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So of course he was going to venture inside.

"All units stand by. One wrong move and we'll be swarmed instantly."

Bishop spoke in his microphone as he quietly explored the building. He moved with confidence, but was alert and ready in case that creeping feeling he was being observed revealed itself to be correct.

He finally came to a halt in front of one of the doors. Still very confident in himself and his plan, he knocked twice.

Art Fight attack on @phoenixpinks @phoenixfireflies of her OC Jax.

“Jax, Jax. Jax. Look at me.”

"It's a funny story. It's a holiday that's all about love and couples, but it also takes its name from a guy who was beheaded on this day centuries ago for marrying couples the Church didn't approve of." Rook says, "There's a lot of religious bullshit behind it. It's even possible they came up with the holiday to hijack another holiday they also didn't agree with. But you can read more on that part at the library."

"Saint Valentine is also the patron saint of epilepsy, the city of Terni which is where he was born, as well as beekeepers. So Lucien's having a great time today. In any case, tomorrow's more important. All the unsold chocolate is going to be on sale and I'm going to stock up."

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"Oh, yes! Thank you very much, if you would." Nel stepped closer to the cart. He recognized most people selling produce locally, and the sight of someone new coming through offered something novel.

A hand propped on the edge of the cart and he leaned to investigate.

"Now."

-Phoenixfireflies

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He winced at the flame's light and a whimper slipped out.

"Ah, er. You've made yourself convincing."

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The odd pair bolting their way through the busy, wintry street caught his attention. He scarcely locked his eyes on them before one of the pair caught the sleeve of his coat.

"--Pardon me?"