(GS3) Field: Destroyed Shopping District

[Jello]

"Yuki-err, Yukino..?" Haruka spouts. He shrugs in his awkward attempt at fixing the name he previously butchered. Instead he fixes his gaze onto her with a bit more seriousness.

"You talked about being a Queen and the Chosen Sword Cray. What did you mean? And what connection do you have to this place. I always thought Cray was some make-believe place we used to teach beginners."

Haruka tries hard to keep her attention this time. He wants an answer. Something. Anything. Haruka has been grasping for something in the dark and the only thing he found was Dragonic Overlord. But the strength of his cards only goes so far. He needs answers, and he needs allies.

He turns to Satoshi. "I don't know anything about being a champion or a leader or even what Cray really is. But I trust you guys. Or for lack of a better answer, I want to trust you both."

[Cherry]

"Call me Hikari or Yuki if it's easier", she offered to Haruka.

"... Yes, I've known about this for years", the Chosen Sword began with Satoshi's words, already knowing full well of Cray's coming turmoil. Letting out a sigh, there was some information that had clarified for these other "champions".

"Cray is going to be under attack soon, or is already, I know not the actual details on if everyone there is fighting already or not. But they're looking toward Earth for assistance, believing humans can steer the fate of their planet. Overall, they're looking for someone to lead them against the menace. I, however, am different, as the Espoirs have held strong connections to the distant world for eons. I was chosen by Royal Paladin to-"

Before continuing on, she heard a crash. The queen turned, seeing people rush over to someone who just fell down some stairs. What a clumsy goofball-, her thoughts were halted, seeing that it was the lolicon who threatened the princess!

"You!" she shouted and pointed.

So much for that info on Cray...

[Nobody]

After a while, Shiki attempted to lift himself up from the floor, only to see that one person he wanted to see the least, the white stalker that appeared everywhere he went. He pointed at her, his hand visibly shaking.

"Y-You..! The White-haired chuuni stalker! You really.. do follow me everywhere..! Once I rest for a bit.. I'll.. c-call the police!" he yelled at her, resting his face on the cold floor again, "Oh and heels are for spoiled kids.." he added, having noticed her heels for the first time.

[Beryl]

Satoshi furrowed his brow at the newcomer who just went out of his way to insult Yukino. Kind of rude for someone who was a clear klutz and looked shady as possible to claim he'd call the cops on her. More importantly, for the second time, the discussion had been interrupted, and he really wanted to understand more about what was going on and not have to chase after Yukino and Haruka again to try and sort things out.

"You tryin' t'pick a fight from down there?" he said to the floor monkey, cracking his knuckles a bit.

[Cherry]

Shiki -1 Affinity

Chuuni?!

"Chuuni?!" she screamed, how dare he?! "I'm not a chuuni you idiot! And I'm not stalking you for the last time! I was here first anyway!" Infuriated, the queen was nearly about to go strangle him... until he said something about her heels. He called her spoiled! Does he know how much she had to work to get the money to buy these?! These weren't from father, oh no, she worked for these specifically!

Snapping, those heels clicked rapidly as Yukino was rushing toward him to attack. Never mind the people she pushed and tossed aside to get to him.

[Killa]

Finishing his food and relaxing a tad bit, he decided to leave the shop. Once he paid his bill he headed out only to notice a big fuss was happening.

"Is that... Yukino, and that guy on the ground is... Shiki if i am not mistaken." thought Makuto.

He decided to approach them without knowing what was happening.

[Jello]

Haruka finds his conversation interrupted for a second time in a row. The fury in his veins was nearly incomprehensible. Haruka rarely finds himself in a particularly in a poor mood, but this time he felt personally attacked. However due to his moral code, he should technically be defending the poor guy. Shiki was near decimation and all Haruka could do was watch.

Serves him right for interrupting. He sighs a breath of indifference and puts a hand on Satoshi's shoulder. "Let it go, dude. This isn't our battle to fight." He sends Satoshi a look and nods. Nodding seems to be their consensual "Okay, I understand," message. Or so Haruka has come to believe

[Nobody]

Shiki didn't see much, all he had infront of his eyes was the floor on which his head was firmly rested, he did however hear the heels constantly hitting the floor as if the white haired girl was running towards him, ofcourse she was. A sudden surge of energy entered Shiki, probably because he realized that if he didn't do anything he'd get brutally murdered on the spot, and this time there was nobody to save him like last time. He turned himself to her and pointed his finger once again.

