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miss_sanguine

Used as he was to social gatherings such as this, Ryuu knew exactly when to smile and nod, when to put in a word or two of his own opinion. Girls tended to make it easy, always so eager to put their own two cents in, enabling him to need say one or two words in order for the conversation to continue at is brusque pace. He didn't care much of political affairs, though he kept up-to-date on all that went on in Serendipity, having to because of his family's standing.

Prim stood silently to the side, within the group yet not a part of it. Even after four years she hadn't quite mastered being a part of her peers. He kept looking at her when the other girls didn't have their attention on him, a slight frown creasing his face when he saw how discomfited she appeared to be.

Thankfully the dinner bell rang after not too long, allowing him to drop his social air and move to Prim's side. He said his farewells to the girls, not missing their jealous eyes resting on his friend.

"I would love to escort you, Miss Dragoslav." He kept to protocol, not wanting to skip etiquette when other ears were listening. It might be taken as slander otherwise. He gave a clumsy bow, Rusger making it difficult, and held out his hand for her to take. Under his voice so that no one else could hear he said, "Always. But he and I made a deal. No worries about him causing trouble." I hope.

Prim's uncle had gone out of his way to ensure everyone that came would know of his riches. Decorations of different colored silks adorned the walls, hung from the ceilings, and flashed vividly from chandeliers. There was the main table, long and extravagant with its dark-laced tablecloth and porcelain plates. Other little tables sat evenly to the sides for the lesser guests, but these too shouted luxuriance.

Toward the front of the head table is where Ryuu led Prim, keeping a firm grip on Rusger while he did so, the pug startling to get fidgety with all the bustle around them.

He pulled out the nearest chair for her. "After you, ma chérie."

GoblinFae

Primrose pouted at the mention of a deal between the two. 'I will have to ask him about that later.'

"Thank you, kind sir," she replied blushing slightly. 'Why do we play these games? Uncle, I really just wanted something simple, nothing extravagant like this. Whose birthday is this anyway?'

"Boy! I thank you for escorting my niece but I believe your seat is with the rest of your kind," her uncle's voice sounded beside her. Confused, Primrose looked to where her uncle was intimating. 'The furthest table from me, so predictable!'

"But Uncle, this is Ryuu. Surely, you remember my best friend," she said trying to weasel her way into getting what she wanted.

"Be still Primrose! I will not have your birthday ruined by the order of things being disturbed. You would not want a diplomatic war starting because of we insulted someone, do you?"

"Forgive me, Uncle, but I hardly see how a seating arrangement at a birthday celebration could such civil unrest in such a large country as Serendipity. Surely we can disobey protocol just once. I am only fourteen once after all."

"And you only get one chance to make a good first impression. Primrose there are several dignitaries here to ask for your hand in marriage. Use your head girl!" Engilram hissed lowly to her.

Primrose angrily rose to her feet. "If you will not allow him to join me, then I shall join him!"

"Do not embarrass me like this with your petty squabbling. Sit down, you child!"
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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miss_sanguine

He went to sit in the chair beside Prim, when a booming voice came up out of the din of the crowd. Prim's uncle made his way toward them, stopping just short of Ryuu, his chin held high and eyes blazing.

Ryuu turned to see where the man pointed--a table further away from any of the others--then looked back at him in mild confusion. "'My kind'?" he repeated. While he did not have as high a standing as Engilram, it still wasn't something to scoff at. His parents owned one of the third richest houses in the area, well established in the community of diplomatic virtues. To send him away because of worry of scandal was one thing, but to put a blight someone else's reputation was another.

But as he opened his mouth to retort the man's rudeness, a bickering began between the man and Prim. A common occurrence.

The proposition of a war was ridiculous, almost made Ryuu scoff. All this blather simply because he didn't like him?

At the mention of possible marriage candidates, though, Ryuu's expression grew grim. He didn't know how he felt about the idea of Prim being married off. Especially when she was merely fourteen--at least, that was the reason he gave himself for not liking the idea.

"Sir," he interrupted. "If I might interject." He hefted Rusger higher into his arms. "You are sullying yourself and your own reputation by going on like this in front of your guests."

