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POSTED ON Nov 12, 2024 16:15:17 GMT

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The blonde nodded. She had despised her time in rehab. Or, to be more accurate, her body’s reluctance to go beyond what the doctors needed. As a bastard child, she’d always been driven to overachieve. It was not good enough to walk again. She had to run. Not only did she want to be back on the battlefield. Lydia wanted to be there and better. “You will have to reach out to Johto.”
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To say she’d followed up once landing here would be a bold-faced lie. Like a Patrat, she stuck her head in the sand. For such a logical woman, it had been a strange reaction. “I am fine with that.” It would be foolish to think a god’s power would come without cost. Nothing in this world was truly free. There was balance in all things. “Do you have a OT you can recommend?”
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The next question made her pause. Some part of her wanted to tell him to check her records, but it wouldn’t properly convey what had happened. Blue eyes turned dark and icy for a moment. The smell of smoke and burning flesh came back to her. The ringing of a thousand mocking church bells in her ear. The way her limbs felt when she was lit full of shrapnel.
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“I walked my men into an ambush in Johto.” It’d looked fine. Intelligence said the targets were unaware they were coming, but that’d been very The woman turned toward the window. “I was knocked out by an IED.” When she came to, she found a massacre. A leg was trapped under a collapsed wall. It’d been a mercenary who tugged out. The same man who’d told her it was a trap in the first place.
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“It is not narrow mindedness,” The soldier's voice emerges in a clipped accent. Only her eyebrows are visible enough to prove her irritation. The little line between her eyes folds. It reminds some of an angry chihuahua. “You have crippled hundreds of lives today. To let you just leave--” She knows what her supervisors would want, but she also knows that they will not be the ones left up all night. That her soldiers were just bent dog tags to them. “It iz not very…utilitarian.” The word fair hangs heavy in her throat, like alcoholic bile.
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She never thought life was fair. That is not Arceus’s way. A life without obstacles was
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The soldier’s hands tighten into fists. It is not that the woman is wrong—quite the opposite—but that she is right. There will be another chance to catch her. In temporary defeat, she can save many. “There iz nothing stopping you from simply teleporting away.” Though her hands dip back to her firearm, Lydia does not lunge. She takes a deep breath. A glance is shared between her and Minerva.
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If this woman lied, Lydia knows she will chase her to the ends of the earth. That she would get retribution in one way or another.
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There’s a wet gasp from the shed. The noise coming across on the walkie talkie. A shuddering sigh shakes her entire body.. “Just go.” Minerva’s growl is silenced by an open palm.
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POSTED ON Nov 7, 2024 3:02:24 GMT

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Though military pensions aren’t much, they allowed Lydia to buy this place. The tiny two-bedroom house looks like something out of a fairytale. It oozes charm. The cheery yellow exterior is hilariously at odds with the owner’s cold demeanor. What had once been an eyesore is now a boon to the block. All of this had been bought through her own attempts at home repair.
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A task the retired officer had plenty of time to devote to.
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While many things attracted her to this place, the finished attic had been the biggest draw. Its large, picturesque window gave access to the sloped roof.

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A blue-and-white blanket—surprisingly soft in pattern and design—protects her from the scrape of scalloped roof tiles. A cold metal head is pushed against her own crown. The Iron Valiant’s screens reflect the night sky. Nearby, there’s a familiar man with a bottle of wine. A Gallade perches at the edge of the roof.
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“At least the skies stay the same.” Stargazing reminded her that there was still beauty in this wartorned place.

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POSTED ON Nov 3, 2024 2:43:35 GMT

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The blonde has only visited the RKS system one time before. While young, Lydia had never been trusting of technology. Even her cell phone was carried only out of a sense of necessity. It felt invasive. Or, worse, tempting. Like the berry Giratina offered to the progenitors of man. Still, there was a demand for people to explore this virtual world.
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And, while here, the pains in her joints and shoulders disappeared. It was like she hadn’t worn herself to the (literal) bone by playing GI Joan for almost a decade. This place made her feel useful.
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“I don’t zink we have a choice.” The blonde shouts up at her partner from the back of her Lycanroc. A gentle prod from her foot sends the wolf leaping away from a falling light pole. Sparks erupt around them as Lydia leans over its back.
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Even in virtual reality a loss was tough to swallow.

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POSTED ON Nov 3, 2024 2:40:09 GMT

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The blonde nodded. “Zat is war, non?” Sometimes you were the predator and others you were the prey. Today, she was a cat putting down a plague-ridden mouse. Though she did not intend to bring her master the woman’s corpse. There were questions to be answered after all. And, as far as she knew, dead bodies did not talk. “I zink we are in agreement.” There’s a dark hiss to those words.

