The New Zodiac Braves

Sieg<Out of curiosity, yes.>
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"I think it's lustful, actually."

<I'm making you all dresses! Are you accusing me of lying? I'm hurt!>

*She finally pulls off Euryale's hauberk, then fumbles around for the measuring tape.*

<Hello.>
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"It IS a big deal. I said it myself, I had to keep my guard up in case we got attacked. Then I get a little irritable, & the next thing I know I'm waking up from some kind of a-a-a goddamn booze coma & good God, talking is like hitting my self in the head with a mace."

*She rubs her head.*
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Tavernmaster<What can I do for you?>

"Well, they don't appear to remember.>

Mimiru: "What do you have on special?"

Sab looks to Noct for support, and instantly feels like a fool for expecting her to take this seriously. Defeated, she simply crosses her arms, and pouts.

Noct sighs, "Oh, don't be that way..."

"Just... go scowl at a flower. I'm not in the mood to talk."

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"I do agree that falling to alcohol because you were upset is something I find troubling, and you were a bit gone last night, but the others and myself were able to keep guard," Zac let out a sigh, "I love your determination, but you can't be too hard on yourself."

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"I'm not questioning your generosity, but you didn't answer the question," Mortal said, "It is Euryale's body, so," She looked at Euryale, "By all means, let her measure you in whatever way you feel comfortable... Er... within reason." She looked back at Aroma, "But I don't appreciate someone trying to use underhanded ploys to get a look at Euryale topless."

As the top came off Mortal crossed her arms, and looked at Aroma, to see where her eyes lingered, "Well, the top is off, get to measuring."

*Safian watches them pass*

<They don't seem very social.>

*Roatha continues to look surly, turning back to his breakfast.*

"Whatever. It's not our problem."

Tavernmaster<Steak. Now that the war is over, we were finally able to import some. Now if only we can get some rain, all of our problems will be solved, huh?>
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"Well, you had to keep guard, I was unconscious the whole time. Not really a big point in my favor."
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*You know where her eyes are lingering. She grabs the tape & measures over the chest, then takes on the most innocent look possible as she tries to get the tape under Euryale's sternum.*

<Excuse me, but the tape keeps getting caught in the fat, if I can just--there we go.>

*She grabs Euryale's breast & moves it up & over the tape. Her sudden blush doesn't really help in keeping her scheme a secret, though.*

Safian:<I guess.>

*They drink the last of their juice*

Mortal extends her hand out, balls it up into a fist, then pulls it back, "Alright, okay, uh... No, I can't help it. Please stop. I'll take the measurements." She takes a step forward and extends her hand, waiting to be handed the measuring tape.

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"So, Sieg, did you ever imagine we would be traveling together like this?" Noct asked, bored, and wanting some conversation.

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"We were already keeping guard," Zac said, "The reason you travel in a group is so that should slip up you still have someone watching your back. I'm not trying to say it was great that you passed out, just that I'm always here for you just in case you do."

<I only have a few more measurements to take.>

"Maybe you should just let her do it. She looks pretty angry."

*Sadly, reluctantly, Aroma gives Mortal the measuring tape.*
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Sieg<I thought you would get married & move away to look after another estate, clearly my expectations were misguided.>
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L"Well, I don't want to lose any more time. Go make sure everyone else is ready, I'll finish this as quickly as possible & head down to join you for the trip south."

Mimiru: "Three specials."

She looks to the others for any signs of protest and sees none.

Azuma: "I suppose. You know anything about the wildlife in or around Midlight's Deep?"

Mortal takes the tape, and goes about measuring, going down to waist. As she is doing her thing Mortal leans in and whispered, "I apologize. I didn't want to embarrass you or anything... She was just... touching."

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Noct furrowed her brow, "I'm sorry to disappoint. Perhaps you would prefer to discuss this with my mother, I'm sure you'd agree."

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"Certainly," Zac said, "Don't eat too quickly, you might choke." With that, Zac headed for the door, and made his way downstairs. Once down there he only saw Noct, Sab, and Sieg. He looked to Sab and asked, "Where are the others?"

"Aroma is measuring Euryale for a dress. Mortal went with her," Sab said.

Zac chuckled a bit, "I'm sure that'll go lovely. How long ago did they leave? Long enough to almost be done?"

"I would imagine, and Aroma isn't running out of the room black and blue, so Mortal is probably fine," Sab said. Zac kind of looked at her confused, "Wow, that was bitter... uh, how is Lilith?"

"Hungover, but she should be down shortly," Zac said. He had an image of Mortal beating Aroma and shuddered for a second, "I'm, uh, going to go and check to make sure they're ready." With that Zac goes back, and knocks on their door, "Hello, it is Zac. Just wanted to let you know we're going to be leaving soon."

*Euryale doesn't really understand the problem, but elects to pat Mortal on the back instead of saying that.*

"Yeah, we should be out in just a second!"
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*Lilith is, in fact, down shortly. She hangs back & tries to avoid making eye contact with anyone.*

Sieg<Someone's moody.>
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Tavernmaster<I've heard some stories about dragons & behemoths, but I couldn't tell you how many of them are true.>

Azuma: "Nothing fret over then."

"Uh, alright then," Zac said, coming back downstairs. "Ah, Lilith, Mortal, Euryale, and Aroma shall be down shortly," He said, "Did you enjoy your food?"

"I'm not moody, you just came off judgmental," Noct said.

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Mortal finishes the measurements, and smiled at Euryale, clearly impressed, "All done." She hands her back her hauberk.

Sieg<You're coming off as moody.>
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*Euryale pulls her hauberk back on over her head.*

"Don't forget to give her your measurements, too. I can't wait to see you in your new outfit."
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<I really wouldn't know.>

*He serves them their food.*

Azuma: "Don't expect you to."

And so they begin eating.

Mortal nods, "Same. I'm sure you'll look even more beautiful than usual." Mortal then turned to Aroma, and relayed the measurements.

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Noct scanned the room, found a potted flower, and began scowling at it until she felt better.

*Euryale, Mortal, & Aroma come down a minute later.*

E"Hey, everyone, we're--why is Noct scowling at a flower?"

And so they finish their meal, pay and leave heading in the direction of their next destination.

Cassandra:<So, are you almost done?>

"Sab told me to," Noct said.

Zac just shrugged, "Well, isn't it about time we get going?"

*And so some massive clusterfuck forms at the east gate.*

E"Roatha?"

R"Uh. Yeah. Hi."

E"...Taiyo?"

L"Are those the girls from the party?"

*Aroma tries to hide behind Mortal, Euryale, & Sieg.*

*Safian waves*

Cassandra:<Fancy seeing you guys here...>

Sab smiled, "Roatha! Good to see you again. Are you well?"

Noct kind of half waved, "You gave us a scare when you just left the clinic."

Mortal looks over her shoulder to see what Aroma was up to, "Is everything okay?"

Zac couldn't help but chuckle at the fact that everyone knew everyone else, "Hello, Roatha. It has been a while."

Taiyo: "Hi..."

Aroma<(Yes, it's fine. I'm not up to anything, if that's what you think!)>

R"Yeah...sorry about that. I just felt like there were places I needed to be. I was probably still half-unconscious."

*Roatha scratches the back of his head nervously.*

L"...We announced that we were heading south."