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Souverain Heraut

2020-06-05T14:05:26Z

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! style="text-align:left" | Mascot Name:
| colspan="3" | Souverain Heraut
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! style="text-align:left" | Magical Girl Partner:
| colspan="3" | [[Ren Aizawa]]
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! style="text-align:left" | Class:
| colspan="3" | Fairy
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! style="text-align:left" | Gender:
| colspan="3" | Male
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! style="text-align:left" | Behavioral Age:
| colspan="3" | Dashing Young Prince (in his mind, anyway -- he's quite old...)
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! style="text-align:left" | Weight:
| colspan="3" | Light as air, obviously!
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! style="text-align:left" colspan="1" | Favorite Food:
| colspan="3" | Beignets
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! style="background:#CC6699; border: 2px #CC0033 solid; font-size: 110%;" align="center" colspan="4" | '''Stats'''
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! style="text-align:left" | Cuteness:
! | 3
! style="text-align:left" | Roughness:
! | 2
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! style="text-align:left" | Quickness:
! | 5
! style="text-align:left" | Smartness:
! style="padding-right:70px" | 3
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! style="background:#CC6699; border: 2px #CC0033 solid; font-size: 110%;" align="center" colspan="4" | '''Traits'''
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! style="text-align:left" | Aerial Acrobat:
| colspan="3" | Souverain Heraut is good at soaring through the air majestically and performing all sorts of aerial feats!
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! style="text-align:left" | Protector:
| colspan="3" | Souverain Heraut will leap to the defense of his allies without hesitation -- even to his detriment.
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! style="background:#CC6699; border: 2px #CC0033 solid; font-size: 110%;" align="center" colspan="4" | '''Special Ability'''
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! style="text-align:left" | Merveilleux Bombardement:
| colspan="3" | Souverain Heraut creates miniature replicas of himself that sparkle and shimmer as they zip forward and pummel foes!
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! style="text-align:left" | Source:
| [[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]] (OC)
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! style="text-align:left" | Player:
| [[User:Maxyrama|Maxy]]
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'''Souverain Heraut''' is a Midchildan Intelligent Device who has been paired with his latest master, Ren Aizawa, for quite some time now. At first he was fairly brusque, but after defeating Jaren Zastava he opened up considerably.

He's a bit of a ham these days.

Thanks to Mikoto for the art! <333

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[[Category:Mascots]]

[[Category:Tutorials]]

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2020-06-05T14:03:38Z

Maxyrama:

Mascot Gear Solid

2020-06-04T05:07:01Z

Maxyrama:

===The Plot===
The magical girls have been rendered helpless and unable to transform due to a dastardly scheme, and must rely on their mascots to retrieve their henshin items from a dark fortress so that they can save the day. Thus begins the legendary tale of...

'''''MASCOT GEAR SOLID'''''

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===The Details===
* Players will be primarily roleplaying their characters' mascots instead of their actual characters.
* If your character doesn't really have a mascot, or your theme doesn't have enough to go around for all the PCs, or you're otherwise confused or concerned about who you're going to play, please contact Pink Moon Stick IN ADVANCE OF THIS EVENT so we can hook you up (take a look at the list at the bottom of this page, ideally approach us with a preference). Mascots from unplayed themes/characters are on the table in order to fill out the roster and allow more people to participate.
* We will not be using the csys. We may be using some silly dice rolls with an open mind and a joyous heart, but wholly in the service of wacky hijinks.
* We are using [[Mascot Sheet Template|a mascot page template]] to record mascots' marginally-structured character sheets, so please make a page for the mascot you'll be playing prior to the event!

===Vaguely-Official MASCOT GEAR SOLID Character Generation===
''Ed. Note: Examples are provided, but are very non-binding. Any players of these mascots are encouraged to follow their own hearts when filling out their character sheets.''

====Stats====

Stat values range from 1-5. All mascots get up to 12 total points to distribute across all stats. You can spend fewer points if you want. Minmaxing is fine as long as you're ready to enjoy some really epic fails. There are no safe 'dump stats'.

'''Cuteness:''' How cute a mascot is, and how effectively a mascot can leverage its cuteness to accomplish its goals.

Most mascots are cute, but some are cuter than others, and not all mascots use their cuteness to get the job done, preferring other strategies.

Even in a dark fortress full of enemies, being extraordinarily cute can be a powerful asset. Not every youma and lieutenant is as immune to cuteness as they'd like to think. Sometimes, cuteness can open doors or create opportunities that no other stat can...

'''Roughness:''' How rough a mascot is, and how effectively a mascot can leverage its roughness to accomplish its goals.

Some mascots are surprisingly rough, while some aren't rough at all. 'Roughness' includes both actual combat capability as well as degree of badass attitude, including resistance to fear (almost as though how well you can defend yourself from harm, and how afraid you are of the big world... are... connected). Not incompatible with cuteness; a mascot can be both cute and rough at need, and use the best tool at hand for the task...

Even a Roughness 5 mascot isn't rough enough to huff, puff, and blow down all the doors (and enemies) between the group and their objective, but it can be extremely useful to have decent self-defense (and the ability to defend your friends!) in a piinchi. A fearless mascot who lacks the roughness to back it up can justify this discontinuity (and its inevitably unfortunate consequences) with a Trait (see below).

'''Quickness:''' How quick a mascot is, and how effectively a mascot can leverage its quickness to accomplish its goals.

Some mascots are faster runners (...fleers...) than others; some mascots are stealthier than others; some mascots are clumsier than others; these traits correlate well (if sometimes inversely) so they are all shared by the same stat.

Mascot Gear Solid has a fair amount of stealth in it, so if your mascot has low Quickness, you'll be telling some amusing stories about the other mascots covering for your incompetence.

'''Smartness:''' How smart a mascot is, and how effectively a mascot can leverage its smartness to accomplish its goals.

Some mascots are brilliant, some are brick-dumb... and some are highly intelligent but in totally useless ways. Smartness covers most mental abilities, including being usefully knowledgeable, witty, and clever, as well as thinking fast in a tight spot. Smartness does not, however, confer resistance to fear (which is normally handled by the Roughness stat), because mascots with high Smartness are exactly smart enough to know how very, very vulnerable they really are...

=====Example Stats=====

* '''Luna:''' Cuteness 2, Roughness 2, Quickness 4, Smartness 4
* '''Kyuubey:''' Cuteness 4, Roughness 1, Quickness 2, Smartness 5
* '''Kero-chan:''' Cuteness 1, Roughness 5, Quickness 3, Smartness 3
* '''Hummy:''' Cuteness 5, Roughness 3, Quickness 3, Smartness 1

====Traits====
All mascots have two traits; notable aspects of themselves that they can call upon to accomplish extraordinary feats, but that fate can call upon to force them to behave according to their nature.

=====Example Traits=====
* '''Hummy's Incredible Naivete:''' Hummy can be suckered by anyone about anything at any time, but her belief in the essential goodness of all beings can also inspire that goodness in surprising places.
* '''Kero-chan's Insatiable Hunger:''' Kero-chan will go to extraordinary lengths and can accomplish six impossible things TO GET breakfast, but he can't resist going after food if he sees it, no matter how unwise.

====Special Ability====
All mascots have one iconic magic power or other extraordinary ability that they can use usefully up to once per plot. (They can use it uselessly more often for comedic value.)

=====Example Special Abilities=====
* '''Luna's Dimensional Pocket:''' Luna can leap up, do a little midair dance, and summon a useful, even (single-use) magical item, though if it's a thing that requires opposable thumbs to operate, she'll need someone else to actually use it.
* '''Kyuubey's Compost Program:''' Kyuubey's body can be totally destroyed once per plot and he'll just show right back up in another body (after using it to consume the leftovers of the first). After that it will take too long to replace himself; he only has one copy in useful range.

====Classes====
Every mascot has a class. The three base classes are:
* '''Animal''': +1 Quickness (max 6). An animal of a type natural to Earth (whatever its actual origin may be). Can pass in public as a mundane beast, but secretly possesses magical powers. Luna and Hummy are both Animals, so they would modify their Quickness by +1.
* '''Fairy''': +1 Smartness (max 6). A supernatural, mythical, or alien mascot. Usually either native to another realm of existence, or created by magic. Kero-chan and Kyuubey are both Fairies, so they would modify their Smartness by +1.
* '''Baby''': +1 Cuteness (max 6), -4 stat total, +1 Special Ability. An immature, helpless mascot often possessed of extraordinary potential. Cannot care for themselves, yet they may hold the key to dark plots or bright futures. Chiffon is a Baby, and not going on this adventure.

