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Café Truesvale is unlike it's opposite in the city, Café Lizbin. Across town there is a much larger Café which is fairly knew and by a cranny. Inside the air is fresh and the windows are long and wide to let in all the light. The floors are light panelled wood and all the tables and chairs are like an old american diner. Over by the modernised bar large TV's are found at each corner, notably often found to be showing the Lands of Occulas news channel.

This is a friendly environment and welcomes anyone willing to have a good time. They serve fresh drinks and food here most of the time, and the owner, known as Mr T, or nicknamed that by a few youngsters for being so 'cool' about them hanging out there, is happy to assist most. You'll find there is a surprisingly welcome attitude to students especially. Occasionally there is a fair woman who's tall and has long blonde hair that serves here, but you'll be lucky to ever be served by her, it is usually Mr T or his wife, Mrs T, who is equally as fair as him.

Has the year really been a year or a month because Ruby couldn't recalled do to to many inconveniences. However, throughout their journey they've discovered more about themselves, created friendships as well as acquiescence, seen more than half of Magic Earth, and lastly earned protection from Syndicate along with a military grant. Ruby couldn't help but feel that the year of madness was missing something...or perhaps someone. The two may be out of the red zone for now, but what about a certain blue hooded heroin that had come to save them now and then? The time between Laxion and her has been nothing but spectacular and still it's not the same without the third member. She hated to admit it but she was starting to forget what Alexis even looked like or how her optimism held the team together. Her red eyes glanced at the casually dressed elemental wondering if it was a good idea to mention their lost comrade or not. Surprisingly, she wasn't the first applicant to reminisce about the past that mysterious connects to present events.

Anyway, here the two were sitting in an foreign cafe to them, sipping tea, and relaxing for once. Lucas should have accompanied them but he always had business to attend to in a far off location. She disregarded the though, and automatically traced the gold calligraphy on the teacup. Laxion seemed nonchalant when he finally brought up the subject about the hooded figure rescuing innocent bystanders. The albino bit into her bagel with force allowing the mashed up food travel to her cheeks until she swallowed the bread with a loud gulp. Wiping her lips free of bread crumbs, she said, "Don't pretend you don't know who it is. She may wield a different weapon and had unique powers, but she displays them in the same fashion as she use too. As for the dots, I'm sure their not placed their by random. She's trying to tell us something." Ruby voice lowered to a whisper when one of the blonde haired waitresses strolled by.

The child bit into the bagel again giving an annoyed looked as she tried to comprehend the meaning behind all of this. In that short amount of time, she devoured the bread and then asked for a bag of dozen. She was going to get fat with all this waiting around nonsense. Taking another sip of her Camille tea, she asked the male, "Where would you like to go after this? We are on a mini detour so we should make the most of it, right?"

That was rude! Ruby through to herself when Laxion wouldn't even bother to answer her and keep to himself. At the moment, he was pulling a Sherlock Holmes about to crack the case of the century. She dove deep into her inner subconscious too until the waitress came by and slapped the receipt down politely. The blonde informed then that it was there seeing as they were both staring off into the distance, offered friendly customer service, and then final left. Laxion got out a half light hearted thank you while she didn't have the chance to say anything. She glanced at the female and found her presence all to familiar, but the element stole her attention. He came to the conclusion that when the dots were connected they made Zoltan's mark meaning that the demon was still alive and kicking. The only reasonable explanation she could think of is that when Dorian fled he found a way to resurrect his fallen master.

The girl leaned in close clasping a cupped hand at the side of her mouth and agreeing. "It is her. Her memories weren't wiped and she's been getting a head start on things until we find her. She wants us to find her I'm sure of it." When the tv's activated a new reported announced that unknown individuals were spotted in the Enchanted Forest and that all personnel stay clear of that area. Apparently, the Magistrate officials were taking control of the situation by evacuating the land and could possibly waiting for support. As interested as Ruby was with the screen the woman ready to release herself from her duties drew her more. Her blue eyes lingered on the two, and instantly Laxion and her jumped out their seats to advance towards her.

The breaded blonde man tried to stop their endeavor by blocking the door frame to the back room where the blue light shined through the slit. Luckily, no one else was in the cafe to see them make this much fuss over one friend. Mr. T got in front of the door, but since Ruby was so small, she dropped to the ground and slid right in between his legs. The man looked down in shock, but made it his mission to not allow the other one passage under any circumstances. She shielded her eyes from the light when she opened the door and yelled, "Alexis! Don't go! It's me, Ruby! Laxion is here too! Don't run away again!"

The owner of the cafe ruined Laxion's infiltration by blocking the door with his body. The element almost stumbled onto him because he was desperate to see their friend again even if it was for the last time. The blue light radiating from Alexis' shifting scythe dimmed just enough for the child to receive a good long look at her. The weapon had a sliver rod that attached to a rotating lock that moved the blade of the scythe. Ruby was astonished in how inclined the woman was with maniacs and wanted to question her about the new equipment. Her arcane magic was alos more improved than before probably because rewriting the past gave her plenty of time to practice. Either way, she is the same old companion that they had traveled with for a year. The hood may cover her appearance, but her bright personality broke through the wall of blue and black cloth. Alexis knew she was acknowledged when she turned to Ruby and said her name.