"This again?! Is violence all you can think of to solve problems!? That's not very lady-like of.. anyone!" he yelled, basicaly the first thing that came to his mind as a last chance to save his life, ofcourse he didn't expect it to work and burried his head in his hands, ready for the oncoming train of 100% pain.

[Lance Korilum]

Cero, hypocritically annoyed at the shouting that had interrupted his meal, turned around to see Hikari shouting at some hopeless man lying at the bottom of some stairs into a store.  Realizing that man had no hope and likely about to die, Cero figured now would be a good time to leave before becoming witness to a murder scene.  He stood up and began to leave, waving good-bye to Miyuki as he did.  Not exactly sure where to go, Cero figured he may as well go back to wandering for the rest of the day, or perhaps visit the slums and see if the anyone stronger was there for once.

[Cherry]

"He has a point!" Blaster Blade shouted, trying to stop her before she killed him in cold blood. The queen supposed she was always answering everything with violence. But that was just her way of doing things, never mind temper issues. Maybe there was another way to tear him a new one. Hikari stopped her charge right in front of the fallen boy, looming over him like an enraged demon.

Wait a minute, Regionals got announced, didn't they...

Ohoho, this'll be good. She can get ahead and embarrass him all at once.

"Okay, fine, we'll do this another way", Yukino grabbed Shiki by his collar, dragging him to the tournament dome for Regionals...

[Beryl]

Satoshi sighed. There she goes, dragging him off without any regard for the people who were trying to talk to her...if she's going to humor her "royal subjects," why is she so inattentive to their existence that she doesn't even say, "Excuse me while I deal with this," as she left?

Regardless, he couldn't help but admire her desire to kick that street rat's teeth in. Particularly in regionals, something he was looking forward to participating in at some point. Maybe they'd both make it to nationals somehow...

Yukino +1 affinity

He felt Haruka's hand on his shoulder and nodded. "Yeah, it's not our fight. Would've been interesting to see if that guy was anything close to a champion on his own, maybe, at least for our sake..." He turned to him and smiled. "I'm glad you trust us, at the very least. I know it's not much to go off of, but if there's great power in each of us, then something's going to happen down the road we're all going to need to work together to overcome."

Haruka +1 affinity

[MaXtreme]

Itou leaves the Construction area after helping the works and feels in the need of something to eat, he drops by a ramen shop and eats some juicy, meaty and salty bowl. After his well deserved meal he still gets an ice cream for dessert, and filled with a happy belly he sees a poster announcing National Tournament Qualifiers. Itou wants to join, but after his fight with Haruki he fears his deck is not strong enough as it is, maybe he needs something new... he walks in the shopping district aimlessly.

[Jello]

Haruka smiles back to Satoshi. "A champion, eh? I like the sound of that."

"Don't underestimate this man. He may be one of your most formidable opponents." Haruka's smile fades, knowing what Overlord means.

"Satoshi. I mean no disrespect by this. But be prepared. I won't be afraid to take you on if we fight. But I don't wanna fight you now. I want us at the grand stage. Nationals. Be there." Haruka's smile becomes less friendly and more competitive. "Don't lose until then."

With that, Haruka declares Satoshi a rival of his. Haruka feels a pure, noble aura radiate from Satoshi.

The pieces are falling together. "Until we meet again?"

Satoshi +2 AP

Haruka is impressed with the change to mercy last second. Hopefully Yukino will be another tough opponent he gets to face. And maybe he'll finally have some real answers by then.

Yukino +1 AP

[Beryl]

Satoshi chuckled. "Well, I have to make to the grand stage first, but we'll see how that works out, won't we?" He extends his arm for a handshake.

"Until we meet again."

Haruka +1 affinity. Friendly Rival documented.

[Jello]

"Until then." Haruka returns the handshake with a fire in his eyes.

Friendly Rivalry to be documented.

Haruka gives a small salute before heading out. He comes to the decision that without a proper slot in Regionals, he has to go fast and secure one himself. With that, he disappears out into the city.