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1[19:14] Hooded and cloaked, the gigantic man walked alongside the smaller group of people. Within their hands was a staff that was practically a small pillar, the backend of it dragging against the stone bridge loudly.
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3"Here for entertainment and news, as he said!" Voice booming, they simply turned to look all across the crowd, shrouded eyes glaring at each and every person they saw. It seems they were awaiting for Crane to speak before saying any more however.
4(Ygor)
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7[19:14] Jack Richards whispers something.
8[19:14] Jack Richards whispers something.
9[19:14] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
10[19:14] Flint Westman asks, "Why everyone getting so scared bout some dudes in some masks?"
11[19:14] Jack Richards whispers something.
12[19:14] Flint Westman asks, "ahahah whats the worst that could happen?"
13[19:15] Maven Delias says, "Flint! "
14[19:15] Their dance, as it turns out, is abruptly is cut short by the arrival of people she hadn't noticed yet. When she turns around, Felton's behavior suddenly made much more sense. The teen smiles sheepishly and steps aside to make way for him.
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16"It's fine- Do what you need to do, but try to stay safe, yeah?" Understanding as she was, she was worried about this turn of events after hearing the things she had.
17(Asphira)
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20[19:15] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
21[19:15] Miran Tsuchai says, "They are very clearly the syndicate"
22[19:15] Grella says, "O-oi..."
23[19:15] Maven Delias exclaims, "This looks sketch!"
24[19:15] For a long moment the young fox girl would seem to gain a blank stare about her, simply zoning off into the distance. Lucy seemed to be talking to someone else and the kitsune had little to focus on if she wasn't actively talking to someone.
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26As people seemed to congregate even further into the middle of the bridge the girl seemed to take small steps away from the larger crowd.
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28That was until Harriet started to float around like her favorite red head. "Harriet! I didn't know you could fly too!" she gave, as loud as she needed to to be heard. The excitement on her face matched the pace of her tail.
29(Illari Nerro)
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32[19:15] Atreus asks, "S-s-syndicate!?"
33[19:15] Agrien Vandroy asks, "So that's...The Syndicate?"
34[19:15] She musters all her strength- to avoid stepping on Amilia. But somehow she could see from the vacant look on her face that the poor girl must be reeling in pain.
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36Which was why- when smoke began to fan and the music died out starting from the center, she wanted to inwardly cheer. Record scratch. The Felinae shudders in her arms, and Barca looks on, her grip around Amilia growing tighter. 
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38"No clue. But." 
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40She looks around, a sense of unease spreading throughout the crowd.
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42"Probably nothing good. Let's step back a bit- just in case."
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44No exists. At least back to town. If anything they'd have to cut through the forest and enter through a side-path. Could be dangerous if a stampede broke out, even more so with a dozen people fluttering through the forest. This could be a problem.
45(Barca Scipio )
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48[19:15] Maven Delias asks, "Syndicate?"
49[19:15] Ishizu asks, "Is it?"
50[19:15] Avaseele Valar says, "Let's hear them out first. They might not be anything bad at all."
51[19:15] Zachary would nudge and brush his way past civilians in the crowd and make his way in front to meet Ygor.
52(Zachary Retinea)
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55[19:15] Odius Welsh says, "Looks definitely sketch to me."
56[19:15] Maven Delias says, "Move"
57[19:15] Agrien Vandroy exclaims, "I thought they were an urban legend!"
58[19:15] The hooded, cloaked figure seems almost immediately uncomfortable on seeing how many people there are. The hood turns towards the twins who were the wearer's 'escorts'. Her lower face shifts into a frown as her instincts kick in but she doesn't do anything yet, not even as the other cloaked and masked figures approach.
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60The hood levels with Nerin in particular as the chaos spreads from the other figures appearing. He's being stared at.
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62Chaos begets chaos.
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64A faintly-scarred fair-skinned hand rises out of the cloak towards Yami as she prepares to- Familiar footsteps are heard. The hand lowers into the cloak and her plan fails as she fails to enact her escape in time.
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66Her attention turns towards the masked and hooded people. While her mask is broken, she's still shrouded by the dark garb she typically wore.
67(Id)
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70[19:16] Avaseele Valar asks, "If they were planning to do harm they would've done so by now, right? Rather than approach the entire crowd and enter at once?"
71[19:16] Maven Delias says, "Guard going through"
72[19:16] Maven is pushing people aside
73(Maven Delias)
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76[19:16] Kirai Kurokaiyo says, "Hmmm... Interesting. Well, I'll just be over here. Surely, the knights and town guard can handle this... "
77[19:16] Adrielle nodded in response. 
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79"Yes, it's them. Be on guard, they are crafty, and they are evil to the core."
80(Adrielle Solenne)
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83[19:16] Jack Richards whispers something.
84[19:17] Rather than say anything, Nerin keeps an adequate distance, ensuring that Reina is somewhere nearby, that being the latest person that he's actually seen in the crowd - and someone whom he knows. Even though he's sure that she's capable..
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86"Don't get far."
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88A subtle, quiet warning, only made for her ears- for now, he remained alert, the gut feeling telling him that all hell will break loose.
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90Soon. Very soon.
91(Nerin)
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94[19:17] Ishizu whispers something.
95[19:17] Vincenzo crosses his arms, walking as the place started to quiet down, dancing started to break off and wither bit by bit, as the arriva, with arrival of a masked group...
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97And as everyone seem to be reactiong either in shock, confusion, or curiousity, the young felinae boy? … He just smiled.
98"So... That might be putting a mark on that theory..."He says, mentally crossing a ''check'' in his mind about a certain prediction he had.
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100For now though? He has to stand and watch. While he expected the arrival of those people, he still can't quite decipher who exactly they are. The thing about masks- You can't quite be sure they are the same person behind them, each time you see them...
101(Vincenzo Dillinger)
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104[19:17] Pushing past the crowd she would slowly walk up to the masked men wanting to hear them over the chaotic crowd as it seemed to be that it was chaos everywhere from how many people were in one spot. 
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106She would then tug on the masked mans robe and just say. "So you know your guys have been talking about hitting this festival for while in broad daylight right?" She said just plainly as she slightly shivered her aura slowly coming into play as she prepared to be struck perhaps by the cloaked figure.
107(Tokiwa Bestar)
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110[19:17] Agrien Vandroy whispers something.
111[19:17] Manko Manjigera asks, "The heck? What's with the cloaked guys?"
112[19:17] She smirks, "Masks are becoming real popular huh?" She asks remembering all the commotion Id would cause using their mask. She looks at Illari and nods, "Yes, Harriet has been practicing with the levitation brew" She says giving the masked men her attention.
113(Lucrecia Elstrange)
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116[19:17] Relius says, "The bridge is too full to even push people aside."
117[19:18] Kirai Kurokaiyo says, "Hmm... You know, this looks like a shit show."
118[19:18] Christopher Juldama whispers something.
119[19:18] Kirai Kurokaiyo says, "Id, Yami, Akira... Let's go home."
120[19:18] Aozora exclaims, "By the stars, this is terrible!"
121[19:18] Jack Richards says, "song for the scene"
122[19:18] Vincenzo Dillinger says, "It really is a problematic "show", in a sense. a bit too crowded."
123[19:18] Cal sneaks up behind Akira.
124(Cal)
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127[19:18] "Ygor! You decided to join us, at last!" The jester comments, before looking behind him, towards Soren. A hand briefly waved towards the constable, beckoning them to the side. "If you may, I would like to climb on the railing."
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129"I need a position so I can play adequately." It continues to speak, a slightly effeminate voice coming from under the mask. "Otherwise, where is the focus?"
130(Crowley)
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133[19:18] Miran Tsuchai whispers something.
134[19:19] Cal whispers something.
135[19:19] Yami watches the heathen in particular. Those red eyes, that cape, the whole outfit. It looked like something he'd dreamed about. He couldn't remember what. He stares there while the rest of the people wither approach with intent to harm, or scream their lungs out asking what was going on.
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137He wished that they didn't come down here. He looked over and noticed his father had appeared. What was going on here. He folds his arms and looks at his brother. He was prepared to do... nothing.
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139His father was here and there were plenty of people down here.
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141Then he hears the phrase he wanted to hear, go home!
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143"Ight."
144(Yami Kurokaiyo)
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147[19:19] Ishizu whispers something.
148[19:19] Perys D. Valphyra whispers something.
149[19:19] Weirdly enough Atreus ignored the warnings of the others. This was quite out of character for the young Ookami as his timid nature brought on from living and surviving in the slums his entire life has taught him to fear. And yet these obviously dangerous people aren't scaring him enough to make him run, quite the opposite actually.
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151"W-what do you guys want?" Atreus would ask with a timid voice and his hears down from fear. Wanting to learn what they wanted from this.
152(Atreus)
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155[19:19] Akira Kurokaiyo whispers something.
156[19:19] Akira Kurokaiyo whispers something.
157[19:19] Kirai throws a rock at Cal with the intent of knocking him into the river.
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159None of that nonsense, him and his were heading home.
160(Kirai Kurokaiyo)
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163[19:19] Agrien Vandroy whispers something.
164[19:19] Heathen says, "No need to be tense, lads and lasses."
165[19:19] Arthmael Dioltas says, "You need not worry, Priscilla. "
166[19:20] Akira Kurokaiyo says, "--"
167[19:20] Cal dies.
168(Cal)
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171[19:20] Agrien Vandroy whispers something.
172[19:20] Yiron would narrow his gaze originally staring to the east as he attempted to somehow pick Nobles out from Commoners on perhaps the most chaotic guard duty tasked to them given there was no literal barriers preventing people sprinting through still with a clash, bang and plume of smoke it seemed as though history was predictably repeating itself and as with the Gala a group of masked figures had appeared.
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174"All non-combatants and citizens get them clear. Keep everyone clear of the disruption who ain't in it and keep anyone else out." not entirely sure what was happening from his position as it could be a range of things though off-guard and unsure he'd start barking out safety procedures. 
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176"When in doubt. Pull them out."
177(Yiron)
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180[19:20] Teodor Einar says, "Maaan..."
181[19:20] al-Aziz whispers something.
182[19:20] Asphira says, "You're, uh... wearing some pretty concerning clothes there."
183[19:20] al-Aziz whispers something.
184[19:20] Avin was paying little attention to the festivities, opting to idly stand next to al-Aziz rather than dancing. The center of the festival was too crowded and loud. It was difficult just to hear her own voice, let alone anyone elses. Not an enjoyable experience in her eyes.
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186Well, she still had one thing to look forward to. Sain had promised her drinks afterwards. The afterparty would probably be more enjoyable than the main one.
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188That was until the ominous masked figures appeared. Chills ran down her spine. Their outfit showed semblance to the ones she met in the sewers. Then he heard him. Crowley. The one she and Hoshizawa ran into, the one that chased. She knew exactly who they were.
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190Syndicates.
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192Almost instinctively she ran back into the crowd, creating whatever distance she could from the terrorists. She conjured a heavy layer of earth, a protective shell. Incase the worst happened.
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194But for some reason she was doubtful. They spared both her and her fluffy companion. They even refused to rid Avin of any of her precious goods. Here they were, in a festival that disallowed the rich. All should be fine.. hopefully.
195(Avin Lynch)
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198[19:20] Asphira says, "It's scaring people."
199[19:20] Flint Westman asks, "Hey, masked fellows, you guys want any swamp crellus kebab?"
200[19:20] can't possibly catch his uncle.
201(Gendo Kurokaiyo)
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204[19:20] 
205{LOAD GAME}
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207[19:20] Adrielle Solenne says, "There are only a handful of them."
208[19:20] Ygor says, "Hrmph."
209[19:20] Maven at this point was just pushing people aside with a reckless abandon to get to the fucking cloaked man in the midst of this all. A gaunt face, stern and in a frown, a pipe smoking forth, an acrid scent as the wind picks on up.
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211As Maven strides forth, to the hooded man and her fingers flex, tainted and smeared red with blood. The corpselike woman, with purple eyes and a smile.
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213"I'll be untense when you tell a worthless woman like me, what shady folks like you are doing around here, messing with this party?"
214(Maven Delias)
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217[19:20] Finally as Lucy turned her attention to the masked men Illari did the same. She wouldn't have minded their presence if it weren't for the fact that just about everyone around her seemed unsettled, beginning to verbally question why they were there.
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219The kitsune was very used to being in the presence of dangerous things and not knowing what was going on, often at the same time. "I didn't realize it was a potion!"
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221With that, she did what she always did in these situations. The kitsune moved herself as out of the way as possible and intently watched the event playing itself out.
222(Illari Nerro)
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225[19:20] Christopher Juldama whispers something.
226[19:20] Cyrauz would look in the crowd and see masked figures. Jumping up in shock he'd smile eyes filled with intrigue. What weird characters they were to him. They were strong and cool and badass...Look at them usurping control of the crowd like its a little baby. He loved it, he love the attention they were getting. He wish he were them, but he sighs...Disappointed that it is only but a dream of his. Plus, he didn't even know what they were like. Maybe they didn't have power and were just lame delinquents of the week ready to get their asses tucked in by 2 city watch guys. If not and these were some real deal dangerous folk Cyrauz would be in for the greatest show of his life.
227(Cyrauz Endore)
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230[19:20] Lydia holds Astelle's hand in fear of breaking away from the girl in the crowd.
231(Lydia)
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234[19:20] Agrien Vandroy whispers something.
235[19:20] Adrielle peeked over to the hooded figure beside him.
236(Adrielle Solenne)
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239[19:20] There was too many people about, The bridge was completely populated and the group that seemed similar to the one who attacked the Gala was merely walking by just to flex. Good thing she prepared her blade out of all things, but this was a cause for concern. 
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241Leaning over to Nerin, she seemed to be the ready one on getting the jump incase things did decide to hit the fan. 
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243"I'm unsure what they want.. Perhaps they're hired entertainment? Why would they attack a bridge full of people?"
244(Reina Volusena)
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247[19:20] Crowley says, "ahm."
248[19:20] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
249[19:20] Ishizu whispers something.
250[19:20] Kirai Kurokaiyo says, "Id you best bring your ass along before I Danger 6 you"
251[19:21] Heathen says, "It is a public event. Now, we're all among friends here."
252[19:21] Nemein Sparda whispers something.
253[19:21] Coal exclaims, "Everyoen is welcome except the nobles, I say we keep 'em around!"
254[19:21] Aozora exclaims, "You guys suck! Boooo!"
255[19:21] Jack Richards whispers something.
256[19:21] Christopher Juldama whispers something.
257[19:21] Jack Richards whispers something.
258[19:21] Asphira asks, "It's a public event, but why are you guys wearing those outfits?"
259[19:21] Atreus says, "L-let's see, what they uhh want first...."
260[19:21] Agrien Vandroy whispers something.
261[19:21] Flint Westman asks, "Why did everyone get scared when these masked guys come in but not like the ten masked guys before them?"
262[19:21] Maven Delias says, "Yeah, it is public, dosen't help that you look like a serial killer."
263[19:21] All the commotion really meant little to him. The cloaked persons were just performers as far as he was concerned. He heard the whispers of some of the people around him, and the way they loved to throw the word 'syndicate' and such around. Not he-- he only cared to find her. 
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265He works his way through the crowd, squeezing through he can and staring more and more people in the face. Working his way past Zeitan, staring Iris in the facem and then squeezing between Vytal and Sender-- and quite literally placing a palm on each of their shoulders and pushing them if he had to in order to get by them.
266(Iridas Sarai)
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269[19:21] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
270[19:21] Amilia whispers something.
271[19:21] Crowley says, "We're here just for fun."
272[19:21] Crowley says, "No one's at risk."
273[19:22] Atreus asks, "W-who have they....killed?"
274[19:22] Flint Westman exclaims, "Ahhaha gerat!"
275[19:22] Ygor says, "For fun."
276[19:22] Maven Delias says, "...I see"
277[19:22] Clementine asks, "Hmmm. Cypress, is this of safety?"
278[19:22] Avaseele Valar whispers: Don't be. There's lots of people here who can fight if it comes down to that. But I don't think we're fighting.
279[19:22] Flint Westman asks, "Want a swamp crellus kebab, masked guy?"
280[19:22] Myrddraal says, "Didnt they just kill a bunch of people"
281[19:22] Grella says, "<S-shit if this continues...>"
282[19:22] Heathen says, "."
283[19:22] Nemein Sparda whispers something.
284[19:22] Ishizu whispers something.
285[19:22] Myrddraal asks, "To get to the middle..?"
286[19:22] Yiron says, "..Pull out any children and non-combatants. "
287[19:22] Crowley says, "No nobles, or knights on duty - Who... What."
288[19:22] Aozora exclaims, "Those are skeevy bad guys!"
289[19:22] Miran Tsuchai says, "I'm fairly sure they haven't killed anyone yet"
290[19:22] Flint Westman says, "No? They just pushed a bunch of people"
291[19:22] Vytal takes a moment to survey the people nearby, he notes the high priest... Osric. He once call him crazy but for good reason, never mind that though... He continued, he was really close to that group of individuals but the were quick and that's bad for him, and fighting in such a big crowd was literally impossible. He assumed they were a certain group of individuals who were the cause of that crash at the Gala.
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293Served the nobles right though, he didn't give a shit about them. He looked to the hooded figures, quietly... this was still something that took time to do. He was straight faced, expressionless or uninterested of a sort. He regained that aloofness of himself, as he awaited what they wanted, as he awaited what he should get a signal to do. He's have to stand back... it was better he got a little further from them... WHO KNOWS WHAT THE NIGGAS HAD PLANNED.
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295"The civilians should be safe, right? I mean, Magi could 'maybe' handle this?" He wasn't sure how safe anyone here was, who knows what the fuck was about to happen to them.... He just readied himself for the worst and hopefully that was enough... There were a few knights here as well, why would they do against them? Maybe he didn't have anything to worry about?
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297"Huh... people don't seem happy to see these guys either but they aren't 'killing' anyone right now..."
298(Vytal Endore)
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301[19:22] Zachary Retinea exclaims, "For FUN?!"
302[19:22] Ishizu whispers something.
303[19:22] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
304[19:22] Cal probably has a big bump where the rock bounced off his head. Oof. "Nice!"
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308[19:22] Cypress says, "This is definetly not of safety. We need to leave. Now."
309[19:22] Maven kinda takes a step back, at tall the commotion.
310(Maven Delias)
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313[19:22] 
314Bad, bad, bad!
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316They pass through as Osric staggers, himself shunted to the side by the wave of the crowd as he continues to march towards the center. What, then, would he do once he made it there? Hit them? Fight?
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318Was that not an intervention he decried? Shouldn't he be focusing on those hurt?
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320But there are none hurt. Do what then? Wait?
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322The brain remains conflicted, locked within a theological paradox as his heart pushes him forward--past man, woman and child. Should he not be evacuating them? What if he misses one?
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324What if they perish.
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326Latent holy energies leak from the frazzled preacher as he gets in closer, realizing slowly that as the seconds pass none have been wounded--none pained.
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328Amber eyes gaze behind the hood towards the gathering. 
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330"..."
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332It's only as he gets near them does he realize their lack of violent intent. 
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334Spiritually conflicted, Osric's hands fold upon each other as he gazes down upon them.
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336"I should hope so, too, that your words are true." He speaks to Crowley. "I cannot bear the thought of more loss due to..."
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338He pauses.
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340"Why...?"
341(Osric Durai)
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344[19:22] From the cloud of smoke emerges several masked figures, their identities and genders indiscernible at first look. At their center lies a menacing man, a mask with a beak covering his features. 
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346Clearing his throat, he motions for the ratlings and agents alike to create a circle around himself. 
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348"Osrona. My appearance may certainly be alarming to you… but do not fret! I have come, of course, in peace. And it is in peace I ask you a rather simple question."
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350A penetrating golden gaze gleams from behind the mask, staring at all of those gathered. His voice is deep, commanding and full of authority. Clearly one of the leaders of this group.