He could sense Rusger's discomfort. The dog had done well holding still for so long, but it, as he knew, wasn't something that could last. The fight with Prim and her uncle had distracted the pug a little, his bulging eyes staring from man to young woman. *Fighting again. Shouldn't fight.*

GoblinFae

"Oh let the boy sit with her, Engilram. It is obvious they are smitten with each other and it's not like she's shown any interest in the others. There is still plenty of time for you to chose her a husband. Let her enjoy her day," called out one of the guests.

Both Engilram and Primrose flushed in embarrassment, although for differing reasons. Engilram was furious for being so publicly humiliated by his niece and her friend. Primrose was shocked at being told she was smitten with Ryuu. 'I must certainly am not!'

"Happy birthday Primrose," her uncle said leaning in to press a kiss to her cheek. As he did he gripped her arm hard enough to leave bruises and whispered in her ear, "we will discuss this indiscretion later!"

"Thank you Uncle. Come sit Ryuu," she said smiling away the pain and anger she felt. "Oh, and Lady Vameer, Ryuu and I don't like each other. We are just friends," she informed the guest who had supported her desires.

After a long series of speeches dinner finally arrived. Primrose played the perfect guest, accepting compliments and toasts graciously. On the inside she was bored to the core. Every chance she got she would lean over and whisper to Ryuu comments about what she thought of the other guests. "Just think," she said to him rolling her eyes, "this is only the second course."
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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miss_sanguine

Flames of crimson embarrassment bloomed on his face, burning all the way down to his neck. Smitten? Smitten? Why did friends have to be smitten just because they hung out together and were of the opposite gender?

His feelings of mortification bled through so powerfully that Rusger picked up on it. The little dog started to make a strange, high-pitched whimpering growl, a sound that matched his feelings spot on. Only he could hear it over the noise of everything else.

It was as he moved his hand to pat Rusger on the head when he noticed how hard Prim's uncle gripped her arm. When the man walked away, he stepped up to her. "Are you all right?" he asked. He hoped the burning he felt in his face wasn't visible on the outside.

But she ignored him, turning to the woman that had embarrassed the both of them. And then the dinner continued as if nothing had happened.

Ryuu spent a lot of his time sneaking bits of food from his plate to the pug in his lap, who ate them with eager relish and gratefulness. Were it not for the noise of all the dinner guests speaking amongst themselves, everyone would have heard the happy slobbering sounds coming from his midriff.

He remained polite with those that spoke to him from across the table, answering their questions with feigned enthusiasm and false smiles. The food proved to be as fine as the decorations, filling him faster than he would have liked.

*I like parties!* Rusger was saying between mouthfuls.

GoblinFae

She smiled as she watched Ryuu share food with Rusger. 'At least one of us is having fun,' she thought mournfully. "Ryuu, would Rus let me hold him for a while? Or does that go against your, agreement with him?" she asked quietly. 'He probably thinks I'm going to let Rusger loose.' She took a choice piece of meat from her plate and fed it to Rusger.

"I promise not to intentionally stir up trouble," she reassured him. Unconsciously, Primrose rubbed her bruised arm. 'I don't need to be stirring up more trouble with Uncle. He's mad enough as it is. No good will come out of dragging Ryuu into this as well.'

"Ryuu, thank you for being the best friend even after all these years," she muttered under her breath, unsure if he heard her, unsure if she even wanted him to. 'I know I can always count on you,' she thought remembering her uncle's anger and the thrashing she would probably get tonight.
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[O.o]
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-"--"-


"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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miss_sanguine

Between conversation with the person across from him, an old woman whose attempt at hiding her age involved layers of makeup and her hair being held back so tightly that it smoothed out her many wrinkles, Ryuu heard Prim's request. He nodded subtly in response, the movement making it look as though he was reacting to something his conversation partner had said.

*Remember our deal, Rus,* he said as he secretly lifted the pug from his lap and transported him to Prim's. His eyes darted to Prim's uncle as he did this, making sure the man wasn't watching.

