The New Zodiac Braves

Sieg<...Did you just accuse the church of wrong-doing?>
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<I would like you to come live with me in my castle. Your friends can come too.>

"You're reading into my words," Zac said, "All I said was that I think they may be connected."

Taiyo: "Um...that's real generous, but we were actually going to head home tomorrow and I don't think they'd like to live anywhere else. Sorry..."

<Oh...I see...well, in that case, I'd best not hold you behind any further.>

*Aroma lets go, turns, & walks right the fuck away.*
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Sieg<Connected how?>

"That is what we aim to figure out," Zac said, getting slightly tired of talking in circles.

Taiyo: "Sorry..."

Taiyo makes her way back to the tavern, dragging her feet.

Sieg<That doesn't make sense. If you have no knowledge of a connection between them, then why would you be suspicious that there is a connection between them?>

L"Because he...oh, because he has a grudge against the Church!"

*Sieg raises an eyebrow at her.*

L"What?"
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*No one pays any attention to her on her way to the tavern.*

The other two are still downstairs, apparently waiting for Taiyo when she arrives.

Azuma: "How'd it go after we left?"

Taiyo: "I don't want to talk about it."

Mimiru: "What's wrong? Did she do something?"

Taiyo: "No, no it wasn't anything like that. It's just...I just want to go to bed."

Maybe when I wake up, everything will be all right.

"Well, I suppose honesty is the best policy," Zac said with a chuckle, "Well, now you know."

"Zac being a blasphemous heathen aside," Noct said, "When shall we begin to head out?"

Sieg<The gates out of town will likely be closed for at least the night. I'll let you know when they've reopened.>

L"You will?"

Sieg<Well, I'll be coming with you, of course! I've got to try my hand at killing this dragon-man...thing.>

*He claps his hands & rubs them together. Meanwhile, Aroma re-enters the foyer, & strides over towards them.*

Zac and Noct both seemed a bit impressed by Sieg's willingness to help, but didn't remark on it.

"Uh, hello again, Aroma," Sab said, seeing her coming over.

Cassandra:<Should we ask around about that guy?>

*Safian nods and the pair head off before Cassandra's parents can stop them*

Aroma<Good evening. So, you plan to search for Senthose & this strange man? By any chance, will you be heading in the direction of Lionel?>

*They look around for anyone they met earlier*

"Yes, our travels should lead us there," Zac said.

*They only really talked to this group here.*

Aroma<Splendid. You should come with me. I would love to offer you all accommodations within Lionel Castle.>

"Uh, thank you for your hospitality," Sab said.

"Where is Taiyo?" Mortal asked, looking around.

*They head over*

Cassandra:<Hello again.>

Aroma<I...took her home.>

*She turns. Euryale waves.*

Aroma<Oh, yes, hello.>

L"What is it?"

Safian:<Do you know those crazy people from before?>

"Oh, okay," Mortal said in response to Aroma.

"We know they're dangerous," Noct said, "You should avoid them if possible."

L"They are criminals. You could say it's been made my job to track them down."

Cassandra:<They sure seem strong. That mage was creeping on us.>

Safian:<Have you met them before?>

"Yes," Zac said, "As the lady said, we've been tracking them down."

"They disappeared for a while. I assumed that Senthose retired & Seraph died of old age. But it seems there is a larger game being played here."

*Nearby, Delita can be seen working his way through the crowd.*