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352"Blood. Privilege. These two have bestowed our sovereigns with the ability to dictate our lives. To manipulate our futures. To build walls between us. To segregate the own folk they are supposed to rule justly over."
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354"But who gave them that right?"
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356His head tilts slightly to the right, before continuing.
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358"What have they done for us, truly? A gala that barred the common populace? They stick up their nose at the mere thought of intermingling with what they refer to as leeches upon their riches! US!"
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360His voice booms suddenly, as he paces in a straight line. Evidently outraged at the prospect.
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362"They believe themselves to be a superior breed, and us, the lesser beings, grunts ruled by an incontestable elite. But again-"
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364He pauses, head turning to the other direction.
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366"Who gave them that right?"
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368"How long will we allow birth to determine whether or not the mothers among us will even have milk to feed their children with? How long will we allow those endowed with wealth to determine which fathers have the means to provide love for their children? For how long will we allow our futures to remain so far out of grasping range?!"
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370"The top class continues to amass wealth at a steady speed, whilst we suffer. We are subdued and abused, our hard-earned money is stolen and our integrity defiled. The knights meant to serve its people are little but grunts, mindless fools who do the bidding of their noble overlords. Even one in their number agrees! Why thank you, Miss Stallard!"
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372A chuckle follows, as well as a shake of his head.
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374"No matter what they say, no matter what they do- it changes nothing. Their compassion is a lie, for yet we starve. We work the fields, we tend their gardens, we pour their drinks, we make their clothes. Their livelihood depends entirely upon us. If we were to stop? They would be left to ruin, and no amount of riches could save them from their own filth, and yet, I shit you not, they will order us to cleanse it!"
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376"For the last time, Osrona! WHO GAVE THEM THAT RIGHT?"
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378His fist balls, extending upwards to the sky.
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380"The state? Then we shall burn it. The archaic tyrants of olden times? Then we will discard their legacy. The Gods themselves? Then we shall topple them from their thrones just as well!"
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382Wind begins to gust from all directions, his emotions manifesting in magical form.
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384"Be you either a worker, an urchin, a petty thief or an outcasts, it matters not, for know this now…"
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386"The Syndicate stands with you, and the Syndicate welcomes you into the fray. We will fight."
387
388"But will you?"
389(Crane)
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392[19:22] Maven Delias says, "Fuck, this noise gives me a damn headache."
393[19:23] A brief shake of his head is given.
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395If anything, he doesn't expect this to be entertainment, but.. an agenda to be pushed. In the place with so many people gathered, wouldn't this be a perfect opportunity to try and draw conviction out of the many present, to spread rebellious speeches and inspire downtrodden to fight against the established government?
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397That's what he figured. That's what he thought of.
398This event is a perfect platform of speech.
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400Of course, Nerin might be wrong, but his instinct suggested that much to him. And..
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402"Just as I thought.."
403(Nerin)
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406[19:23] Clementine says, "Clementine is of agreement. Please be of leading, Cypress."
407[19:23] Zachary rips his mask off and what behind it was the opposition Ygor faced at the Gala. The Boy had recovered and was feistier than ever. His blue eyes keen on Ygor with so much anger burning in them
408(Zachary Retinea)
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411[19:23] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
412[19:24] Harriet Multhunder asks, "Ms. Lucrecia, should I leave?"
413[19:24] Maven Delias says, "..Syndicate"
414[19:24] Maven Delias says, "I see"
415[19:24] Yiron whispers something.
416[19:24] He cups his hands around his mouth, to heckle over the crowd.
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418"I would find it hard to believe anyone here particularly disagrees with you, you're preaching to the choir"
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422[19:24] Miran Tsuchai exclaims, "In an almost literal sense, even!"
423[19:25] Kirai Kurokaiyo says, "Why do organizations like that always think it's a good idea to make a big public display? Honestly.."
424[19:25] As expected. The Syndicate was here to begin their recruitment campaign in order to bolster their numbers. The robed traveler does nothing, save for crossing his arms. His lips dip into a frown, listening with visible disbelief etched in the disapproval written on the lower half of his slightly more visible section of his face.
425(Nemein Sparda)
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428[19:25] Maven just...gives a little clap.
429(Maven Delias)
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432[19:25] Astelle Nora says, "It's called marketing."
433[19:25] As the joyous occasion of his footwork dispersed, he took a keen eye on the cloaked figures in the center of the crowd of people. He had to keep a focus in the midst of an uproar that's been going on for the past hour. Examining them, they all carried a set of apparel that was similar to that mute guy that Talon spoke to before. Speaking of Talon, what was that word? Syndicate?
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435Regardless, Manko kept his distance and kept an audible ear out. If his assumptions were right, this merriment could be concluded into something else. For now, he just mirrored the gestures of what the crowd was doing.
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439[19:25] Cal says, "Closed mouths don't get fed, you know."
440[19:25] Yami waits to see what Id would do, in the meantime he chimes in on the speech Crane had given. Fighting for them? Seemed like someone would end up dead as far as this went.
441
442The boy thought about the conversation he had with Eloise. These were the people that stormed the castle and ended up losing some blood.. This was an issue wasn't it? But they said they weren't here to harm anyone... so what was the goal?
443(Yami Kurokaiyo)
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445
446[19:25] Tokiwa Bestar asks, "as much as i hate the nobilty you don't strike me as a group who likes anyone?"
447[19:25] Vytal Endore says, "Not Miss Stallard."
448[19:25] She looks at Harriet and raises a finger to her lips. "Stay close to me Harriet."
449(Lucrecia Elstrange)
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451
452[19:25] The boy would walk into the crowd and he would noticed that something had most of the people's attention. So he did what any curious kid would do, make his way through the crowd before he was face to face with the group who captured everyone's attention.
453
454He would feel a surge of deja vu as he noticed multiple masked people. Them he recognized one in the back. "Fuck.." He would say as he now got an idea of what was going on. 
455
456Hearing the man's claims the boy would shrug, he would rather that this all died down. "Maybe, let's not focus to much on those things and enjoy the festival."
457(Silven)
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459
460[19:25] Charlotte crosses her arms and taps a finger. Looks like she won't be dancing after all.
461(Charlotte Teatime)
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463
464[19:25] Coal had heard some stuff had started to go down at the Festival, and knowing most of the people there were HIS people, fellow slummers, his legs had pumped faster than they had even in their life on earth as apart of the fire mage's body. He arrived seemingly just in time to heard the Syndicate speech, and of course... He agreed. He didn't like no one like the nobles or their friends.
465
466"I say I stand with the Syndicate! They care for me more than those damn dirty nobles back in their precious walls!" Coal yelled, unafraid to mark himself as a supporter of something against people he'd already done his best to rile up.
467(Coal)
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469
470[19:25] Maven Delias says, "Nice marketing campaign"
471[19:25] Kirai Kurokaiyo says, "Back in my day, we did things behind the scenes."
472[19:25] Zeitan would silently push and nudge his way through the crowd, he could feel the lingering cold, hanging in the air and coming from someone that wasn't himself. He'd scan, after all he never really knew any other Ice magi, he considered himself self taught.
473
474Finally having found his cousin he would approach, his eyes falling upon the group of cloaked figures, smoke rising around the festival and that dreadful looking cold. He couldn't help but be curious. Standing near Vytal he simply wanted to be able to protect his cousin if he needed it.
475
476He kept his silence, hands still in his pockets though he was ready, after all if this group of masked assailants had something to say worth listening to he would give it time. Cold air clings to the teenager though it was not currently as imposing as the Rook standing with the cloaks. 
477
478He was definitely a mixed bag of emotions at this point, well hidden behind his cool and collected mask. He reaches out with cold air, nudging at Vytal just to alert him that he was near, turning around to look for Nicholas as well. He also found himself in a deep state of curiousity, his attention being pulled forward by the apparent Ice magi before him.
479(Zeitan Endore)
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481
482[19:25] Achille raises his fist in the air and lets out a cheer.
483(Achille Urleux)
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485
486[19:25] Yiron says, "Afraid not my Lord. We're locking people coming through this way."
487[19:25] Crowley exclaims, "Hey, you! Speaking about behind the scenes!"
488[19:25] Asphira says, "Mm."
489[19:25] Cal exclaims, "That sounds pretty shady, old man!"
490[19:25] Crowley asks, "Weren't you assaulting people in public just the other day?"
491[19:26] Vytal Endore asks, "...DId Kirai just say that?"
492[19:26] Vytal Endore says, "Yeesh..."
493[19:26] Harriet nods her head staying clenched to Lucrecia's clothing.
494(Harriet Multhunder)
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496
497[19:26] Vytal Endore says, "Oh jeez."
498[19:26] Teodor folds his arms and shakes his head.
499
500"Man," he mutters. "Such rosey words, right? But all mixed in with all that stupid violence and stuff. Kind of ruins their pitch."
501
502"But, this is my first time even hearing about this 'Syndicate' honestly. Curious."
503(Teodor Einar)
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505
506[19:26] If one thing Osric was good at, it was listening.
507
508"...Children of the stars." The High Priest begins, having listened to Crane's screed.
509
510"For all that there is love in the world, please step away. If they come in peace, all is well. 
511
512If they do not, stay safe.
513
514All, I beg of you. Give a wide berth to this. Do not be caught in crossfire..."
515
516Osric's nervous gaze falls upon the City Watch. "...The crossfire that need not be."
517(Osric Durai)
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519
520[19:26] Ishizu whispers something.
521[19:26] Adrielle paid a close ear to the man's speech. His fist hardened and his the intensity of his frustration grew. This was exactly the event that The Order had feared, with the animosity at hand - The Syndicate was sure to gather a few recruits to their cause. 
522
523Who among these people were wise enough to fight the good fight?
524(Adrielle Solenne)
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526
527[19:26] Finally Illari's eyes widened. These were known killers?! That and talk of removing innocents and children from the area had the kitsune barring her teeth a bit, thinking about reaching for her staff. 
528
529There were enough people here that the kitsune was willing to pitch in if she could actually help get rid of this threat.
530
531She looked to Harriet as she asked about her own safety, the kitsune realizing she had friends to look after. "Stay with Lucy, she won't let you get hurt." she assured, the girl's tail again entering a predatory mode of movement. If she could make an actual difference in this town she was going to try her very best.
532(Illari Nerro)
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534
535[19:26] Coal exclaims, "The nobles send thugs in our streets to knock us down! We ought to welcome the Syndicate as slummers!"
536[19:26] Maven quite frankly wasen't paid enough to deal with this shit honestly, so she takes another step back and lights her pipe.
537(Maven Delias)
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539
540[19:26] Kirai Kurokaiyo says, "Hmm? No. Mostly that was my children. I just cleaned up after their mess."
541[19:26] Crowley says, "Oh. Yes. Do you want my mask? You sure look like the clown here."
542[19:26] Yiron whispers something.
543[19:26] Kirai is looked at and instincts kick in for the overwhelmed cloaked individual. Her linen-bound foot slams into the ground next to her as she launches herself into the nearby tree and then off towards the southwest to begin fleeing the scene. She knows he'll follow, but maybe that's the point.
544
545She heads towards the direction of the church she knew was nearby here, the black cloak blurring along as she moves. The shrouded girl doesn't move far, but she does leave the general vicinity in a burst of motion.
546
547That dojo isn't her home.
548(Id)
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550
551[19:26] He'd heard there was a party, but the sudden appearance of these masked men and the current commotion had Relius doubting it was a good idea to come here.
552
553(Relius)
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555
556[19:26] zoomin
557(Id)
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559
560[19:26] Miran Tsuchai says, "This is a much stronger recruitment pitch than the speech"
561[19:26] Kirai Kurokaiyo says, "It's certainly of some craftmanship. Maybe another time."
562[19:26] Iroh eyes widened as he witnessed two or more masked figure approaching from the west until the stopped in the middle of the bridge.
563
564"What the hell is this?" He mumbled under his breath
565
566Iroh shrugged his shoulders, directing his attention on the masked figures that was being surrounded by the individuals.
567
568He leaned up against the bridge structure to support himself while he pays attention to the situation in front of him.
569(Iroh Titanborn)
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571
572[19:26] Cal was just a blemished mess of smiles and good fortune. Even amidst such a grand speech, one could presume that it'd all went through one ear, and came out the other. 
573
574"Aha, this was not the sort of festival I'd been promised. We didn't even play games!"
575
576Instead, things got quite serious, and that was not okay.
577(Cal)
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579
580[19:26] Russ whispers something.
581[19:26] There were some moments in history that were pivotal and changed the tides. The breaking of a class war could definitely be counted as one of those points in time, and it was time to pick a side. A way to attain immense wealth and stature in the new world order would be to side with the syndicate, and on the other hand, the far safer hand, he could side with the current status quo and more or less remain in the same pitiful position...to him, the choice was clear. He had said he would escape poverty by any means, after all. Though amidst the crowd, since no violence had broken out, yet, he remained passive for now.
582(Myrddraal)
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584
585[19:26] Kirai puts the hops on Id. Was she really trying to do that right now?
586(Kirai Kurokaiyo)
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588
589[19:27] Yiron whispers something.
590[19:27] Emily Cherury says, "Mm. . What's going on? I was napping! "
591[19:27] Atreus would look down at his bandage wrapped fists. Join them to fight? It was certainly tempting. He's been in the slums his whole life from a system that meant to deprive the common born of their rights and money and feed it to the few elite that called themselves the nobles. Atreus understood this and his quite frustration only grew...
592
593However Atreus would also understand that he couldn't just flat out say he wanted to join what is known as a criminal organization in front of all these people and knights. He wanted to join, to be apart of the revolution. So not only him but others like him would have a chance at the same success as these nobles. So for right now the only thing Atreus could do was look determined at the one who gave the speech.
594(Atreus)
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596
597[19:27] Yiron whispers something.
598[19:27] Excitedly raises a hand and jumps up and down practically shouting to be heard over the others. "Heeeeeey, Heeeeeeey, hooooow much would a 'hypo-ethinical' thief get if they help!?~"
599(Ishizu)
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601
602[19:27] Stepping aside, Asphira looks around nervously. She wasn't capable of defending herself and things looked like they might get out of hand soon. It was a lose-lose situation.
603(Asphira)
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605
606[19:27] Molly sat there quietly and listened. She had no point of view on this matter aligning with their words. Sure, the noble men and women of Osrona tended to seem quite decadent and uncaring for the lower class... but there was no reason to hate them for that. She would be the same in their position - and perhaps she already is a bit like that.
607
608"Interesting... what type of secret terrorist or criminal organization advertises itself like this?"
609(Molly Hargrave)
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611
612[19:27] Pearl leans on the railing, still keeping her gaze on Soren. It's not like she disagreed with those declaiming in the bridge, still, she had no idea of what she'd do at that moment.
613
614Well- she's just a Rookie and would do whatever any of the Constables do, but their speech caused a smile on her face, a shy smile which she'd try to undo soon... But not now, she's somewhat enjoying it.
615(Pearl)
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617
618[19:27] Ita whispers something.
619[19:27] Teodor Einar says, "Definitely not secret anymore."
620[19:28] Atreus says, "E-even if we w-wanted to join, i-it's not like we could just say in this b-big crowd...."
621[19:28] Amilia leaned into Barca, using them as a support as the scene turns wholly chaotic. Gone is the sense of joy and merriment from these festivities - Instead, conflict brew before them and Amilia seems to gain a cold sweat. "F-fighting?" She shivers, her eyes moving sporadically. Barca knew this is exactly what she wanted to avoid.
622
623Conflict instead of dialogue.
624
625"P-please there doesn't have to be so much anger... We can know peace in Osrona..." She takes some strained breaths, her eyes looked on upon the Syndicate with shock and horror etched into her gaze. The woman swallows - The scene seeming to grow into a dizzy mess for her.
626
627She barely acknowledges other voices, whether able to or not.
628(Amilia)
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630
631[19:28] Aozora says, "Oh noooooooo..."
632[19:28] The most bothersome thing wasn't that the Syndicate was there, preaching to them. The most bothersome wasn't that they said they weren't there to fight. No, the bothersome thing was as Cameo darted to the side, picking up a tomato, prepared to hurl it at the masked men, as he listened, he didn't really hear something wrong with what was being said.
633
634The red fruit was held tight in his hand, slightly held, prepared to be thrown. But instead of tossing it towards the ones who had just arrived at the festival, he only listened to the words that Crane spoke. Cameo would remain quiet, just canting his head.
635
636"So do you guys just fight to take down the nobles who insult us, and stuff? Or is there another reason ya'll fight?"
637
638"Because.. the nobles aren't always right. I saw one insult a bunch of constables today, and instead of doing something about it, the constables got mad at the people who were trying to fix how she acted.. And that's not right."
639
640The tomato is lowered as the bunny just watches and waits for an answer.
641(Cameo Octavius)
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643
644[19:28] Russ whispers something.
645[19:28] Maven Delias says, "Several people already have"
646[19:28] Tokiwa Bestar says, "I am up for joining."
647[19:28] It's too obvious- obvious trouble would brew. Just like the Gala the signs repeated. Trespassers to Osrona - the syndicate.
648
649Their voice above others, the youth could finally hear. Listen and watch as he blended with the crowd. Blended to keep himself safe and spy on figures, it's no easy task surrounded. 
650
651The youth frowns and feels an itch. He remembers to not scratch it- and starts to put distance.
652(Juri)
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654
655[19:28] Syndicate.
656
657It's a hot word about the festivities. It didn't take an Ookami's ears to even pick up on it, and truth be told? He didn't mind their presence as long as they weren't cause absolute mayhem. No bodies were being dropped, no corpses being made, it was simply stating one's opinions.
658
659Simply stating what one felt.
660
661There was no crime in that, and while he'd wished they'd chosen another day... They didn't. Thus his gaze slowly drifts away, lingering on them for a time until he faces Rain once more. With a slow nod he motions towards the tattooist's stall.
662
663Might as well do what they came to do, right? Have a merry time in Asena's name and nothing more. Adahy lowered his voice, however, as he spoke to her.
664(Adahy)
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667[19:28] Ishizu says, "Why need to be secret? They said they want people helpin' the slums."
668[19:28] Wait that's not right is it? Sure he knew next to nothing about nobles really did. Other than eat their cakes and drink their teas. Wear their fancy clothes and whatnot...
669
670No--there was no need for violent uprising, right? 
671
672Sender only heard whispers of the Syndicate around the backstreets. They were ruthless terrorists against the highborn. They were prominent criminals with a track record.
673
674Perhaps it was getting too crowded, and it was time to back away. This festival was officially soured. 
675
676And just as he was ready to bolt, he spotted a certain green man in the far end of the throng. Time to skedaddle.
677(Sender Wolt)
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679
680[19:28] Aozora exclaims, "Stop joining them! Aaaaaaaa!"
681[19:28] Maven Delias says, "Put frankly, anyone could say shit and get away with it"
682[19:28] Tokiwa Bestar says, "So long as the people in the slums don't come under harm."
683[19:28] Stepping to the side as Id begins to move, he'd simply raise his hand to grasp the girl by her arm. 
684
685"Now now, Id. This is not the time or place to be rebellious. Dangerous people are a fooot. Or at least people that fancy themselves to be dangerous." Giving her arm a tug, he'd attempt to drag her back to the dojo.
686
687"Come along now."
688(Kirai Kurokaiyo)
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690
691[19:28] Ishizu asks, "An this be fun slum party time, so best time to do so?"
692[19:28] Maven Delias says, "Too many people otherwise"
693[19:28] This was not good, though not a surprise to him. They where looking to bring more people into the fold. Of course there where. Using fools incapable o fending for them selves to feed a fire that would spread chaos onto the world. What good was that to anyone?
694
695Still he would remain silent though, this was a dangerous situation and though he had no one he would need to protect this time he could not help be worry for his own well being. This could quickly turn into a riot, this could quickly turn into more blood.
696
697With luck the city watch would act, after all this was what they where here for. These people where criminals, these people had tried to kill people based on titles alone, how was what they claimed any different?