Prim said something to him then, but it was drowned out by the sudden burst of raw energy that shot through his mind like a flare in the night. Senses alert, he became aware of something linking along the corner of the room nearest the table.

A cat. And Rusger had smelled it, explaining the feeling.

*Rusger . . .* he warned, eyes following the cat's progress across the room. He could sense that the pug had gone rigid in Prim's lap, ears perked as far as they could go, eyes wide as they stared off in the direction of the feline. Rusger's happy panting had ceased in his strain to keep all his attention on it.

Ryuu tried to grab Rusger from beneath the table, but before his hands got there, the little animal let out a loud bark while at the same time shouting, *Cat!* in Ryuu's mind, and took off, leaping from Prim's legs and scampering under the legs of the other dinner guests.

There was some confusion as people looked down to see what had brushed them, then screams erupted from some as they noticed the black blur speeding off toward the tabby who was by now yowling and streaking away.

Ryuu was on his feet, the quick motion sending his chair flying. "Rusger!"

GoblinFae

A small smile graced her face as Rusger was moved to her lap. She gave the little pug a quick squeeze before resuming her current hostess responsibilities. Primrose felt him tense under her hand and looked down worriedly. "Russy what's wrong?" she whispered. She tried petting him and became more concerned as his constant panting seemed to stop. "Ryuu, I think something is wrong wit- Rusger!"

Just as Primrose tried to alert her friend to the problem off went the little dog. "Mr. Grimalkin!" she cried noticing the cat racing by. She spared a single terrified glance to her furious uncle before tearing off after the animals.

She winced as the feline jumped up onto the table and Rusger followed shortly after. Guests yelled and shouted, wine glasses fell and broke, food was dislodge, a candelabra was knocked over and set a tablecloth on fire. 'Oh Kia, Uncle's going to kill me!'

"Ryuu try to corner them!" she shouted to him, pointing to the end of the table they were heading towards. She ran down the left side, not caring about her dress as wine and food both ruined. Her shoes slipped and she fell, sliding the rest of the way. Grimalkin jumped landing on her head and hissing from his perch at the yapping dog.

"Primrose Dragoslav!" She cringed, wincing hearing her uncle's voice ring out and the room go silent.
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[O.o]
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-"--"-


"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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miss_sanguine

Over the shouts of the guests and the roaring in his head, Ryuu didn't catch a word of what Prim said to him, but he did understand her pointing at one end of the table. Nodding, he ran off for the end of the table, all the while trying to calm Rusger with his mind. But the pug's excitement proved contagious, and before he knew it, Ryuu found himself also enthralled in the chase.

All that mattered was catching the cat. So when he reached the end of the table and appeared to be reaching for Rusger, he was actually reaching out for the feline, a mad spark in his eye.

But he missed, and the cat was on Prim's head. He stretched out for it, fingers groping, victory soon to be his as Rusger barked at his feet and spun in circles--

A loud voice rang out through the noise, making him cow like a dog smacked on the nose for doing something wrong. Until he grabbed a hold of his senses and quickly composed himself, bending down to scoop Rusger up as he continued to bark.

This was bad. Though to be honest, he'd known Rusger wouldn't be able to hold his end of the deal.

GoblinFae

"Go to my study immediately!" Primrose winced as she stood to follow her uncle's orders. "And take your guest with you," he spat out disgustedly. She grabbed the cat off her head and nodded to Ryuu. Her uncle followed close on her heels.

'I never should have let him bully me into coming home. I knew this would be a bad idea. Now I have gotten Ryuu in trouble too. This is so embarrassing. This is all your fault,' she thought glaring at the obese cat lounging in her arms. 'Ryuu is going to hate me now. I am such a terrible friend. Nothing ever changes, does it?' Primrose continued to berate herself harshly as each heavy footfall led her to the dreaded study.

Stepping inside sent a dark chill up her spine. This room was one she remembered well. Its dark ornate interior always filled her with a deep-seated dread. In her youth, this is where her punishments had always been doled out. It was also where she always heard the things she did not want to hear. Anything from "no you cannot play outside" to "your mother is dead" had been addressed in this room.

