The Crimson Magister Chapter 20: V2-C1: Plans

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V2-C1: Plans A gentle breeze blew past the group. "Azure, Sheira. Let me formally introduce myself to both of you." Aqua placed her hand onto her opposite shoulder before bowing. The duo stood at attention while Laura was busy tending to the Fang. She took a moment before taking a straight position, "I am Aqua, the Crimson Magister. Some call me the Blackflame Twilight, The Divine Devourer, but you may just call me Aqua." As much as she hated her other titles, they still made her what she was right now. Azure followed the action as she bowed, her lips curling into a smile while her cheeks gained a slight red tint, "Azure Hallowshield. A sworn shield of the royal family and the princess Sheira." Sheira's eyes moved from Azure to Aqua, her face turned slightly red as she saw the red-haired elf, "My name is Sheira, I am a princess of the elven kingdom." She bowed deeply. Azure looked at Sheira for a moment before her grin widened. The young elven princess was always good at hiding her emotions, but who could blame her for failing to do so now? She was captured and had her blood drained while her mind was almost broken, which would have turned her into a slave. Of course, she would view her savior with admiration, the same admiration she had for the girl. In a moment after introductions, Azure pounced on Sheira, wrapping her arms tightly around the girl and knocking her down to the ground. "I WAS SO WORRIED!" Azure shouted as she rubbed her face against Sheira's. "Az…ure … you are crushing me!" Sheira squirmed to free herself, but Azure did not allow it. She had kept her cool until now. "Let me have this! I was so worried for you!" Azure's hand streaked through Sheira's hair as a tear rolled down her cheek. Sheira sighed before wrapping her hands around Azure. After a moment, Azure lifted her head and faced Aqua, "You too, hero! Join us!" Aqua couldn't help but widen her eyes while pointing towards herself with an utterly dumbfounded look on her face, "Me?" "Yes, join the group hug!" Azure grinned, ignoring Sheira's panicked expression. Aqua rubbed her chin. Was this some new elven tradition? Should she really be participating? After a moment of deliberation, she took a slow step before she was gripped by an eager champion and pulled down on top of two girls. "Aqua, you saved both of us! Don't be shy!" Azure squeezed both girls tightly. Why?… Aqua asked herself, what kind of tradition was this? Was it just a celebration? In her life, she hadn't had people hugging her almost ever, so this was a completely unfamiliar sensation. The unfamiliar sensation that she liked. '... This is nice.' Her smile widened as she relaxed and wrapped her hands around two girls. Sun God was the only being she had received hugs from, but they were different; its wings were not the most comforting, despite showing its care and love to her. However, this was different. She felt herself truly relax after so long. In a way, she did not wish to relax; threats could be lurking behind every corner, but just this once, she closed her eyes and let two thankful girls squeeze her with all their strength. After what felt like an hour of hugging, they let go of each other. Azure made some distance before she turned to Aqua. "Aqua… Please forgive me for the distrust I had shown until now." Azure put her hands in a V shape before bowing deeply. "I was panicking and afraid. I hope you do not think less of me for that." Who could blame her for such a belief? Nobody sane would fully trust a random person they met, despite being saved by such a person. Aqua shook her head, "I do not, Azure. You were worried sick about your friend. If anything, I would think more highly of you for such an act." Her lips curled into a slight smile. "Thank you…" Azure bowed slightly. "As I promised before, please ask me any questions you might have." Aqua walked past them. She then turned her head towards the duo, "However, let's do it in private." Two girls looked towards each other before