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All too familiar with the enraged voice, Riva nodded solemnly and let out a depressed sigh. She shrugged. Riva: I suppose I should have expected as much...maybe next time, Mister Tommy! She chuckled again, looking back at the onlookers that had gathered, though her gaze fell upon Ky, causing her to stare at him for a few seconds too long before walking off, her sword dissolving in the air. She placed her hands upon her hips as she walked off, her usual smug look reappearing upon her face.

Riva proceeded to step to the right of his trajectory and held out her sword horizontally, putting him at severe risk of literally cutting himself in half. Riva: Too much gambling as well...maybe this is a lesson that has to be set in order? She was anticipating another attempted surprise attack from this duo; to her, they were something very familiar.

Riva laughed as she dashed to the right of the attempted crushing, retaliating quickly with a roundhouse kick sent at Edward's torso to knock him away. Riva: Oh, ho ho ho! How about I show you a true distraction next?!

As he tried to flip over her, she simply thrust her sword up at him, sighing as she did so. Riva: You are wide open. Why have you left yourself wide open?

Riva couldn't help but chuckle again as she swung her sword once again, sending the fireballs veering off in a random direction. Riva: Oh, hoho, brilliant! However, the wind will get you nowhere...if your friend is in danger! She proceeded to charge right at Tommy, keeping Edward in her peripheral. It was better to be able to see the both of them instead of relying on her other senses.

Seeing the fireballs coming, but paying attention to the both of them, she proceeded to swing her sword at the fireballs, a blast of wind from the sword sending them at Edward. Riva: I wonder just what it is you have under your sleeves...

Displaying her awareness, Riva proceeded to dash further to the left, allowing the fridge to fly harmlessly by(and possibly hit Tommy?). Once the coast was clear, she would finally turn around towards the two, both of them now within her vision. Riva: Those are...very interesting skills, to say the least, Mister Edward. In all of my years in battle, I have never expected my opponent to throw something like that at me.

Instead of completing her charge, she proceeded to suddenly veer to her left, swinging her sword at his right kneecap in an attempt to clip his leg and cripple him temporarily. Riva: Perhaps a lesson in self-defense is to be set in order, as well as a lesson in an awareness of one's surroundings...

BGM: Strania -The Stella Machina- Vower Side - BOSS 5 Riva smirked as the fiery projectile came at her. She swung her sword around herself, seeming to catch the projectile upon the sword before stopping and sending it directly at Edward. Riva: Sharing is caring, as they say! And as for you... She proceeded to dash towards Tommy suddenly, her sword at her side. Riva: ...I shall make you my primary target!

Riva couldn't help but chuckle again as she fully stepped into the arena, her sword forming in her right hand. Riva: Good, good! Do be certain to ensure that you are sufficiently prepared to combat me; I am no mere fodder, and I refuse to battle you otherwise! She proceeded to plant the sword in front of herself and gaze at the two, a warm and confident smile upon her face.

Riva's usual warm aura suddenly turned cold. Riva: For reasons beside wishing to fight him. After all, I imagine you may know how I feel about someone else being referred to as a king. The cold aura slowly warmed back up. Riva: But beyond that, he most certainly will fight back! In fact... She snapped her fingers. Riva: ...why don't you and Mister Edward fight me together, Mister Tommy? That way, you are not able to be easily overwhelmed, and you have someone you are used to fighting with by your side!

This statement caused her to let out an even heartier, louder chuckle. Riva: Oh, hohoho! Believe me; I can handle far more abuse than you may be able to throw my way! Besides that, I have yet to come out of a battle with a single injury! Riva proceeded to smile at the woman. Riva: Ah, training the novices is a necessity! After all, they will not advance if nobody attempts to set them upon the correct path!

As Tommy sat in wait for a fighter, the familiar clicking of a certain someone could be heard approaching behind the woman that already entered. Riva: Mmm? All alone, are we? Do you require a partner to spar with, Mister Tommy? If so, I would be more than happy to be that special one! She chuckled heartily.

Nemesis was currently headed in the direction of the hangout, but stopped upon noticing Hinamori. She seemed oddly distraught. Nemesis: Oh...really? Well...thanks...I guess. I found what I wanted, and...it's... She let out a heavy sigh. She tried her best to smile, but it was obviously forced and quickly turned into a frown. Nemesis: Let's just get back to the Hangout. I'll tell you what I found out when we get there.

The elven woman nodded her head slightly at his comment, a slight smile matching her nod. Elven Barista: Why, yes it is. And certainly; what shall the lady have? She waited quietly for a response.

Riva was visibly bothered by Light's comment, though she decided against saying something in response to it. She proceeded to pick her sword up, the blade seeming to dissolve into the air. Riva: Hmhm! I suppose I shall see you all within! With a wave, a wink, and her usual chuckle, she proceeded to walk into the hangout, though it was obvious that something was on her mind.

Riva let out a defeated sigh. Riva: Perhaps I have mistaken you for someone I have seen here previously. Nonetheless, the new face has me interested; are you able to explain what is going on? It has be- *ahem* I have never seen someone in armor such as that before, and I can confidently say that I have explored every single inch of this planet! Nor have I ever seen anyone use such a...strange...choice of weapon...

