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Noticing something wrong. She held her hand without a second thought. She didnโt say a word to keep it quiet for now.
All she did was hold the hand, as a way of support. Watching her expression. The timid side of her, especially being here.
On her end-
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Lilac Point. She's been here, before. Once. It was a stopping point between Fhirdiad and Tracen.
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โI take it you can handle it then. Shall we? I will have your back.โ
As she will do anything make her relaxed during and boost her drive. She loves her passion here.
โShall we then?โ
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As Rice soullessly waved at the commoners, both human and Umamusume, she looked to her side as El attempted to keep her steady.
โA leader doesnโt take a breather because somethingโs a little scary,โ she said softly. โA leader pushes on no matter how bad things get.โ
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โKnow I am here for you. To stay calm and relax.โ
As she would do anything to help her relax for the mission now.
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Rice was right on the same wavelength as El, surprisingly. She maintained her laser focus on the mission, starting to slowly lose focus of the other Umamusume. It seemed she didn't need any support from the leader of the Blue Lions right now.
Good. Rice can breathe.
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Based on her expression, she can tell it was uncomfortable.
Not saying a word yet as she hugged her as support.
After a few minutes, spoken up,
โAre you feeling uncomfortableโฆ? Take a breather and relax. I will help you if needed.โ
As she made sure to relax-
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Rice, spearheading the carriage, of course, was received with a hero's welcome. As were Maruzensky and Willow, the other daughters of the noble house.
The house leader leaned over the edge of the carriage, looking forward toward her home, the very manorโ
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โExactly, so we must remain calm during this. The morale is important.โ
As she needed to be there for the lions and Rice, seeing she is the rep, she must keep her courage up to remain calm during the mission.
She took the mission too seriously.-
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Never breaking her gaze toward the road, never moving a muscle. Rice was laser-focused, holding her own bag of essentials and one valuable: a stuffed bear with sable fur, just like her hair.
Leaning against the wall of the carriage, she barely even registered El'sโ
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As she packed already after the few days of healing. Especially knowing Amazon more.
As she saw Rice shower, she sat down next to her calmly,
โSo today is the day huh? I will be morale support the best I can. We will need it for the mission.โ-
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Finally came the day to leave Tracen Mach, and head back into home territoryโฆ and then much, much further north than she had ever been. Duscur was still a wasteland after the Tragedy, or so she had heard, so in her room she left the rose she had plucked to shareโ
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โSoon then! And I understand. Donโt worry. I will be here if you ever want to learn it then.โ
As she smiled, filled with delight shown as she would be happy to help out when possible as well.
โI can teach so much as well!โ
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" Really?? Well hopefully that time can be soon!
I'm... A bit swamped with work, y'know? "
That wasn't a lie, she truly did have a backlog of things she needed to get to and finish. Always taking too much for herself to handle.
" Plus I usually study and work-
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She wanted to spend time with her more, learn about her. As she found her in the cafeteria.
Spotting her and walked to her.
โNatie. I know it is sudden, but want to hang out? I want to learn about you. Also to simply hang out with you.โ
As she smiled-
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โI would be glad to help out. You have the strength in you. With me, I can help you fight more. Watching a match can also help.โ
As she cheered in joy now. Smiling, โWe can bond that way also.โ She wants to help her calm down. โI would love to hang out with you-
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โ I have heard of wrestling before! Although I donโt think I would be good enough for itโฆ perhaps I could watch a match though. โ
Trying to calm herself, and while it is still working, she still has an uneasy feeling.
โ maybe one day I will take you up on thatโฆ โ
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โDonโt let it overcome you.. stay confident in yourself. We can overcome the mission. I believe in you.โ
As she held her hand as support. She knows she is breaking down.
โI know it is roughโฆ but we canโt give up, I have your back. As long we are-
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"I just... I don't know what's wrong with me recently...! The feeling of going back to Duscur... that the cult is there... It... It seems so familiar and yet I just can't recall-!"
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It was time, she knew and talked to her a few times. Though before she did get in position. She walked up to her now and shake her hand as respect.
Then pulling back and spoke to her. โSince this is training, the moment you feel it-
โGrass! I love you. I love you.โ
Hearing it, she was smiling nonstop. Tears even, all the love she felt from this. Keeping her into the hug now.
Still sobbing out of joy and love for grass.
โI sound a crying puppy heheโฆ but I am so happy.-
"first, let me enjoy this moment with you, after this we can go wherever you want"
โShe slowly closes her eyes while not stopping hugging El
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Hearing it, she finally spoke up now. She knew what to do.
โI would feel the same, but you can do now. Make up for it as a redemption arc as it goes. It is the best we can doโฆ and have faith in yourself to overcome-
Iโm scared they will try to kick me out or try and hurt me because of something I couldnโt really control. What if that happened to youโฆ? What if you were possessed tooโฆ?
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โAs long we have support and each other, we will get through it and I believe in you. If you believe in yourself, Rice. We can overcome this.โ
As she trusted her so much, she was the rep for a reason. She will gladly take her for the mission as well.-
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Trying her best to put on a brave face, Rice gripped her bow. "Yes, of course. I'll have to make sure the house doesn't fall apart out thereโฆ" A tall order for someone who was never supposed to lead the Blue Lions in the first placeโฆ
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โYes, a mask, and I hope so too. Some
Are taking too hardโฆ it is worrying. I know it can be resolved.โ
As she kept a hopeful smile, she needed to stay strong and keep morale high. โWe will be their support during this. Keep them relaxed if we can-
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"A mask for when it gets seriousโฆ" Rice pondered. Maybe she should adopt something similar. Maybe a hat? With a blue rose attached to it? Maybe.
Once again with the shoulder contact! Rice shimmied out of El's grip once again, taking some steps back.
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โEI is perfect, and I agree. Going through there would not be easy. Especially those affected by itโฆ we must support the others affected by this.
That is what we can and provide morale support for everyone.โ
As she patted her shoulder.-
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"I'll stick with Elโฆ" Rice nodded, gently shimmying away from the other student's hand. "I've heard stories myself, but the history books could never prepare me to go see the real thing. Duscur is where the biggest tragedy of our time occurredโฆ"
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Once she heard, and saw reactions of then mission. Especially this one, even before everyone left, she noticed this one scared.
Walking to her now as she did, placing a hand on her shoulder.
โRelax your heart pleaseโฆ donโt let it go overboard. Calm-
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*It has been a while since Transcend was seen around the academy. She seemed to have even taking her studies very seriously. So as soon as she heard about her first house mission, she got herself prepared. She wanted to get herself ready for whateverโs to come.*
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โAnd you must be Rice, I was looking for you at some point. The mission is making you scared thenโฆ?โ
As she saw her shaking legs, placing a hand on her shoulder now. โIt is EI yes or pasa, depends on what some call me. I heard stories of the place.-
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Beginning her walk around Tracen Mach she came across a young woman in a mask. She remembered seeing her in classesโhow could she forget that mask?โbut never got a chance to speak formally.
"Ahโฆ El, was it?" the House Leader said softly, shaking in her boots.