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[immediately goes for a stab because clearly this is Fray's doppelgänger??? if he was this chill he surely would have had friends to discuss important topics such as being naked or whatever--

Okay no fine. Aaron may be wary because this is a palace, but even if the cold is piercing and the sight is desolate, it's not as if they're being ambushed right out of the gate. So he can play along for now as they all try to figure out what's happening, because there's no obvious opponent to fight here anyway.

Not that it means he's going to make introductions easy, apparently!!]

You sure about that? 'Cause it doesn't look like the others here would agree with you.

[There's a glance over at the injured and their fearful looks.]

[thanks aaron x2...

Anyway, V'rhas doesn't seem to mind and his gaze follows Aaron's. The knights flinch away from his gaze.]

I didn't hurt them. I certainly wouldn't have done such a thing... intentionally, at least.

[Well, seeing that, maybe the knights are just really jumpy after... whatever happened to them. Also having a bunch of random people come out of nowhere would be pretty weird, in fairness.]

Sounds pretty shady when tack that on at the end, y'know.

[But oh well, that's probably not the point here.]

Anyway, you wanna fill me in on why you were waiting for us?

Sure, I can do that. Though I imagine most of you have figured it out by now, haven't you?

[V'rhas's eyes flash yellow - not the usual light gold that his eyes share with Fray's, but a bright, piercing glow that looks unsettling when it isn't the familiar red.]

I am a shadow... The true self. This is my domain. I will give you one chance to leave and never look back. It would be best for everyone for you to take that opportunity and leave "Fray" behind.

( something in that just... makes her angry. )

... Just as my anger, my fear and my loneliness became their own person, so has Fray. I wouldn't give up on him just as much as I wouldn't give up on Kaito, Len and Rin.

...Fascinating.

[Strangely, something in that tone sounds much more Fray than V'rhas. It's gone in an instant, though.]

Even if it means coming to blows?

I am not the fighter you need to worry about.

( but she'll stand with the rest regardless. this is her duty as a healer, after all. )</small.

Duly noted. Then we'll do this the hard way.

[He drops into a battle stance, preparing for the inevitable confrontation. Please wait for the appropriate top level!]

[Okay, see, now this is what he was waiting for. He draws his swords and shifts on his feet so he's ready to move into action at any time.]

Hah. If you're supposed to be a part of that guy, then you oughta know by now that's not how we do things around here. So come on, let's get this show on the road already!

[See, Aaron gets it. It gets a wry smile from V'rhas who also drops into a battle stance, greatsword at the ready.]

I assumed this would be your answer, but I had to offer anyway. Give me everything you have!

[Please wait for the appropriate top level to go up for the fight!]

FOR THOSE WE HAVE LOST | FRAY'S PALACE

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