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Lydia’s limbs quiver in a mixture of worry and rage. If Shizue is a snake, then she is a mongoose with its teeth bared. But this particular serpent is curled around her (figurative) kits. In the face of that, all the concurrent evolution in the world is meaningless. Now, her nails bite into her palms. “How kind of you.” The demon lays out her deal plainly. The soldier’s hand slides to a nearby bag and pulls out a walkie talkie.
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“I have met more trustworthy Gengar.” The soldier is quick to correct. “But trust is a two-way street, non?” A click of her tongue brings her loyal hound forward. The Lycanroc stops in front of Shizue. Already, the blonde is moving to help the scientist to her feet. The cuffs remain on. Winning this battle—bringing in this one woman—would not win the war. Besides, what was important was healing the citizens and her soldiers.

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She caught this foul wretch once. They could do so again.
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Don’t negotiate with terrorists. The words ring hollow in her ears.

The key to Shizue’s bindings are attached to a carabiner on the hound’s bullet proof vest. “Minerva will gize you ze key when you uphold your end of the bargain.”

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POSTED ON Nov 3, 2024 2:33:33 GMT

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The woman nodded. She preferred the wilderness to the city. Though the latter is more convenient, it makes her feel cramped. But she also cannot live without plumbing for long. Her hair will not allow it. “I zuppose zat could be fun.” It sounded like a challenge at the very least. Like climbing to the top of a mountain—the chosen scenario in the pair’s RVL.
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Lydia’s arm dropped back to her side. The empty symbol hangs in the air between them for a moment. Its impotency is as palpable as a missing tooth. The soldier stands stiffly as the gym leader details his protections. She wonders briefly who she would trust with such a number. Surprisingly, there are only two people that come to mind. “If zat is the case, then our robbers were not very…informed.” If this was an orchestrated effort by someone with competence—like Rocket’s higher-ups—there would be steps taken for those contingencies.
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If this was an inside job, it was not too deep on the inside. A newer employee, maybe? A rat placed specifically for that purpose? Just a few thugs after a quick buck? This job suddenly seems less interesting.
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After a moment, blue eyes tear themselves away from the anomalous cat. She follows Josh into the center of his operation. Lydia’s nose wrinkles as she stares at the mess around her. Stealing was wrong, but doing so sloppily was even worse. “What a mess.” The question earned a nod. From a ball at her side, two Pokemon emerged. One a tall, stately Gallade. The other a metallic version of the same.
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“I have plenty of psychic power, monsieur.” The woman snorts derisively. “But I am not a fan of ze…ectoplasmic.” A manicured hand trailed across the surface of a ball. At times, there was a Golurk inside. Like a lost dog, he kept coming back. She did not know why.
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She kicked aside a pile of papers to reveal a bit of blood on the tiles.

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POSTED ON Nov 3, 2024 2:29:06 GMT

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As Axel emerges, Lydia turns to him with a frown. In the ghoulish light of this place, she can see the injuries dotting is torso. For a moment, blue eyes fixate on the layers of muscle beneath. A fact she is not embarrassed by. A blue-blooded man like Axel had likely taken ample chances to ogle her behind. And when with Oinkologne, there was no reason to stay out of the mud.
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A hand reaches to grab a bag that is no longer there. It seemed the Iron Valiant’s escape had been closer than she had thought. All of her supplies now rested under a metric ton of sand. No doubt an artifact for some future explorer to stumble upon.
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“I am all out of Band-Aids. You will have to zuck it up.” This is said in her typical icy tones though there is a teasing lilt to it. But any pleasure vanishes at his comment. For a moment, her lips pucker as if tasting a fouled lemon. A foot pauses on the doorstep of the temple. Then, she laughs under her breath. “I zuppose zo.” The woman turns as she reaches the midway point of the room.
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A hole in the ceiling allows cold and sand to get in. Something snarls in the distance.
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A manicured hand lifts to trace the lines of the table at its center. “But I am not sure you will fit on ze altar.” After giving her volley a moment to sink in, she turns to the far side of the room. There’s a door that seems to head inside. It’s the only way forward.
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POSTED ON Nov 2, 2024 16:58:02 GMT

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Though decommissioned, Lydia maintained her wartime physique. Her home’s second bedroom was more exercise equipment than sleeping space. But there was rarely a day in Hoenn that did not beckon her outdoors.
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Today, the weather was gorgeous. The wind blew gently from the east. Intermittent clouds stopped the sun from being domineering. A beachside run seemed like the ideal way to start the day. Unfortunately, it was not as picturesque as she might hope. Slateport’s beaches were crowded with people. Her path through the umbrellas took her and her Lycanroc on a circuitous route.
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A movement catches her eyes, but she is not immediately able to identify it. But then she hears the screaming. “?” Now, her hawkish gaze picks out the purple balloon against the backdrop of beachgoers. Lydia’s eyes trail down to the string that’s wrapped around a child’s hand, its deceptive thinness hiding a scary strength. The soldier pauses as she remembers a similar experience. “Move!”

