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x♢ Mood Annoyed
xxxxxxxxxxx♢ Location The Barracks
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The Barracks were as busy as ever, full of tall, broad shouldered soldiers as well as the more compact ones used for fusion. Some were in groups doing their drills while their commander barked at them, while others brawled and trained. Spinel was less than enthused. She loathed this place. Everyone was so sweaty and loud, and even the best soldiers were hardly any good to talk to. Of course, it was part of the grooming process. These gems had to be unquestioning war machines. But, could it shatter anyone to give them an ounce of intelligence?

Spinel eyed a group of rubies making their way towards the gemsmith. She tsked at them, beckoning.

"I need three of you," she stated flatly. "Come with me."

The rubies looked at each other uneasily before deciding which of the three should go along. She bothered to glance at Obsidian as she hovered towards the training arena, making sure she followed.

"These three fused together should be challenging enough." Spinel made her way to the controls, using her claws to quickly change the settings. The floor of the area started to morph, the ground became uneven, rocky. "Or is this too difficult for you?", condescending tone barely hidden.

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x♢ Mood ---
xxxxxxxxxxx♢ Location The Barracks
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The gem was quietly pleased with Obsidian's reaction. So, the builder wanted more of a challenge. Spinel was happy to oblige. Without looking away from her, she tapped at the controls. The arena quickly reacted, steam shooting out from cracks that were forming in the ground. Before long, the air within was thick, not unlike fog.

"I know you all can withstand high temperatures," she started. "But this ought to make things more interesting."

Spinel finally acknowledged the rubies.

"Why don't you three take a head start?"

They barked out a "yes, ma'am" in unison then ran inside the arena into the shroud of steam. A faint glow could be observed in the distance as a result of their fusion. Spinel then glanced over at the remaining gem.

"Ready?"

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x♢ Mood ---
xxxxxxxxxxx♢ Location The Barracks
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She smiled pleasantly at her.

"Of course," she started. "How else would you win?"

Spinel peered at the thick air, knowing the rubies were lurking somewhere inside.

"Better not keep them waiting," she said dryly.

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x♢ Mood ---
xxxxxxxxxxx♢ Location The Barracks
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Spinel chuckled lightly at Obsidian's expense. This wasn't a contest...this was a test. If the gem couldn't defeat a few rubies, then she was really going to need a body guard.

The technician didn't offer anymore words of advice nor ridicule as the other went off into battle. The arena was eerily quiet, the rubies were clearly trying to take advantage of the low visibility the field offered. As Obsidian went inside, she would find that she would only be able to see a foot or so in front of her. The fusion, having no idea where the gem was, was having just as much difficulty trying to find the other. They crept as quietly as possible. Eventually, they tripped over a crack in the ground the arena created, stomping their foot down in order to catch themselves. In the silent room, they were bound to have been heard.

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x♢ Mood ---
xxxxxxxxxxx♢ Location The Barracks
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The fusion stilled, sweat forming on her brow. This wasn't how she liked to fight, not at all. She squeezed her eyes shut and growled in frustration before standing up straight with her hands balled into fists.

Her voice bellowed, "This is stupid! Just come out and fight me!"

Meanwhile, Spinel observed from afar, able to spy on the two with the technology provided from the arena. On the screen on the podium, she could see through the clouded air as Obsidian made her move towards the rubies. It was far too soon to tell how this would play out.

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xxxxxxxxxxx♢ Location The Barracks
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx♢ Company Obsidian



Spinel smiled. Looks like Obsidian managed to find the fusion. Though, with all the noise she was making, it could hardly be called an accomplishment. With that in mind, Spinel couldn't just let Obsidian take her by surprise like that. It was just too easy, and Obsidian needed a challenge.

The gem glanced down at the controls, her claw-like fingers quickly plugging in commands. The ground between the two gems shifted oh so slightly, a small rift appearing suddenly to let out an audible burst of steam. All that was needed to get the fusion's attention. The ruby fusion turned around, recoiling from the startling noise. When the steam cleared, she could see Obsidian's partially visible figure.

"You!" She growled accusatory.

In the midst of observing this battle, Spinel didn't even notice that an unauthorized gem had appeared among them. The lower level soldiers, and even those higher up, were probably excited to see a moonstone in the barracks. Noble gems, and those who serve them, were a rarity to see. It was quite special.