====Character Sheet====
The Mascot Gear Solid character sheet is available [[Mascot Sheet Template|here]]. Please fill it out, and link to it in the list below, to show that you've reserved a playable mascot! If your character doesn't have a mascot and you aren't sure who else's to play, please contact '''Pink Moon Stick''' and she'll find you a match. If you feel that an option is missing entirely, by all means please inquire.

===Playable Mascot List===
* Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: [[Luna]], Artemis, Luna-P, Phobos, [[Deimos]]
* Cardcaptor Sakura: Kero-chan
* Kaitou Saint Tail: Ruby
* Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne: Finn Fish
* Knights of the Round Table Reborn: Merlin
* Little Witch Academia: Lotte's skull spirit
* Lost Inheritor Yumi: Tama-chan
* Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: [[Yuuno Scrya|Yuuno]], Arf, Zafira (all three stuck in cute animal form and largely sans spellcasting), [[Citadel]], [[Fallen Stern]], [[Souverain Heraut]], Intelligent Devices^
* Magic Knight Rayearth: Mokona
* Miraculous Ladybug: Tikki^, Plagg^, [[Ressi]]^, Tak^, other kwami
* Pretty Cure: Mepple^, Mipple^, Flappy^, Choppy^, Tarte (Chiffon is a baby, what is wrong with you?? wanting to bring her to a dark fortress), Hummy, other fairies
* Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Kyuubey
* Revolutionary Girl Utena: [[Chu-Chu]]
* Shugo Chara: All charas^
* Sirens of Sorrow's Sea: Batiste
* Steven Universe: [[Lion]]$

^ Mascots who normally have both a henshin item form and a fairy form, or whose fairy form is dependent on the henshin item being in good hands, were magically separated (and the item stolen). Intelligent Devices may have cast their intelligence into alternative devices (such as stuffed animals, whatever was around in the moment) at the last minute as an emergency measure before their pendants/etc were taken, giving them basically no magic whatsoever beyond piloting their fluffy little mechs around.

$ Magical girls whose henshin items are inextricable from their bodies were themselves PHYSICALLY STOLEN by the dastardly scheme that motivated Mascot Gear Solid.

[[Category:Miscellaneous]]

Souverain Heraut

2020-06-04T04:56:16Z

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! style="text-align:left" | Mascot Name:
| colspan="3" | Souverain Heraut
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! style="text-align:left" | Magical Girl Partner:
| colspan="3" | [[Ren Aizawa]]
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! style="text-align:left" | Class:
| colspan="3" | Fairy
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! style="text-align:left" | Gender:
| colspan="3" | Male
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! style="text-align:left" | Behavioral Age:
| colspan="3" | Dashing Young Prince (in his mind, anyway -- he's quite old...)
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! style="text-align:left" | Weight:
| colspan="3" | Light as air, obviously!
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! style="text-align:left" colspan="1" | Favorite Food:
| colspan="3" | Beignets
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! style="background:#CC6699; border: 2px #CC0033 solid; font-size: 110%;" align="center" colspan="4" | '''Stats'''
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! style="text-align:left" | Cuteness:
! | 3
! style="text-align:left" | Roughness:
! | 2
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! style="text-align:left" | Quickness:
! | 5
! style="text-align:left" | Smartness:
! style="padding-right:70px" | 3
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! style="background:#CC6699; border: 2px #CC0033 solid; font-size: 110%;" align="center" colspan="4" | '''Traits'''
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! style="text-align:left" | Aerial Acrobat:
| colspan="3" | Souverain Heraut is good at soaring through the air majestically and performing all sorts of aerial feats!
|-
! style="text-align:left" | Protector:
| colspan="3" | Souverain Heraut will leap to the defense of his allies without hesitation -- even to his detriment.
|-
! style="background:#CC6699; border: 2px #CC0033 solid; font-size: 110%;" align="center" colspan="4" | '''Special Ability'''
|-
! style="text-align:left" | Merveilleux Bombardement:
| colspan="3" | Souverain Heraut creates miniature replicas of himself that sparkle and shimmer as they zip forward and pummel foes!
|-
! style="background:#CC6699; border: 2px #CC0033 solid; font-size: 110%;" align="center" colspan="4" | '''OOC Information'''
|-
! style="text-align:left" | Source:
| [[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]] (OC)
|-
! style="text-align:left" | Player:
| [[User:Maxyrama|Maxy]]
|-
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'''Souverain Heraut''' is a Midchildan Intelligent Device who has been paired with his latest master, Ren Aizawa, for quite some time now. At first he was fairly brusque, but after defeating Jaren Zastava he opened up considerably.

He's a bit of a ham these days.

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[[Category:Mascots]]

[[Category:Tutorials]]

Ren Aizawa

2020-02-17T01:38:07Z

Maxyrama: /* Logs / Cutscenes */

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! style="background:#D4AF37; border: 2px #000000 solid; font-size: 110%;" align="center" colspan="2" | '''IC Information'''
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! style="text-align:left" | Full Name:
| Ren Aizawa
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! style="text-align:left" | Aliases:
| Ren-san, Aizawa-san
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! style="text-align:left" | Species:
| Human
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! style="text-align:left" | Gender:
| Female
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! style="text-align:left" | Age/Birthdate:
| 16 (December 5th)
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! style="text-align:left" | Height:
| 5'6"
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! style="text-align:left" | Hair Colour:
| Black
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! style="text-align:left" | Eye Colour:
| Amber
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! style="text-align:left" | Astrological Sign:
| Sagittarius
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! style="text-align:left" | Blood Type:
| A-
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! style="text-align:left" | Favorite Food:
| Yakitori
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! style="text-align:left" | Least Favorite Food:
| Curry
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! style="text-align:left" | Favorite Subject:
| ...Magic
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! style="text-align:left" | Least Favorite Subject:
| ...Everything else
|-
! style="text-align:left" | Transformation Theme:
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMHDb-l56LA]
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! style="text-align:left" | Organization:
| Unaffiliated
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! style="text-align:left" | Position:
| N/A
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! style="text-align:left" | School:
| [[School: Infinity Institute|Infinity Institute]] (Grade 11)
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! style="text-align:left" | Combat Rank:
| B
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! style="text-align:left" | Source:
| [[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]
|-
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! style="text-align:left" | Chartype:
| OC
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! style="text-align:left" | Player:
| [[User:Maxyrama|Maxyrama]]
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[[Category:Characters]][[Category:Infinity]]

== Quote ==
"...I think I can help!"

== Profile ==
Ren Aizawa has never quite lived up to the expectations of her accomplished family. A girl of zero renown, she's struggled with finding her lot for as long as she remembers. With a lifetime of mediocrity stretching out before her, Ren desperately wished for a miracle. Fortunately, someone was listening, and her prayers were answered. Deep within the confines of her new school Ren stumbles upon a beautiful ring. Except it wasn't just an exquisite piece of jewelry – it was Souverain Heraut, an intelligent device that grants the ability to embrace the magical energy within oneself and wield it fantastically. Officially forming a contract and becoming a mage-in-training, Ren has transformed from a dull schoolgirl to a majestic champion of justice!

== History ==

Ren had the misfortune of being born an ordinary girl in an extraordinary family. Her parents were both top researchers in their chosen fields, while her older brother Yuu was found to be a child prodigy at a young age. Of course, many would argue the validity of determining a child's “worth” at such a young age. Though Mr. and Mrs. Aizawa would certainly contest any negative opinions on the matter thrown their way, being the outspoken geniuses they were. Ren was placed into a multitude of “early nurturing” activities as a result of her parents' ideals. It had seemingly worked for her brother – so logically the same should have been true for her.

Well.. not quite it turned out. Ren didn't seem to have any aptitude for the same things as Yuu did. She wasn't musically or artistically inclined or anything of the sort. Ren was overwhelmingly “average”, and seemed much more interested in being a child than living up to any grandiose expectations. Her parents were floored. How could this have happened? Though to their credit, they didn't outright shun her for not embracing what they tried to push onto her. At the same time however they certainly weren't wholly content. They even held out hope that their young daughter would still have time to “catch up” and hopefully find her niche.

