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The snake raised his brow and grinned as Hatmon approached, waving to the vendor for two more steaks as he tossed a few more coins down. The vendor was experienced at serving in crowds-- that is, he had developed a good arm and excellent aim. Ganon fumbled a bit with the catch, but got his claw around one stick and his tail around the other, then offered one to his companion.

"I always eat like this! Once a month or so." He grinned and chomped on his stickmeat. "I get it all out of the way at once." He stretched out, laying back again to let the sun cast down on his bare, scaly chest. "I'm gonna do a show pretty soon, I think... Plan on sticking around?" He grinned again, his eye closed as his tail waved back and forth along the roof that was meant to shade him when he played. "I'd certainly be pleased if you did."


"Hrrrrrah!" Steely Dan growled as he shoved forward, forcing the Warrior fighting against him in the makeshift sparring arena to stumble back, and then he brought his greatsword around and bashed it against the side of his opponent's head. The Warrior went down with a thud as cheers erupted in the audience, and Dan turned to face them with a grin on his face. He was wearing his sparring armor, which was less covering than his battle armor, and slowly he moved to the table outside the ring. "Alright! That's m'gold, aye?" Laughing, the "arena's" broker passed Steely Dan the bag of his winnings, and the crowd parted as he passed through with his greatsword held over his shoulder.

As he passed through, he could hear the next fight being announced somewhere behind him, and he chuckled softly. Gods, he loved festivals.

Ed bobbed her head once more. "Right you are! I'm starved!"

And then hardly a minute later something dashed up at them in a blur so quick and frightening that even Ed hardly had any time to react, and then something closed around her wrist and the next instant Ed, wide-eyed, was dragged along with Isadora toward a table.

Ed was still out of it when she sank into the nearest chair. Staring with big, bewildered eyes at their overeager waitress, Ed swayed and managed a vague nod, slipping her hand dazedly over the menu on the table. Ed had never thought anyone could move that fast, let alone catch her off-guard...

Ed picked up her menu as soon as her thoughts started to click back into place.

"Well, I must admit that was a little strange!" Ed remarked as she scanned the contents of the menu.

And then there was a young man at their table, his approach marked by a much more humbler greeting. She looked up, somewhat perplexed by this difference in behavior, although she was certainly glad to see a collected figure approaching them now.

Not a good cook, huh? she thought as she absorbed the words. And then her eyes widened again as she saw an arm around the young man's neck.

This waitress was very violent! After the exchange ended, Ed nodded at the young man before he took his leave.

"...R-right," Ed sighed, turning back to Isadora and the menu. "Avoid the...stars... Got it."

Victoria rolled her eyes at Leon, hearing the 'fight fair' speech all too much. She was surprised that a man his age was worried about such. "You're young, aren't you? If you show your anger like that, you're gonna grow old rather quickly." She winked, and then she approached Steely Dan.

"Excuse me sir, are you in need of healing? And what about your enemy? If either one of you can step forward... I could use some more experience in the art of staff healing." She smoothly spoke, not at all scared of the large man or his weapon. The bishop was taught how to dodge weapons.

"I agree with you..... Avoid the stars." Isadora agreed as she looked at the menu. It surprised the paladin and Ed when the waitress approached them so fast and dragged them into the nearest table. She had never met someone who could sneak and surprised them as a thief...... Like Master Legault did when she met him.

And the interaction between the siblings? She had never seen someone would respond so..... violent to another. Well, at least the waiter know how to endure his sister well. Isadora thought as she looked into the menu.

Somehow, nearly half of the menu had star next to it. And yet, she wondered how could the manager would ever let her dishes in it if they were horrible. She looked up to Ed. She suggested, "Maybe next time, we shouldn't come here."

It wasn't that she didn't like the dishes. After all, she and Ed hadn't order their dishes. Not to mention that the waitress said it was best. If it wasn't, there would not be customers there to eat. It was to avoid the overexcited waitress that she didn't want to see. Isadora had no idea why the manager managed to get used to her.

Looking at her menu again, she finally found a dish that looked edible to her, plus there was no star next to it. She commented, "The Spring Garden salad looks nice. What are you ordering, Ed?"

Amelia just laughed. If you could understand what they were saying, hanging around those men offered some pretty decent humor. She glanced to the direction of the arena as a tall man tackled his opponent head-on, much to the entertainment of the crowd, then looked back to Captain Dan. "I guess you gotta put your talents to work," she agreed, smiling. Amelia vaguely wondered if she could defeat any of those regulars in the arena before Dan spoke up again, now directing his words again to the record keeper.

"I think he's got you there," Amelia laughed, her smile widening. She leaned on her spear and raised one eyebrow. "Or what if I challenged you? Or anyone else? Would you go in?"

"Wha did ya say, Cap'n?!" Leon's enraged face continued to show, the man now insulted by one of the people he admired. "I ain't scared of no mercenary! Lemme go in there right now and prove it to ya! 'Melia. Watch closely. I'm 'bout to win... but don't ya do this often... 'tis too risky." It was so strange that somehow through his anger showed passion.

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Sue rode Andre, nice and steady to where the Doctor's quarters was in Learania. It was a quiet day outside the main city, where all the festivities took place. Here in the 'business' district, it was easy to get around. A great day for an appointment or purchase, as there were no lines. "Let's see... it should be this way." She pointed east, and rode.

"Hmm? Not bad. I think I might have some apple juice with it." Isadora suggested as she placed her menu down. She looked around and called out the name.

However, that brought the siblings together.

"You're ready to order?!" Mary chirped.

"You call?" Merry answered her call.

Isadora could feel a sweat drop from her head. Who would in their right mind name them with similar names? Isadora thought.

When she announced her order, she noticed the waitress with a confused look.

"Wait? You're not ordering my dishes?" Mary questioned.

Oh dear....... Isadora thought dreadfully. It took them a few minutes over a silly argument about the orders, few rings around the brother's neck, and some few shouts from the waitress before the waitress was calmed down.

Isadora fanned herself with the menu, making a mental note not to pick a verbal fight with the waitress. The paladin turned her attention to her comrade when Mary asked Ed what she ordered.