698
699Still he remained though, he needed to see how this played out, for his sake, and the others.
700(Ancel Deval)
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702
703[19:28] Adahy whispers something.
704[19:29] Iris did her best to push her way through the throng of people, an altogether difficult thing to do so long as the masked lot were drawing attention. Crane's speech was heard and noted, and there was a sigh of relief at the Syndicate's decision to not push this even into violence. If conflict in this situation was avoidable, she would do what was required to keep it so.
705
706"Friends, friends, I beg of you, do not sully this festival with violence unrelated to the festivities. As the man of the Faith there says, if they come in peace, let us receive them in peace!" Obviously she wanted to keep the festival blood free -well, apart from any blood shed as part of the festivities, given that was all good sport.
707(Iris Arsali)
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709
710[19:29] Equinox whispers something.
711[19:29] Atreus says, "I-I want to join...I-I want to make sure people like m-me have a chance at success...the same type of success as the nobles do...."
712[19:29] With his message having been delivered. He intended to focus on the situation at hand. He hadn't been paying enough attention to actually understand what had been going on. But there were concerning words being tossed about freely. And others appeared to be drunk. His eyes shifting through the crowd. but from his position, he could not see Id.
713
714His intentions would have to play through some other day. As for now, Perys's arms were tut. He seemed to be surrounded in a crowd of enthusiastic individuals. It wasn't a good thing if he were to have to get out in a flash.
715
716He'd become distracted by the speech that took place within the crowd. Strangely. A part of him was attracted to these words spoken by the Crowley individual. They weren't far from the truth. Even Perys himself had preached of class disparities often.
717
718Part of his past. The statement was heartfelt. His underlying mission seemingly lost in thought. As ifhe were brainwashed by his surroundings.
719(Perys D. Valphyra)
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721
722[19:29] Ita whispers something.
723[19:29] Flint shakes his head. He thought the masked guys were just here for some Swamp Crellus Kebab! Unfortunately, it seems they were here to inspire bloody revolution! Damnit, why couldn't they have just settled on Swamp Crellus Kebab!
724
725He began to speak in his rural tone of voice
726
727"Fighting is not the answer!"
728
729He pauses before continuing
730
731"Bloodshed begets bloodshed begets bloodshed. It's a never ending cycle! We'll never be free of Tyranny if we kill to get rid of it. Violence and force is the tools of Tyranny, not freedom. If you want to change the system, change hearts and minds. Lift up the poor."
732
733He then glared at the Syndicate
734
735"Do you folks just intend to kill and kill until the whole society is burned? Then what, you get to be the leaders? You get to be the Tyrants instead of the current Nobles? I don't trust it one bit."
736(Flint Westman)
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738
739[19:29] Arthur whispers something.
740[19:30] Ita whispers something.
741[19:30] Heathen's eyes vaunted their flame just an inch further at Molly Hargraves, making sure to relay the message she was, for a moment, the complete focus of his attention. It seemed her question was an opportune cue.
742
743"Terrorist is but a label we do not oft relate to ourselves. We come in public to talk to the people for we want our goals to be loud and clear."
744
745"Freedom is our call. Liberation, our ambition. This no secret: we are the will of the common folk made manifest."
746(Heathen)
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748
749[19:30] Ita whispers something.
750[19:30] It was clear as day, the Young Cadet knew who they weer simply by looking at them, obviouslly she wasn't in the best of places to stand against them, yet she hoped, by looking over her back that other may join them in that, she already called for aid of the authorities, yet it didn't seem that it would work like that...
751
752...This are starting to get worrying, not the best ideals they were sharing, in fact she can even agree with the words this one got to spread, and that even forced her to take a step back...
753
754...Even tho she knew that revolution, death, destroying what's established by the way it is right now... She can't agree with that, no matter how much it hurts to her knowing that these words were partially true, she is not someone to stand with them.
755
756Her staff was already grabbed on and she moves on through to Crowd to find them, even if alone she is to take on a fight part of he terrorist group. Every step given her heart grows tired... It is bad to stand against people that she knows that are not totally wrong.
757
758"Okay, enough of thiis... They're promoting terrorism and crime openly... If no one of the Watch or a Knight standing is to do something against criminals, then i see that me and the Cosmos alone are to." She states, her yellow shroud getting to shine brighter as they approach...
759
760...She have recently learned about heroism and not fearing, yet... Wow, that was scary... Really scary, never before she have seen herself in a real fighting scenario, and there she was, walking alone with the power of the Cosmos only towards conflict.
761(Grella)
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763
764[19:30] "No thanks."
765
766She moves to hop atop the railing behind herself, aiming to take overwatch of the group as a whole in order to keep an eye on all of them. Her eyes dart amongst the group with a level gaze, concern present upon her face. She watches them for as long as they remain in this area, though her response is just as quick, yet short and to the point.
767
768"Why fight if our solution does not demand it? You say that we are the reason they succeed, that without our efforts they would fall to ruin. If that is the case, than why should we seek to make a mess of what we have made?"
769
770She pauses for a moment, she was honestly speaking the first thing that came to her mind currently. If this group wished to dethrone the nobles that sat above the rest, there were better methods than bloodshed in her opinion. Far better, in-fact.
771
772"Hiding in masks and actively seeking to harm those that are in the wrong will only draw about more bloodshed. Bloodshed which is entirely unnecessary. Look at the church, look at us all. - WE - have the power to make change. But it doesn't have to be through violence."
773
774Honestly? She was fine with change. But she only wished for change to come about should the majority wish for it, and with as little bloodshed as possible. It was certainly farfetched and not something that would pass through this crowd easily. But she aimed to speak her mind regardless on the subject at hand. Even if, in doing so, she's possibly made herself a target.
775
776"I get some nobles won't stand and take it, but they're simply mislead with the way they were brought up in life. It's up to us to show them if need be. Without murder or violence."
777(Avaseele Valar)
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779
780[19:30] Jack breaks off and wanders through the people - the hooded figure pushes past people, twisting and squeezing through. He had his goals in mind, and no one can stop him from doing so.
781
782His eyes are peered at the masked figures, he already gave them the slip. He needed to create a distraction of his own; he'd walk closer, and walk until he was face to face with the Crane.
783
784"If you preach so, then where are your benefits? What do you offer? I've seen nothing but poverty and pain within the slums-.." The boy merely wants to strike a conversation with the so-esteemed Syndicate.
785
786"And what makes us sure you aren't working with said priviledged? You are giving us anything. You're saying you're willing to fight, but I have seen nothing - absolutely nothing of what you say." 
787
788The happening in the Gala? That wasn't dangerous nor a fight, it was just setting a match on fire, stupid - to make their presence obvious and enough to get them noticed by the government.
789
790"You lost one in the Gala and disappeared, you never gave a spec of hope to anyone with anything you ever did. You only made people more prone to pain, losing their brethren and hope."
791
792He'd the let out a long heaved sigh.
793
794"What makes us sure that you aren't working with the D'Arnettes on this?"
795
796"Tell me - no, tell us."
797(Jack Richards)
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799
800[19:30] Khaine Vanador exclaims, "ALL RIGHT SILENCE!"
801[19:30] Looking around in the crowd he realized he could barely hear anything that was going on. Cranes words were drowned out by constant chatter and then the boy heard about them and then he listens to his fathers and the mans little bickering.
802
803In an instant, Id tries to dip out. But his father intercepts. He believed that they were really not trying to do their training anymore but.. to him this was just one big fiasco. He didn't want to be here anymore than Id wanted to be here.
804
805He looks over to Vytal wondering why he'd released his aura. Was he intending to fight? Were all of these people intending to fight? Would they split up and fight amongst each other.
806
807"I want to go to bed..."
808
809He watches Flint try and calm the crowd. Would he be their target.. their example? It was always the golden boys who were made examples to the masses. But no.. they couldn't do that right? Where would they gain their backing if they attacked the peoples protector?
810(Yami Kurokaiyo)
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812
813[19:30] Sitting on the branch ofa tree, the boy observes those from the 'Syndicate' as their apparent leader gives their speech. He would be lying if what they had said didn't flare something in his heart. Interest growing in his mind as he simply observes for the moment.
814(Rain Multhunder)
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816
817[19:30] He continued to watch these masked individuals, wondering.. Was their cause really so bad? He actually had to ask himself this, "I see what you mean but what would happen after the nobles are gone? You have to see the problems of distribution and economy here, don't you?"
818(Vytal Endore)
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820
821[19:30] Equinox whispers something.
822[19:30] Agrien Vandroy says, "If...You're not terrorists, then what are you? On...Your own words."
823[19:31] Arthmael clenches his fists, immediately pushing off the tree to stand without support. Perhaps this is what he had been waiting for all this time. It is unfortunate it has taken place in the festival for many, but the message still rings true. 
824
825There are those out there within places of power refusing to assist the common man. He hears the responses, those worried about violence and bloodshed. Where were these concerns eight years ago? The large man of Rhoynish descent parts his lips to speech, golden eyes wide. 
826
827"They have chained the people of Rhoynur against their will! Enslaved them! People speak of change but nothing happens! If everyone came together as one unifying force they will have no choice but to hear us .." He raises a fist, proceeding to shout.
828
829"Break the chains! Break the chains! Beak the chains!"
830(Arthmael Dioltas)
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832
833[19:31] Ita whispers something.
834[19:31] Coal frowned, pushed up his ratty sleeves, and forced himself towards the front of the crowd. He didn't want to back seat to the speeches of people who were actually willing to fight for people like him. It wasn't in his nature.
835
836"Terrorists my ass... These people do more good in a day than most Nobles do their whole lives..." He grumbled to himself, but keeping a scowl from his face, this was a festival after all.
837
838Making his way up front he stuck his hand out towards the Syndicate members with a resolute look to him. He was happy to do what he did next.
839
840"I put myself at the disposal of the Syndicate, because by the gods they care about us more than the nobles, and anyone who is against the nobility is someone for me." Coal said, making sure he was loud enough to be heard by anyone else that was feeling conflicted about the masked figures.
841(Coal)
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843
844[19:31] Ita whispers something.
845[19:31] Lydia asks, "Hey Astelle... Want to go to somewhere else?"
846[19:31] He shove his way through the crowd. Past each and every person he possibly could. He was trying to see what was going on- he was trying to get a read on what was going down.. But, he saw it. He saw everything that he had intended to see. Each and every person around him, he only seemed to find a bit of annoyance in. How they all talked, and simply how crowded this all was. Everyone was basically back to back, shoulder to shoulder.. It was ridiculous, but.. As he heard the speech rage on, gears within his mind began to turn. Things began to click, and thoughts began to surface.
847
848What was he doing? He was putting himself down like a dog, just to try and strive.. Much like Aozora had said, Zuko was walking the rough path. Why was he doing that? There wasn't a point, really, was there? Instead, he'd push through and finally confront Crane. He felt it within his throat, his heart beating rapidly. A growl underneath his voice, as the fire burned within him once more. People had tried to stomp it out, yet here he was having it brought right back up again.. Because he was reminded of his ideals. He was reminded of what was right.
849
850Lychee was right. . He had chosen a path. But, he could change it before it was too late.
851
852So, he'd come face-to-face with Crane, looking to masked figure up and down. A gaze laced with absolute determination behind his eyes, that soon intended to pierce right through the eyeslits of the mask.. And then? He finally let his voice ring out. It was here and then he'd make himself be heard, to anyone who cared to listen. He wouldn't be a dog for the nobles to laugh at any more. He wouldn't be a Knight to be pushed around and spat on, because he was protecting the wrong side.. No, he'd do what he believed to be right, and he'd protect those he felt needed protection.
853
854"Please. Let me stand with you. I don't want to see my friends being treated like a disease. . And I don't want them to live like bothers while the nobles laugh."
855
856A nod to that, looking upon the masked figures. He made his ideal clear, and he now only waited to see if he was heard.
857(Zuko Koyomi)
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859
860[19:31] Lisa Bell says, "Oh my~ The First Light Cadet is getting real pissy~"
861[19:31] Yami Kurokaiyo asks, "Break the chains..?"
862[19:31] Ishizu whispers something.
863[19:31] Crowley whispers something.
864[19:31] Iroh yawns while waiting for the masked figures to speak to the individuals in attendance. Meanwhile he holds his palm out, forms a fireball at the center of his hand to play with so it won't be bored while waiting for the masked individuals.
865
866"Can y'all hurry up and speak?" He said, exhaling deeply as he looks to both sides of him, noticing there is a lot of people present at the festival.
867
868"I never seen so many people in one place before."
869
870"I hope something interesting at least happens.. it would suck if nothing happens at this festival." He chuckled whilst playing with the fireball in his palm.
871(Iroh Titanborn)
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873
874[19:32] Maven Delias says, "This is the best party I've ever been to not going to lie."
875[19:32] Astelle Nora exclaims, "I'm actually kinda interested in watching this, Lydia!"
876[19:32] Illari couldn't understand why so many people seemed to be joining this cause. They were fighting for people in the slums? As someone who happily called the slums her home she simply couldn't find the logic in getting violent about it.
877
878Watching the scene play out the fox girl kept a vicious look about her. She was ready to fight if, or when, it came to that. She was no child when it came to a battle. Lucy and Harriet were her first priority even if she believed they could easily handle themselves.
879(Illari Nerro)
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881
882[19:32] "The fact that you're all talking to terrorist, is enough for Jasper to move through the crowd slowly but surely.
883
884Right hand up, eye focused on the people in the masks and hoods, only to then focus directly at Zachary and the person that they were looking at entirely. It was kind of horrible that he wasn't going to do the early strike. But since Jasper was such a nice person, the Ambiguous man would attempt to pry him away just enough so he could focus on the people that were there and apparent.
885
886"Hi, terrorist. I'm glad that we can meet one another. Where's the one that uses holy? I would surely like to punch them in the face again for trying to harm others," Jasper said, letting a single smile come across before finally getting close enough.
887
888There was something vicious about him, something that was telling him to do something that was completely in their character. A crack of his neck as he let his eyes settle on the one with just the hood.
889
890"You. You hurt my friend once before. I'm not accepting that, and I'm not accepting some terrorist propaganda. The Nobles aren't always right, but you guys spreading rumor, and shouting simple terrorism won't fly either.
891
892I won't forget that you bastards took the eye of a knight. And none of you will forget what I am about to do to ya all." Jasper's overflowing heat started to come out of his person. The stance coming forth as Jasper simply raised his dominant hand to come clashing against Ygor's very face if it was possible-- only to change his direction towards Zuko.
893
894The first blow to come across, for all the talking was just making no damn sense.
895
896"You... TRAITOR."
897(Jasper)
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899
900[19:32] Yiron says, "...They're using this as a damn recruitment drive and we can't do anything because of the amount of people grouped together.."
901[19:32] "We should go." Seeing the fretful state Amilia was in, Barca was more than poised to leave, only- 
902
903She glances around. To her flank, her back, her front- they were completely surrounded, absorbed within the swathes of people that crowded around the duo. She nibbled at her lip, hand rising up to brush at the Felinae's head.
904
905"-- But it looks like we can't. You don't need to listen. Don't bother with that nonsense." Barca mutters, a frown growing on her lips as voices of dissent and support began to rise in waves.
906(Barca Scipio )
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908
909[19:32] Equinox whispers something.
910[19:32] Iridas looked over to the Syndicate. Had they not gone into such a long speech or declared themselves Syndicate with an open recruitment-- maybe he wouldn't have paid them much mind. But now they were a beacon, a flare in the midst of the dark drawing the eyes of everyone on the bridge. 
911
912He raises his brow, and then he looks around himself. Eyes sweeping the people around to see who were going to publicly rally to their cause in front of the watch, in front of whatever knights were present? Were they so confident? Or were they just bold and stupid.
913
914Regardless, he didn't want to abandon his search... And he couldn't let his guard down. So he more cautiously wades through the people now.
915(Iridas Sarai)
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917
918[19:32] "Mm.."
919
920The Kurokaiyo boy squints his eyes as the tension between the crowd builds. There are some that want to accept them and some that are ready to fight them, and between the three sides, this place feels electrified. This situation is the opposite of what Valero hoped for, yet it's brewing all the same. His eyes flit through the crowd, trying to identify the few people he's really spent any time talking to in order to ascertain their intentions.
921
922First he glances to his right at Illari, then into the crowd at Vytal, and past him at Robin, Ravan, and Chery. His hands close into fists so tightly that his knuckles show, even against his already pale skin.
923(Gendo Kurokaiyo)
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925
926[19:32] Lydia says, "You're weird. These guys are publicly stating that they want to overthrow the nobility."
927[19:32] Maven Delias whispers: truly amazing
928[19:32] All she wanted to do was enjoy some dancing, Sit back and maybe have a few glasses of wine. Now the syndicate itself was showing their face, the powerful of all flexes. It went from being behind the scenes to screaming out their publicy to people. 
929
930She began to glance around, taking note of those who would 'vouch' for the syndicate. God damn traitors, These people are a pesk. She would have to deal with them at a further time. 
931
932Yet now that her guard was up, Reina slowly began to reach for the blade sheathed at her side. Resting a hand ontop of the handle, but not yet drawing out the blade. Taking a big spin around towards Ishizu, Giving the beastkin woman a glare. 
933
934Raising her other hand, She began to make a slicing motion towards the beastkin thief. A threat indeed, until Reina once again turned back around. Taking note of the traitors for future torturing sessions. 
935
936Giving a nudge to Nerin, she then motioned down to the weapon at her side. Trying to give him a hint.
937(Reina Volusena)
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939
940[19:32] Lydia exclaims, "They are dangerous!"
941[19:32] Ita whispers something.
942[19:32] Soren sits upon the railing, listening intently to the words of those provided. Forever open-minded, the water magi seeks to, at the very least, hear what the members of the Syndicate had to say. To digest it for himself, without their words being filtered through the bias and lexicon of another.
943
944"He's not wrong. Nobody is anything until they say they are. The wealthy proclaimed themselves that, then established an entire society based around it. Where those outside of it would struggle and claw for even a sliver of the indulgence that the wealthy have." The Constable gives his critique aloud, though he is more so thinking to himself than addressing anyone. 
945
946But even with this said, the sapphire eyes of the Wave Rookie look Crowley's mask with sorrow within them.
947
948"There's just a better way to do this. I'll give you my perch now, but the cost will be you hearing me out at a later point in time." These words are directly for the effeminate figure as the youth slides down to give the jester his platform.
949(Soren)
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951
952[19:32] Atreus says, "T-the nobility...only push us down..."
953[19:32] Frowning, Asphira tilts her chin up to look up to Yiron.
954
955"Why is this happening? Wasn't this supposed to be a fun event?"
956(Asphira)
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958
959[19:32] Coal exclaims, "The nobility need to be reformed, the ones that are good are a minority, while the majority are evil, disgusting creatures!"
960[19:32] It was situations like these that Rook liked to stay away from... The overly political ones. He didn't care about where he came from or anyone else. How much coin he needed to survive, where he was, what he did. It was all decided in the moment for him.
961
962In the end, Rook can live perfectly fine in the slums of Sudbury. Sure, it wasn't great. There were thieves, he had to constantly look out for his wellbeing. Money was difficult, but it wasn't impossible. He was sure everyone in the upper city lived easier lives- but he didn't hate them for that. It didn't matter to him, his life was his. Thinking about others livelyhood didn't make his any better.
963
964All Rook wanted to do was survive and live out his days doing... Well, whatever he wanted. It just so happened that 'whatever he wants' isn't being in the upper walls or having /too/ much money, just enough to get where he needs to be.
965
966That being said... It's not like he cared enough to go against people like this... They can do whatever they want just like he could. So Rook turned towards Lucrecia, Harriet, and Illari.
967
968"We should get outta here. Stuff like this happens in Sudbury sometimes and it becomes violent. I've never seen it in such a big crowd like this though..."
969
970A rare look of nervousness was spread across Rooks face. It looked like he was fighting himself just to stay and warn them.