Though Ren did nothing of the sort. Entering public elementary school (Juuban) she continued to do most of what was expected of her. Unlike her brother Yuu she didn't shoot to the top of her class or display any sort of advanced level of maturity. As time advanced and it became apparent she wouldn't be bringing home any medals every single day, her parents resigned themselves to loosening the reins somewhat. This had a fairly good effect on Ren for the most part, since she hadn't been completely oblivious to their feelings on the matter. With their focus off of her she was free to spread her wings and pursue the things she wanted to at her own leisure.

The novelty of having little obligations to her parents however began to wear off when she became a teenager. Yuu had been accepted into Ohtori Academy thanks to his academic (and the Aizawa's financial) prowess. Such an accomplishment became THE main topic of conversation for months. Having people come up to her to gush over her ~handsome brother~ and his status as one of the elite got old for Ren quite quickly. A bit of resentment started to build up as customary – though not quite enough for any sibling rivalry to take place. Ren knew Yuu was in an entirely different league than her. A league she couldn't even hope to break into with her lack of obvious talents.

Playing second fiddle to her brother continued to eat away at Ren well into junior high. It prompted her to even try her hand at joining a few clubs and sports. Still Ren found she held no real passion for either of them no matter how hard she tried to pretend otherwise. She yearned to be good at /something/. /Anything/. There had to be some unknown trait about her waiting to be discovered. Ren's gut instinct told her it existed – though gave her no clues as to what direction to take in finding it.

Fortunately enough, the timely invention of the Sister Schools Program would prove to be the catalyst Ren needed to jumpstart her otherwise humdrum life. Her class was taken on a school-sponsored trip to the Infinity Institute to give them a taste of what life in such an advanced establishment of learning entailed. Ren had no idea that during the tour she'd gotten the attention of one of the faculty members who had passively observed the gathered outsiders. And she definitely had no idea that a week later she would receive a formal recruitment package and invitation to join the esteemed charter school. Her parents of course were overjoyed... while Ren was rightfully puzzled. She hadn't expressed any intention to go to the Infinity School, so why had they given her a spot so readily?

She didn't have much time to ponder the motives behind the school's insistence she become part of their ranks. All the necessary paperwork was filed and her transfer from Juuban was complete. Leaving behind her old school for a brand new one wasn't easy, especially since she'd just made the transition to high school not long beforehand. All of this left Ren feeling very out of her element during those initial weeks at Infinity. The curriculum was varied, and intimidating. While the atmosphere of Infinity did not feel as “elite” as Ohtori, there was still a certain degree of prestige that she found herself struggling to live up to. The uniform got her looks of acknowledgment from people in public. Being an Infinity student meant something. Though it felt good to be looked at in such a way, Ren couldn't totally shake the feeling of being an imposter. What if others found out she wasn't as great as her fellow peers? She would surely be laughed at, and the school would realize it made a grave mistake and cut her loose! But nothing of the sort was in the cards for her. Ren owed her admission not to some random oversight doomed to a swift correction and a miasma of shame – rather, it was her own yet hidden talent, an inborn capacity for magic she could not know she possessed. It was this – this capacity for which she had been selected; this capacity for which her observer had been silently scanning the children. A close eye was kept on her, though interference was restricted. It was much more preferable to manifest magical abilities on her own instead of being pushed into it.

Not long after getting her bearings Ren felt herself suddenly afflicted with a strange compulsion. From somewhere within the school she could sense /it/ – waiting for her to come along and stake her claim. She tried ignoring what she felt in the beginning, chalking it up to her imagination. The draw towards /it/ only intensified, gnawing away at her thoughts so much that it became unbearable. So, without even knowing what she was potentially getting into, Ren heeded the call. The trail lead her deep into the school – deeper than she'd ever been. Finally she arrived at a darkened laboratory. Slipping inside she was met with many odd sights that made her question just what kind of place Infinity really was. With the calling at its strongest within the mysterious room, she eventually sniffed out the focal point – a solitary silver ring with an ornate gold stone in the center and strange runic symbols engraved within its band. Before she could stop herself she'd picked it up and immediately deposited it into her pocket, then made a hasty retreat.

Ren was floored for the most part. Why did she steal the ring? She wasn't a thief! Days went by, each one ending in a failed attempt to return it to the lab. It just seemed like doing so would've been a grave mistake. On the plus side the distraction the ring had been serving as seemed to lessen now that she had it within her grasp. Almost like it had been soothed as a result of being rescued from that musty room. And at times she swore the gem in the center would pulse faintly. Totally /not/ normal behavior for a piece of jewelry to exhibit.

All would be answered in the most spectacular way possible during her usual walk home. She was a bit later than usual thanks to stopping off at her favorite cafe. As she hurried to make it home before it got too dark, a scream cut through the air. Not typically someone who ran into potential danger, Ren shockingly found herself hurrying into the alleyway where the scream originated. What she saw made her blood run cold. A giant monstrous creature was looming over a passed out couple. It was unlike anything she'd seen before, and when it turned to face her the pit in her stomach swelled. She was going to be eaten!

No... That wasn't going to happen! As the monster jumped towards her, Ren intuitively raised her hands. A golden incandescent barrier of light formed in front of her just as the monster would've made contact. The beast roared as it was then pushed back into the rubbish bins lining the alleyway. Ren stood there, barrier still up, eyes wide with surprise. What... had she done that?! The answer – yes. But not entirely on her own. A voice began speaking out to her, and it took her just a few moments to realize it was coming from the ring, now inexplicably floating in front of her. In stunned silence she listened as it introduced itself as Souverain Heraut. Ren wanted to believe she was hallucinating. Although this was no fever dream. The talking ring was as real as the terrible monster currently struggling to get back upright. With the stark reality of the situation setting in, she /knew/ it was up to her to resolve it.

Souverain Heraut responded affirmatively to Ren's internal declaration. He could grant her the power she needed to subdue the creature. All she had to do was repeat the passphrase that had been buried within her subconscious the moment she first made contact with the ring – and the contract would thus be formed. The growls and furious snapping of jaws filled her ears as she closed her eyes and uttered those words of power.

:::'''''“A royal duty to defend against tyranny... To strike down chaos where it lurks... To become a shining beacon that beats back the darkness... SOUVERAIN HERAUT, SORTIE!”'''''

A pillar of light immediately exploded into the sky, surrounding Ren completely. In the next instant her clothes melted away, and the floating ring expanded, unrolling into a shiny silver rod. The golden stone shaped itself into the “cap” of the rod, which soon took on the shape of a stately scepter. Floating in front of Ren still, the device launched forth several searing flares of magical energy that proceeded to conform to parts of her body. In a flash her barrier jacket was formed, providing Ren with protective armor fit for a monarch. Only once the last piece was in place did she finally reach out and take Souverain Heraut in hand, accepting her new destiny as its master.

Transformation complete, Ren stood proudly in the alleyway. She could feel the weight of the magic now at her fingertips. The monster didn't seem as scary, either. With Souverain Heraut under her command there was nothing to fear. Again the creature leapt at her, though this time Ren nimbly avoided it by flying backwards into the air. Not content with giving up its prey, the beast followed, and an exhilarating aerial roof top chase played out between the two opposing parties. Ren continued to avoid her opponent's blows, taking advantage of her smaller build to lose the perusing behemoth in a crack between two buildings just big enough for her alone to fit through. Emerging from the other side unscathed she slowed to a stop, panting heavily in response to the adrenaline rushing through her veins. She felt so alive!

Souverain Heraut spoke again, imploring her to use a spell to strike back at their enemy. Knowing continued evasion wouldn't bring an end to the fight, Ren complied, flying up higher to get a bird's eye view of the pacing monster down below. Relying on further encouragement from Souverain Heraut, she focused her magic into conjuring up a swarm of golden jewels in the air around her. Radiating with her spiritual heat, they sizzled and crackled with concentrated intensity. With a flourish of her scepter she commanded them to strike, each gem zipping off to cut through their intended target like a hot knife through butter. The beast roared in pain, crippled from the surprise strike. Ren clearly had it on the ropes now! It was time to finish this.

An elegant golden circle of magic appeared beneath her feet, spinning as preparations were made. Souverain Heraut declared himself to be shifting into Engagement Mode before the scepter morphed into a glittering rapier complete with a jewel-encrusted basket hilt. Thrusting it forward, tendrils of energy spilled forth, billowing around the blade ominously. Fully charged with power, Ren dove at the defenseless brute, letting out an echoing war cry. The moment the sword sunk into inky flesh a dazzling explosion of light lit up the entire block. And when it faded, the only thing left behind was Ren standing in a smoking crater.