She waited patiently for her uncle to close the door and sit behind his desk. The moment he was in his chair with his brandy in hand she launched at him verbally. "Please Uncle, this is entirely my fault. Ryuu had nothing to do with this. I wish to accept full responsibility for this," she told him. Primrose stood straight and proper, her head bowed demurely and her hands clasped loosely in front of her. 'I will not let you hurt him because of me. He is the only friend I have. I will not let you destroy that!'
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[O.o]
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-"--"-


"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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miss_sanguine

While Ryuu felt tremendous guilt for having gotten Prim in trouble, Rusger still wriggled in his arms, wide eyes set on the fat cat in Prim's arms. Ryuu had a good grip on the pug, though, so there was no chance of the animal escaping this time.

*It's a cat, Ryuu! A cat! I want to play with it. I like cats!*

*We've put Prim in a bad situation, Rus.* He followed Prim and her uncle down familiar halls until they turned into a dark room he remembered all-too-well. Many a times he and Prim had come here to be yelled at--and in his case, be forbidden from the house for all eternity, a threat he never obeyed.

It was as if he'd stepped back in time, the room just as it had been those many trouble-making years ago. Even the desk sat in the same position, the smell of the room still stale and musty.

Sensing Ryuu's discomfit, Rusger stopped staring at the cat to look around. *This is a bad place,* the pug said. *It smells like sad and mad. Let's leave. We could go back to the park!*

But then Prim spoke, and all thoughts of the park left Ryuu's mind.

"No," he said, a little more sternly than he'd intended. How could she be saying this? She'd done nothing wrong. Why did she always have to throw herself in front of him like this? "I had everything to do with this." He stepped forward, keeping straight eye contact with the man that held his brandy bottle so firmly it looked like it might break in his grip.

*There's a cat, Ryuu. Prim has the cat. Let's chase it!* All worry about the room had left the little pug.

GoblinFae

Primrose bit back a growl as Ryuu moved to verbally defend himself. 'Why can't you just let me deal with this for once? I am a big girl, Ryuu. Let me handle this!' As she mentally yelled at her friend, Grimalkin decided he no longer liked his current location and jumped down onto the desk. Slowly he situated himself until he was sitting in front of Ryuu and Rusger. His tail flicked out in Rusger's face tauntingly.

"Uncle, this is my guest. What he does affects me. Therefore, I am the one to blame."
"I see you finally learned something, you foolish girl! That is right, his actions affect you. You never should have invited such filth into this household. Tonight is meant to be the start of finding you a husband. Having him around only tarnishes you. What husband wants a harlot for a wife?" he spat out at the pair.

"How dare you! You insult not only me and Ryuu but his family as well. Ryuu is not just some common stable hand you can push around. He is of a noble family, just as we are. He-"

"Who and what he is does not matter when you have sullied yourself by sleeping with him!" Engilram screamed, throwing his glass at the wall. Primrose flinched as it struck the wall beside her and glass sprayed out towards her.
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[O.o]
/)__)
-"--"-


"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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miss_sanguine

It took every ounce of dignity he had to not stare down at the cat as it made itself comfortable on the desk and started to provoke Rusger with its tail. He had to will his own control onto the little pug as well so that he didn't start screaming to be put down. Through all of his *No, Rusger*s every few seconds, it was a wonder he caught any of the dispute going on between Prim and her uncle.

When the glass was thrown at the wall, shattering into hundreds of pieces, chaos erupted. The cat, startled out of its game with Rusger, jumped off the desk and made a run for it. Ryuu, also surprised by the violent act, lost his mental hold on Rusger and the little pug squirmed violently out of his grasp, tearing off after the fat tabby with loud yips and barks.

Upset by the rude, caveman-like behaviour of the man that claimed to be so dignified, and frustrated with Rusger, Ryuu stepped in front of Prim, one arm out as if to protect her from any other flying objects.

"Sir, your behaviour here is abominable. You act like a common peasant, not like the noble that you are supposed to be. I beg your leave until you are willing to act civilly." With that he turned and offered his hand to Prim. When she took it, he began to escort her from the room, mentally asking Rusger to join them.