Riva smiled at Elizabeth, though it was colder than a block of ice. Riva: Miss Bathory...you were staring at me, were you not? Would you care to explain your reason for doing so? Hearing a set of footsteps approaching the scene, Riva's natural curiosity caused her to turn her head in the direction of the approaching people. Riva: Ah, at last: another familiar face! She couldn't help but notice the knight in blue armor also wielding a shovel. Riva: And it seems that you, too, have found someone new to bring along with you. Has something happened today that I am not aware of?

The banker nodded, taking 5 of the silver coins and setting down 13 coins. Fancy Banker: Equivalent to twelve-and-a-half Pompadillions, good sir. And may I suggest going to the Aromatic Corner? The drinks and food they serve there are absolutely magnificent!

The male's question had earned him a hearty chuckle from Riva, the...lady covering her mouth with the back of her hand as she laughed. Riva: Oh, ho, ho, ho, it seems you have caught onto my actions! If you must know, this is merely an exception; a large group of new faces always warrants a proper introduction! Riva nodded as their names were given to her, and proceeded to curtsy out of respect. She smiled at Magnum's reaction to the sudden appearance of his friends; it seemed that this one was very jumpy. Riva: It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Miss Celest! Observing the way you each interact with each other makes me believe that I shall get along with each of you very well! Riva chuckled again. It seemed as though she was very fond of chuckling. Riva: He he, not quite, Mister Maxy! I have yet to see what any of you are capable of as it is! (Although, I can sense that some of you hold great power deep within...maybe I will be fortunate enough to witness it!) Riva, though she appeared to not notice the argument between Tommy and Frank, still sent a glance in their direction. Riva: And it seems that you also care greatly about one another...I could have never even imagined such a bond forming between so many members! Perhaps it is fate that has brought all of you here! She sent another glance at the male who exited the building, and smiled warmly. Riva: I believe that they may be able to benefit greatly from this facility...do you not agree? However, before she could continue the conversation she attempted to start with the mystery man, her attention was captured by a certain demon girl's staring. Riva: Hmmmmmm? Miss Bathory, have I, perhaps...piqued your interest?

The banker examined the silver coins closely, trying to determine whether or not they were counterfeit. After examining them, the banker looked at Kirimuri. Fancy Banker: Ah, good sir, this seems to be very high quality silver! An amount such as this could easily fetch for...50 Pompadillions!

The mysterious person proceeded to step into the light, making themselves visible to the group. It was a seemingly young girl with sharp red eyes and long blonde hair with two hairpieces that looked to have red gems embedded into them. She was wearing rather revealing clothing for a normal citizen, though the warmth currently filling the air would give reason to wear such clothing. It, too, had red gems upon it, each one giving off a dim red glow, and seemed to be trimmed with gold. Draped around her, or, rather, floating around her, was a celestial robe, something only those of high rank or power were able to earn, alluding to her status. Her sword, which she had planted into the ground, seemed to be made of a mysterious golden material similar to the one her clothing had, though it seemed to have an entirely different luster as it sparkled like it was made of glitter instead of having a flat shine. Mixed in with it was a red metal as well, most likely painted to be that way, though the lack of luster made it difficult to determine what metal it was exactly. She sent a brief, but sharp glare at Elle before clearing her throat. ???: Oh, ho, ho! I see you are both unfamiliar with me! Allow me to properly introduce myself, then. I am... BGM: Mother Trinity Rosalind: But you may refer to me as "Riva", if you so desire. That is a name I commonly go by, anyhow. She showed a warm smile to the duo. Riva: As for what I mean...you see, perhaps I simply came at times that were not very active, but every time I have come here, there was nary a soul in sight! The only company I have had are the maid robots who act as the caretakers for this place, and, allow me to say: they do not make for great sparring partners. So, I decided to come at an earlier time, and it seems I was not at fault in doing so! She then takes a glance at everyone's faces, a judging "Hmm" escaping her vocal chords. Riva: However, this also piques my curiosity...few of you look familiar to me to begin with, soooo...you there! She pointed a finger at Magnum. Riva: You seem like you are of the leading type...would you care to introduce yourself and your friends to me? She proceeded to repeat a previous action and show a warm smile to him, trying to ease the pressure she had just placed upon him. (@Agni Blackheart)

Warrior's Hangout As the group awaited the arrival of the other party members, a series of footsteps could be heard approaching them, the clicking being more evident as they got closer.They cleared their throat, then spoke up with a loud voice, trying to speak over everyone else in an attempt to get their attention. ???: My, oh my, it seems that it has finally gained the attention that it deserves!

The guard nodded his head slightly. Burly Guard: See to it that it doesn't happen again, and everything will be fine. He proceeded to step away from the storefront and towards an intersection.

The guard followed him out and stood at the entrance silently, preventing entry. He seemed to have the hilt of something upon his back, maybe an incomplete weapon of some kind.