971(Rook)
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973
974[19:32] Jasper whispers something.
975[19:32] "Terrorist this, noble that...I JUST WANTED TO DRINK FOR RYUJIN'S SAKE!" The Drakanite shouted after the speech was done. So the entire point of this festival was a recruitment for the syndicate.
976
977Utter disgust and contempt, the Drakanite threw her bottle behind her into the river. She hopped down from the railing onto her feet and started nudging her way through the crowd.
978
979"like everyone said, you're preaching to the choir. People already are arming themselves and protesting in the streets, at this point i'm convinced your group will just swoop in and become the new tyrants. Like every damn power vacuum in this country."
980
981"You want change? You go march in the streets with the others already planning a protest. otherwise fuck off and let people enjoy the last bit of fun they can have before you lot and the nobles turn this place into a violent shithole again."
982(Adrasteia Drakos)
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984
985[19:32] Lydia says, "But it looks like they won't do anything since they are outnumbered by guards."
986[19:32] Astelle Nora says, "I know it's dangerous, but it's better to know what's going on."
987[19:32] And so many spoke against them, but too did quite a few heed the call of the Syndicate. Arthmael, Coal, Zuko Koyomi- they're all addressed with a milder, asserting stare. 
988
989The robbed creature rises his fist up in the air, beckoning their supporters closer.
990
991"Yes. You are most welcome, brothers and sisters. It is as you said," he pitches an index towards Arthmael, drawing all the attention he could capt and muster towards him. "Break the chains."
992(Heathen)
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994
995[19:33] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
996[19:33] The girl seemed to be fearful, not because of a fight brewing, if there even was one, but because of the idea that her friends might be influenced by this. She bit at her lip.
997
998Turning her head towards Cameo, whose arm she still held onto, she shook her head,"I don't know- I don't know if we should be talking to them. What... What they want is really bad violence- and... and hoping … No!"
999
1000She raised her head up, shouting aloud."Don't listen to them! By the stars looking over us they want nothing but bloodshed in order to gain power! Do you not know that we are already fragile with our peace? Please do not let their honeyed words make you turn against those that care for you."
1001
1002She shook her head, slowly releasing the boy's arm. She was shaking, unsure if she should've spoken out like this or not. Trembling, she closed her eyes and gulped.
1003
1004"Cameo, I'm scared. What if..." She murmured, incoherently, the last part of her sentence.
1005(Chery)
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1007
1008[19:33] Lydia says, "You are right. Maybe we should stay here and if something goes wrong we run into the woods."
1009[19:33] Coal exclaims, "Break the chains! Come on, let the nobles hear us from their high towers!"
1010[19:33] Russ whispers something.
1011[19:33] Lisa quietly stares back at the 'terrorists' with a smile.
1012(Lisa Bell)
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1014
1015[19:33] Teodor Einar says, "Man, this is all so crazy..."
1016[19:33] Balling up her fists at what she thought she saw, Emily grimaced at the conundrum. Waking from her nap, she scanned over to hear people left and right calling for support for the SYNDICATE! What!?
1017
1018"Only COWARDS hide behind MASKS! You cannot break this Kingdom apart! That is treachery! The Stars Above have marked us as Chosen! Do not disrespect what mercies they have granted us all!"
1019
1020Allowing the Star's Boon to wash over her in a radiant light, the young Felinae Acolyte could not hide her anger.
1021(Emily Cherury)
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1023
1024[19:33] Maven Delias asks, "What of the mercahants, you killing the crooked ones thre as well?"
1025[19:33] Khaine Vanador asks, "Right, Break the Chains. Then what? After we thrown our corpses at the Nobles what then Syndicate?"
1026[19:33] People seem adamant about making things worse, people have a knack for making situations worse when it comes to this group. "Why don't some people just leave well enough alone.
1027
1028If they haven't done anything we could've ignored them and nothing would've happen now, we have a potential brawl about to break out." He couldn't believe how dumb people could be some times.
1029(Silven)
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1031
1032[19:33] Atreus says, "The order...is just the gaurd dog for the....nobles."
1033[19:33] Molly Hargrave says, "Mm, yes, maybe we should have stayed in the city."
1034[19:33] Rain stares at the group of masked men standing right in the middle of the bridge- and, thus, right in the middle of the festivities. Her enjoyment had been interrupted for this? So they could recruit for their group? She has very little idea of the local politics or anything like that, so she doesn't understand these Syndicate people.
1035
1036However, they interrupted this event. She had been looking forward to it for a while. She glances towards Adahy, briefly, taking a step backward. She doesn't plan on running away- she just wants to see how this will play out. Hopefully no one gets too hurt in the fray.
1037(Rain)
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1039
1040[19:33] The robed traveler turned his attention over to Arthmael, listening to the cries of the Rhoynur people. It was only a matter of time before there was violence to be had. True to that notion, Jasper was already causing a stir, throwing his fist towards what he could only assume was Ygor, but instead, became Zuko. His lips grow thin, biting down the urge to shout back against the chorus of insurrection. But the fire in his veins demand he act, struggling with his desire to do something about the situation.
1041(Nemein Sparda)
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1043
1044[19:34] Teodor Einar says, "Well. I had a good time."
1045[19:34] Rook says, "There is too much talking lol"
1046[19:34] "Please..."
1047
1048Osric's frantic gaze shifts back and forth through the crowds. Anger--terror--vindicator. Emotions began to boil like a soup upon the pot. 
1049
1050"Under the stars, I beg all. Step away. We cannot save you all. Believe it--don't believe it. But know that any who stand with them may be struck down by the knighthood. It's--"
1051
1052Panic rises within his voice as he shifts back and forth, distraught. "There are other ways. You can do so much more then this! You can find other paths that don't have knights mobilizing and striking you down!
1053
1054This ends at the tip of a sword! Do not find yourself making a mistake when this explodes! Children--all!"
1055
1056Osric's voice cracks with a plea.
1057
1058"Reconsider. Find the faith. Find gainful employment. Find me, I'll talk to you.
1059
1060They'll--They won't show mercy..."
1061(Osric Durai)
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1063
1064[19:34] What the fuck was this? The tee must have managed to find the 'festival' judging by the amount of people who gathered in one area. But, he couldn't see the center point and opted to remain outside anyways in case magic had been thrown around so close in the crowd.
1065
1066Eyes take in all he could, concentration affixed on them and control of his mana while he waited for the scene to progress. Information... Training, and concentration. He needed to learn all of it for the years to come if he wanted to survive events like these.
1067(Asshar)
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1069
1070[19:34] Teodor Einar asks, "But it seems the party has been 'pooped' now, yes?"
1071[19:34] Ita whispers something.
1072[19:34] The man had a point.. But that point wasn't through acts of terrorism... His eye's focused in on the men he had heard so many rumors about.. He had watched them while his thoughts swirled. They had a point.. The common man was seen as a disease. The government was indeed corrupt, but someone like himself? What could he do? He didn't have the power or strength to revolt.
1073
1074He'd silently support them for the time being as long as they were doing as they said they were. Helping the common people rise above the filth and grime.
1075
1076He however had no real interest to begin with. He wanted to pursue the history and science of the world.. He had no real time for politics.
1077
1078(Christopher Juldama)
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1080
1081[19:34] Yiron would just shake his head at this point he was incensed he wanted to get through the crowd and enact what he considered justice but yet here he was blocked by people and the very threat if he attempted to move an entire festival effectively would become hostages and possible causalities leaving him just to stand and growl. 
1082
1083His eyes darting to Asphira as he mumbled out towards the girl.
1084
1085"This is not fun."
1086(Yiron)
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1088
1089[19:34] To think he was conflicted this much on joining so many different things.
1090
1091And yet, there's certain bravery to Nerin that cannot be denied, even if it could not be asserted as 'wisest' decision, really; yet, he still speaks out amidst the rage, the conflict, the constant yells of the group - something that'll probably not even going to be heard or answered, or so he's sure.
1092
1093But.. it's spoken anyway.
1094
1095"If you stand with the people, what have you done for the people so far? Where have all of your resources gone, other than pursuing nobles?"
1096
1097"You seek to spill blue blood, not realizing the rivers of red that you tread upon."
1098
1099"There's little merit to you, if there's no change among people, other than pushing them to their deaths."
1100
1101And silence.
1102
1103He is but a voice in the crowd - and Nerin was aware enough to realize that. He could actually empathize with the nobles being too high up on their horse, too distanced from people, too incapable of treating them right...
1104
1105Perhaps, they had a point. Perhaps, they had a reason. But this? This isn't the solution.
1106
1107It won't be.
1108(Nerin)
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1110
1111[19:34] Soren asks, "Oh. This is actually how Commander Drake detailed his first riot breaking out. Hey, Flint?"
1112[19:34] Lisa Bell whispers something.
1113[19:34] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
1114[19:34] Vincenzo attempts to watch carefully as the chaos of beliefs and clashes ensue. At least now though, he knows that the masked group are indeed the syndicates- And what that they stand for. or at the very least, claim to...
1115
1116
1117Still, whether he agreed with their beliefs or not? That is something he'll keep inside for now- Even if he will speak up, it will just be muddled up in the entire chaotic clash of ideologies, beliefs, and thoughts, all yelled out in the open. The worst thing that would happen, is if he'll say his mind, and only be heard by the -wrong- people, making him create more enemies without any allies.
1118
1119That said... He did manage to hear an interesting little tidbit throughout this entire charade...
1120
1121Supposedly, one of the syndicates uses holy magic, of all things? That, is a thing that can happen? Outside the knights, outside the nobles, outside even the church? Now, that is quite interesting...
1122(Vincenzo Dillinger)
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1124
1125[19:34] Head swiveling to look around the crowd, little was thought of the mongering mass of people. Their words entered the large brutes ears, but only the most noticeable truly entered. Other then that, everything else went out the other ear.
1126
1127Though their attention was stolen, by a boy unmasking himself and glaring up at him. Seeing the face, the look, there was a grin, a very big grin noticeable beneath his hood.
1128
1129"Sad that they were able to fix that." Loudly they spoke down upon the cadet, the one they had once nearly killed in the Gala raid. What an interesting thing to find.
1130(Ygor)
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1132
1133[19:34] Wait a second.
1134Aozora smushes her way through the crowd, trying to get a better look -- there was a familiar red-head that was doing something very horrid in her opinion right before her very eyes. The Felinae's eyes widen to the size of saucers and she clutches at her hair, just about on the verge of pulling it out.
1135
1136"Zuko! ZUKO!"
1137The Felinae is screaming loudly in the background, but it's probably drowned out by the constant chatter around her. "You're making the wrong choice! These guys are terrible! Ohh NOOOOOO!"
1138
1139But who was she?
1140Just a clown. A servant, technically -- but also a clown.
1141(Aozora)
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1143
1144[19:35] Flint Westman asks, "Yeah?"
1145[19:35] Teodor Einar says, "Whoah. That's Zuko..."
1146[19:35] Reina Volusena whispers something.
1147[19:35] Vytal Endore asks, "...Zuko left us huh?"
1148[19:35] Christopher Juldama whispers something.
1149[19:35] Atreus says, "The nobles are the ones....oppresing us. They control the knights....It makes sense why they would...go after the nobility."
1150[19:35] Teodor Einar whispers something.
1151[19:35] Soren says, "We should probably keep this as short and non-physical as possible."
1152[19:35] Grella exclaims, "...Tr-reachery?!"
1153[19:35] Teodor Einar whispers something.
1154[19:35] Grella exclaims, "Z-zuko, what?!"
1155[19:35] Lisa Bell whispers: Zuko, ignore them.
1156[19:35] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
1157[19:36] As Rook, who seemed to be friends with Lucy, clearly wanted to leave the kitsune took a step towards them, looking at the friend of her friend with a serious look on her face. If they really wanted to leave that was fine.
1158
1159"You want out? I'll go with you out of here so you're not alone if you want but I think miss Lucy can handle herself." she offered, not wanting someone who didn't want to be here to stay stuck here.
1160(Illari Nerro)
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1162
1163[19:36] Teodor Einar whispers something.
1164[19:36] Lisa Bell whispers something.
1165[19:36] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
1166[19:36] Gendo slips back through the crowd, aiming to get out of this himself.
1167(Gendo Kurokaiyo)
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1169
1170[19:36] There was some time taken to dissect the words that Crane allowed to leave him, but none of it truly brought anything but a sense of dread to the cadet. He'd seen what violence and attacking the system begot and it was always an equal, or in most cases a greater amount of kickback and conflict than there was before.
1171
1172It didn't work..
1173
1174Inefficient and only leading to the doom of those that tried it. No, for Robin it was all about fighting injustice by using their own means so that there could be no denying when one rose to be able to change something for the better.
1175
1176War wasn't what anyone needed, terrorism was not doing anything but adding to the amount of bodies being buried just off to the Southeast.
1177
1178"That ain't the way to do it.
1179
1180If you want change, you hunker down, an' play it their way. Be legitimate an' then no one can take anythin' from you when you use your influences to change things for the betterment of others, an' without any blood spilled to boot.
1181
1182The Rhoynish are alreqady gettin' a bad wrap, an' in comin' here... you make em look like they planned this all along an' just give people that ain't with ya somethin' to blame em for when all this day should've been is showin' how amazin' their culture could be.
1183
1184Not to mention you're askin' the hungry an' unequipped to fight against people with more trainin' in the art of control an' war. In the end that will only lead to every person you're vyin' for being turned into a headstone.
1185
1186Pick the higher road, an' have patience. Then you'll get higher opportunities with less muck on your shoes."
1187
1188Crossing his arms now, the teen would keep his hues hard set on the three, intent to make sure they didn't try to escalate their radical views and turn this cultural festival into a riot.
1189(Robin E. Queen)
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1191
1192[19:36] Zuko Koyomi says, "Break the chains. Start the fire. Burn the bodies, scatter the ashes."
1193[19:36] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
1194[19:36] Jasper says, "..."
1195[19:36] Aozora exclaims, "DO NONE OF THAT!"
1196[19:36] Aozora exclaims, "ZUKO!"
1197[19:37] Jasper says, "Aozora."
1198[19:37] Aozora exclaims, "AAAAAAAAAAA!"
1199[19:37] Jasper says, "There's no talking him out."
1200[19:37] The moment that Kirai moves to accost her, she spins to direct a surprise attack straight towards his face. A palm surges forward as she prepares to kick back against the ground. Whether or not he dodged, she'd get distance and then bring up a single hand out of her cloak with a sweeping gesture.
1201
1202Is the cloaked girl serious? She's going to fight her captor here? Yes, absolutely. Instincts had almost wholly taken over again and she's not thinking right. A foul wind rises around the martial arts master while the air around the shrouded girl is pushed back as she takes control of it.
1203
1204There's no pause beyond that. The moment Kirai gets closer again, she lashes out to strike towards his torso aggressively. There's no real hesitation beyond allowing him to get into range first.
1205(Id)
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1207
1208[19:37] Achille Urleux exclaims, "The nobles do not care for us!"
1209[19:37] Jasper says, "No. No more."
1210[19:37] "All of you stacking up is more dangerous than the people yippin' and yappin' about nobles."
1211
1212What a terrible show, or at least a terrible execution of what may have initially been a good show. He'd met plenty of snobby nobles and knights, but nothing was as off-putting as a blatant show of opposing beliefs.
1213
1214"Sheesh. Talk about comical." 
1215
1216He glances back at Akira and the others, before clasping his hands together.
1217
1218"I didn't get hit in the head with a rock for this!"
1219(Cal)
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1221
1222[19:37] Emily Cherury says, "Traitors can LEAVE this country if they don't like it! There's NOTHING keeping you here! "
1223[19:37] Aozora says, "Jasper, help."
1224[19:37] Charlotte Teatime says, "Zuko..."
1225[19:37] Lisa Bell whispers something.
1226[19:37] Quiet, for most parts, though a couple remarks past the crowd did garner his attention. Expressionless mask turns around, from one individual within the rush to the other- some scared, some neutral, others confident in their own resolve, whatever it aligned with.
1227
1228"The Faith... how long has it existed for. The First Light- all those Knights of so-called righteousness claiming the betterment of this city. Of this Kingdom. Do they deliver? Saying they have the power to bring forth a change-- yet, at the end of the day, there is no change."
1229
1230A halt, at that, his words audible yet not particularly loud, unlike that of Crane's. Instead, he simply turns around, cold following and expanding with every motion, every movement.
1231
1232"The government. Those born within the upper-class, those born within nobility shall always be treated as superior, better human beings than those from lower-class, merely because they were born as such. Can the Faith fix it? How so. Can ideals fix them, without taking drastic actions? They didn't for a very long time, not even slightly so, and they won't ever.
1233
1234Merely the meaningless blabber of those who hope and hope, yet are too afraid to bring about that better future. They may offer you somewhat better living condition; much like an owner feeding its dog, yet... that's all those of slums are to ones who sit high. Mere animals, who only deserve to be tossed a bone every once a while, but not equal rights.
1235
1236People deserve a change, and if they truly wish to gain what they deserve, pacifism remains pointless."
1237(Rook)
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1239
1240[19:37] Jasper says, "I am."
1241[19:37] Teodor Einar exclaims, "Nobles aren't all that bad, guys!"
1242[19:37] Maven Delias says, "HAHAH"
1243[19:37] Teodor Einar exclaims, "I mean!"
1244[19:37] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
1245[19:37] Aozora says, "I'm gonna cry..."
1246[19:37] Ygor says, "So much keep us here."
1247[19:37] Teodor Einar exclaims, "I've never been slighted by a noble!"
1248[19:37] Avaseele Valar exclaims, "Emily! I'd advise against making yourself a target!"
1249[19:37] Lisa Bell whispers something.
1250[19:37] Avaseele Valar whispers: Some do, actually. Don't believe what they tell you.
1251[19:37] Maven Delias says, "This is a beautiful event, hilarious really"
1252[19:37] Yami watches as Nerin speaks up on their resources, their way of 'helping' the blood they spilled and all that followed. He watches as Zuko goes forward to lend aid to them. He looks among the crowd hearing people ask Zuko 'Why'? 
1253
1254It was looking like this would be a pretty long conversation. So long as no one got violent.. this could really last a while couldn't it? Would it resort to violence? What of the hooded men in the crowds? What would they be doing when things escalated?
1255
1256
1257(Yami Kurokaiyo)
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1259
1260[19:37] Taking steps closer into the crowd, his eyes train on those approaching to join the proselytizing.
1261
1262"It seems almost none disagree with your message, just methods."
1263
1264Turning his head to the clergy- the only real voice of disagreement amongst the crowd, his face falls.
1265
1266"Violence is, obviously, only a last resort people come to when they're desperate. They've been given no options, and their pleas fall on deaf ears. I understand calls to peaceful change but... how? What noble would willingly break the bonds of oppression that give them power, and how can they be required to by the common man without power behind their words?"
1267(Miran Tsuchai)
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1269
1270[19:37] The teen was silent, as he watched, and well more importantly listened to the members of the Syndicate went about their business. A sideways glance was sparred towards one of his fellow cadets, watching them carefully, as he attempted to gauge a reaction from Robin, because honestly? He no fucking clue what to do right now. 
1271
1272As someone who was uplifted by a noble, and serving under a knight he had a different sort of view on them, then this lot. Then again... He was incredibly lucky for that. 
1273
1274Not that he could really do anything here anyways. This whole situation was a massive clusterfuck, between a good portion of his fellow peasants attempting to join them, and those that were simply asking questions, he had very little chance of getting his voice heard. Which is to be expected in a crowd this size. 
1275
1276Though through the crowd there were those that decided to take a stand against the Syndicate. 
1277
1278What the Hel should he do? 
1279
1280Panic was clearly written across the youth's face, should he at least make an attempt to stop them, or should he just sit back, and let this all play out. It's... Not like he could really do much. Though Robin's words filled the youth with some confidence. 
1281
1282If worse came to worse, he'd back up his buddy... So pretty much, he does nothing. 
