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[floweringknight]

[Not too long after Dahlia's post, Sakuya puts up his own notice, of a rather opposite nature.]

Hello. My name is Sakuya Izayoi, and I arrived at the beginning of this round. After helping Mademoiselle Dahlia achieve victory, I thought the best way I could help my fellow students is by offering my services to any of our other players who have yet to win the round. I'm willing to participate in fights if you plan on engaging in duels, but I'll be upfront in saying that my form is that of a knife, so I only recommend those who feel comfortable wielding that sort of weapon in close combat reply. In any case, I am eager to hear your replies and lending a hand to help our school in achieving victory.

[A small breath, then he continues with a little more casual air.]

On a lighter note, I suppose I'll take this opportunity to greet all the others in Fortitude. I've already met a few of you and hope to make acquaintances with many more. Thank you, and good day.

Comments

[floweringknight]

That would be fine; I'm happy to help out in any way I can, Mademoiselle...?

[pencilpremonition]

Becca. I'll just go grab Shion and we'll battle right away.

[floweringknight]

Oh? Alright. [That was fast.] Where would you like to meet?

[pencilpremonition]

Uhm, in front of the dorms?

[floweringknight]

That works. I'll be out there in just a bit then.

[Coming from the computer labs, hopefully he wouldn't make her wait long.]

[pencilpremonition]

[Becca has to come from the computer lab, too, so they probably get out there about the same time. She waves, all awkwardness when she spots him.]

[floweringknight]

[Good thing he is fabulous graceful enough for the two of them. Spotting her, he gives a smile and flourishes a bow]

Mademoiselle Becca. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance in person now.

[pencilpremonition]

[Wow, what?]

I uh... Uhm... Thanks? Nice to meet you, too.

[floweringknight]

[He is a fancy pants butler-in-training and p.much does this to everyone, especially ladies... sob, almost a year in Reims and he's still nothing like a normal guy...

Too bad he forgot how to tie his tie right. It kind of ruins the effect.]

So, were you planning on fighting immediately? I suppose if you haven't this round, we are coming up on the penalty deadline...

[pencilpremonition]

Yeah, I've got a friend who's a player this round. I already called him, he's coming straight over.

[Then she hangs her head embarrassedly.]

Uhm. I have fainting spells a lot, so I can't actually fight... Shion and I have a plan, but it's kind of cheating. I'm sorry I can't use you properly, but thank you so much for helping me out.

...Oh! I swear to protect you, Sakuya. And give you all your permissions.

[floweringknight]

Oh, well, I guess that's a good way to do it, since win or lose, the weapon stays with our school.

[He laughs a little at that explanation]

I see; that's fine. Really, for those who don't want to fight, I'm more than happy to help them in a way that doesn't involve fighting. After all, that's what I just helped Mlle Dahlia do.

[A smile] Thank you. And I'll protect you as well, if it should ever be necessary, Mlle Becca.

[pencilpremonition]

Thank you so much. You're so sweet~.

[A little weirdly formal, but not bad at all. Now if only Shion would hurry up and get here, then they can start the battle.]

[savedbyasong]

[Shion had had to track down Sora first, to take her weapon. He came, looking ridiculous with the longsword in his hand. He smiled at Becca and Sakuya, wincing a bit at the faint headache that came when he took in Sakuya's appearance.] Hello Becca, hello Sakuya.

[floweringknight]

[He just gives a charming smile at that compliment and nods, soon turning his attention to the new arrival.]

Hello, Shion. That's a rather impressive weapon...

[pencilpremonition]

[Becca's eyes widen a little when she sees the sword, but she smiles weakly for Shion nonetheless.]

So we'll just...tap each other a couple of times and declare a winner, right?

[savedbyasong]

[Shion nodded] It is... I just hope I do not drop it. [As that would hurt Sora.]

That will be best I think, who should win?

[pencilpremonition]

How many weapons do you have? I've only got the one.

[floweringknight]

Oh, is that what we're doing?

[Well, that explained what she meant about sort of cheating... but he was glad that, if they didn't want to fight, they didn't have to.]

I'm ready whenever.

[savedbyasong]

[Shion nodded, he hadn't planned to fight at all this round, apart from this fake fight with Becca. But that hadn't happened, as usual events had moved outside his control. He was sore from his other battles, he had lost pretty badly.]

Just Sora, but at least we can prevent you from being fined. Do you wish to win? [She probably needed the raks more than he did.]

[pencilpremonition]

Uhm, okay. I'll give you Sora back when it's over, though. I couldn't use a big sword like that anyway.

And yeah, that's what we're doing. I told you we were cheating. [She goes to draw the weapon, though.]

[floweringknight]

[Sakuya steps up by Becca so she can do so; when she does, his weapon, a balanced silver knife, appears in her grasp. The butler blinks a bit at its appearance; even if he knew what was going to happen, actually seeing it for the first time was rather shocking.]

[savedbyasong]

[Shion nodded and waited for Becca to draw Sakuya's weapon. He held the sword awkwardly and waited, glad that this time it would not be a proper fight.]

[pencilpremonition]

[and so the battle begins]