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The woman’s feet fly across the warm sand as she dodges between blankets and sunbathers. Suddenly, the pain in her shoulders fades. Again, she barks out orders as some idiot gets in her way. Now, the child is above them, the Drifloon is over the shallows. “No you don’t!” A hand drops to her belt and snaps toward the water. A Kingdra emerges from it.
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Her opposite arm is grabbing for her side arm. An accessory that sticks out against her sports bra and yoga pants. “Follow zat ghost!” The first shot grazes the ghost-type as a burst of sea winds sends it veering off course.
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The child is already glowing.

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PASSERBY ANALYTICS HQ #8

POSTED ON Oct 24, 2024 1:50:44 GMT

Passerby Analytics HQ #8

Answered In-Character Online at Home

#1
"What is your favorite Hoenn spot?"

I have enjoyed exploring the wilderness, but I am partial to Pacifidilog Town. There is something beautiful about its ingenuity.
#2
"What's your favorite Bug-type Pokemon?"

I am not the biggest fan of insects, but I do find Leavanny to be quite elegant.
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"Do you have any allergies? If so, what are they?"

I have a mild allergy to sesame.
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"If you could get a single word descriptor as a title, what would it be?

I am fine with being called a soldier.
#5
"What is your favorite instrument?"

There is something undeniably beautiful about the whistling of a flute.

When's the last time you had fun?

I spent a few hours sparring at a local dojo last week I found it cathartic, though I am not sure I would say fun.

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"If everything in the world were to suddenly change, what is the one and only thing you'd want to stay constant?"

I would want our gods to remain the same.
#8
"How is your decorating sense? Do you have an eye for design?"

I think many people would be surprised by my apartment. I enjoy whites, blues, and nautical items. I prefer neutral colors to garish ones.
#9
"What would you name your kids? or what are your favorite names?"

I am a lover of old Kalosian names. I have used many of them on my Pokemon, however. I will have to think on that.
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"If you were to be able to put down everything you were doing, no strings attached, all loose ends tied cleanly, what'd be a nice retirement plan? Any holiday destinations or a bucket list?"

I would try to circumnavigate the world in one of my family's boats.
#11
"What physical part of you do you find the most attractive?"

I have spent a lot of time perfecting my physique.
#12
"How do you get your caffeine?"

"I try to avoid caffeine where possible. I will drink iced tea or sprite if nothing else is available"
#13
"Do you think love can bloom even on a battlefield?"

Different types of arousals can be easily crossed.
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"What question do you yearn to find an answer to?"

Why did Arceus put me here?

What are the responsibilities of a god to their people? Can a god do wrong?
People have a responsibility to their gods, not the other way around. I believe there may be plans we are unaware of, but I do not think that makes them wrong.

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Runaway Ride [Josh]

POSTED ON Oct 20, 2024 23:48:46 GMT

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Lydia does not interrupt as Josh presents his argument. “My church does not believe them to be gods.” They were glorious denizens of the Pokemon world and beautiful creatures, but they were not worthy of outright worship. “We worship the singulars of this world.” There was of course Lord Arceus then the three beneath him: Palkia. Giratina, and Dialga. Though it is the Lord of the Seas—Lugia—who is her personal patron. She wonders if that would insult her original one, Virizion. “Zat is not to say they do not deserve respect.”
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She recalls the RKS encounter with her cousin Thomas Benoit. How quickie she had been willing to snuff out the ice horse’s life in a burst of gunfire. She wonders if she would do the same if Suicune or Dialga bore down upon her. Or if she’d accept the judgment of her so-called gods.
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The blonde allows him to expand on his time in prison without interruption. “Interesting. You have to wonder where they got the intelligence.” She is quick to respond. It implies some dark puppeteer in the background. Someone who watched over these prisoners with a dark glint in their eyes. “I see.” She comments on the reveal of the Raikou. “It was zurely a relief though? To quit hiding?” Something about dishonesty always made her uncomfortable.
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Blue eyes drifted closed as she basked in the cat’s purr. Her Lycanroc sits quietly beside her, ready to respond in case the ashen beast turns feral. After a moment, she pulls her hands away from the desaturated crown. Her palm comes back streaked in graphite ash. After a moment of debate, she wipes it off on her jeans. “And where do you keep this feather?” She doubts a gym leader would store it out in the open. It seems odd that someone would not go for him directly.
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There is something distasteful in his clumsiness.
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The woman then shifts her hands through the air in a perfect imitation of said sign. Pointed eyes shift to him. “I am not sure zat is a high hurdle, Monsieur Devlin.” After a moment observing the cat, she turns back toward the door. “But we are not here for that, non?” They had criminals to catch.

