"They're not coming - I scared them off," Phrygia admitted dryly. "Or at least I think I did." He added, before standing and moving slowly away from Zircon. "To be fair - I won't stop you from going about your business. I'm not strong enough to beat you - yet."

He let the yet hang in the air. "But, thank you - for you advice. I will take it to heart."

He tipped his hat to her one last time. "Farewell, until we meet again - Platinum Rose."

And then he was running as fast as his feet could carry him.

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