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Chapter 37: The Great Pretender
The morning training session coming to an end, trainees began to clear from the outdoor area. Soon to receive their final assignments, required to promote them into Gates. Practices were combined and had become more intense than before.
Their breath hanging heavily in the late autumn air as they puffed tiredly, Allen exhaled solemnly as he regarded the woman standing at the sidelines. Thrown off in his stride by the sight of Chiri observing them from the edge of the training grounds. Allen, as well as several others, had been reprimanded at various intervals by Captain Armistice. Reproached multiple times during practice for their lack of concentration, their suffering was only added to by the rewarding of additional penalty exercises.
Loitering near to the exit, most gave her a wide berth as they had to passed. Many still wary from rumors spread about the recent incident with the changling, they gave Chiri unfettered stares of suspicion. Although he could understand t
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Moving past a window in the Night Gate, Chiri paused. Looking at herself in its reflection, she turned her head from side to side, sizing up the cut on her face. Wiping at the dried blood smudged across her cheek, Chiri accepted the minor injury was placed too conspicuously to escape Cazer’s attention. Releasing an exasperated moan at the prospect of having to explain herself to him again, she was grateful that at least it was small enough to not violate the terms of their previous agreement. The sparring session confirming Chiri’s prior conjectures about Allen’s nature. She was bothered by the question of whom he might choose to partner with in future. Even the prospect of being the root cause of another Pierce man's demise, weighed too heavily on her conscience for Chiri not to be perturbed by the outcome of Allen's selection. Acknowledging that a good partner would make the difference between life and death for Allen Pierce, Chiri had not been able to resist inter
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It had been lying out in broad sight on Cazer’s desk. The assignments list for the first batch of trainees. The document might have been concealed from her amongst the pile, had it not been disturbed by Cazer’s previous engagement. However, once she had spied the familiar name drawn across it plainly in black and white, was all that Chiri had been able to think about since leaving the Director’s office. Prior to stumbling upon it, Chiri thought that there was only one trainee she needed to concern herself with. But after days of deliberation, Chiri had finally arrived at the irrefutable conclusion; she was wrong. There listed amongst the other insignificant names, was that of Morose Akena’s. Her instructor over the past month, Chiri had observed firsthand Miss Akena’s magic to lend itself poorly to conflict situations of any type. Although the Akena’s were not one of the most renowned magic noble families. They had produced a few great earth mages throughout their hi
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Allen entered into the indoor annex. A large rectangular room with white stone floors and Doric columns. It was lit by the natural light flowing through the windows on the mezzanine level above them. Employed as an observation deck during examinations and competitions, Captain Armistice could typically be seen surveying trainees’ progress and more often keeping a watchful eye on his most disruptive instructor. Expecting to see Chiri Krane there as the assigned instructor for that day, Allen glanced around noticing the lack of her presence. Encountering her on a few occasions since their sparring session. Allen had perceived a distinct standoffishness towards him as of late. Although, they did not converse much beforehand either, the deliberate lack of proximity and attention the Witch had shown recently was beginning to suggest a distinct and personal preference to avoid Allen. Milling past the other trainees, Allen thought that their dwindling numbers seemed more co
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The blood descending down the palm of Chiri’s hand, its slow progress marked by a vivid trail of red flowing across her wrist. The thick liquid dropped enticingly onto the floor in front her. Glancing around critically, Chiri dug the tip of the blade further into her finger as she said, “I see. And this is the entire manor?” Chiri’s skeptical response a reaction to her guide’s claim their tour of the property had concluded. She estimated that there were at least two rooms, which had been excluded from their itinerary. The first, being the private quarters of the Coven head, the owner of which she would prefer not to encounter. The second however, was more of an intuitive guess than a raising certainty. No stranger to the sprawling and maze-like structure of many a house such as Vasmere Manor. Chiri could rationally surmised that a building of this size and age, would also be in possession of a cellar. Secluded and kept out of view from most guests, it was without doubt the most probab
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Sprawling languidly onto a red velvet settee, Lucius reclined. His lean body draping across it naturally, he leered at Chiri as they continued their discussion. “Too bad your cute little partner couldn’t join us as well.” Lucius remarked, placing an elegant hand beneath the chiseled line of his jaw. “I don’t have a partner.” Chiri replied impassively. Regardless of the many other chairs and sofas within the room, she made no move to join him. “That’s probably for the best.” The vampire replied, resting his elbow casually on the broad arm of the couch. “After all, those who lack power always seem to bark to loudest.” He commented contemptuously, musing on the visit Chiri had made with Annaliese several years ago. Chiri was unsettled, when the memory provoked him to touch his lips, open slightly they revealed his glistening fangs. “I should really thank Miss Marchette though.” He said, still caught amidst reliving the event, “If not for her incessant yapping, w
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“This is outrageous!” Exclaimed Annaliese, as they progressed down the tree lined drive. Animated in her rant about the recent increase of vampire attacks in Ineset, Chiri only listened disinterested. Subjected to the tirade in full during their long trek to Vasmere Manor, she remarked tiredly, “Calm down Anna.” “Those monsters are entirely out of line to attack innocent citizens like that.” She continued, impassioned as she marched ahead of her. “No one died.” Chiri replied impartial to the subject, “Besides, all of those people consented, I’m not sure much can be done about it, Anna.” Turning back to look at her partner disparagingly, Annaliese criticized her flippant attitude towards the matter, “How can you let this slide in good conscience, Chiri?” Motivated by her ambitions towards the lofty position of Day Gate Director, Annaliese Marchette was always quick to insert herself into the most popular issue of the day. Eager to r
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