1283
1284Yup.
1285(Ravan Karnstein)
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1287
1288[19:37] With a vast majority of the crowd against the syndicate, yet the minority holding fast to their beliefs and turning their nerves to that of steel in the face of danger, he couldn't help but respect them even more. Fighting against the powers that be to rise from the muck and mire of the slums is something that grew more and more appealing, and there would be at least one more voice of dissent against the status quo amongst this throng of people to encourage the syndicate, "They're righ'! What've the noble's ever done for the people of Sudbury other than exploitin' us?"
1289(Myrddraal)
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1291
1292[19:37] Lisa Bell whispers something.
1293[19:37] "Oh. Look." The jester stares over at Ygor and the ones that did try to gang up on the fellow syndicate member. "THERE GOES SOMEONE, SAYING THE NOBLES DESERVE LIVING IN THEIR FANCY LIVES EATING THE BEST LIFE HAS TO OFFER, WHILE THE POOR PEOPLE SUFFER IN SUDBURY."
1294
1295A hand points towards Jasper. "Tell me, pal." Slowly, backwards, the jester moves to perch itself upon the railway of the bridge, before deciding to pose upon a question. "Do any of you remember how long it has been since the Rhoynish were MASSACRED by the First Light Order, without any chance to stand their ground?"
1296
1297"Forced into slavery, as if they were not even human? Did they solve this through peaceful conversation, like you all are? Do you think NO ONE tried solving it peacefully before you did?"
1298
1299"pitiful"
1300
1301"Tell me, what did they do to you? When was the last time a nobleman looked at you in the face, and cared? Not because you were a knight, but because you were a fellow human."
1302
1303"We want them to simply recognize we are all people. That we are all the same, and that their crimes are something. Or, PLEASE, MISTER CADET, TELL ME-"
1304
1305"- DO YOU REALLY THINK THE RHOYNISH DESERVED THEIR SLAUGHTER?"
1306(Crowley)
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1308
1309[19:37] Yiron says, "...I'd heavily suggest unless you're interested in what they're saying you depart from the area. "
1310[19:37] Rook shook his head. "No. This isn't the kind of situation where splitting up helps." he narrowed his eyes and glanced around. A lot of people seemed to be joining their cause. Part of him didn't really blame them... But it created a dangerous situation.
1311
1312"Plus if something does go wrong while I'm gone I won't like it."
1313(Rook)
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1315
1316[19:37] Lisa Bell whispers something.
1317[19:37] Achille cheers again with a furious zeal.
1318(Achille Urleux)
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1320
1321[19:38] Lydia was startled by the sight of several people joining these terrorists. She couldn't understand how stupid anyone would be to fall for their speech. The redhead was annoyed and was starting to scream to calm down.
1322
1323"How the hell can they believe these guys' speech? They just want to take the nobility off to become the new nobles! It's stupid! Do you see any sense in that Astelle?"
1324(Lydia)
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1326
1327[19:38] "We will break the chains that hold us back from success. No longer will we allow class inequality and injustice to occur. No longer will we fear whether or not we will have enough gold to put a meal on the table."
1328
1329Crane continued on, his gaze looking out at both the supporters and non-supporters. To those that agreed with him, he spoke- 
1330
1331"Those that support our cause, those that wish to see the nobility system abolished, those that wish to act.. We welcome you with open arms."
1332
1333"You are the brilliant men and women who will guide Esshar into a new age, a future in which all are equal. A future wherein we choose our leaders, rather than them being born into such privilege."
1334
1335The man's gaze shifts to Jaspar accosting Zuko, before shaking his head. 
1336
1337"Do you see this, brothers and sister of Osrona? The knights attack without care, they act with brutal callousness and justify it on shaky means.. No longer will this occur."
1338
1339"We pay our people a fair wage, we distribute wealth among the masses. We start here, we rise up. Without us, they are nothing."
1340
1341"This is but the beginning."
1342(Crane)
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1344
1345[19:38] Crowley says, "You're up now, Jasper. Defend the slaughter. Tell the Rhoynish that organized this festival, that they deserve to die like cattle."
1346[19:38] Everyone heard the rumours of the Syndicate...
1347
1348Cuthroats, murderers and thieves. But they were best known for their recent terrorism. Lives were nearly lost at their hands - Now they were in this square, heralding talk of revoluton. "Only more people a-are going to be hurt..." She speaks to Barca, her form pushed in by the crowing crowd that seems to swarm around them. 
1349
1350"Why can't there just b-be peace..." She leans against Barca now, her body growing limp. She uses the huntress as the one thing keeping her stable through a seeming panic attack. Her breathing rapid, her eyes focussing on nothing in particular. "I-I can't..." She states, pushed in from all sides by the curious and the vengeful.
1351
1352How could she heed Osric's warning when she couldn't even move? It must be a terrible position to be in.
1353(Amilia)
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1355
1356[19:38] Atreus would nod as rook spoke, he agreed he experienced it all first hand. This system isn't fair to those of lower class then the nobes. I tonly works in advantage for the nobles by taking frm the commoners. Atreus thought this for a long time. This kingdom is built on top of those who helped to make it what it is and then they are just sneered at and hated.... Something did need to change!
1357(Atreus)
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1359
1360[19:38] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
1361[19:38] Lisa Bell whispers something.
1362[19:38] Harriet nods in agreement to Rook. She just looks up to see what Lucrecia wanted to do.
1363(Harriet Multhunder)
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1365
1366[19:38] Cameo Octavius whispers something.
1367[19:38] Lisa Bell says, "All we have suffered is oppression."
1368[19:39] Astelle Nora says, "Yeah. I can see it clear as day."
1369[19:39] Maven Delias says, "You syndicate are pretty smart, using the crowd as a shield to make sure no conflict can be started safely."
1370[19:39] Chery says, "..."
1371[19:39] Emily's tail bristled with angry righteousness, the little Felinae's fists tightened in clench as she stepped closer, standing near the High Priest and looking to him. 
1372
1373"This isn't right! They cannot come here to supplant the Kingdom! It is. . Evil, Stellus!"
1374
1375Her features were lost in furious confusion, not knowing what to do but tremble in fury.
1376
1377"They're going to get people killed!"
1378(Emily Cherury)
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1380
1381[19:39] Tokiwa would look back to the crowd glaring at them she would clutching her fists tightly she would raise them up before she screamed letting the entire crowd know.
1382
1383"For far too long the nobility have treated us like we were the worse scum in the world I think it is time we as people rise up against them otherwise they will continue to use us as the scapegoats of society to be treated like dirt for them to tread beneath. I for one have had enough!." She said her eyes furious at the crowd as she explained to them that they needed to rise if they required change.
1384(Tokiwa Bestar)
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1386
1387[19:39] Lisa Bell exclaims, "Let's get at them!"
1388[19:39] Maven Delias says, "Genius really."
1389[19:39] Kisho says, "yes."
1390[19:39] Maven Delias says, "Might be worth my pipe"
1391[19:39] Cameo Octavius whispers something.
1392[19:39] Illari simply nodded, returning to her place as close to the edges of the bridges as she could. Quickly any talk of politics and the state of things was drowned out. She didn't care and didn't understand.
1393
1394The kitsune was aligned was her friends, no matter what it was they stood for they were good to her and that's what the rather simple kitsune cared about.
1395(Illari Nerro)
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1397
1398[19:40] Illari Nerro says, "Whatever you want."
1399[19:40] Whilst she had not demonstrated support for the Syndicate thus far, she couldn't help but frown at Emily's outcry. "You think we wouldn't if we could? Our people are slaves, they don't get a choice to leave! I don't know about all this Syndicate shit, but I agree with Arthmael. Break the chains!" She threw a fist up in the air, although she was still hoping violence could be avoided in the clusterfuck this festival was turning into.
1400
1401She'd just wanted to do something that'd help her remember home, and now it had turned into this. Well, at least everything before the Syndicate turned up had been good, right?
1402(Iris Arsali)
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1404
1405[19:40] Zachary's hand went to the gap in his cloak. He gripped his scimitar so he could strike at a moments notice. He didn't care to be called a cheater or have himself caught playing dirty. He was here off duty. His teeth grit down and his expression showed his feelings for this man In particular.
1406
1407"Sad to see you still walking! Let me change that!" He's speak as Crowley declared what seemed to be true. 
1408
1409He'd only be able to listen for what seemed an eternity as Crowley expressed his feelings for the Rhoynish's demise in the past.
1410
1411To the young magi, it had nothing to do with Zachary's quarrel with this man.
1412(Zachary Retinea)
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1414
1415[19:40] Atreus asks, "H-how can we join though?"
1416[19:40] Alissa says, "This is probably not a good place to be, Theia."
1417[19:40] Alissa exclaims, "Nice!"
1418[19:40] Lisa Bell whispers something.
1419[19:40] Lisa Bell whispers something.
1420[19:40] A subdued nod is given to Yiron before she anxiously slinks to his side.
1421
1422"They're taking advantage of people's anger. They're just... manipulating them," Asphira murmurs sadly. "They're no better than they claim the nobles to be."
1423(Asphira)
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1425
1426[19:41] Kisho says, "oh, my..."
1427[19:41] Astelle Nora says, "But people here probably know that and just wanna try to change things anyways."
1428[19:41] Lisa Bell whispers something.
1429[19:41] In a blink's notice, the frame of Heathen's body seems to bolden and inflate, and the shroud that concealed it looked, for a moment, able to encase the world.
1430
1431So melodramatic, but nonetheless very real.
1432
1433The revenant's flaring eyes opt to glare to Robin E. Queen, this time, entreating their attention. He looms forth, seeking Robin, and then halts- the sight was almost alien.
1434
1435"That is something that simply cannot be done anymore, brother. The common folk are abused in the streets daily, and now we, the people, frequently hear talk of a wall being built in order to divide the slums from Messaris."
1436
1437"How can one even play it their way, if we are segregated? We must take power into our hands, lest we become cattle. It is time to unite."
1438(Heathen)
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1440
1441[19:41] There it was.
1442
1443That faint panic that smouldered within his heart sparking into a fit of rage.
1444
1445"Decry the stars!?"
1446
1447Towards Rook he gazes, gaze as fiery as his hair. "Do you not know what we do, day in and day out? We give--we donate--we work our hardest for the very people you think to help."
1448
1449Crushing his hands into fists, Osric pumps them furiously towards the ground.
1450
1451"I have devoted so much to the needy. Food, housing, shelter, education. The faith has given hope, opportunity and nutrion.
1452
1453What do you offer them but their early death?
1454
1455You care for nothing but bolstering your ranks to garner more power you heretical misfits"
1456(Osric Durai)
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1458
1459[19:41] "I have an easier solution, and it involves no pain or death."
1460
1461She pauses for a moment, nobody was listening probably but it was an idea that has popped into her head none the less. And it was certainly something to think upon, at-least in her opinion.
1462
1463"If you want change, start by asking the nobles to support the downtrodden more. The church does plenty, but even more support could do a lot for everyone here."
1464
1465Honestly it was pretty optimistic to think this idea would pass through anybodies ears, much less those who would agree that it's a decent idea. But it was one she had none the less. It didn't involve stabbing nobles, it didn't involve forcefully robbing them.
1466
1467All it was, was simply asking they support those who need the assistance. If they didn't? Than Avaseele could see reason to being more persistent. But certainly not more violent.
1468(Avaseele Valar)
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1470
1471[19:41] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
1472[19:41] Alissa says, "It could get dangerous."
1473[19:41] Miran Tsuchai says, "You don't need membership, pledge yourselves to the ideas "
1474[19:41] She turns around and looks at kid Rook, then to Illari and Harriet. It was hard to figure out whats going on. There were so many voices and so much information to take in, but she could see the worry on the children's faces. She starts to pull back out of the crowd, "Come children, let's get somewhere quieter." She tugs at Harriest then at Rook and gives Illari a nod. 
1475
1476If the children were to follow her, she would help them get to the other side of the bridge where they could regroup and figure out what to do next, and save themselves the confusion and the trouble of the matter at hand.
1477(Lucrecia Elstrange)
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1479
1480[19:41] Alissa whispers something.
1481[19:41] "They aren't wrong." he utters out, speaking to his internal self as many voices rang over his own. Having grown up in the slums, and having witnessed murders and wrongdoings. He couldn't disagree.
1482
1483Yet. The Celestial will within him, knew that the Church could turn sins into memories. That could enlighten those with tribulations and temptations. 
1484
1485"But the Faith has shown me, a sinner of the past - the light. I'm certain there are alternatives. Change comes from an equilibrium of non-violence and violence. Your battles much be chosen wisely. Please hear out the high-priest--" his voice suddenly cracks as he walks the rails. Something brings him back to reality. His mission. 
1486----
1487He notices Id and Kirai off in the distance.
1488
1489And the crowd of children that seemed to follow.
1490
1491Perys launched himself forth, taking into the trees. He zig-zags beneath the shadow of the chaos.
1492
1493The fact that class abuse, which was being openly discussed was happening some actual paces away from the crowd. It only made the situation worse.
1494(Perys D. Valphyra)
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1496
1497[19:41] Ita does one of the few things she can honestly say she's good at. She listens. It's not that hard either, given that much of it is shouted over the heads of others nearby. It would've taken more effort to shut her ears to all of it. 
1498
1499And with that racket a large part of her wants to flee, run away, and go somewhere safe. Probably drag a few souls with her.
1500
1501But the urchin stares ahead instead with that look of worry. She digs deep, squints into the crowd and does what little she can-
1502
1503She pretends to not be terrified of what's going on. Her voice warbles a little but she looks back to her fellow Suddies nearby.
1504(Ita)
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1506
1507[19:41] Miran Tsuchai says, "Or er. Ourselves, I suppose."
1508[19:41] Agrien Vandroy whispers something.
1509[19:41] Alissa says, "I'm heading to the mine right now."
1510[19:41] Maven Delias says, "Hah"
1511[19:41] Maven Delias says, "Boxed in"
1512[19:42] Astelle Nora says, "It's how this stuff always works."
1513[19:42] Alissa asks, "Later?"
1514[19:42] Barca frowned- sitting her chin atop the Felinae's head as her hand reached out, brushing her back in long, soothing strokes. 
1515
1516"Shhh. It's fine. Things will be fine. One step at a time. Just focus on my voice and nothing else." Barca chanted, voice placid, delivered with a steady and measured cadence.
1517
1518"In and out. Take it slow. Just breathe." As though by example, Barca herself began to draw in long, steady breaths, blowing lightly against her ear- she kept close, if only, to avoid losing her voice amidst the sea of chanting and shouts.
1519
1520"It's only by talking openly can things be solved. This isn't as bad as you think. Stay calm."
1521(Barca Scipio )
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1523
1524[19:42] The lass from the crowd shouts down the High Priest: "Faith without works is dead."
1525(Lisa Bell)
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1527
1528[19:42] Ita whispers something.
1529[19:42] Coal was sick of nobility. He'd met one good man and one good woman out of them all. He'd spent years sitting in filth, wearing filth. He was sick of it all, he despised it all, the life he lived was a hell. He had to break his back to get food, had to hunt and kill somedays when he could afford to in order to actually eat.
1530
1531"The nobility send their agents into our streets of Sudbury to assault us! I can't even take a walk through the uptown streets. I was THREATENED to be attacked, I was CHALLENGED to a duel for daring to walk my dirty self through their Utopia! I can't read, I can't write! I can't do much, but I sure as hell can speak and call it where I see wrong!" Coal seethed aloud, adding his voice to the dissident rancor of the crowd. He was ready to fight, or do anything if it meant a change for the people of Sudbury.
1532
1533"I've spent my whole life on my belly, and now I'm ready to beat back the Nobles who persecute me everyday! I don't even know what the god of my own people is because of their systematic brainwashing of the people for their prescribed faith!"
1534(Coal)
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1536
1537[19:42] The man spun a very interesting yawn, enough to make Zeitan ponder and reflect upon the state of Osrona. It was true, Nobles treated everyone below them like trash and even knights of the holy order were not beyond such prejudices. He'd listen to Crane speak, deeply considering heeding his call.
1538
1539For the sake of his family, he kept silent, this was something he would find out on his own time, he watches Vytal, waiting for his reaction and keeping his silence, his piercing yellow gaze falls upon Crane and his hooded assembly, occasionally flickering towards who he thought the cold was coming from.
1540
1541He kept to himself, slipping his arms out from his pockets and folding them, his usual grin and casual demeanor were gone and for now he would watch. These hooded men, the members of the Syndicate were not wrong, Zeitan just wasn't there to see it and the people in the crowds reactions seemed to reaffirm them.
1542
1543"Vytal.. We should get out of here before the Knights make this worse.." He pauses, reaching out to place his frigid fingers on his cousins shoulder.
1544
1545"We don't want to get caught on the wrong side of this.."
1546(Zeitan Endore)
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1548
1549[19:42] Astelle Nora says, "This is a matter of their collective hearts. Not what makes sense."
1550[19:42] Atreus asks, "What does praying to the stars even do?"
1551[19:42] Avaseele Valar says, "Gives hope."
1552[19:42] Maven Delias says, "Please, everyone calm down, my worthless ass dosen't want to get caught in the middle of this"
1553[19:42] Ita whispers something.
1554[19:42] Avaseele looks to Maven.
1555(Avaseele Valar)
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1557
1558[19:42] Ishizu whispers something.
1559[19:42] Atreus says, "Except we are only in this rut...becuase of where the nobles put us...we gave them this power...and they use it on us..."
1560[19:42] The other lass from the crowd shouts down the noble assenters: "Traitors, they are, stealing all."
1561(Lisa Bell)
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1563
1564[19:42] Avaseele Valar asks, "Do you need help getting out from this crowd?"
1565[19:43] Reina Volusena whispers something.
1566[19:43] Harriet just kept a hold of Miss Lucrecia's dress and followed along motioning Rook and Illari to follow. She would motion for her brothers to come as well but they probably would have not seen her.
1567(Harriet Multhunder)
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1569
1570[19:43] Ishizu whispers something.
1571[19:43] Achille's eyes burnt with wanderlust, his voice hoarse from cheering.
1572
1573"The nobles are traitors to the people!" 
1574
1575
1576
1577(Achille Urleux)
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1579
1580[19:43] Adrasteia Drakos says, "Aaaand just like that they admit it ain't about the Nobles but because they're crying babies over a war they started and LOST."
1581[19:43] Russ's hands began to slowly ball up into fists as the anger he felt up towards the syndicate members built. It was one thing to break the law, but to basically use a crowd of innocent bystanders as a shield against any action of the law was more than he could stand. Despite this, he remained near the edge of the crowd, unable to get closer due to the large mass of people before him. 
1582
1583"This was supposed to be a friendly festival, not a damn recruitment drive for a criminal gang."
1584(Russ)
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1586
1587[19:43] Faro continues to dance where he stood, pretending like the festival music was still ongoing.
1588(Faro Multhunder)
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1590
1591[19:43] Ishizu whispers something.
1592[19:43] Teodor Einar says, "As a foreigner... I feel like I should not get involved in these complicated political discussions. But at the same time, this is my city now."
1593[19:43] Oh, so now they wanted to pay attention to the purple haired, ambiguous male. However, Jasper's anger and attention was focused on Zuko and what limb and body part to break entirely. Anger was coming amongst him. Anger was raising as his own fists were already getting bloodied.
1594
1595"Rhyonish…? You want to know what I think of the Rhyonish slaughter?" Jasper said as he was making his way around it.
1596
1597"I DON'T EVEN KNOW SHIT ABOUT IT! FUCK IF I CARE ABOUT SOMETHING I DON'T EVEN HEAR ABOUT?"
1598
1599Jasper was already going forth with the fists coming forth to be raised towards his brother, his fallen friend, and the FOOLISH MAN.
1600
1601"THIS ISN'T ABOUT ME NOR THE FUCKIN' ORDER. THIS IS FOR MY FRIEND, THE ONE WHO SAID THAT THEY WERE MY BROTHER. I'M NOT JUST A CADET, BUT I AM ALSO A PERSON.
