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[fortunefail]

[It is nearing the evening now, as Yuan is leaning against a tree on the edge of a forest clearing. His eyes are closed, but his ears twitch at even the slightest of sounds. Obviously, he's waiting for someone. His double-bladed saber is gripped securely in his right hand, ready for use should it come to that

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[loving_brother]

[Mithos approaches the area where Yuan is, unequipped. He isn't afraid.]

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[fortunefail]

[he looks up, gazing at Mithos intently. When's the last time he saw the kid in person again? Oh, right, after Mithos kicked the crap out of him outside Altessa's house.]

Did you bring it?

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[loving_brother]

Of course.

[ He flips the ring in the air as you would flip a coin and then puts it back out of sight.]

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[fortunefail]

[his eyes narrow]

Will you be returning it peacefully, or do I have to beat the snot out of you first?

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[loving_brother]

[He laughs and walks a little closer, challenging him.]

I know you won't hurt me, Yuan.

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[fortunefail]

I wouldn't be so sure if I were you.

[his fingers grip the sword even tighter]

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[loving_brother]

[He ignores the saber and continues to smile.]

Really? Then why haven't you killed me yet?

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[fortunefail]

Nobody said anything about killing.

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[loving_brother]

Of course not. What would Martel say? You would destroy anything this ring ever meant.

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[fortunefail]

[ohhh, ouch]

Will you return it willingly, or not?

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[loving_brother]

[Amused sigh. He's playing with Yuan, of course.]

I thought you knew better than that. How disappointing.
What's your best guess?

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[fortunefail]

My guess is 'no'. The presence of my weapon should betray as much.

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[loving_brother]

Then go on, do it. After all, I don't have any way to defend myself.

[He isn't showing it, but he's ready to dodge if he needs to.]

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[fortunefail]

[He hesitates for a moment. Mithos is letting him have the first strike for a reason, that much is obvious. Nothing to gain by standing still, though.]

So be it.

[he raises his weapon and dashes forward, hoping to land a blow to Mithos' head with the flat side of his blade]

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[loving_brother]

[ His face is surprised for a short moment before he dodges the attack. He continues to face Yuan, now visibly in a balanced stance prepared to move. Still, he's laughing in his crazy way, determined to make Yuan's life hell.

Wow, Yuan, I am impressed. You have certainly grown more daring since coming here, though I seem to remember you being faster. Do you feel weak? Unwanted, perhaps?

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[fortunefail]

[he grits his teeth in irritation as he whips around to face Mithos again. Of course he's slower now. Without his angelic powers, he has to put a lot more strength into lifting his blade]

Tch.

[he doesn't even bother to find out what Mithos means with that last comment. Instead, he storms forward a second time, trying to corner the kid into a tree]