The pug, having already caught the cat and now trying to chew on its ears without much success due to his lack of snout, quickly obeyed.

GoblinFae

Her raced raced in her chest as she took Ryuu's hand. Her face stung but her mind was quick to remind her that this was mild compared to what her uncle was capable of. Her ears rang with his false accusations.

'Sleep with Ryuu? I would never. He would never. We are just friends.We don't like each other like that. Do we? No, Ryuu would never like me like that. He would never take advantage of me like that. He is too much of a gentleman for that kind of business.'

So wrapped up in her thoughts and fear, Primrose never noticed her uncle moving towards them, rage burning in his eyes. She did not even realize the extent of the danger she was in when latched on to her hair close the her scalp and ripped her away from her friend's safety and comfort.

"Whore!" her uncle screamed as Engilram swung her towards his desk. She cried out as her arm flared in pain after making awkward contact with the floor. Breathing heavily, her back to the door, Primrose tried to collect herself.

"Ryuu I think you should go," she called softly to her friend, breaking the tense silence. 'Please Ryuu. I don't want you to see me like this. I don't you to see how weak your friend is. If you go now, he won't hurt you. Please Kia, send him away! Protect him for me, please.'

Primrose did not wait to see if Ryuu heeded her warning. She cowered before her uncle, giving him the impression that she was truly apologetic. In truth she was anything but. 'If you hurt him, I swear to Kia herself I will kill you for this! '
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

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Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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miss_sanguine

He watched in horror that quickly turned to outrage as Prim was snatched from his grasp and thrown to the floor. Ryuu'd known Engilram to be an angry, offensive man since he'd first met him, but never had he seen him act so acrimoniously irrational before. It was as if all reason had left the man, nothing but primal thoughts left.

Feeding off of each others' feelings, he and Rusger moved forward as one, the little pug growling and barking as he went to stand in front of Prim as a sort of shield, and Ryuu standing between the Engilram and his friend.

*Primmy! He hurt Primmy!*

"You've gone too far, Engilram," he said, the man no longer deserving to be addressed as one of high stature. Ryuu was no longer the little boy he'd been over four years ago, allowing those bigger than him to tell him what to do. At sixteen, he was much taller, and had gained some magical prowess that the man did not know about.

But he would now.

Flame exuded from his outstretched palm, licking at his fingers with a comfortable warmth. He held the ball of fire as though holding a precious and fragile figurine. "You will leave immediately, or I will take matters into my own . . . hands." He flicked his eyes toward his burning palm, hoping he had insinuated well enough what he'd meant. He had no intention of harming anyone, but he did not let that show.

GoblinFae

Primrose nearly rolled her eyes as her friend moved to protect her. 'Ryuu you idiot, you're going to get hurt!' Moving quickly to her feet, she scooped up the tiny pug and grabbed Ryuu's wrist just above where his hand was now flaming.

"Ryuu," she called his attention now placing herself between her friend and uncle. "I think you should go. This is a family matter, a private matter," she told him, smiling through her pain. "It was good to see you friend. I hope to see you again before I return home. I have missed you."

A true smile finally graced her face and she moved forward to give him a Rusger. Her eyes were a silent plea to him. 'Please just go Ryuu. You are only making this worse for me. He always wins. Don't let us both hurt for this.'

"Please Ryuu," she softly begged. Behind her, her uncle sneered but wisely held his tongue. He knew just how close he came to being in serious trouble. He would not taunt the pair anymore tonight but, he would not quickly forget it.

'There will come a time boy where all you care for will fall to pieces. One day she will not be there to save you from me. One day your world will fall. When that day comes I will be waiting,' he thought morbidly.
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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miss_sanguine

In the second that Prim grabbed at his wrist, Ryuu extinguished the elemental blaze, the fire dissipating with a small fwoosh. Despite his threats, he had no desire to harm anyone, especially not Prim. Just as quickly as his flame had gone, however, an invisible flame of irritation perked its bright head inside his mind.

Like always, Prim stood in the way of his trying to help her, tried to get him to leave, and, while that might have worked in the past, he was not going to let it work this time. He was not going to stand by and watch his friend be abused by this vulgar excuse for nobility.