Coming down from the battle was no easy feat. It took soothing words from Souverain Heraut to coax Ren into dispelling her transformation. The scepter disappeared, leaving the ring peacefully within her palm. Sirens started blaring in the distance, snapping Ren out of her trance enough for her to make a hasty retreat. She didn't stop running until she got home and up to her room, collapsing face-first onto her bed. As she lay there catching her breath she played out the tumultuous events in her head. Bringing the palm in which she clutched the ring to her chest Ren stayed curled up that way until eventually slipping into a quiet slumber.

The first act upon awakening the next morning was a thorough interrogation of Souverain Heraut. His answers were at times both vague and forthright. Using the term “Mage” to describe what Ren was, he commended the magical aptitude she displayed during the previous night's scuffle. A dedicated training regimen, he insisted, was what she was in need of, and vowed to teach her everything. Ren was taken aback. It was weird to be putting her trust in a talking magical device... but Ren's heart told her Souverain Heraut would not steer her wrong. And passing up the chance to nurture her emerging magical talents sounded like a bone-headed move to begin with. So with a steely gaze, Ren pledged herself to giving it her all.

Now with a noticeably brighter future ahead of her, Ren chooses to defend the interests of the common man, and beat back the forces of evil.

== Powers/Abilities ==

Ren relies on the innate magic produced from her linker core as well as Souverain Heraut, her chosen intelligent device which aggrandizes her abilities and aids in spellcasting. The device itself is rather steeped in stateliness, taking the standby form of a ring so baroque in aesthetics that it would be at home in a museum dedicated to lost treasures. The same florid display is just as prevalent in its active mode – a silver, bejeweled scepter. Her spells are focused through it, the intricacies of which are largely handled by Souverain Heraut, and mostly takes the form of flashy, glittering blasts. Furthermore, there is a secondary active form that her device is able to shift into – Engagement Mode! The scepter twists itself into a snazzy rapier fit for close-quarters melee action. The blade hums with power and will cut through most targets as though they were made of wet tissue paper.

Recently, her device has been upgraded to '''Souverain Heraut Lustre''', granting her a much lighter barrier jacket that emphasizes speed over her former dedicated barrier capabilities while simultaneously granting her both melee and ranged attacks. Heraut takes on a new form as well -- a brilliant white lance which allows her to charge through enemies in a flash. Additionally, she can conjure up phantasmal duplicates of her lance that are much smaller in size which can be launched on her command, similar to spears.

Interestingly enough, Ren is able to perform a rare technique with Souverain Heraut known as '''Core Fusion''', which she discovered during the final battle with Jaren and Citadel. By merging her linker core with Heraut's own core she accesses a new transformation -- '''Sovereign Mode'''! In this state her combat capabilities are greatly increased, allowing her to deliver swift punches, jabs, and kicks that really pack a wallop. Simply put, ''she'' is the weapon, her body reinforced by several layers of barrier spells that all must be penetrated in order to really damage her. Unfortunately, she cannot maintain this form for extended periods of time as it severely drains her (and Heraut's) reserves, making it a risky gamble that should only be undertaken in the direst of situations.

== Plots: Current and Past ==
*'''The Jewel Seeds''': Possibly the first real ongoing magical conflict Ren found herself involved in. A set of dangerous Lost Logia that were loose on Earth and being collected by [[Fate Testarossa]] for a then unknown reason. She, along with [[Lera Camry]] and [[Endo Naoki]], aided [[Nanoha Takamachi]] who was also collecting them. Everything came to a boiling point in the Garden of Time where they confronted Precia Testarossa, Fate's "mother" and the person behind the girl's dogged determination in retrieving the seeds. In the end Precia fled to Al-Hazard, thus putting an end to the destruction she was willing to wreak. It also left them with Fate as a new ally, which was perhaps the best possible outcome (aside from Earth not being destroyed, of course).
*'''Jaren Zastava''': Ren then found herself the target of a rogue Midchildan mage named Jaren Zastava, who seemed adamant about taking Heraut from her. Luckily, she received backup in the form of Lera, whose whole reason for coming to Earth was to track Jaren down. Formerly an assistant of Lera's mother, Mera Camry, he stole a device she'd crafted, Broken Ground, and fled to Earth to be an all-around thieving jerk on a much grander scale. Further investigation revealed he was working for some mysterious employer interested in magical artifacts and devices. After weathering several attacks, including a very personal one where Jaren used her brother Yuu as bait and another where he managed to take Soaring Sky from Lera, there was a final showdown pitting them against him and the newly found, massively powerful Lost Logia known as Citadel. But what Jaren didn't know is that his continued harassment forced the bond between Ren and Souverain Heraut to deepen. Heraut's until-then unknown past was revealed to his master by himself. He was a tool originally created for the sole purpose of combating overwhelmingly dangerous Belkan threats. His master before Ren realized this and was able to tap into Heraut's true capabilities in a desperate bid -- though the act cost him his life. But with Citadel determined to teleport back to his homeland of Belka -- which would inadvertently take Tokyo Tower and the surrounding area with him -- Ren and Heraut had no choice but to undergo a merging of their individual cores and unleash the very same power that utterly consumed Heraut's previous wielder. With it, they were able to successfully stop Citadel, while Lera's own newly gained abilities allowed her to finally beat Jaren down into the dirt and reclaim Broken Ground.
*'''Locks and Keys''': Pure hearts are being stolen! Ren is suitably shocked, and mobilizes to help stop the one's responsible. A series of skirmishes ends up leading them onto a strange ship in space where they face down murderous drone knights. They target her and Heraut specifically upon becoming aware of them, and in the end everyone is forced to retreat. Then, Endo finds a special slot to slide Stern into, and much to Heraut's dismay the Belkan device is upgraded! And shortly after that, so is Ren's! Heraut unlocks new functions in response, and together the group manages to defeat the knights and return to Earth in one piece.

== Relationships ==

* The Family
** Mr. and Mrs. Aizawa (Parents): ''Ren's relationship with her parents has improved from where it once was. Still, their attempts at showing affection can be categorized as "awkward" at best, but Ren knows their hearts are in the right place. They've begun questioning her about plans for her future, however, which is starting to put a strain on Ren's daily life just a tad. She can't quite imagine how they'd react to her telling them she plans on fighting bad guys as a magical girl for the foreseeable future...''
** Yuu Aizawa (Brother): ''The quintessential "Golden Child", Yuu is a smarty-pants. He's also very good at being an older brother, which can sometimes be a pain, but Ren appreciates his concern for her nevertheless. Yuu's graduated from Ohtori and has now entered University, meaning he's so busy that she doesn't get to see him much these days outside of important family events.''

* Friendly Sorts
** Souverain Heraut (Intelligent Device): ''Ren and Heraut have been through a lot ever since she accepted him into her life. Things are much less mysterious between them ever since the Jaren incident -- he's even revealed himself to have quite the (mostly unintentional) sense of humor. Ren wouldn't trade him in for anything in the world.''
** [[Nanoha Takamachi]]: ''A very adorable, hard-working little mage girl. Ren has come to see her as a true ally in the struggle against bad things and will react appropriately should someone threaten the tiny redhead. Though she worries about her tendency to take nearly impossible tasks onto herself. Still, she seems to handle them well...''
** [[Lera Camry]]: ''Another mage! And she goes to Infinity too! She and Lera are pretty much best friends forever, now -- especially after working together to put an end to Jaren's dark plans. Ren would do just about anything for the Midchildan-Who-Is-Posing-As-An-American.''
** [[Fate Testarossa]]: ''Fate-chan has come a long way. Once an enemy, now a good friend and ally. Ren treats her like the little sister she never had and constantly worries about her well-being, considering all she's been through with her "mother" Precia. The Garden of Time Incident was the definite turning point, and even though Ren looks back on it not-so-fondly, she's happy nevertheless that Fate came out of it with a new beginning.''
** [[Eri Shimanouchi]]: ''Stumbled upon her within the barrier of a particularly aggressive Familiar and ended up saving her life. After that it was only logical that they hit it off. Ren is especially worried about Eri's views on her own status as a magical girl. They've kept in touch and have become the best of friends. Ren will readily drop everything to help Eri-chan -- no question about it!''
** [[Endo Naoki]]: ''An old classmate from Juuban that Ren ran into at the arcade. Turns out he's pretty cool. '''AND A MAGE.''' They've developed quite a close friendship since that initial meeting (certain disagreements aside), which only continues to grow... perhaps into something more? Answer: YES. IT HAS. THEY ARE AN ITEM. THE BEST ITEM. <3333''
** [[Kinzo Hiroyuki]]: ''Met him during a witch fight he participated in. Once identities were revealed Ren realized he went to Infinity! They've chatted in the hallways upon seeing one another since then, with her considering him to be a pretty nice guy. She chooses to overlook the apparently dark past-life he used to lead -- he seems genuinely repentant and determined to be on the side of good. And that's all that counts. ''
** [[Mai Tokiha]]: ''During the same meeting with Mamoru, Ren met Mai, a waitress at the Linden Baum Diner. She and Mamoru seem to be close friends, so Ren had no trouble starting up a conversation with the high schooler. She recommended a dish that Ren ended up enjoying greatly which makes her good company to keep!''
** [[Setsuna Higashi]]: ''Setsuna-san has definitely gone through quite a bit. From being a member of Labyrinth to a becoming a Pretty Cure is quite the turnaround. Ren is happy for her, however, and supports her relationship with Lera 100%!

