Delilah Kensington

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[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@EmeraldMajesty —you, actually! Er— Oh gods, I’m sorry, my name is Delilah. I literally just got here the other day!”

She is now eagerly and anxiously shaking Em’s hand with both of her own.

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@EmeraldMajesty “Nervous? Who’s nervous?” She stammered, quietly swallowing her nerves while laughing NERVOUSLY.

First she failed the written exam, now THIS?! What kind of nerve-wracking initiation was this??

“N…Nice to meet you! It’s a pleasure. A REAL pleasure! I’m honored to meet—

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@EmeraldMajesty —

Delilah’s eyes shifted back to Em and widened with realization. Now suddenly sweating nervously.

“………………….Could I get you some tea? Coffee? Wine?? Anything?”

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@EmeraldMajesty “Oh— Yes, I was just—“ Pauses. Her eyes catch sight of one of the picture frames on the wall inside Emerald Monarchy, with the inscription of “This guild is dedicated to the inspiration for all that I, Julius Grandeur, do: Emeraude Verde” below it.

Blink. Blink blink.

—

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@EmeraldMajesty “………….Hello.”

Hm. This woman looks familiar…

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@SpellColIector @MagicGrandeur —I will always strive to do my best at Emerald Monarchy!”

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@SpellColIector @MagicGrandeur —for that. Sometimes I get a little hard on myself.” She laughed sheepishly. Then, turning back to Julius, the woman stood from her seat with a resolute nod and then quickly bowed to the two with respect.

“Yes! I just wanted to say thank you for taking a chance on me, and that—

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@SpellColIector @MagicGrandeur Delilah was face down on the table with a defeated expression. She had already assumed the worst was about to happen.

“That those questions were better suited for a Fiore University scholar?”

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@SpellColIector @MagicGrandeur —sad smiley face.

☹️

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@SpellColIector @MagicGrandeur 30 minutes later, that same bird from earlier came sweeping out through the crack of the door and landed in Lyriel’s hands to drop off the papers.

Upon reading them, however, Lyriel would find that a majority of the exam answers were either left blank or answered with a simple—

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@SpellColIector @MagicGrandeur —picked the fight.

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@SpellColIector @MagicGrandeur —lacrima mine located?]

“How…”

Next!

[Which of the following is the chemical compound of ethernano?]

“…..WHAT ARE THESE QUESTIONS?!”

Lilah’s head fell to the table in a defeated fashion, stressed out beyond comprehension.

She should have—

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@SpellColIector @MagicGrandeur —the other hand, a show of power would also be a piece of cake; at the expense of the health of those around her. That also wouldn’t be a good first impression.

“I guess… I’ll try my hand at the exam?”

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@SpellColIector @MagicGrandeur “Hm…” Lilah crossed her arms and leaned back in her chair, eyes turned up at the ceiling in thought. This was a hard decision. On one hand, fighting someone would be an easy introduction to the guild— but maybe not a good first impression on those she wanted the befriend. On—

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@MagicGrandeur @SpellColIector “Yes, I 100% want to join!” She chimed in eagerly, already at the edge of her seat with anticipation.

“So what happens now?” Lilah’s eyes darted back and forth between Lyriel and Julius. “Do I fight someone? Get pushed off a ledge? Take an exam?”

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@MagicGrandeur @SpellColIector “Oh—” The awkward silence dwindled away quickly as the room filled up with the force of Julius’ powerful presence. This was, without a doubt, a man that commanded attention with his magic alone. It seemed the stories were true.

“Uh— Lilah is fine! Wow… it’s an honor, Julius.”

[Delilah Kensington @CastingHands]

@SpellColIector @MagicGrandeur “Surely he’s on the way….!” Optimistic smile.