas Jarnefeldt. Your sister Isabelle sent us to find you." Leonidas introduced himself and stated his reason for being out here.
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If you must know my name, I'm Sabrina. I'm Big Guy's friend." Sabrina introduced herself with a tone that made it clear that she saw the red-clad young woman as a rival for Leonidas' affection. The third blonde took her hand away from the grip of her sword and smiled.
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I'm Regina Hampton. I'm an adventurer of sorts who came out here for a challenge. In the past I'd go fight zombies, but they just don't challenge me anymore, so I came out here in search of a more thrilling fight." The young woman introduced herself. She made eye contact with Leonidas.
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Jarnefeldt? As in Leona Jarnefeldt, the Wizard Saint of Courage?" Regina asked. A look of mild annoyance flashed across the scar-faced mage's face before he answered the question.
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Yes, that Jarnefeldt. I'm her older brother." Leonidas answered as calmly as he could. He resented being in his younger sister's shadow and was trying to set himself apart from her, but it seemed that he had a long ways to go before he could accomplish that goal. Regina did not seem to take offense to his annoyance and continued to smile.
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Forgive me for bringing up such a sensitive subject, but I can see the resemblance between you and her." Regina added.
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I get that a lot." Leonidas answered dryly but truthfully. The third blonde looked at his face.
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I think you're a handsome man, Leonidas. If I didn't already have a boyfriend you'd be a very good candidate. I have a thing for tall, muscular men and you fit the bill." She said flirtatiously, an action which caused Sabrina to clamp down onto Leonidas' right arm.
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Back off, Lady! He doesn't belong to you!" Sabrina declared in obvious jealousy. Regina made eye contact with her and chuckled.
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Is that so? And who are you to determine something like that, Sabrina? Has Leonidas declared his love for you?" The red-clad blonde asked the pink-clad one a trio of questions, each one more pointed than the last. Sabrina's face reddened and her facial expression changed from annoyed to meek.
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N-n-no. He hasn't." She meekly replied. Regina remained amused as she continued to look at Sabrina. The pink-clad blonde soon recovered from her embarrassment and asked a question of her own.
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What's with the outfit, Lady?" Sabrina asked Regina in a tone that was not confrontational.
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It's a costume from an anime series I'm a big fan of. It's about warships from a great war personified as young women. My family also has an affinity for the color red." Regina explained the reason behind her choice of attire. Sabrina blinked. Leonidas remained silent and let the two young women talk without his input.
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Why wear a costume with a cloak? Aren't you afraid that someone might grab it or it might get caught on something at a bad time?" Sabrina asked.
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I wear it for three reasons, the first of which I've already explained. The second reason is because it makes me stand out and as a daughter from a family of wealthy mages I want to stand apart from the ordinary mage. The third reason is because the cloak makes fights more challenging... it makes me stay on my toes." Regina gave additional reasons for wearing what she did.
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That sounds like a good way to get into trouble." Sabrina remarked dryly. The third blonde's good cheer did not fade in the face of such a remark.
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Maybe. Maybe not. But having that element of risk always present makes fights more interesting for me." Regina defended her choice of clothing. She then looked Leonidas in the eyes.
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I've had my fill of excitement for one night and I'm sure that Isabelle must be worried about me. Would you be so kind as to take me back to Hargeon Town, Leonidas?" Regina asked the scar-faced mage.
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Certainly, Regina." Leonidas calmly replied.
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