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Runaway Ride [Josh]

POSTED ON Oct 9, 2024 1:16:49 GMT

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It seems she has tread on the gym leader’s sore spot. This is a position she often finds herself in. Not out of any sense of malice but out of a more monochromatic sense of morality. Her hand drifts briefly to her Iron Valiant’s ball. Once as alien as these monsters, Endymion has grown into a valued companion. Lydia trusted him with her life. “Zat is true.” The soldier seems to mull the fact over for a moment. “I just wonder if it is blasphemous."
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She did not think Lord Raikou or Lord Suicune would enjoy being compared to these discordant reptiles. Tales of these creatures painted them as primal things. More akin to simple beasts than gods.
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While not an overly skilled conversationalist, Lydia excelled at one thing: listening. Her mother had reminded her often that people had two ears and one mouth for a reason. So, she did not comment as he told his tale. Blue eyes flicked to his injured arm, proof that she had noticed it earlier. “I see.” That simple sentiment is her response—an acknowledgment of understanding. [break][break] “Do you disagree?” There is a pause as she mulls her next words over. “With their sorting, I mean?” She is not certain which of the Loyal Three would be her so-called master, but she’d have walked away with far more than a broken arm.
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“I am glad it was not worse.” Tales did say that people had died, but she had not met anyone touched by those deaths. No doubt her loss would be the same. A simple, generic lament to a fallen, tired soldier. But Josh’s death would have had far reaching repercussions. “You are an asset.” Currently, she was trying her best to ride their coattails. Her dreams of a meteoric existence had been short lived.
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As they entered the building, Lydia slid from her Lycanroc’s back. Two pairs of icy eyes locked onto the feather as it drew glyphs. Their suspicion soon terns to confusion. The loud pop of the window caught their attention for a moment. A hand trailed to the soldier’s gun, half anticipating an attack. ”!?” Josh’s embarrassment defuses the tension.
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Her Lycanroc almost bows to the ashen beast. But a look from Lydia stymies the impulse. Walking forward, the blonde moves to lay her hand on the monochromatic beast’s forehead. There is some awe visible, but it is obviously curtailed by the beast’s appearance. “Zis is what they were after?”

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Dyna Meet [M]

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“You are right.” Lydia murmured back with a hint of playfulness. “Nothing you created would qualify.” For a moment, she thinks of the next generation of their family. How they might reflect the best—and worst—in their family. But as quick as thoughts emerge, they are crushed. This is a war zone. To even contemplate reproducing in this hell would be the epitome of selfishness.
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She chuckles. “I might lay their…portliness is at your feet.” Which, in truth, was quite adorable.
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After a few initial bumps, Lydia settled into a rhythm with her cousin’s attacks. After he struck, the woman would respond in kind. This managed to thin down the curtain of birds. “Keep it up!” Again, her Iron Crown unleashed a series of Tachyon Cutters at the diving birds. Right behind him, Endymion struck with another Leaf Blade. It is at that moment that the hair on the back of Lydia’s neck stand up.
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One of the flocks had diverted to come from behind the tree. And one of them is diving toward Thomas with talons outstretched. Her brain’s map of the battlefield is quickly sketched. There’s no time for anyone else to respond. “Arceus, forgive me.” Without missing a beat, Lydia’s gun is lifted and fired.
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BANG! The Pidgeot plummets to the ground in a mound of feathers, lead, and blood.

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Fighting Spirit

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The woman’s icy face froze. A hint of blush crept into her cheeks; the only confirmation in those seconds that she wasn’t a statue. Tiny hands moved to tug her sash more tightly around her midsection. Finally, she found her words.. “Thank you.” At the implication of experience, the blonde nodded. Her answer is simple, if a bit tight. “My family values the ability to defend oneself.” And, as the target of family bullies, Lydia had taken to it more than most.

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After breaking her brother’s nose the second time, he abandoned physical attacks completely. But his words and aspersions hurt far more. Unfortunately, there was no black belt in dealing with those who chose to be shitheads.

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Blue eyes met Thea’s for a moment. “Hm.” It seems as if she is debating her options. But, in reality, she knew precisely what she wanted to do. Lydia wanted to push her injured shoulders to their limits. And punch things in the process. But she did not want to seem like a savage. To desire a fight—or a war—was frowned upon. “I would prefer to spar.”

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The blonde followed Thea into the ring. Her hands lifted to her chest in a brief prayer. With a quiet ‘amen,’ she turns her sapphire gaze on Thea. It’s reminiscent of a tigress ready to pounce.

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