* Not So Friendly Sorts
** Jaren Zastava: ''The jerk with the sideburns as he was often referred to. Was trying to do some really bad things that got his butt kicked by Lera, Ren, and everyone else. Nothing but a distant memory now, thankfully. Phew!"

== Gallery ==
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Georgia Jenks

2019-03-17T06:16:44Z

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2016-08-22T17:06:47Z

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[[File:Magical_girls_by_eudetenis.jpg|750px|center|From left to right: Cardcaptor Sakura, Nurse Angel, Nanoha Takamachi, Fate Testarossa, Sailor Chibimoon, Sailor Saturn, and Amulet Angel|link=]]
''Commissioned from [http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=2933491 Eudetenis] for Battle Fantasia by Eri Shimanouchi's player.''

To create a page for your [[Main_Page|Battle Fantasia]] character, simply edit this index page, add a link for them under the appropriate cast heading, save your changes, then click the new link. Please note that this page is not indicative of a character's availability; that information is accessible in-game with the +cast commands.

====Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon====
* [[Haruka Tenoh]]
* [[Makoto Kino]]
* [[Mamoru Chiba]]
* [[Michiru Kaioh]]
* [[Minako Aino]]
* [[Usagi Tsukino]]
* [[Zoisite]]

====Cardcaptor Sakura====
* [[Sakura Kinomoto]]

====Cooking With Mascot====
* [[Gordon]]

====Futari wa Pretty Cure====
* [[Honoka Yukishiro]]
* [[Nagisa Misumi]]

====Fresh Pretty Cure====
* [[Setsuna Higashi]]
* [[Soular]]
* [[Westar]]

====Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne====
* [[Maron Kusakabe]]

====[[Happiness Charge: Pretty Cure]]====
* [[Hime Shirayuki]]
* [[Iona Hikawa]]
* [[Megumi Aino]]
* [[Yuko Omori]]
* [[Queen Mirage]]
* [[Hosshiwa]]
* [[Namakelder]]
* [[Oresky]]
* [[Phantom]]

====[[Knights of the Round Table REBORN!]]====
* [[Azyana Konstantinov]]
* [[Takeo Akamizu]]
* [[Renjiro Masaki]]
* [[Yua Chouku]]

====Magic Knight Rayearth====
* [[Fuu Hououji]]

====[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]====
* [[Endo Naoki]]
* [[Fate Testarossa]]
* [[Lera Camry]]
* [[Nanoha Takamachi]]
* [[Ren Aizawa]]
* [[Vita]]

====Mai-HiME====
* [[Georgia Jenks]]
* [[Mai Tokiha]]
* [[Mikoto Minagi]]

====Princess Tutu====
* [[Duck]]
* [[Mytho]]

====Pretear====
* [[Hayate]]

====[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica]]====
* [[Eri Shimanouchi]]
* [[Madoka Kaname]]
* [[Mami Tomoe]]
* [[Sachiko Majime]]
* [[Sayaka Miki]]

====[[Revolutionary Girl Utena]]====
* [[Anthy Himemiya]]
* [[Juri Arisugawa]]
* [[Kasagami Araki]]
* [[Miki Kaoru]]
* [[Utena Tenjou]]

====[[Shining Rune Maiden Akemi]]====
* [[Akemi Tsukiyama]]

====[[Sirens of Sorrow's Sea]]====
* [[Nori Ankou]]

====Saint Tail====
* [[Meimi Haneoka]]

====Shugo Chara!====
* [[Ikuto Tsukiyomi]]
* [[Nadeshiko Fujisaki]]
* [[Tadase Hotori]]

====[[Yuna Yuki is a Hero]]====
* [[Fu Inubozaki]]
* [[Akira Moto]]

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Georgia Jenks

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|'''Summary''': 
''Lera asks Ren to meet up at a totally authentic French cafe so that they can discuss things -- which they do!''
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| '''Who:''' 
[[Lera Camry]] and [[Ren Aizawa]]
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| '''Where:''' 
A Cafe
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| '''OOC - IC Date:''' 
14 August 2014 - 07/31/2015
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[[Category:Logs]]

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

No school is the best thing!

However, life hasn't been the best thing lately for Lera Camry. There have certainly been good things -- wonderful things, really, like saving Fate's life -- but there have been bad things too. One of those bad things is Jaren Zastava. She can't forget that he very nearly killed her, could have killed Ren, and has made their lives much more complicated. She hasn't had a chance to really talk to Ren about what happened. It is a conversation that needs to happen.

But, Lera wouldn't be Lera if she didn't fret about what might happen and what the other girl might think. She just became friends with Ren. She doesn't want to lose that.

She sent her a text earlier, suggesting that they get lunch in Clover Town. Now, Lera is waiting at a sidewalk cafe in the appointed place. It is a faux French place, with big sun umbrellas and a menu that is adorably but not authentically Francophone. (Lera has no idea.) She sits at a table, wearing the usual summer outfit: an orange tank-top, black biker shorts with green lining, and sunglasses with a sunflower trim perched on her brow.

Her bag hangs off the back of her chair. She drums her fingers while she awaits Ren's arrival.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

No school really is the best thing! Ren won't disagree with that at all. She's been taking it easy -- especially ever since the Garden of Time incident. She's been reflecting on it all.

And Fate.

She hasn't seen the little blonde mage girl ever since her liberation from Precia's sinister workings. Part of her felt like keeping her distance for the moment was the best course of action. Giving Fate time to adjust was a good thing. And she's sure Nanoha has stepped up to help make the transition all the more easier. She herself will approach the younger girl when the time is right -- and Ren's determined to put her best foot forward and show Fate that she harbors no ill will towards her.

But on a much lighter note, today she's going to hang with Lera! Receiving a text from the native Midchildan was a pleasant surprise. It didn't take her long to agree to the meeting, throw on some appropriate clothing (a nice floral print summer dress and sandals), and head on over to Clover Town. She arrives is short order, spotting Lera at one of the tables immediately. "Lera-chan!" Ren shouts with a wave as she hurries over, a bright smile on her face.

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"Ren-chan! Hey!" Lera calls out, as she sits up straighter. She smiles, and the brightness in her expression is perfectly genuine. She is happy to see her, even if she has important business to discuss. The fretting doesn't vanish, but it gets pushed to the background of her mind while she sits up straighter. "I hope this place looks okay!"

She motions around at the cafe. It has a sign declaring it "Le Café du Culottes." The menu advertises numerous generic French and American dishes. The size of the parfaits around them suggests what people really come here for.

"I think it's German!" Lera declares with that bright, clueless sincerity. Behind her, a waiter wearing a beret waves eagerly at Ren.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

Seeing Lera is always a good thing. The two of them regularly eat lunch together at school and try to make time to hang out together outside of there. And then of course there's their mutual dedication to beating back evil things. And jerks with sideburns. /Especially/ jerks with sideburns. Ren sets her bag down next to the chair she then drops down into, folding her hands in her lap demurely.

"Huh?" She blinks at Lera's little mistake, then giggles at the waiter in the beret. "I think it's French, Lera-chan." Yes it is. But it's no big deal given Lera's not-from-around-these-parts status. "The food should be great regardless, though!" Yes, she's seen those parfaits. Yum.