Taking Rusger—who did not squirm due to his disgruntlement—Ryuu ignored Prim, not looking her in the eye and instead maintaining his eye contact with her uncle. "I'm sorry, Prim, but you're wrong," he said, "this is not a 'private matter.' Your uncle has insulted my family, and our character and virtue—which," he added, "I will not allow to continue."

He stepped past Prim, standing right before her uncle, then gave a low bow, eyes still locked onto the other's. "As I stated before, we'll now be leaving. Prim." He turned to his friend, nodding at her and then nodding at the door. Rusger glared around Ryuu's arms at Engilram, his senses keeping Ryuu alert to the possibility of an attack from behind.

GoblinFae

Primrose gazed up at her childhood friend in silence. 'He really has grown up,' she thought in awe. His diplomacy and maturity surprised her but, the initial rise of his magical flame only proved to her that he still had some more growing to do. She had no doubt of the noble man he would become. 'Even after all this time, he still protects me. The girl he marries is truly blessed.' She could not understand why the last thought sickened her though.

"Forgive me, Ryuu," she applogized, bowing her head and releasing his wrist. "I mean no further insult to you and yours by denying you your noble right to reclaim your honor."

She smirked, looking at her uncle with mock innocence. "Pardon me Uncle, but I think it only best if I escort our guest out." Primrose moved quickly out of the room, ignoring her uncle's glares and further snide mutterings. With both her and Ryuu now outside the room, she quickly pulled the study doors shut behind them.

Removing one of her many metal hairpins, she bent it until it fit her purpose and jammed it into the door's locking mechanism. Primrose placed a finger to her lips and raised her brow at Ryuu. It was as if four years had not passed, as if blood was not beading on her face from the glass shards, as if this was just another prank between. She reached out and took his larger hand in her own, silently motioning her head in the opposite direction of the exit.

'It should take Uncle quite a while to get out of there. Perhaps now I can spend some time with Ryuu. I hope he isn't too offended,' she thought worriedly. 'I will have to ask him once we are out of hearing range.' A smile curled the corners of her lips and she breathed a soft sigh of relief. 'I am glad I can always count on you, Ryuu.'
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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miss_sanguine

The walk through the halls allowed Ryuu to calm some of his righteous temper toward Prim's uncle, but the temper aimed at Prim only seemed to kindle. Even after four years she still let the man mistreat her, hadn't learned to stand up for herself when she was clearly in the right. And when she did stand up for herself, it was for the wrong reason, to get him out of the way.

Prim's door to her bedroom came into view, its fanciful carvings in the wood as recognizable as the back of his own hand. How many times had he been led here in their younger years to sneak inside?

He stopped, pulling his hand out of hers. It was no longer proper for them to do this, especially after all the accusations Engrilram had made. Who knew if the man would spread the rumors and tarnish Prim's future?

"Prim," he said, looking down the opposite hall for an alternative route. "We should go elsewhere. Outside, maybe."

*Outside! I like outside,* Rusger commented cheerfully, all dour thoughts from back in the horrible office forgotten.

GoblinFae

Primrose paused briefly in surprise at Ryuu's statement. "Why-" she began before understanding set in. 'We are not children anymore. Entering my room would only sully his honor further than my uncle's false accusations.'

"Why don't we head out through the kitchens then? We can swipe some sweets along the way," she suggested right before internally slapping herself. 'Idiot woman! You are not children. He is not going to want to sneak around through sevant's entrances and steal food like a common thief.'

Flustered, Primrose shoved her hand through her haid, smearing beads of blood across her cheeking and knocking loose a few tiny shards of glass. "Or we don't have to do that. We could do something else. I don't mean to imply that we have to sneak about because we don't. I know it sounded that way, but we really don't. I know it sounded that way but I didn't mean it; this may be my uncle's house but I still live here for now and you are my guest. Well I did mean the suggestion but, what I am trying to say is, is that the implication that came with my statement was not meant," she rambled. Four years in Ketra had done nothing to end Primrose's nervous circle-talking.
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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