The girl smiled and replied, "You remember me! Alexis I've been-" They didn't get to be reunited for long because the portal she opened gravitated her in. Her green eyes locked onto Laxion too when he was finally granted passage from the breaded guardian. He must had been to excited to wait around for her to return so jumping into the portal was their best bet. Laxion proceeded first and before Ruby followed she ensured Alexis' father that they would be back. "We'll take care of her. I promise." She smiled a kiddish grin and then pursued the two willingly.

The blonde mage still had business to attend to most importantly checking in with her father. Ruby had forgotten the promise she made to the old man and was determined to see it through. Alexis didn't want the paparazzi badgering her about her victory over the foes which the child understood that humbleness was the best route. Pocketing her ticket and the second extra, the woman conjured a portal with her staff in a nostalgic way that reminded her of old times. Laxion entered first which made him a victim of explaining the events to Alexis' father to lessen the impact on all of them. Ruby frozen when it came to confessing to adults even though she was one herself but never acted like it. She followed Alexis into the blue void and landed on the tiled cafe floor as the space closed. Her female companion hung up her cape that would await for another adventure while Laxion conversed with the inviting owner.

He seemed glad to acquaintance the two for the first time after heard stories of their journeys together. If he only knew half of the trouble they ended up in and somehow always came out of alive. She was informed that Kyne would come around the cafe around noon and join them for cotton candy fun. An idea light up over her head, figurative speaking, and she walked over to Alexis' dad. "Sir, if it's not to much to ask. After we're done eating would you like to go to the carnival with us?" The albino reached out her hand and smiled just as a young child would do. The closest person to a father to her is Lucas, but maybe this man could fill that position for the moment sense Lucas is on a trip.

She didn't see any reason for him not to come seeing as him and Laxion were suddenly so chummy. Hopefully this situation wouldn't be to embarrassing for Alexis so she should ask for the daughter's consent too. "Does that sound like a good idea to you, Alexis? I can buy him a ticket. Believe me, I have more money than I know what to do with." She laughed, a charming twinkle sparked in her red eyes similar to a wide eyed anime character.

To Ruby's request, Mr Truesvale felt truly flattered to know she wanted him to come. Laxion then put a hand on his waist as he waited for what he'd say, but his reply was "I'm so very sorry Ruby, but the café requires me to run it" he leaned in closer and tried to soften the decline by saying quietly "can't let the misses do it all herself eh?" with a short chuckle. Alexis didn't have time to reply for her dad, but couldn't help but give a small smile, he truly was a gentlemen. Laxion then thought of a bright idea as the door tot he café seemingly chimed by coincidence. "Hey, Ruby, we can invite Kyne? We haven't seen him in a while you know". Just then Alexis' mother brushed by, she was surprisingly similar to Alexis, except her blonde long hair was now beginning to show strands of silver and she wore some very elegant silver glasses. "Oh, sorry dears i'll come a have a chinwag in a few moments". Laxion leaned back to let her by with an awkward smile as she went to serve Kyne.

Then after a few more minutes, Kyne came over to the modern bar by th emore open space of the café, and Alexis saw him walking over, recognising him but not having met him before. Alexis cleared her throat to give attention to him as he said "Hello Again!", asking to join them. "Ah, hey Kyne" Laxion said, turning to open the circle amongst them that much wider. They hadn't seen him for a short while, and Laxion had to admit it was nice seeing him around again, the only other guy he ever spoke to these days were Lucas, but he was away on Syndicate work a lot now. "Oh, uhm, " Laxion then saidm gesturing to Alexis and adding "This is Alexis Truesvale and her father, she's the one we've told you about, we found her!"

Ruby smiled so hard that she felt like her face was going to freeze that way. Her inner child was released when it came to events like this even though she was twenty one, still her companions accepted her. Laxion notified her that the carnival was this evening but when she looked at the time she was disappointed. "What? I thought it was like two or something." Whining sarcastically, the albino set her head on the table as if she was moping over an important matter. Alexis had to depart for a moment to fill her mother's position while she was out. The child scooted closer to Kyne to hear his adventures because he didn't agree to stay with them at the summit. Granted she would refuse to due to the fact that they only knew each other for a whole week.

To be honest, she wanted to know if her brother still intended on hunting her down for the jewel inside her chest. At least she knew how to control the artifact now instead of handling it blindly. Her and Entei were closer than ever considering that he was her one and only mentor on the subject. However, she caught onto the habit of calling Lucas father to which he had to correct her everything. Entei was more like a wise old grandfather that she never had similar to Horad. Where is he anyway? Without thinking, she grabbed Kyne's alcoholic beverage and downed the brown fizzy liquid in one take. She set the glass on the table and said, "That drink tasted weird." Ruby had never had a beer in her life so inserting so much into her system made her drunk. Pink blushed showed up from cheek to cheek and she began swaying back and forth with a zombified smile on her face.