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"O-oooooh," Lera says, her cheeks flushing red as she realizes her mistake. She grins a moment later, sheepishly scratching at the back of her head. They eat lunch together many-a-time, but there is something nice about going to places away from school. After all, that lets them have something besides cafeteria food or whatever they prepared. "Good to know! I can't let my flawless disguise slip."

No one has told her.

Her smile remains, but softens a little. Because of the school holiday, she hasn't seen as much of Ren as usual. "How have you been?" she asks. "After... everything, with the Garden of Time. And, um, before that."

When Jaren cut down Endo, smashed Lera into the street, knocked out Sailor Moon and Poissonnier Kuniko, and then Ren only just managed to drive her off. Lera's expression dampens in its brightness with the mention of it.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

Ren nods in amusement. Lera's cover is an... interesting topic. She still remembers the first time she encountered the great Magical Cheeseburger Propane-Chan. It was /something/.

The conversation then moves to less casual matters. "Ah." Ren's face slackens a bit, though she tries to hold on to her composure the best she can to her credit. "Alright. I've been alright, really. Sometimes I have dreams but..." That's to be expected. They're getting fewer and farer inbetween now though. Or so she tells herself.

Jaren is a sore spot for the both of them -- and likely will be until he's driven off. "He hasn't shown up since then, has he?" If anything scares her it's Lera having to face him alone without help. Seeing her get pummeled by him during their last match-up still makes her wince. If she herself hasn't been able to beat him...

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"Dreams? About, um... that?" Lera asks. The smile fades away. She has always felt guilty about the way Jaren went after Ren. She told her it was fine before, but hearing it doesn't make the guilt go away. She glances downward. "I'm sorry, Ren-chan. It's... it'll be okay, I promise."

She swallows, before she looks up. She can't start moping. It wouldn't be right, even if she wants to. She helped bring that problem here. She tilts her head to the side, then she shakes her head to Ren's question.

"Not yet," she says. "I'm glad for that. I don't want him making a bigger mess of things. Or going after Nanoha-chan or Fate, either..." She frowns, then glances at the side. If Jaren went after one of them, he might bite off more than he can chew. Or would he? He wrecked a city block last time and he had those drones. "I'm working on finding out what he's doing."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

"Don't worry! Really!" Now Ren feels bad for mentioning the dreams. Lera obviously feels guilty. It's not her fault though. Really, it isn't. She's not responsible for Jaren's actions no matter how much she thinks that. Ren's told her this before -- often, in fact. Though she's not sure how effective her words have been thus far. "I know it'll be fine. We'll get through this." After the Garden of Time she has to admit she's been feeling pretty confident. That was a major conflict that they'd all came out of intact. A tiny bit of her began to think Jaren sort of pales in comparison... but maybe that's just her way of trying to cope.

"Heh. If he went after either of them I think he would realize his mistake pretty quickly..." Her thoughts flash back to the first time her attacked her in the park. Nanoha and Fate had been there, and along with Endo they'd managed to send him packing. Though... that time he didn't have the drones like he does now. It's troubling, still. Very much so. "If only we could find out where he's hiding most of the time..."

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"Right," Lera says. Her smile comes back, though it is more forced this time. She hears what Ren says, but she is prone to feeling guilty. She doesn't assign responsibility away from herself very well. "I know. We've just gotta find where he is, and... make sure we keep getting better."

She pointedly tries to not think of how yesterday's training session never quite clicked. It didn't help that she spoke with Eas instead of finishing it.

"I"m trying to find where he's staying," she says. "I might have a couple of leads. If I find one, I'll scope it out -- when he's not there, don't worry! -- and let you know." She flashes a sheepish grin at her, but it's tinged with resignation. She knows she can't do it alone. She knows that Ren would never want her to do it alone. "We'll take care of it together."

But it's a tempting though, sometimes, to go after him by herself.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

Ren nods along with Lera's plans, pausing a bit when she mentions scoping out his hideout if and when she finds it. Though her insisting she won't do it alone does bring some relief. "Good. Together or not at all." She says softly with a grin. She'd never dream of letting Lera do any of this all on her own. "Those drones are a big part of the problem, too. He has quite a bit at his disposal. And they aren't lightweights." As if that last part has to be said. The destruction they dished out still sits with her as an unpleasant memory.

"Maybe there's a way to disable them? To make them less of a threat?" Ren doesn't know too much about how that sort of magical technology works, though she can only assume it's like most electronics on some level.

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"Yeah, those things were..." She frowns, not finishing the thought. For something that looked like a pill tablet with noodly cable arms, they were incredibly difficult. But there was more to it than that. "They weren't like normal technology from Midchilda. Most of it's magical technology, but they had some kind of anti-magic barrier. I don't know where he got them--I mean, they looked Midchildan..."

She frowns. This is hard to describe, actually. The inner workings of Devices are distinctly not her specialty. Indeed, her failure to be good with designing magical technology is why Lera is here.

"...but they used effects that I've never seen before," Lera finishes. She sighs, before she looks back up at Ren. "I really need to ask Mom about them. But that's... kinda complicated, y'know?"

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

"Oh..." Ren furrows her brows as Lera's explains. They really did not resemble something one would deem a threat, true. But the saying "don't just a book by it's cover" certainly applies to them in this case. The subject of Lera's mom is a delicate one, causing Ren to show sympathy. She used to think she didn't get along with her parents all that well. They never fought with her or anything like that, thankfully. She was never the unruly type. It was just... other things.

"It really would be a good idea to get her opinion on things, if possible. I know the dimensional quakes have sort of made things difficult there, though." She screws her face up a bit as she thinks back to the debriefing they got after the Garden of Time fight. It's a little complicated!

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"She sent me a message," Lera says. "She was offworld when the dimensional quakes happened, visiting a client on another world. She can talk, though it's sometimes sketchy, but..."

It isn't a technical problem that prevents Lera from getting ahold of her, at least not in the long-run. She shakes her head, before she looks back up at Ren. She doesn't quite know about the other girl's troubles with her family. It never quite sunk in. Even Lera's aren't something she discusses often, though the implications aren't hard to get.

"...I'm just worried, I guess," she says. "She might be mad at me if she hears how things are going. I don't know what to say to her. But..." Lera glances down at the table. "You're right. We need some idea. Or more help, when those drones show up."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

Ah. Ren suspected as much. Lera doesn't really share too much info about her mother but it's easy to pick up on the little things that point to their relationship not being the greatest. It makes her feel sad to see a good friend struggling with such indecision. Having to leave Midchilda and come here to Earth to hunt down Jaren is undoubtedly a huge responsibility. Ren wonders if she would be able to shoulder such a burden if their roles were reversed. Lera really is stronger than she may think in her eyes.

"I can be there with you for support." The dark-haired teenager genuinely offers. "And I can give my view on things too if you want." Maybe that'll help smooth things over? Ren can only hope so.

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"Really?" Lera asks, looking up and blinking. She didn't expect the offer to help. The one time she suggested it to another friend, Yukimi had seemed less than thrilled. It takes her a moment to process the offer for help, but then she smiles. She nods, quickly. "Yeah. Of course! Maybe it'll help."

Maybe it won't. She isn't sure what to expect -- or if she can get a stable feed long enough for a real-time talk. But the idea that she wouldn't be alone eases her nerves a little.

"Thanks, Ren-chan," she says. "It means a lot, I mean--um... we've never gotten along so great, and I know I don't talk about it, but it's--um, I stress about it sometimes and--um." Her face reddens again. She knows that didn't sound very coherent. "Thank you. I really mean it."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

"Good." Ren says, happy to see Lera's spirits brightening somewhat. She can't explicitly guarantee things with Lera's mother will go off without a hitch. She hasn't met the elder Camry in any fashion up to now. But maybe, just maybe, she would be willing to hear them out without causing her only daughter any further grief over the situation. It made Ren a little angry, too. If Lera's mother made things worse then... then she wasn't sure /how/ she would react. It wouldn't be positive at all, though, that's for sure.

"If she wants Broken Ground back and to bring Jaren to justice for his crimes then she should be onboard with us... right?" Logic dictates this to be the truth, though one could never know how mothers from other worlds think...

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

They did just contend with a mother with very different ideas about what a mother should do.

"Yeah," Lera says, quieter. "I know that she's with us. But she..." The girl hesitates for a moment and looks down at the ground. "...I just don't want to disappoint her, y'know? She was so worried that I'd come out here and get hurt. She didn't think I could do it, and she wasn't sure about me running around with Sky. If I can't get Ground back, then--I mean..."

