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Seph shrugged not completely sure "I think it's just you have to tell them in advance so they have one prepared plus if I used 3 swords I would have been put in the same group as Gil last round so people might claim its a little unfair" she explained jumping back avoiding the first strike then clashed her sword against his as it tried to slice across.

Hebal nodded her head for a good half a minute imagining herself having a pompom on the top of her head "Maybe some of them do or at least the little ones when feeling a little bored or playful. I know I would and I bet you would too and maybe come up with some other little game, I could pretend to be one of those fish with lanterns on their heads" she laughed.

Oassu shook his head "I don't think so, being the center of the judges I think they'd be pressured into holding a perfectly fair trial, the Judge system transcends all nations you know, they need to be equal and free of politics" he said "Besides Agralia has a good few allies as well including Tricasia" he said "Do you think we should order some food?" he asked.

Itaka frowned rapidly tilting his sword up in an attempt to send Seph's sword flying away "Well that's a shame, but it's fair enough but you should fight with two swords more often if you can" he said bringing his sword swiftly down.

Zadina burst into laughter picturing it "I bet the moogles have an easy time pretending to be those" he said frowning as he spotted an exhausted mail moogle outside the window beside their table tapping on the window with a letter "Looks like mognet has a message for us Miss Hebal!" he said

Felina shook her head "You can order any food you like but I'm still full from the breakfast we had in the hotel this morning. Its kind of a shame the judges don't have more power as it really helps having all the crime issues delt with by neutral groups" she told him watching as the screens around them suddenly turned on to show different images of the arena below "Must be starting soon to put those up"

Seph frowned seeing Itaka rub his ribs "I'm sorry did I hit a sore spot there? You're ok right?" she asked lowering her blade for confirmation but watched carefully at the same time to see if he would try and trick her "Trust me I learned the watch your back lesson in battle long ago, still got the scars under that new wing to prove it though was trying to flee at the time but enough of that"

Hebal gasped somewhat overwhelmed by all the different activities going on "waah where to I start... aliens might totally exist and we just haven't seen them yet or our planet looks really ugly and unappealing for them to visit" she said before scanning the letter "Well its from Satoshi wanting to know if we could meet up and hang out together so what do ya say? thanks by the way" she added to the waiter.

Oassu chuckled "Just saying that all bets on other competitors will pay out more since Gil is so likely to win." he said frowning at the couple making out before the camera moved on to Mari entering the arena on one side. "Looks like Mari is up first" he said with a smile "She made it through!" he said.

"And it looks like Mari Kitachi is up first Bobba!" The Gria commentator said while the sphere showed a close up of Mari "This competitor comes from a far eastern country and has been quite a hassle for the tournament officials who keep an eye on her fiesty pets, a tonberry and a sprite!" he continued "A tonberry? Well she must be a strong competitor bet that keeps her on her toes but sporting a katana as her choice of weapon will that be enough?" the Bangaa added.

Oassu nodded "Looks like they did a small bit of research into her, shame they don't know where she's actually from but suppose they can only really find out what she tells them" he said watching as the camera panned to her opponent.

"And now Arian Ganda is entering the arena" the Gria said "This spectacular competitor dazzled the judges with a sound victory the other day, sporting a two-handed longsword for the competition this knight normally utilises a sword-and-shield combo as mercenary haiing from origins unknown!" the Bangaa said mystically "It certainly shows how talented he is being so adept with a weapon he doesn't normally use Jimma" he concluded.

Itaka chuckled "It's nothing don't worry good counterattack but in Gil's armour I doubt your elbow will do much" he said stepping forward with a powerful upwards swing

Zadina nodded "Yep I bet she'd love to see all these moogles" he said taking a bite out of one of the mini muffins presented to him "Mmm this is delicious moogles do make mega tasty things" he said happily

Felina frowned surprised that they had managed to get so much info on Mari in comparison to her opponant "I wonder how they know about the judges and the pets, I didn't think the judges were ones to gossip. But maybe Mari didn't want to specify the where shes from part" she guessed examining Arian "Hmm isn't he the guy who beat Itaka yesterday? Wonder why he chose to use a two handed weapon rather than a one handed like hes more used too" she wondered.

Hebal nodded her head confidently "Well yeah I think so, after all she can do that magical teleporty trick to get about remember" she reminded Zadina while she crammed as much of her food as possible into her mouth "I don't do the sour sweets myself. they make my eyes water plus they wouldn't be called sweets if they were meant to taste sour" she added covering her mouth while she spoke.

Seph shrugged taking a step back herself and catching a quick glance at Gil's training "Depends where its aimed as I doubt it will be able to get it in through Gil's helmet but it might make things a bit difficult to see enough to catch him off guard. But you're right about the claws, that would have to be saved for a real battle but nobody would appreciate me taking his eyes out" she laughed raising her claws defensively.

Oassu shrugged "I don't know why he wants that, must be good with both I guess to get this far but I think they must trust Mari she seemed to get on well with the judges and Sophia was very good at dinner last night" he said "Still looks like the fight is beginning"

Zadina nodded "I suppose so, she'll be zooming everywhere with that" he said eating a nice little muffin with a chocolate drop for a moogle nose "But sour sweets are like mega fruity so I like them" he said happily enjoying his muffin.

Itaka smiled seeing Gil surrounded by various unconscious competitors "Looks like he's still doing well but none of them are as good as you" he said "I don't know how he manages to see with that thick helmet anyway but hopefully you'll never have to fight him for real then" he said thrusting forward.