Book 2: Chapter 58: Pre-Tournament Party Part I

Book 2: Chapter 58: Pre-Tournament Party Part I

Scarlet

I still say you shouldve worn a dress, Belle complains for the umpteenth time as we both stand at the edge of the little party that was originally meant to celebrate the end of the first day of the Primaries but has since been shifted to celebrate the start of the Primaries instead thanks to the Demonic Assault earlier today.

Yeah, no, I bluntly answer while wearing my regular magi-tech armor and swirling around the glass of punch in my hand. Thats not happening. Ever.

But Scarleeeet!!! Belle whines reaching out to grab my hand only to miss when I back up slightly before she almost trips on her high heels. The girl is wearing a rather beautiful blue dress that goes about down to her knees and is rather similar to the one she tried to get me to wear. Meanwhile Emily on the other side of the table from us who is currently chowing down on the food at the table and not paying an ounce of attention to us in the process is wearing a nice outfit as well, but this one not being a dress. Hers is more of a cross between a dress and a suit.

If I ever had to dress up, then thats probably more along the lines of what Id wear. Something with pants at least.

Come on Arabellia, theres no reason to try forcing her into something she obviously doesnt want to wear, the voice of reason Carol, Michael and Emilys older sister says as the girl walks over wearing a purple dress that goes all the way down to her calves, her heels clicking on the floor as she walks. And behind her is Michael, who is currently wearing a black tuxedo and slightly flushed with a drink in his hand.

They seriously serve magical alcohol here? Right on the night before the Primaries? I wonder who thought that was a good idea

Then again, people can always have a healer clear them of the alcohol poisoning

No judgement towards Michael though. Hes done with his tournaments since Im the only one in our team competing in the Primaries.

Actually, the only reason everyone else is here is because I was allowed to invite my whole team to the party along with me. And while I was originally gonna skip out, Belle kind of voided that option with her begging.

The girl really loves parties and getting dressed up. Two of my banes.

And Tar vanished at some point as well, not saying a word in the process.

This big lug is Ethan Davis, Crim suddenly says, a wide grin on his face as he puts his arm around Molten Angels shoulders. Which surprisingly doesnt seem to bother the man. Crim then points to himself, the man wearing a red and black suit, and says, And Im Samuel Lewis. But just call me Sam, kay?

I nod at him before looking at the last of the group of four.

Shifter stares at me for a few seconds and sniffs again only to give me a nod and say, Names Lucas Walsh. Nice to meet you.

At least he isnt saying anything about my smell again. Even if he obviously just sniffed again.

Im Abigail Kim, Lost suddenly says, seemingly remembering that she didnt introduce herself.

Nice to meet you all, I say before glancing at Ethan and Lucas, or meeting you again in some of your cases. My name is Scarlet Asger. Please just call me Scarlet.

In that case, call me Abigail, or just Abi, Lost says with a smile, her glowing white eyes making the smile look a tad odd. Ethan then says, Call me Ethan. And Lucas gives a nod, Lucas.

This seems like a nice group.

Call me Sam! Sam says. Again.

You already said that, Ethan says, his voice sounding slightly gruff as he frowns at the man who still has his arm around his shoulder. But Sam just shrugs, saying, So?

Guess Sam isnt as insane as I had first thought. Hes still weird though.

Same with Lucas with his sniffing.