1602
1603FOR NOBILITY? FUCK NOBILITY. FOR THE SYNDACITE? FUCK THE SYNDACITE. I'MGOING TO CHANGE THE WAY EVERYTHING IS AND MAKE SURE THAT EVERY KNIGHT THAT EVER ABUSED THEIR POWER GET WHAT THEY DESERVED - BUT THAT'S AFTER I KICK ALL OF YOUR ASSES - AND THAT'S AFTER I KICK THE FUCK OUT OF ZUKO!"
1604
1605Jasper's roars were being heard through the crowd as his chest was growing and deflating. The only focus was there.
1606
1607"I'M GOING TO TAKE OVER EVERYTHING, FIX EVERYTHING; MAKE SURE NO SIN GOES UNPUNISHED. CALL ME A DOG, BUT EVERY DOG HAS THEIR -GOD DAMN DAY-."
1608(Jasper)
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1610
1611[19:43] Rook nodded and pushed through the crowd to escape towards the bridge. He did so fairly well despite his size. The experiences he's gained in the slums payed off in strange ways like this. Being able to slide passed people without causing too much trouble was one of them.
1612(Rook)
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1614
1615[19:43] Reina Volusena whispers something.
1616[19:43] Reina Volusena whispers something.
1617[19:43] Agrien Vandroy whispers something.
1618[19:43] Maven Delias exclaims, "SHOUT SOME MORE WILL YOU KID!"
1619[19:43] Molly Hargrave says, "All of this yelling..."
1620[19:43] Teodor Einar says, "Yeaaaah."
1621[19:43] Myrddraal exclaims, "RIIIOOOOOOOT!!"
1622[19:43] Asphira says, "So brave..."
1623[19:43] Relius didn't understand much of what was being talked about as he'd never cared for politics before. 
1624But he could feel in his bones that this was a dangerous, yet important situation and was curious to learn how it would escalate!
1625
1626(Relius)
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1628
1629[19:44] Coal exclaims, "Down with the Nobility! Up with the majority!"
1630[19:44] Cal says, "Insanity! Aha."
1631[19:44] Molly Hargrave whispers something.
1632[19:44] That... Was beginning o upset her. They choose war instead of Peace, they choose revolution instead of charity, they are nothing but the opressor of the other side, and she can see that clearly now.
1633
1634Her eyes would be driven at the priest who had speaken, he was right, she kenw he was right, the rage she was beginning to feel for thinking they were right would slowly start to fade, once closer to the crew on the middle of the bridge, her staff would begin to channel with energy...
1635
1636...Yet she wasn't dumb enough to simply fire it, upon looking to the sides she could see not one, not two... But dozens of people besides her, dozens of people on a crowd reunited...
1637
1638...She couldn't simply fight in that numbers...
1639
1640"They choose revolution, bloodshet, death... While they could have stood with charity, companionship, cooperation... I was beginning to think i could agree with these guys, yet this is disgusting..." She would however murmur after..."If it wasn't for this crowd... This must be dispersed..."
1641
1642Grella was ready to strike any of them, yet was currently unable simply out of the raw fear over thinking that she can possibly harm someone that has nothing to do with this stupid revolutional ideals.
1643(Grella)
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1645
1646[19:44] Teodor Einar whispers something.
1647[19:44] Teodor Einar whispers something.
1648[19:44] Atreus asks, "S-so you think things should stay the way they are then?"
1649[19:44] Teodor Einar whispers something.
1650[19:45] Robin E. Queen whispers something.
1651[19:45] Lucrecia Elstrange whispers something.
1652[19:45] Noting that her main goal was to get rid of a bunch of her jerky that she'd made and that it was weighing her down just a touch the girl simply set down a little bag of food where she stood. 
1653
1654There were people who would love to just find a bag of free food, and no one would care much about some random food being picked up in this chaos. 
1655
1656Seeing that Harriet was calling to her the fox didn't hesitate to follow. No need to fight if the people she cared for didn't care to. Wherever they wanted to be right now was just fine by her.
1657(Illari Nerro)
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1659
1660[19:45] Equinox whispers something.
1661[19:45] Yiron would once again drag on his soothe reed cigarette aiming to come up with something he could do without endangering anyone in the area, releasing some of the smoke out of the side of his mouth as he raised a hand in the air gesturing to the eastern exit of the bridge as he raised his tone hoping at least a handful of people would listen to him.
1662
1663"Please leave the immediate area, all citizens and children the festival has come to a close please leave the area in an orderly fashion, discounted party food will be offered in Sudbury."
1664
1665With that said he'd assume it'd mostly be ineffective but hopefully even if have a handful of children and innocents listened he'd at least prevent a few people getting struck in any cross-fire.
1666(Yiron)
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1668
1669[19:45] Priscilla Estiellevé whispers something.
1670[19:45] Equinox whispers something.
1671[19:45] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
1672[19:45] Ravan Karnstein whispers something.
1673[19:45] Ishizu whispers something.
1674[19:45] Along with the High Priest's growing rage, Emily stood at his side and rose her chin. She would not let the Faith fail this day. 
1675
1676"Those that say they cannot make a better life for themselves are making a pathetic show of it! This Kingdom gives you EVERY OPPORTUNITY! The Faith helps every single day! Only fools dismiss this! We are a Kingdom of people that work TOGETHER! Not break apart, break each other."
1677
1678Growling and squeezing her fists tightly, "These people are no friends of us! They are monsters wearing MASKS! They are cowards that are too lazy to get a job and work their way to greatness! They'd rather kill for it!"
1679
1680Looking to any City Watch or Knights, "Arrest them! All of these dissenters!"
1681(Emily Cherury)
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1683
1684[19:45] Victors write history.
1685
1686And everyone had their own truth. Of course, it's a matter of how one sees history, and how it's recorded.. and Nerin is knowledgeable enough about that; there's no telling what would be the outcome if the Rhoynish had won that war, but he knows one thing for certain.
1687
1688There are no innocents at war.
1689
1690"Do you claim that Rhoynish are pure victims, then? That they had no crime, no guilt, no evil in the war?"
1691
1692This almost sounds a little challenging- and while he expects no answer, still, knowing that they're here to recruit the minds that already agree, it's spoken out nonetheless.
1693
1694"You make it sound as if Rhoynish have done nothing; except, what they've done is lose the war, and that is their consequence for it."
1695
1696"Anyone to believe that must be purely insane. There are no such things as innocents at war."
1697
1698It's almost insulting, at least to him, that anyone would even believe that; of course, atrocities happen, and perhaps they're unfortunate, but..
1699
1700"You won't find sympathy to the call of bloodshed from someone who has more than one braincell."
1701
1702"Make a change for the people, and not a murderous surge against someone in power - and maybe you'd be at least a little more valid."
1703(Nerin)
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1705
1706[19:45] Ita whispers something.
1707[19:45] Taking a glance at his church-goer friend, he then kept notice of the distance between the cloaks and Emily. He didn't want to intervene as with the large amount of mana circulation that was enveloping her outline, this guy know he could trust her better judgment. Still, looking back the cloaked group, he preferred that nothing commence on the matter of conversing it out as they intended for it to be.
1708
1709Still, he swayed his torso to reveal himself more to the white-cloaked Magi and shouted out to her, "Careful, Emily! This place is already in an uproar." in an attempt to appease the implication of serenity he was broaden out toward the enraged teen.
1710(Manko Manjigera)
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1712
1713[19:45] Grella whispers something.
1714[19:45] Ravan Karnstein whispers something.
1715[19:45] Crane says, "Those that stand with us, those that wish to break the chains, those who are sick of this unfair system-"
1716[19:45] Equinox turns around, facing the newcomers from the west.
1717(Equinox)
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1719
1720[19:45] Avaseele Valar says, "Emily- Oh for fucks sake.."
1721[19:45] Lydia says, "Hey Astelle..."
1722[19:45] The girl stared, her eyes wide. They discussed of how the Faith was worthless, of how they couldn't change what was going on. What sort of faith was powerless to help its own people? She tightened her hands into fists, breathing in deeply, before turning her head towards Cameo.
1723
1724"I can't." She wheezed,"I can't, they're talking slander, why do they speak of something that they do not understand?" She twitched a few times, before speaking aloud again!
1725
1726"Stellus Osric is right! The Church does much more than stand around and preach! We help those in need, we help those that come to us! We heal, we listen! We make sure others are alright...!" She paused, gasping as Jasper suddenly charged.
1727
1728"No, wait!" She yelled, going to rush forward suddenly, if not stopped. She couldn't allow this to turn into some blood bath. The first sword swung was just going to be the first fracture in a pane of glass.
1729
1730"Please stop! Don't fight!" She screeched out,"Please, stop! You'll get hurt! Violence begets violence and- ah!"
1731
1732She stumbled, managing to stop nearby Osric, her breath wheezing as she shouted out,"If you want to help the poor, join the Faith, if you want to see change, learn and live. Don't throw your lives away!" She was, unknowingly, diving headfirst into a fight, likely. Her aura of holy light was furiously shooting upwards. She acted on instinct as she tried to stop...
1733
1734Stop whoever was fighting, no matter what.
1735(Chery)
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1737
1738[19:45] Priscilla Estiellevé whispers something.
1739[19:45] Equinox whispers something.
1740[19:45] Lydia asks, "Do you agree with them?"
1741[19:46] Maven Delias says, "CANT ARREST ANYONE SWEETIE"
1742[19:46] Maven Delias exclaims, "Far too many!"
1743[19:46] The First Order, the Rhoynish, and the Syndicate. These three factions always linked to each other somehow- even to the point of making their history far intertwined. Indeed, Jasper's statement made a lot of sense when added up, but so did the others in terms of emotion.
1744
1745Nevertheless, the boy stood quiet and away from the mass of magi while he continued on harnessing his own mana within his body. Precise control - he fought for it while the commotion diverted his attention - ample time enough for him to do something while they squabbled with their historical affairs.
1746(Asshar)
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1748
1749[19:46] The boy would then take a step backwards, he'd jump onto the railing himself, away from the syndicate members. He'd inhale sharply, something in the air forces others to at least gaze at him. 
1750
1751"People of Sudbury - you're all being deceived by these masked people here. Who do you think funds them? Who do you think needs free labor? It's the nobles. They are not with us, trust me - they are against us."
1752
1753He'd inhale sharply, his voice croaking with his screaming - hopefully able to garner attention to himself away from the syndicate members, "You are the ones being laughed at, used to work for free - and if you revolt what do you think is going to happen? They'll use you as a front to further their goals."
1754
1755"They're working with the nobles, they're working with the government - they want you gone. They do not want to help you, what have they even done for you? They hadn't helped, they hadn't fed you while you're hungry-.."
1756
1757"Those that follow the stars did. Listen to me, and listen closely. If you want freedom - you must take it with your own hands. If you wish to be chained to these despicable terrorists? Then you are not thinking of your future, your children's future.
1758
1759Everyone's future."
1760
1761"Open your eyes, your ears, and see! They are naught but here to take advantage of you!"
1762(Jack Richards)
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1764
1765[19:46] Coal exclaims, "Arrest me for standing for my people! Do it, thugs!"
1766[19:46] He'd stand his ground, even as attacks may have come his way. Even as scrutinizing eyes may have seen him as a traitor. Then, his voice rang out from the crowd.
1767
1768A fist rose high into the air.
1769
1770"The nobles even treat each other like enemies. They fight each other for power over the other. All the nobles want nothing but superiority over one another. Sofia ven Pelleaux- Gerald cos D'Arnette. THEY WANT SUPREME POWER OVER ALL OTHERS! THEY WANT TO WIPE OUT THE SLUMS WITH A PURGE, JUST LIKE THE RHYONISH! DON'T LET THEM STRIKE YOU DOWN WITHOUT STANDING UP AND FIGHTING FOR YOURSELF!"
1771
1772Then, watching as Jasper had approached him. A glare settled itself onto him. . And if he was so intent on fighting, he'd gladly take the bout fully on. Even in this crowd, they'd throw hands. That much was for sure. Even if Jasper was superior.
1773
1774"You're just another DOG for them to use, Jasper. Just another person going to be used up by the Exarchs and Radiant!"
1775
1776"You had your chance to join the right side.. But you've made your choice. You can't stop change, and change is for the greater good. The nobles are evil. The Syndicate plan to help everyone, they're going to fix this Kingdom!"
1777
1778His flames roared to life. Cowabunga it is.
1779(Zuko Koyomi)
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1781
1782[19:46] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
1783[19:46] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
1784[19:46] {NARRATION} If you are engaging in combat, pick a target and make sure they don't want to /flee first.
1785
1786Similar to how the riot in Messaris was handled, if they fail the /flee roll, highest /pursue roll can battle in a danger, recommended cap 3.
1787
1788If multiple people catch a single target, they will continue to battle in a series of 1v1s until all of them are defeated! (Or they lose and roll escape.) The capture roll for any who win and continue fighting will be lowered by 1 per RPB.
1789[19:47] Breathe.
1790Aozora was about to lose her mind. When did a noble look at her like a human being? An interesting question, wasn't it? It's a wonder -- did she serve Sofia because she had no other choice, was she truly happy? The Felinae herself hadn't even been sure sometimes, but she knew what she had to do. If nothing else, Sofia treated her more human than other nobles, right? Aozora had to speak out.
1791
1792"Not all nobles are bad!"
1793
1794Sure, some of them were. There were terrible ones she could easily name, but Sofia?
1795
1796"Lady Sofia is the kindest noble I've ever met! I am so blessed to be allowed to serve her! Lady Sofia has fed me, has given me a home, has given me somewhere to belong! Who are YOU to decide that all nobles are terrible!? Who are you to try to KILL the ones I care about!?" she roars, face twisting into a scowl.
1797
1798"You people are garbage! I have seen many, many people! People who hide behind pretty faces and words, but you, you are not even bold enough to do that! You hide everything! You parade around in masks! And you're deluding all these poor people who deserve much, much better!"
1799
1800Loud. Proud.
1801Not many people preached in favor of the nobles, but one in specific had a place in her heart, for better or worse. It felt like it was tearing them all apart. Jasper was getting heated. She was getting heated.
1802And they were losing a friend.
1803(Aozora)
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1805
1806[19:47] Astelle Nora says, "No, but it also makes sense."
1807[19:47] Astelle Nora asks, "But what do I know?"
1808[19:47] Astelle Nora says, "I'm just a kid."
1809[19:47] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
1810[19:47] Yiron says, "...Tch. I can't do anything with the crowd like this. "
1811[19:47] Kisho says, "ish..."
1812[19:47] Coal whispers something.
1813[19:47] With the order to arrest those who were dissenting given, there was little more choice in the matter. The violence inherent in the system was clear, and the knights had chosen to remain lapdogs to the nobility. Any voice contradicting the status quo was to be silenced, but his tongue would not be ripped from his head as his coin was from his purse. Once more, he cried out, attempting to help bolster the voices of the down trodden, "Stand with the syndicate! RIOT AGAINST THE NOBILITY!"
1814(Myrddraal)
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1816
1817[19:47] Shrugged her shoulders despite the woman in front of them appearing threateningly. "We can chat after this if you'd like. Buuut I can feel this not going cleanly sadly."
1818(Ishizu)
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1820
1821[19:47] Faro backs away from the commotion, having just stopped dancing in place. He places his hand on the railing of the bridge and slowly backs up, staring forward as he tried to understand what exactly what was happening.
1822(Faro Multhunder)
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1824
1825[19:47] Asphira says, "Ah..."
1826[19:48] Lydia says, "You're not so younger than me."
1827[19:48] Vytal watches these guys argue with the crowd about how they were going to basically emancipate them from noble oppression, he literally didn't even know he was so oppressed. A lot of his money problems were because a lack of grown ups in his home and them all having to do work to pay for things.. Of course they were poor, but a disease? No one ever called him that because he was poor, maybe a little mean or well unapproachable.
1828
1829He looked and saw Osric start to speak and wondered if he should follow the path this was going, an obvious white versus black scenario... Should he choose a side? Well, he was definitely one a side... He was kind of a wild card, wasn't he? Atleast to himself... He looked to Zeitan and raised an eyebrow.
1830
1831"Well, possibly but... I don't want to be a deserter nor do I want to be the reason someone else gets hurt..."
1832
1833He still had a love for all but this was not love for all, it was love for some and disdain for others... He didn't like that, everyone here did deserve better but this was not the way to do it.
1834
1835"I'm sorry Zeitan, but I can't stand back... these guys aren't our friends... They speak of a war we lost our parents in like their lives were nothing. To say it should've never happened was true but what would you call this? I would never betray our home, we are A PROUD FAMILY OF HUNTERS."
1836
1837"Call us dogs? Then don't stand in a dog's yard and expect to not get bitten."
1838(Vytal Endore)
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1840
1841[19:48] Maven Delias says, "Hah"
1842[19:48] … What. A complete failure on so many levels. To appear thusly, when so many Order and Watchmen are present. Those who voice their support for the criminals and terrorists do so in the presence of so many who can take away their freedom.
1843
1844Every single person who said, or spoke thusly, would be remembered- written down by the dozens of those who proclaim their purpose to be upholding the peace in the face of those now at the central of the happening: those who seek for the opposite.
1845
1846Audree… is dumbfounded. Blown away. At how nonsensical this approach seemed to her. At how people would flock without a second thought, not even exercise tact in how they might go about joining. How there are so many better avenues to even goals utterly opposite to her.
1847
1848And attack the basest point, speak things said and spoken and that so many of the Knights of the Order worked towards rectifying, words befit to those slurring away in a tavern and arguing the same thing for the thousandth time. Just that they were blind to these things doesn't mean there was no progress towards.
1849
1850Here and now... she feels relief. These people are not the vaunted, organized boogeymen that they once appeared to be. They are desperate- they look for the fools that will speak the wrong words, and fuel the flames of unrest.
1851
1852These people are not a threat in the long term. That will come from elsewhere. This was an inconvenience, and even many of Sudbury could see that the Syndicate was only going to harm them after such a public misstep.
1853
1854It is chaos. And somehow- she thinks this chaos has helped the Order, today.
1855(Audree Iessia)
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1857
1858[19:48] Achille Urleux exclaims, "We starve whilst nobles sit in their warm homes gorging themselves!"
1859[19:48] Priscilla Estiellevé whispers something.
1860[19:48] Relius says, "I thank you kindly for the jerky! It will nourish me on my travels."
1861[19:48] The Drakanite leader of the Venators simply laughed. A bitter, disgusted laugh that practically dribbled with bile. "Holy shit...You lot really don't learn, do you?"
1862
1863The Drakanite's voice boomed. "YOU LOST! YOU STARTED A WAR YOU COULDN'T WIN! YOU CRY ABOUT A SLAUGHTER THAT YOU YOURSELF SET INTO MOTION! THIS AIN'T ABOUT NOBLES FOR THESE PEOPLE! THIS IS PETTY REVENGE FOR A BITTER GROUP OF LOSERS!"
1864
1865"Oh FUCK me! You wanna talk about being downtrodden? Ask the Beastkin, ask the drakanites. They ain't done SHIT to receive their treatment. Ask those in the slums and they too were simply born into their problems. But you? You're a bunch of children crying you didn't get your way after punching the other sibling..."
1866
1867She shoved through the crowd. "I despise the Nobles, like everyone else, but I ain't supporting seperatists that can't learn to sit their ass down after losing so many wars they started. And hell, i'm gonna put you all down again as well."
1868(Adrasteia Drakos)
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1870
1871[19:48] Taking another step towards the crowd, his eyes burn with a hot fury, incensed by the dissenting voice's singular critique.
1872
1873"Those who decry revolution if it's violent- where is the violence? Is it in the knights enslaving people for speaking up? In the slaughter of children during riots? Or- rather, is it in upsetting the status quo? Who have the syndicate even killed? None I know of."