She might write her off as a failure, Lera silently concludes. She might cut her losses on a daughter who could never cut it as a Device Meister. She might stop giving her time, her energy, and her love. But she can't tell Ren that. It sounds so grim to think about.

"...I don't know what she'll think."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

Precia was... /wrong/. In so many ways. But on some level Ren sort of understood her pain. Even if she did use Fate to further her goals and had no intention of ever bestowing any semblance of the love she had for her "true" daughter upon her. In her mind she was doing something /right/. How many people in history have done the same? Too many to count, Ren reckons.

"Her being worried is a good sign." She points out then, smiling still. "And she never would have let you come here if she didn't think you could chase down Jaren and get Broken Ground back. Maybe she doesn't show her appreciation that well... but it /has/ to be there. I just know it."

Ren doesn't even take a moment to consider the fact that she could perhaps be assuming things that weren't true. Lera needs to hear this. "You can worry what she'll think later once you've beaten that jerk up and gotten Ground back."

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

At first, Lera is quiet when she considers Ren's words. She wants to think it is true, but she can't know that for certain. But the thought is nice enough that she clings to it for the moment. She smiles, looking down at the ground, and then she nods.

"Yeah... yeah. I think you're right," she says. Even if she isn't so certain that her mother has faith, she sees another thing. She knew it all along, but sometimes it felt so distant. "When I've got Ground back, everything will be fine. She'll see that she didn't have anything to worry about."

She lets out a sigh. "Thanks, Ren-chan."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

Ren nods, satisfied with Lera's reaction. Right. Getting Ground back was going to happen. Jaren would get sent to some magic jerk prison and they'd never have to worry about him again. It was nice to sit there and dream up that kind of favorable scenario.

"So! What are we having?" Ren pulls the menu closer to her, hoping to turn things in a more lighter direction. "I... don't think I've had anything quite like what's on here." She laughs. But it's a good thing! Branching out is good! Yes!

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

Lera smiles a moment longer, before she nods, and flips her menu over. She sighs, relieving some of the tension, and then she is entirely happy to throw herself into this new conversation. Forgetting her troubles, at least for a little while, is very enticing indeed.

"I'm not sure!" she says. "The parfaits look nice, don't they? But they're a lot of food--oh, but maybe one of the appetizers. Or their cheeseburger. I do like cheeseburgers..." She named her magical girl self after them, after all. Lera taps a finger against her chin. "What about you? Oh, and there's crepes! I like crepes!"

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

"Crepes? Oh, yeah! I like crepes." Ren smiles. "But those parfaits look delicious! Maybe I should get both?" She blushes a bit, imagining how much Endo would be teasing her for overindulging in sweets. But then again he isn't here so...

"I'll buy us each a parfait. My treat!" She states with a laugh. "It'll be a reward for our hard work, you know?" Her tone suggests that she won't let Lera say otherwise. "We definitely deserve it!"

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"I think I might get both, too, so that sounds good to me!" Lera says with a laugh, scratching at the back of her head. She feels a little embarrassed, but Ren said it perfectly: after all of their hard work, they deserve it. She grins and nods her head. "You're the best! I love parfaits. I didn't get them much back on Midchilda, y'know?"

She shakes her head. She lived in the north. They usually went for baked deserts, perhaps serving ice cream as a side dish for it.

"Oh! So you know, Fate likes ice cream," Lera offers. She winks once at Ren. She imagined Ren would be stopping by to see Fate sooner or later. That little piece of knowledge might benefit her.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

"Really?" Ren hasn't really gotten to talk about the difference between Earth and Midchilda with Lera quite yet. She's ever so curious about where her friend is from. Maybe once all this Jaren business is over she'll be able to ask more questions... and even ask to visit? Leaving Earth would be pretty exciting -- she hopes so anyway!

The subject of Fate is brought up pretty unceremoniously. "Eh? Oh! Right! Umm... how is she by the way?" Taking her ice cream is a good idea though, for when she eventually goes to see her. "Things got really heavy for her."

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"Fate?" Lera asks. "It's complicated, y'know? But..."

Lera looks down thoughtfully for a moment, while she considers the younger girl. She can't forget Fate's promise to protect her smile; the vow that she would stay by Lera, no matter what. It almost makes Lera misty-eyed to think about it, but she keeps her composure. Her smile is genuinely happy.

"...I think she's going to be okay," she says. "It was a really rough thing that she went through, so it won't be better in a day. But when we talked, I felt like she was starting to find her way. And I know Nanoha will help her. And us too!"

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

That's a huge relief. Everything that's happened is sure to stick with Fate for a long time -- likely unforgettable even. But if she could heal... if /they/ could /help/ her heal...

"Of course we will." Ren answers affirmatively. "We can't leave it all to Nanoha. Even if she could probably handle it all on her own." The little mage girl was a force to be reckoned with, leaving Ren with zero doubts about her ability to cherish and nurture Fate's hard-earned friendship.

"And Lindy-san and Chrono-san are staying here on Earth from now on, too?" She adds this query after the fact. It took a whole lot of guts to leave an organization like the TSAB. Ren only had a flimsy grasp on what the Bureau stood for, and knew both of the Harlaown's previously held notable positions within it's structure.

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"Yeah," Lera says with a nod of her head. "They left the TSAB, it sounds like, and joined the Tuners. I don't know the details yet--um, I know about the Tuners, but not a lot, y'know?"

They seemed nice enough, she thought.

"I think they're helping Fate and Nanoha. We'll have to keep an eye on them," she says. She hesitates, before her voice drops a little. "I'm glad. The Time-Space Administration Bureau isn't all bad, but they'd want to take Fate back. They tend to stick their nose in things, so... it's good that things worked out like this. The Harlaowns seem really nice, too."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

Right. The Tuners. Ren had never heard of them before the mission to stop Precia. A group of magical girls all organized like that! To think it had been something she'd missed up until then was a bit overwhelming. She didn't think about joining them, though the degree of support they'd be able to provide was nothing to sneeze at.

"They don't have any jurisdiction here either, right?" She would like to know the story behind their clash with the Magic Association in detail someday soon. She only got a bit of info out of Lindy about it following the battle, and there wasn't much time to grill her about it given the aftermath. People sure did get territorial...

"Hey. We should go to the beach before school starts up again." Ren says suddenly, looking over at Lera with bright eyes. "I really do love the beach! Maybe we can get Endo and some of the others to tag along."

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"They definitely don't," Lera says. "I don't know what happened exactly, but... something." It was why, her mother and her guessed, Jaren came here. That guess may be wrong, but it stood to reason. She rubs her chin, thoughtfully, and looks up. She blinks at the sudden brightness and the idea.

"The beach?" she asks. "Yeah, that would be great! I love going there!" she says, with a grin. She sways left, then right, as she imagines it; swimming, playing beach ball, and maybe they could even cook something. "Oh, there's a friend I might ask along, too. Setsuna Higashi? She's really nice!"

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

Ren gets excited just from seeing Lera's excitement over the idea. "Yeah! It's been awhile since I've been..." She leaves out "with anyone" because... yeah. No need to dampen things. "I'm really looking forward to swimming again! Hope I still remember, heh heh." Sheepish grin and neck rub. She's sure Endo will go for the idea. Maybe Nanoha and Fate would be up for it, too. Fate could likely use the distraction.

"A friend? Of course! Invite her and anyone else you can think of. Maybe Kuniko-san would be willing to come too?" The more the merrier. If they could occupy an entire portion of the beach and have a good time... even better!

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"Oh, she's a good idea!" Lera says. "I could ask her--ah, I'd ask Sailor Moon, but I don't know her identity, and that doesn't look like swimming gear." She has invited Sailor Moon to other things, though. The girl shrugs, cheerfully, before she nods. "I'll ask her! I bet Endo'll like the idea, too. Besides..."

She leans forward over the table and waggles her eyebrows.

"He'll get to see you in a swimsuit, Ren-chan!" She grins like she is evil. Because, at the moment, she is a little evil.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (11)] has posed.

Sailor Moon would look kind of comical on the beach all transformed up. But Ren nods nevertheless. "Couldn't hurt to ask!" Indeed it couldn't. Though what Lera says next makes Ren blush immediately.

"W-What? Lera-chan you say the weirdest things sometimes!" She did have a cute swimsuit she's been wanting to wear. And if Endo appreciates it... ahh...

