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...⠀⠀ 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 | 𝑭𝑹𝑶𝒁𝑬𝑵 𝑬𝑿𝑰𝑳𝑬 | 𝖩𝖮𝖧𝖠𝖭𝖭𝖠 𝖤𝖫𝖣𝖤𝖬𝖸𝖱.
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[ᅟᅟskullcrusher, @sainticide]

there is no salvation for those who won't save themselves.

[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

@Celeste1999NSFW ⠀
𝑬njoying the view, are we~?

Don't get too accustomed to it. I'm afraid basking out in the sunshine is a rarity … if not for the unpredictable Yvesbrecian weather, then for imperial crimes dragging me out of my seat.

But I'm glad you approve.~
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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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Even a '𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳' needs a day to 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥.
#𝕾𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝕾𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺
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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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“𝑬nlighten me, <𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿> …

Do you think a homeland belongs to its 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬?

Or to the 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 stubborn enough to refuse letting those rulers destroy it?”
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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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𝕬nother horde of brutish beasts carved in twain. They've been a rampant thorn in my side recently.

Seriously. Give me a break.
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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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𝕬nother horde of brutish beasts carved in twain. They've been a rampant thorn in my side recently.

Seriously. Give me a break.
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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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𝕺𝖍?

“… That's 𝒐𝒏𝒆 way to say 'hi'.”

'Neath those insistent digits, Johanna's back arches - hips gesturing a subtle roll, right back into those palms.

“Hmhm … just couldn't help yourself, could you ~ ?”
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[「ʟɪʟɪᴀɴᴀ」 @AzureFlaxe]

She is...

Wait, she's allowed to? Don't mind if she starts gently massaging them with both of her hands.

[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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“𝓝ot at all. But that 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 seem to be a rather frequent side-effect of strolling through a village full of onlookers.

… Call it a 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵.”
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[𝓘𝒓𝒊𝒔 ⋆.˚ ☾⭒. @gxthiclusts]

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〝 𝓘s this some new recruitment method you guys are trying out .ᐣ 〞
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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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“𝓐 diversion is already in place. A little something to keep them busy while we press inward.”

She hunkers down, pondering.

“… Of course, there 𝒂𝒓𝒆 the underground tunnels - but they're rife with arcane beasts. Imperial blades or monstrous fangs. Pick your poison.”
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[Toko @MeiKerbereso]

Oh dear, surely there's an easier way to get in...

[Her ears drooped slightly]

Wouldn't it be better to sneak in one way or another, or perhaps arrive in disguise?

[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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“𝓣hey say idle hands are the devil's playthings … even in respite, I prefer to have 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 to fill them.

Oh? You must bump into all manner of folks from various walks of life. It must keep things fresh for you - 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈, even.~”
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[Grand Justicier @UnseeingScales]

"It seems your hands are full indeed, all the stress cannot be good for you-.

As for me I just went where the wind took me, it often leads to interesting places and people~."

[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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“𝓣ake it you're fully healed? You've always been a capable lass, Ali. But no - I wouldn't send you in alone against the horde. There's a plan already in motion.

We have spies ready in the heart of the city. They'll keep the military distracted while we make our move.”
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[Ali @AliciaRunai]

"Hah... I've just healed up after a long solo run.

You better have a plan for this. I can't solo elite squadron that easily.."

[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

@RETAINER_HAG ⠀
“𝓣𝘩𝘢𝘵. Hah.

A weapon as capable at instilling compliance into the hearts and minds as much as any other 'neath my grasp.

A few swings of 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 can work wonders. It's intimidating. But to more still? 𝑬𝒏𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈.”
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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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𝑴𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒉𝒊𝒅𝒆.
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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

@AliciaRunai ⠀
“I've seen. 'Neath your hands, that blade swings like poetry in motion. As for the arcane arts …”

Her fingertips flex; a series of crystalline, frosted shards dance betwixt.

“… the old teachings of Yvesbrec seem apt to turn against them on the battlefield.”
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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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She has returned.
There is 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 to be done.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻.
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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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“𝕭elieve it or not, this is more refined than I'm used to. I've oft drank in worse places. But I appreciate the compliment.~”

A fingertip traces the rim of her mug; her lashes flutter.

“Means a lot coming from a lady who, 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚, knows a thing about beauty.”
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[𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄 @lumifluxdesire]

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" that is pretty fair ..
although i will admit that I'm surprised you call this your local , a beauty like you deserves something higher class . "

she said , a soft smile appears upon her lips .

" why thank you , i aim to please . ~ "

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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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𝓣hat a fact?

People have lost a hand for even reaching towards it … then again, most people aren't as easy on the eyes as Liliana.

Johanna might be inclined to let this one slide.
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[「ʟɪʟɪᴀɴᴀ」 @AzureFlaxe]

...

She's this close to touching Johanna's butt...

[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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𝓣hey stole a nation. We're entitled to take back that nation - kegs and all.

So … yes. There'll be booze.

Keep that head in the game and I might just join you for a nightcap.
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[𝕯𝐔𝐁𝐒 @DubDicking]

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Yes yes .. eyes on the price .

Do you reckon they got some booze in there ?
I could use a drink after being done with this .. `

[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

@FetchingAnomaly ⠀
“𝓨ou'll have to forgive me. I'm too accustomed to the nattering of hypocrites. The open-mindedness is… refreshing.”

Gloved digits brush through her azure locks; the faintest chuckle escaping Johanna's lips.

“Tell me. What 𝒅𝒐 you observe when you look into these eyes?”
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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

@JewelledTohsaka ⠀
“𝓨et you're a diamond in the rough.”

Amber hues drift lower; slowly ascending the brunette that's now very much in her personal space.

A soft snicker follows suit; her voice dropping to a whisper.

“Traitor. Defector. Savage.
What kind of things would 𝒚𝒐𝒖 call me~?”
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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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➥ offer, Mae … I envy that.”

Offering a series of gloved digits, she takes Mae's hand into her palm; keeping her gaze upon the other's hues.

“You can call me Johanna. Just another blade opposing the despot queen. A pleasure.~”
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[ᅠᅠ❛ 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 ・ @mutinousfrost]

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𝕵ohanna had certainly enjoyed that impromptu 𝒑𝒆𝒆𝒓 'neath the blonde's skirt more than she cared to admit. For once, it was nice to do a little gawking than being the one who's backside always drew the limelight.

“You must get to see a lot of what the world has to ➥
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[〘𝕄𝐚𝐞 𝔼𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲𝐫〙 @VenturistSpirit]

"Thanks~."

Mae was pretty oblivious to the skirt show she just unleashed, much like how Johanna bending down makes her rear A LOT bigger than it seems.

"Oh, uh...the name's Mae. I'm a traveler, basically."

The blonde places her leg down, and extends her hand over to the >