1874(Miran Tsuchai)
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1876
1877[19:48] "Oh, so you want to take over everything, little pet?" He spoke out, towards Jasper. Of course, the cadet's speech was noticed by the jester. This was what he came here for - To point out the mistakes in their ways.
1878
1879"Tell me then, Cadet. If you are not blind by serving the nobles, if you are not blind by serving those that are around you..." A brief pause, before a single stroke of the lute came forth. "Why did you choose to join the ones that punish someone for simply existing? Or were you forced to join?"
1880
1881"You seem to be very willing to make change for yourself, but you are so quick to judge us for doing the same."
1882
1883"Or are you telling me that you would gladly throw yourself to death for them, only because you do not like them that much?"
1884
1885Finally, the jester was done. It started playing the lute, calmly. It was time for a song.
1886(Crowley)
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1888
1889[19:48] Lydia says, "I see meaning in what they say but they chose the wrong methods. They want bloodshed and not peace."
1890[19:49] Astelle Nora exclaims, "I think Coal is right. I think we should skedaddle!"
1891[19:49] Atreus asks, "Ok...how else do you solve these problems?"
1892[19:49] Astelle Nora says, "We can talk about this later."
1893[19:49] Astelle Nora exclaims, "Let's go eat!"
1894[19:49] Atreus says, "They won't listen to our words..."
1895[19:49] Yiron says, "Tch. Damn it, City Watch try and evacuate any non-combatants. "
1896[19:49] Lydia says, "Looks like fights will happen. We'd better go back to a safe distance."
1897[19:49] Coal says, "See ya Astelle, if I don't get arrested."
1898[19:49] Agrien simply swallwed dry, bitting her red painted lipstick lips as she took a single step back. As she noticed the situation to start getting hotter than hot, she said on a louder voice, so everyone could hear her; or at least hoping that most of them could.
1899
1900"IF ANYONE ENDS THE NIGHT INJURED, GROUP AT THE MARKET SQUARE!"
1901
1902She warned, just in case people would actually need to be cared for; and in the hopes that those from the Syndicate wouldn't be so vile as to target the injured and the wounded from the small chaos that ensued here.
1903(Agrien Vandroy)
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1905
1906[19:49] Atreus asks, "W-why are you guys trying to fight?"
1907[19:49] Vytal Endore says, "This is not how to handle this..."
1908[19:49] Kisho says, "UM..."
1909[19:49] No answer came to the question, and Cameo was left as curious as he was before. the bunny would just remain quiet, hopping through the crowd to get a good view of the people who were still forwards. No more comments, no more thoughts, just watching the combat that looked like it was about to break out.
1910
1911Chery looked to have dashed forwards too, so he was mainly just looking around for her.
1912(Cameo Octavius)
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1914
1915[19:49] Asphira asks, "We should go now, then?"
1916[19:49] Cal says, "All these opinions, if you're going to knock heads, get it over with. Uhu..."
1917[19:49] Vytal Endore says, "I'm gonna fight, Zeitan.. I don't care."
1918[19:49] The Drakanite leader of the Venators simply laughed. A bitter, disgusted laugh that practically dribbled with bile. "Holy shit...You lot really don't learn, do you?"
1919
1920The Drakanite's voice boomed. "YOU LOST! YOU STARTED A WAR YOU COULDN'T WIN! YOU CRY ABOUT A SLAUGHTER THAT YOU YOURSELF SET INTO MOTION! THIS AIN'T ABOUT NOBLES FOR THESE PEOPLE! THIS IS PETTY REVENGE FOR A BITTER GROUP OF LOSERS!"
1921
1922"Oh FUCK me! You wanna talk about being downtrodden? Ask the Beastkin, ask the drakanites. They ain't done SHIT to receive their treatment. Ask those in the slums and they too were simply born into their problems. But you? You're a bunch of children crying you didn't get your way after punching the other sibling..."
1923
1924She shoved through the crowd. "I despise the Nobles, like everyone else, but I ain't supporting seperatists that can't learn to sit their ass down after losing so many wars they started. And hell, i'm gonna put you all down again as well."
1925(Adrasteia Drakos)
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1927
1928[19:49] Ishizu whispers something.
1929[19:49] Her assumptions were correct, their attendance was a peaceful one. But she remained watchful. Even if they were disallowed, people of the high echelons of society could still be lurking here. The crowds were massive, surely a few had snuck in. Some may be outraged enough by the propagandistic speech to stir the pot. One false alarm and an all-out war could start.
1930
1931She cared little for what they had to say. Their intentions were obvious from the moment they appeared. A rallying speech. They wanted strength, they wanted numbers. Enough to overthrow the wealthy of Osrona and seize their wealth for the poor. 
1932
1933Alren's optimistic delusions were getting closer to becoming reality. Already there were some voices she could hear, agreeing with their ideals. No doubt they'd gain several new recruits. When people were as desperate as slumfolk they'd become willing to resort to violence in order to cause change.
1934
1935But Avin wanted no part of it. She was content with how her life was. The multiple jobs she worked provided a steady, liveable income. It wasn't much, but it was more than enough for the urchin to live off of. There were people that looked after her, friends she cared for, a life to live. She wasn't willing to throw any of it away. The rest of the world could screw itself for all she cared.
1936
1937The reemergence of the Syndicate reminded her of the previous encounter. Particularly, the odd gifts they were given shortly before parting. The seemingly infinite amount of napkins were self-explanatory. The crystalized blood rose on the other hand wasn't. She'd almost forgotten all about it. Digging though her pocket she eventually procured the strange item. Why was it given to her? She was tempted to ask about it, but saner minds prevailed. She wasn't going to repeat the mistake she made last time.
1938
1939Curiosity /almost/ killed the kitsune.
1940(Avin Lynch)
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1942
1943[19:49] Kisho exclaims, "NON COMBATANTS PLEASE STAND BACK OF THE GUARDS!"
1944[19:49] Charlotte's stern eyes cut through the crowd and settle on Zuko.
1945
1946"Zuko, you have disappointed me utterly." 
1947
1948She shakes her head, and decides to make her exit.
1949(Charlotte Teatime)
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1951
1952[19:49] Atreus asks, "Didn't you guys ust tell them that fighting is the wrong way to do things but now you want to fight them when they have done nothing but make a speech..?"
1953[19:49] "I urge you to follow me!"
1954
1955The masked individual raises his fist once more, before pointing south to Sudbury. There were those that agreed with his ideals, while there were those who were in disagreement. 
1956
1957He did not care for the fight in the streets, as it was the decision of each member to make their own choice. The knight attacking only fully displayed their position. 
1958
1959"We will draw the battle lines. We will begin the revolution."
1960
1961With that, the masked figure moved off to the side, waiting for any who weren't engaged in combat and were interested in joining to follow. 
1962
1963"Follow me!"
1964(Crane)
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1966
1967[19:49] Avaseele Valar says, "Emily, do me a favor, don't go."
1968[19:49] Holly Hargrave says, "...Huh."
1969[19:49] Yiron says, "Anyone not in combat get behind the damn guards before you get struck by cross-fire."
1970[19:49] Priscilla Estiellevé asks, "Can we not resolve this peacefully?"
1971[19:50] Lisa Bell whispers something.
1972[19:50] Faro pumps his fist up in the air and runs across the bridge.
1973(Faro Multhunder)
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1975
1976[19:50] Avaseele Valar says, "Apparently not? I would rather this end peacefully."
1977[19:50] Adrasteia Drakos says, "Only after slipping that it ain't the nobles they're complaining about but the Kingdom they got rightfully subjugated under."
1978[19:50] Rain seems hesitant as she starts watching this gathering become violent- a riot, even. She takes another few steps back, shocked at how... barbaric it's become. She stands near a tree, glancing fearfully towards the bridge. Magi had powerful magic, and if fighting was going to occur, and it collapsed... lots of people will die or be cut off.
1979
1980"Will... watch." She deigns to stand near the sidelines and see what's going on. She had no clear 'good guys' or 'bad guys' here.
1981(Rain)
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1983
1984[19:50] Agrien Vandroy says, "Come, Zu, it's going to get messy."
1985[19:50] Avaseele Valar says, "But if people are going to fight I want my friends and those who don't want to fight out of the way."
1986[19:50] Huxforsch asks, "Why the fuck are these nobles messing with my people for?"
1987[19:50] Asphira says, "This is really ugly, Cal."
1988[19:50] Ishizu says, "Yeaaaah, I figured as much."
1989[19:50] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
1990[19:50] Emily Cherury says, "They have to be stopped, Ava! I will not let my Stellus fight alone! "
1991[19:50] Disappointing, but it only proves his point.
1992
1993There are those out there that do not share hi sentiments about abolishing slavery and only desire to sit in their safe little bubble. Disparaging that these people do not understand the meaning behind his words. Is violence all they believe will come to this? How are they not so certain that the attacks on the gala were mixed in with undeniable lies? 
1994
1995The nobles feed them words of honey and the commoners eat them right up. Arthmael grits his teeth before making his voice heard once more.
1996
1997"Those in parliament and those in nobility! They all have masks of their own! They deceive us! We must gather and create change! Abolish slavery once and for all!"
1998(Arthmael Dioltas)
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2000
2001[19:50] Tokiwa Bestar exclaims, "RISE UP FELLOW SLUMRATS WE WILL CRUSH THE NOBILTY AND WE WILL FINALLY BE ABLE TO BRING HAPINEESS AND PROSPERITY TO SUDBURY!"
2002[19:50] Ishizu says, "Might have to take the long way."
2003[19:50] Cal says, "Is it? I think it's pretty boring.."
2004[19:50] Faro Multhunder asks, "Huh..slumrats?!?"
2005[19:50] Avin Lynch says, "Don't call me a rat, dumb ass."
2006[19:50] Achille Urleux says, "My family has starved for too long..."
2007[19:50] Asphira says, "Everyone's being dumb."
2008[19:51] Asphira says, "They're not thinking straight! I told you there's something in the food."
2009[19:51] Manko Manjigera says, "Just don't get yourself killed Emily."
2010[19:51] Chery asks, "Stop, what are you doing!?"
2011[19:51] Yiron whispers something.
2012[19:51] Nicholas Endore whispers something.
2013[19:51] Amilia exclaims, "Y-yes the nobility has encouraged s-some conflict but... We need not give into it! Please! We can solve this with dialogue!"
2014[19:51] Huxforsch pushes his way through the crowd.
2015(Huxforsch)
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2017
2018[19:51] Barca Scipio says, "Let's leave. Group is thinning out."
2019[19:51] Ravan shifted his attention over to Robin. 
2020
2021"...I'm gonna go make sure, Jasper doesn't get himself killed." 
2022
2023The youth flashes his buddy a thumbs up, before taking off to go make sure his fellow cadet doesn't do more reckless things. Which seeing as they attacked someone without hesitating? They were probably going to do something else reckless. 
2024
2025Then in a hushed voice, he'd whisper something else, before taking off.
2026(Ravan Karnstein)
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2028
2029[19:51] Avaseele Valar says, "Emily, they wouldn't want you getting hurt over this I figure. And even if they do, I don't want you getting hurt over this."
2030[19:51] Asphira remains conveniently placed behind Yiron.
2031(Asphira)
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2033
2034[19:51] {NARRATION} Those fighting with the syndicate, please stand to the left of the bridge.
2035
2036Those fighting against them, please move to the right.
2037
2038You may organize your battles from there!
2039[19:51] Barca Scipio says, "Unless you want to keep watching but..."
2040[19:51] Adrielle Solenne whispers something.
2041[19:51] Soren takes a moment to breathe deeply, focusing on nothing in particular. He was hoping that one of the Watch members would see to a resolution without him. But with tensions rising and no end in sight, the tiny Constable raises a hand up and stands on the railing once more.
2042
2043"Alright. You've been given a platform to verbalize your thoughts members of the Syndicate. Against my better judgement, at that. But since this is just going to loop around until fists are thrown..."
2044
2045He takes a few more deep breaths, then holds his hands out towards the very waterfall behind the masses.
2046
2047"You have ten seconds to disappear, members of the Syndicate. It took you less than that to show up, so that seems pretty fair. Those of you who remain--" They weren't going to listen.
2048
2049People were yelling, screaming, and preparing to throw fists.
2050
2051Soren frowns, and contemplates how Drake Dunstan, Dark Horse Commander, would handle the scenario. A hand manipulates a stream of water from below, and he aims to send it crashing into Crane's chest from a short distance away.
2052
2053"City Watch - let's get to work. Apprehend the Syndicate and keep the citizens out of harm's way."
2054(Soren)
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2056
2057[19:51] Priscilla Estiellevé whispers something.
2058[19:52] Priscilla Estiellevé exclaims, "A-Ah...!"
2059[19:52] The limit has been hit, people crying out for bloodshed and full out war wasn't going to fly in her book. Reina went for her blade, much as she refused to draw it out. Too many traitors amongst the public, this had to be dealt with in her book. 
2060
2061Finally, Her steel blade was drawn out from the leather sheath. Gripping her hand around the handle as she began to approach the evilest big bads and sort through the crowd. 
2062
2063"That's enough. There's public unrest.. Then there's a full on rebellion with blood shed included." 
2064
2065Stepping up and a bit of crowd pushing, She began to move in for the brawls.
2066(Reina Volusena)
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2068
2069[19:52] Crane exclaims, "Those ready to strike back at the nobility who hold you back- on me!"
2070[19:52] Grella whispers something.
2071[19:52] Remei whispers something.
2072[19:52] Cal yoinks Asphira and limps outo f the way..
2073(Cal)
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2075
2076[19:52] {NARRATION} Non-combatants may stand to the north.
2077[19:52] Atreus would walk towards the red hooded figure, he may be small in stature but his determined stare spoke for itself. He wanted to change, and wanted it for everyone. Even though he may have no education he hates the way those of noble birth stigmatized, insult, and step on those that they view lower than them. And he knows, no matter how many times you could ask them, they won't stop until someone forces them! So Atreus decides to stick to the masked figure in red wanting to join them and get stronger under them, he refused to be in those slums any longer!
2078(Atreus)
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2080
2081[19:52] It's hysteria, and with the glance Rain gives to him he finds himself angered. Why was it that they chose, of all festivals, to start this on Asena's faithful day? Yelling and hollering, accusations and threats, it was all surmounting towards far more violence than there should be at such a festival.
2082
2083Shkt!
2084
2085Finally that wrapped up bone pops out from the covered wound. Unlike before it held no connection into his flesh - Instead it had broken off entirely. A small stick made on the whitest bone, clutched in his hand now as he now turned towards the crowd. The typically angry Ookami holds nothing more than an expression he'd never used before.
2086
2087Disappointment.
2088
2089"Pathetic." He began, now eyeing the shouting Aozora as she screamed on out. Gritting his teeth he continued, holding the bone down at his side. "You scream of death on a day of life; Of revolution on a day of festivities. We can remember the damned past for what it was, but that does not mean each and every blue-blood is like their ancestor."
2090
2091"If you all wish to play to the tunes the Nobles have weaved of Sudsbury, go ahead. I think it's far wiser to merely hold the higher head here."
2092
2093Yet, who would actually listen here? Violence was already beginning to spread throughout the crowd. Thus, he turned on his heels with utter distaste on his face. Motioning Rain along he'd aim to merely watch from the sidelines. The bone is dropped, the last tribute to Asena for today given to the white wolf.
2094
2095Just to hear the beginnings of Saekanis's season of Winter and death.
2096(Adahy)
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2098
2099[19:53] Adahy whispers something.
2100[19:53] One thing was for certain. Whether there was to be fights on the bridge or not-- the density of the crowd was a danger in itself. As he worked to squeeze through more and more people, he realized that the shuffling of the people and their heightened states of anxiety could cause a stampede at any moment. 
2101
2102Nevermind the stampede-- anyone who jumped the gun and cast a stone of magic could cause a series of events that lead to mass injury. He needed to get out of the crowd for sure now-- even worse, he needed to get out and make sure she wasn't here either. 
2103
2104And as much as his brother ticked him off-- he had a thought to make sure he was safe too. So with a few steps, he made his way through the crowd as best he could to the other side.
2105(Iridas Sarai)
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2107
2108[19:53] Agrien leaned forward, closer to the guards as she presented her golden pin, a certificate of her medical services.
2109
2110"Guards, I'll be taking care of the wounded, just make sure to secure them, please. I'm a doctor."
2111(Agrien Vandroy)
2112--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2113
2114[19:53] Avaseele Valar whispers something.
2115[19:53] Coal smiles and winks at Astelle as she finally takes off. He was ready to put his few coins where his mouth was. He was with the Syndicate, and would gladly stand by them, and with them, if it was going to be a fight.
2116
2117"Up with the Syndicate, down with the Nobles!" He cried out, placing himself next to the masked figures. He'd rather be beaten down and arrested than spend one more night feeling sorry for himself after all these years of hunger and pain. This was it, this was where things began to change. With small folk like him, using their magics for something better than themselves. Greater even.
2118
2119"For Sudbury! For our rights to live in a world where we aren't forced to stay on the bottom of society!"
2120(Coal)
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2122
2123[19:53] Vincenzo suddenly made a light chuckle at Crowly's comment. ''little pet''...
2124
2125It's funny to him, seeing how even a member from the syndicate use a similar term to what he described certain people that ended up working for the nobles in particular.
2126
2127Servants, errand boys... Maybe even slaves in better clothes- Automated trophies, collections for the nobles to keep around, one could say.
2128
2129
2130Then, finally, an opportunity came about, as the Syndicate spoke about, asking them to join, while those who opposed them walked away to oppose them from the other side of the bridge? 
2131
2132He walked to the side he wanted to fight with, and made his choice... 
2133Hopefully, it'll prove to be the right one.
2134(Vincenzo Dillinger)
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2136
2137[19:53] Emily Cherury whispers something.
2138[19:53] The violinist seemed confused amidst all of the outbursts. People pushed her around, though she refused to release her music case.
2139
2140"What... What is happening.."
2141(Priscilla Estiellevé)
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2143
2144[19:53] Avaseele Valar whispers something.
2145[19:53] Reina Volusena whispers something.
2146[19:53] "The faith--"
2147
2148Osric pants, exasperated from the yelling as he begins to look around at the crowd.
2149
2150It was getting bad.
2151
2152"Wait--"
2153
2154Back and forth he gazes. "Wait--"
2155
2156Then it comes. The faintest of sounds that heralds the horseman of death.
2157
2158The sound of a sword escaping a scabbard.
2159
2160"Clergymen!"
2161
2162Cries the high priest.
2163
2164"Evacuate the civilians! Everyone! Please! Calm, orderly! Do not get involved, do not get hurt!"
2165(Osric Durai)
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2167
2168[19:53] Huxforsch says, "looc I wanna fight but I am weaksuace."
2169[19:53] Reina Volusena whispers something.
2170[19:53] Yiron exclaims, "All non-combatants leave the area or make their way to the sound of my voice and location!"
2171[19:54] Jack simply goes about throwing hands with the Heathen! 
2172
2173He can not stand for this!
2174(Jack Richards)
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2176
2177[19:54] Remei whispers something.
2178[19:54] Manko Manjigera asks, "Stye?"
2179[19:54] She would stand by with the syndicate members staff in hand her body poised for combat as she looked fiercely across the bridge its about time someone did something about the nobility and she wasn't going to let this chance slide.
2180(Tokiwa Bestar)
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2182
2183[19:54] Coal exclaims, "Everyone who stands for the side of right, stand with the Syndicate!"
2184[19:55] Sides quickly formed and a riot was swift to ensue. He had chosen the side of the syndicate and it was not a choice that could be unmade, he had spoken outwardly in dissent and it was time to see action follow his words, and it all started with a fireball being lobbed toward Aozora, one of the people who seemed to stand on the side of the guards and nobles.
2185(Myrddraal)
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2187
2188[19:55] Reina Volusena exclaims, "I'm going to hang you myself, You vile traitor!"
2189[19:55] Adrasteia Drakos says, "Fuck the Nobles but fuck the Rhyosian traitors."
2190[19:55] Flint took out his staff as a Maelstorm of wind gathered around. He wouldn't let the Syndicate corrupt citizes or storm the streets with violence! Death and destruction was NOT the answer! They were WRONG!
2191
2192He gazed out towards those who volunteered to join the Syndicate and gritted his teeth as he prepared for battle.
2193(Flint Westman)
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2195
2196[19:55] This is the prime scenario to engage in battle with those that wish to repress the commoners, but he is without his weaponry and mask for this event. He has shown up as Arthmael, and no other man. He steps towards the musician, attempting to grasp them by the wrist before leading them off. 
2197
2198Not a word is spoken.
2199(Arthmael Dioltas)
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2201
2202[19:55] Cyrauz would look onto the battle that would soon begin, rooting for the Syndicate. He is long tired of good beating the bad. He wishes for bad to ascend for them to gain power. To become the strongest of the strong. The best of the best. He also rather interested by this "syndicate" group. They seemed powerful, just his kind of people.
2203(Cyrauz Endore)
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2205
2206[19:55] Of all the things that Nerin could be doing, this..
2207
2208Might not be one of them. Instead, he finds himself in the crowd when the fighting begins- now, whether he would actually find an opponent or not is unknown, though for one reason or another..
2209
2210He's here. Almost as if purposefully avoiding evacuation.
2211
2212Has he gone mad? Why is he doing all of this? The reasons are unknown - what's known is that Nerin doesn't seem to mind being in the fray, for better or worse judgment.
2213
2214Yet his gaze inquisitively looks out.. for someone who might be on the Syndicate's side. It appears he might've taken matters into his own hands - while the Watch or Knights cannot really stand in his way.
2215(Nerin)
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2217
2218[19:55] It was time to reveal himself. It was time to do battle with the enemy and to put an end to this madness. The syndicate have made their platform known. Those of the slums were now drawing their lines in the sand. His focus was on one of the members, Rook to bs specific. The hood is thrown from off his head, tossed aside as he prepared to did battle with what of his armor he could have kept hidden. The bulk would have been far too difficult to hide.
2219
2220"I don't think so." He commands, revealing himself in all his partially knightly glory, "Stand and face the judgement of the crown, criminal!" His attention was primarily focused on one of the few Syndicate members he could see, charging forth to engage them in combat.
2221(Nemein Sparda)
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2223
2224[19:55] Perhaps she was being foolish. The other clergymen were trying to get others to flee- but her? She was trying to make sure the others didn't leave. 
2225
2226"Don't go with them!" She screamed, eyes wide and terrified,"Don't go with them!" She collected the holy spheres around herself, trying to shoot them towards those that were leaving- though not directly at them, moreso at their feet.
2227
2228"Don't go with them, please, you'll perish!"
2229(Chery)
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2231
2232[19:55] The Syndicate seemd like good people fighting for change. Change was good. So Relius chose to stand by them despite his weakness in combat.
2233(Relius)
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2235
2236[19:55] Clenching her fists, Emily growled angry, but complied with her Stellus. Bowing her head for a moment, she shook her head. 
2237
2238This had to end, this could not spread. ALL of these Criminals had to be arrested or destroyed here.
2239
2240The Katharistes had to be reinstated and SOON. Darkness had fallen over the Light, and it had to be fought in earnest.
2241
2242"Civilians! To safety! Move away from the Bridge! We do not have enough doctors to help everyone! Please, move back to the North side on the right side of the Bridge! Closer to Town! We will need to move!"
2243(Emily Cherury)
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2245
2246[19:55] Yiron says, "Tch. Again, anyone not intent on being caught in the cross-fire get over here so I can stick my body in the path and make sure you don't end up dead for wanting to party."
2247[19:55] Juri makes his way sneaking to the back of the bridge.
2248(Juri)
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2250
2251[19:56] The boy could see the use of magic up ahead, and it appeared multiple elemental auras showed themselves - endangering the environment and those around them at an alarming rate. The shouts and all of this force the boy into disarray when it all heats up into a battle, to the point of him even reaching the side of the Syndicate in the midst of it all.
2252
2253He's now shaken and such as he knew the possible outcome should they lose-- should he be captured. Mana within the body in part to his concentration and emotion amplified the magical power within, giving off the shroud that fought to escape control of his grasp on it.
2254
2255"C-concentrate... Affect those around you!" The teen thought to himself. This was life or death with the way things looked.
2256(Asshar)
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2258
2259[19:56] Asphira asks, "What's your name, guard guy?"
2260[19:56] Asphira says, "You're working hard."
2261[19:56] Elijah Soleis whispers something.
2262[19:56] Maven Delias asks, "Me?"
2263[19:56] Crane says, "oh no im just standing"
2264[19:56] Asphira points at Yiron, realizing the confusing nature of her question.
2265(Asphira)
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2267
2268[19:56] Seeing this as an opportunity to help the people here that weren't involved in this near-riot. 
2269
2270Robin would start pushing forwards to get Rhoynish dancers to safety, as well as the general slum rat population that had come out here securing them a place over in the clearing to avoid any stray magics that came their way.
2271
2272He'd hold though, making sure anyone rowdy and on the side of the syndicate was handled and not harming those that he'd carted off to the side to not be harmed.
2273
2274Allowing the grace of Leo to awash over him a shimmering golden light would emanate off from his person as he looked to each and every single one of those shouting for the breaking of chains, hoping they didn't end up breaking themselves in the process.
2275
2276"Simmer down! Ain't a reason to get other people hurt just cause you're riled up! If ya not gonna abide the dang law, then at least abide the reason ya fight in the first place."
2277(Robin E. Queen)
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2279
2280[19:57] Agrien grit her teeth as she stood out of combat's way, it was evident both sides had supporters, and she was actually surprised people would have sided with the Syndicate.
2281
2282Still she was a doctor, and she had to stay to see through with the results of that encounter.
2283
2284"I hope they don't target the wounded." she commented to anyone in particular as she observed, apprehensively so given the number of combatants in both sides. "I don't like the sights of this, this is...Escalating in a civil war."
2285(Agrien Vandroy)
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2287
2288[19:57] Yiron says, "Yiron. I'd rather be fighting them but I'd rather this didn't turn into a giant riot."
2289[19:57] Yiron says, "Best to get everyone out."
2290[19:57] The only effort from this wounded, disarmored Knight is to quietly direct the number of those who wish scatter from the fighting as quickly as she might be allowed to.
2291
2292There was no need to fight. Not today. It was already, to her a victory in the desperation of the Syndicate on display. It was beginning to die. So the best she could do was keep commoner and those who wished not be harmed in the crossfire, just so.
2293(Audree Iessia)
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2295
2296[19:57] Asphira says, "I'm Asphira, or Asphy. It's a good idea to keep the innocent people safe."
2297[19:57] Asphira says, "I just hope nobody dies..."
2298[19:57] Ishizu whispers something.
2299[19:58] Iroh eyes darted all over the place. "What the hell is happening?"
2300
2301He looked to the side of him, he walked to the grass to get out of Zachery way. "Excuse me, I will be going over there." He laughed while walking to the grass to avoid getting hit by anything.
2302
2303He fold his arms while observing the situation unravel right in front of him. "I knew something was going to happen... hah"
2304
2305"Man, every time a gathering takes place.. there is always some sort of fight that happens."
2306
2307"This town will always be busy."
2308(Iroh Titanborn)
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2310
2311[20:01] Grella witnessed the conflict beginning, as the crowd was dispersed she ran after one of the Syndicate members, hoping to strike them and engage in battle!
2312(Grella)
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2314
2315[20:01] Zachary would chase the two before they could get away. He needed more information on the Syndicate member and their recruit. Whoever he could catch first would suffice for the Order. His intent would be to catch Lisa first, then Ygor.
2316(Zachary Retinea)
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2318
2319[20:01] Lisa darts into the crowd, making sure to float above whoever she could.
2320(Lisa Bell)
2321--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2322
2323[20:09] The battle had begun and she managed to find one of the masked members of the Syndicate, her eyes fell over him, the Young Cadet had him on her aim like a beast would have a prey in it's. Even tho she was a child, a simple Cadet, she would be brave enough to stand to do what she believes is right...
2324
2325...Again, Bloodshed is not the answer, yet there she is, hoping to stop their viollence with more viollence, for some reason, to her philosophy it felt so wrong, but still, there was nothing to be changed there. Grella would let her light flow, the yellow bright of the Cosmos embracing her courage and giving her will to do what's right.
2326
2327The righteous feeling of a Star of Heroism driving her to face a much stronger opponent in such a chaotic scenarion, her hand was covered in a flaming like Golden, an attack.
2328
2329Her first warning was delivered, thrown against his shoulder just as a warning, and there she reached on the scene, pointing her Ruby Spear against him.
2330
2331"You are a terrorist, for choosing Death, Bloodshed and Revolution instead of Peace, cooperation and charity, the stars have sent me your way to stop your madness, stand to behold their judgement as a man, or run like a coward rat that hides behind the shadows, like the mad ones you are." She state, over having her Star inspiring her, Grella felt much braver than normal... And more imposing too.
2332
2333"Order shall prevail." She states before charing up a Nova Ray and throwing against her foe with no more warning, a reason? Deep inside, she felt that they could be right... But something on her tells her that simply, it is better to believe that the world can be changed without the need of a violent Revolution, or a criminal organization.
2334(Grella)
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2336
2337[20:12] Lisa shouts to the Magi, shouting at the top of her lungs as she turns around: "She's a water magi! Be careful, make sure to beat her up!" She rushes back as soon as she could, maneuvering from the rushing crowd.
2338
2339She delivers this news with venom flaring from her lips, she despised all that the Order represented. She wasn't going to let some man get hurt in their fervor for grand fascism.
2340(Lisa Bell)
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2342
2343[20:15] Zachary was in Grella's stead and on her heels as they darted through the wild. His arms pumped as he ran in his stride. 
2344
2345"He's a time Magi you need to watch his hands carefully! Don't let him grab you!"
2346
2347They'd all enter a clearing when Ygor stopped and turned to face the Cadets of the order. They all paused. A series of battles would soon be upon them.
2348(Zachary Retinea)
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2350
2351[20:15] Grinning widely, the man watched the battle happening all around in silence. Chaos was ensuing, and it was so extremely pleasant for them to watch. There was something about the idea that everyone was at each others throats over ideals...That just tickled the mans pickle.
2352
2353"What a day...SO many new recruits are de-..." A pause, their attention settling upon Zachary and Grella both. Just seeing the fight in their eyes left a loud cackle releasing itself from his throat, deep and raunchy.
2354
2355His staff slammed into the ground, a pillar of dust raising into the air while he listened on to them speak about charity and peace. It was humorous, though it was humour he would give a response to.
2356
2357"Run like a rat? Do you see me moving? Come." Upon speaking, tendrils of purple filled the air all around them and the mans aura grew different. It was aged, almost as if the enormous brute was older then he truly looked.
2358
2359Then with little more said, the thick staff came flying like a bat at the woman's head...Though a small nod was given in the direction of Lisa, the person who seemed to be on their side.
2360
2361(Ygor)
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2363
2364[20:24] As the fight started, with the fact that Zachary was also there ready to jump him...Something very extreme happened before Grella could actually attack him. Their pillar-esque staff jabbed right into their armour, imprinting itself with such force that he was able to use his body as a pivot and throw them over his shoulder.
2365
2366Through the air he sent her to a different area where there was no people to bother them. Their open hand waved at the energy-clad runt and with a speed that did not fit the brutes body, he ran at top speed to rejoin Grella off in the distance.
2367
2368Upon their clash, it all began going down. Water slashed across his body, cosmic energies could be felt burning at his nerves powerfully. But it was all ignored in the end, as their body continuously rewound time for itself, accelerated it for the girl, for himself...That alongside the swinging weapon, constantly aimed to smash them like a watermelon, in which some cases it definitely did, giving solid and weighty hits.
2369(Ygor)
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2371
2372[20:31] ...The Young Cadet would start to finally feel the lack of skill between both of them, if it wasn't for her body still, she was fighting not someone simply much older, but experienced to. No matter how her strikes could land or if she could, there was a huge gab of power separating both fighters.
2373
2374
2375Not just phisically but even magically in the end. Grella could see her body covered in markings from his strikes, from arms to legs, shoulders, the Leather Armor she was wearing was no match for the powerful blows the Magi was delivering.
2376
2377In the end she could only get up, shaking still after alll the bad beating she had receaven, yet still standing, in fact, it seems that the will that her Star could deliver to her at that moment was enough to make her keep standing, even when visibly she was no longer in condition to fight.
2378
2379Her Spear was shaking, yet still rose up to stand against her foe.
2380(Grella)
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2382
2383[20:33] Zachary Retinea asks, "fuck a 1v1 yknow?"
2384[20:33] ** Stein has inflicted an injury upon Grella. ("Permanent Injury", "Permanent Injury", "Permanent", "Severity: MODERATE (-20 Vit)") **
2385[20:47] The fight was hard-fought, the giant had to give that to the child. But just like at the Gala raid, he wondered why it was children that came to fight him. Almost in their moment of distraction did he get attacked, their momentarily flashed yellow eyes peaking out from under the hood to see Grella flying at him with nigh' impossible to pursue speeds.
2386
2387But he did, if only by luck. A hand grabbed hold of their head as it was about to pass, their powerful body stopping them for just a second before with their staff, a stab was sent forth at extreme speeds.
2388
2389Then just like that, he released her, their body still being carried by whatever power they had used to fly past him. Just now in that split-second, a deep wound was stabbed through their back.
2390
2391Timeforce had been imbued in the blow, pulsating and festering like maggots as they spread outwards to end the woman's life by making her live their entire life in mere moments.
2392
2393"It was a good attempt." He wasn't unwounded, as the constant headbutts and bubbles left bruises all across his body, blood trickling down their mouth at having to clench for certain impacts.
2394
2395But to others that were coming towards them, like Zachary? The man definitely would look perfectly fine, even if he truly wasn't.
2396(Ygor)
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2398
2399[21:00] As she fought she could be seen herself embraced by the light, standing only due to the fact of being inspired to keep fighting, it was undoubtly highly recommended for her to retreat after the first strike coming out to reach for her.
2400
2401Yet there she stood, defending on what she believes even if she knows the best to be done, it's simply impossible for her to beat that fight, in fact, she was in no condition to keep holding her staff, upon the last strike she would find herself being grabbed, even tho she thought that was not a possibility.
2402
2403Her eyes would widen as so happened and at that momment she would try to turn her staff in order to strike on the man's thighs, not a deep gash, yet enough to avoid herself from getting killed, also to grant that she would have time to keep herself embraced by her Cosmic light.
2404
2405"!!!G-GAAHHHA!" The pain was unbearing, even tho she couldn't feel the time passing across the gash, it was clear that it wasn't good at all, well, at that moment adrenaline wouldn't let her feel much other than the pain of the deep cut.
2406
2407Grella wasn't captured, and hopefully that moved saved her from staying on the scene, from away from the guy, the Young girl tries to take cover under one of the trees, by coating herself with light in order to ease the pain.
2408
2409
2410(Grella)
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2412
2413[21:04] It would appear that by the time Nerin actually came about to arrive in time, it was.. well, a little too late for anything to be done. Truth be told, he'd have expected to ese a lot more damage - but perhaps one of their members was apprehended in time, and already the beast was quelled.
2414
2415At least for now.
2416
2417What he can't help but notice is the state of the cloaked man, down on the ground; his eyes slightly narrow upon him, almost curious to approach and unveil the.. and yet, his gaze turns to Nemein instead - well knowing that this might be the way how fate is decided. And even though he's practically a nobody..
2418
2419He's still a nobody that happened to be at the right place, and hopefully, the right time.
2420
2421"--You should arrest him. Ending his life will only serve to feed their agenda."
2422
2423Then again, he's more than certain that Nemein already knew that. Besides.. with the man in captivity?
2424
2425Perhaps he could be bargained for.
2426Provided Syndicate cares.
2427
2428Until then, he remains there, amidst the chaos and mess- amidst the things that shouldn't have happened, yet happened nonetheless. How peculiar.
2429(Nerin)
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2431
2432[21:08] {Item} You drop Long Jacket - Blue.
2433[21:08] {Item} You picked up Long Jacket - Blue. Dropped by Stein. .
2434[21:09] Lisa finally arrives to the scene proper, rather than from a distance. She waves to the Magi:
2435
2436"Oi! Need a hand old man?"
2437(Lisa Bell)
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2439
2440[21:13] Zachary had been at the edge of Ygor's power once before. It was powerful and mysterious to him, but the effects were always clear. Aging, rotting away with the acceleration of time.
2441
2442The Cadet would approach Ygor again. He checked on Grella by the tree. He would have to get her out of here soon. Let's make this quick.
2443
2444"I think we both know how this goes you yellow eyed freak. I did some research of my own after our first encounter." Zachary pulled the book out. ' The Art of Revolution ' 
2445
2446"I think we could both agree things need a change in the kingdom, but you guys are going about it the wrong way. There will be too many casualties along the way." 
2447
2448"Y'know personally we both come from Sudbury. We're not exactly allies, but we're both victims of the state of the kingdom."
2449
2450"Cept me and Grella joined the order to make a difference for those people! Look what you did to one of those who were oppressed by the kingdom! She fought for change in her own way and you nearly killed her!"
2451
2452His anger was clear, but he wasn't acting on it like he used to. He didn't just jump at Ygor's throat like he did at the Gala. Lesson learned.
2453
2454Zachary pulled his hands from his pockets. He'd lean over Grella and pick her up and held her in both arms.
2455
2456"Well?! You understand what you just did right?!" He'd shout at the brute.
2457
2458"Well?!" He shouted at the brute.
2459(Zachary Retinea)
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2461
2462[21:13] Zachary Retinea whispers something.
2463[21:27] Their staff was ready, ready to smash down upon the cadet and send his body flying back. Yet instead, they decided to check on the injured soul? A vile sneer was given, "You did research?" Upon seeing the book however, their cruel chuckle sounded.
2464
2465The staff dropped its tip to the ground, the man looking open and probably easy to attack. Quietly they listened to them speak, only deciding to speak after it is all over and spoken about.
2466
2467"Have you ever thought, that what is needed for something like this isn't so one-way like what you are talking about?" Their head gave a tilt, "We all have our own timelines, the future is ever changing and so many different things can change it. Be it our uprising, or...Slaughter you may call it."
2468
2469The staff raised, pointing directly at the boy, "Or what you are doing, making a difference through that way. But the question is, will your way clash with ours? Because if it does again." A moment was taken, in one movement the staff was wielded and then slammed onto the earth with an intense force.
2470
2471Dust, ash, and dirt flew every direction, obscuring view.
2472
2473"...I don't think I need to say more." Laughter echoed from within, and as it would disperse he could be seen actually casually walking away from the situation already. Yet in the location he had hit, a small crater was located there, while all grass in a ten foot radius was withered and dry.
2474
2475A single breeze blew past, all the grass suddenly transforming into ash that floated alongside the wind. It seemed they had been forcefully aged to the point of something after death.
2476
2477His statement was bold and in reality...Ygor hoped to be able to lay a hand onto Zachary once more, to finish what their mother had started, life itself.
2478(Ygor)
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2480
2481[21:29] Ygor motions for Lisa to follow the entire time, he didn't forget them...Just was making a scene.
2482(Ygor)
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2484
2485[21:29] Lisa follows along, not even looking back at her former colleage.
2486(Lisa Bell)
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2488
2489[21:34] Zachary backpedaled into the brush behind him. He kept his eye on them just long enough before he could turn away and get her to safety. The energy aura aura would dissipate so he would not be easily followed. He would take Ygor's words to heart this time.
2490
2491"Alright Grella, hold on. This is going to get bumpy." He warned her before he started his strides through the forest. He wanted to get her to the church as soon as possible to get the wounds looked at.
2492(Zachary Retinea)