Shaking her head she ducks down a bit and sticks the menu in front of her beet red face. "So how about those parfaits!" Yes. How about them.

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"Is that so!" Lera says with a conspiratorial laugh. She leans back, though, and she nods before she looks down at the menu. She grins down at her menu -- she isn't going to tease Ren more, because at a point, it would be mean -- and puts her chin in her hand. "Yes, let's get our parfaits! Well-deserved parfaits!"

Ren Aizawa

2015-08-17T00:05:42Z

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! style="text-align:left" | Full Name:
| Ren Aizawa
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! style="text-align:left" | Aliases:
| Ren-san, Aizawa-san
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! style="text-align:left" | Species:
| Human
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! style="text-align:left" | Gender:
| Female
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! style="text-align:left" | Age/Birthdate:
| 16 (December 5th)
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! style="text-align:left" | Height:
| 5'6"
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! style="text-align:left" | Hair Colour:
| Black
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! style="text-align:left" | Eye Colour:
| Amber
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! style="text-align:left" | Astrological Sign:
| Sagittarius
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! style="text-align:left" | Blood Type:
| A-
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! style="text-align:left" | Favorite Food:
| Yakitori
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! style="text-align:left" | Least Favorite Food:
| Curry
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! style="text-align:left" | Favorite Subject:
| ...Magic
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! style="text-align:left" | Least Favorite Subject:
| ...Everything else
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! style="text-align:left" | Character Theme:
| [http://youtu.be/P2xYDzVAlFU Kaori Oda - True Colors]
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! style="text-align:left" | Organization:
| Unaffiliated
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! style="text-align:left" | Position:
| N/A
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! style="text-align:left" | School:
| [[School: Infinity Institute|Infinity Institute]] (Grade 11)
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! style="text-align:left" | Combat Rank:
| C
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! style="text-align:left" | Source:
| [[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]
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! style="text-align:left" | Chartype:
| OC
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! style="text-align:left" | Player:
| [[User:Maxyrama|Maxyrama]]
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[[Category:Characters]][[Category:Infinity]]

== Quote ==
"...I think I can help!"

== Profile ==
Ren Aizawa has never quite lived up to the expectations of her accomplished family. A girl of zero renown, she's struggled with finding her lot for as long as she remembers. With a lifetime of mediocrity stretching out before her, Ren desperately wished for a miracle. Fortunately, someone was listening, and her prayers were answered. Deep within the confines of her new school Ren stumbles upon a beautiful ring. Except it wasn't just an exquisite piece of jewelry – it was Souverain Heraut, an intelligent device that grants the ability to embrace the magical energy within oneself and wield it fantastically. Officially forming a contract and becoming a mage-in-training, Ren has transformed from a dull schoolgirl to a majestic champion of justice!

== Personality ==

On the surface, Ren does not seem any different from most teenaged girls. She certainly has the same worries as expected of her age group – most of which aren't too significant or potentially life-altering in hindsight. If anything Ren puts a large amount of stock into the opinions of her peers, remains prone to typical adolescent flights of fancy, conveys a near perpetual aura of youthful awkwardness, and in general doesn't always put her best foot forward. Again, nothing out of the ordinary for a self-conscious, still maturing high schooler in the scheme of things.

But peel back this superficial top layer and the /real/ Ren becomes exposed. The aforementioned over-reliance on peer views still remains; though added in are healthy doses of inferiority, loneliness, and desperation. Ren has always stood in the shadow of “superior” people. Her parents and most importantly her brother are irrefutable examples. Though they have not gone so far as to wave their greater acumen in her face, she still feels the sting. Paranoia seeps into the edges of her mind, eating away at the already shaky foundations, and brings her dangerously close to sliding down the slippery slope to self-loathing.

See, Ren's greatest weakness is empathy. She cycles through emotions like everyone else, except they hit her like a roaring tsunami, threatening to sweep her up and away. She simply /feels/ on a much deeper level. Everything sticks with her for much longer than normal. She internalizes every interaction she has and reflects on the outcome whether good or bad. Much thought goes into how differently it could have gone, the multitude of variables racing through her cerebral cortex. Something didn't go exactly as she would've liked? That just means she'll have to actively try harder to steer it towards the desired conclusion. There is a clear element of control she wishes to exercise over her life. As someone uncomfortable with the uncertainties of existence, Ren tirelessly works to make sure all the pieces fall into their optimal places.

Alienation becomes a common theme with someone like Ren. Fear of having her imperfections bared for others to pick at and critique naturally drives her into avoiding situations that will just exasperate the problem. Of course this behavior does /wonders/ for her social life. But it would be unfair to categorize her as anti-social. Ren just doesn't always seek out companionship. Though it's laughably easy for someone to force it upon her. In those cases she'll engage those who saw fit to address her, all the while remaining conscious of what is coming out of her mouth. It's akin to playing a game of social chess; making the right moves and avoiding saying the wrong thing. Should the focus shift to her being scrutinized however a ton of red flags will go up and Ren will start to backpedal. Abruptly cutting off in such a manner is undeniably strange but at the same time desirable to the alternative of being rejected for certain traits of her persona.

Basically, her actions all boil down to trust. Or lack thereof. When Ren looks back on her time growing up, she remembers the patronizing smiles and shared looks between her family while striving to relate to them. She wouldn't go as far as to say it was altogether intentional on their part. For all their hubris, her parents and brother are at heart good individuals. Though Ren cannot ultimately ignore how marginalized she is in their presence. From this sparks an implicit sentiment of animosity toward the so-called elite. She sees nothing wrong with making sweeping assumptions about these particular group of people, or how hypocritical it would be for her to take offense should the same be done to her. Pettiness comes to the forefront and tends to cloud her judgment, altering Ren into a moody mess of thinly-veiled acerbity. Gratefully she usually has the wherewithal to make herself scarce in lieu of doing something unbecoming. Usually.

Of course now with magic revealed to her and becoming a magical girl everything has changed drastically. Before she did not have the means to exert even the slightest bit of influence on the world around her. Ren's perception has been augmented, her mind unlocked; and nothing seems inconceivable. Magic allows her to kick open formerly closed doors and let her presence be acknowledged. Those who are not cognizant of her freshly granted abilities will no doubt continue to underestimate her – to surmise that she is very much still an underdog. And Ren? Won't clue them in to anything otherwise. She's grown accustomed to being so overlooked that continuing to play the part is sincerely fun in some cases. It's like her own little inside joke that she alone knows the punchline to.

On the hopes and dreams front, Ren's envisions a future beating back the armies of darkness. Heroic, huh? Though she has all of high school to get through before gallivanting off to distant lands to slay beasts Ren can assuredly profess that is the existence she endeavors to lead. She'd be an idiot not to specialize in the one thing she shows blatant competence in. A gross injustice, even! And it helps that she finds the whole shebang /fun/. Yes, while karaoke and shopping works for other girls, beating up monsters is Ren's form of letting her hair down. To say it brings her joy would be an immense understatement. Rather, it's virtually /cathartic/. All of her pent up emotions get released with each shot, stab, strike she delivers to her opponents. The battlefield is her element, and when within it Ren's entire mien distorts into something... something downright /primal/. All prey in sight will be obliterated, and there is no conceding. Ren is thorough. Scarily thorough.

== History ==

Ren had the misfortune of being born an ordinary girl in an extraordinary family. Her parents were both top researchers in their chosen fields, while her older brother Yuu was found to be a child prodigy at a young age. Of course, many would argue the validity of determining a child's “worth” at such a young age. Though Mr. and Mrs. Aizawa would certainly contest any negative opinions on the matter thrown their way, being the outspoken geniuses they were. Ren was placed into a multitude of “early nurturing” activities as a result of her parents' ideals. It had seemingly worked for her brother – so logically the same should have been true for her.

Well.. not quite it turned out. Ren didn't seem to have any aptitude for the same things as Yuu did. She wasn't musically or artistically inclined or anything of the sort. Ren was overwhelmingly “average”, and seemed much more interested in being a child than living up to any grandiose expectations. Her parents were floored. How could this have happened? Though to their credit, they didn't outright shun her for not embracing what they tried to push onto her. At the same time however they certainly weren't wholly content. They even held out hope that their young daughter would still have time to “catch up” and hopefully find her niche.

Though Ren did nothing of the sort. Entering public elementary school (Juuban) she continued to do most of what was expected of her. Unlike her brother Yuu she didn't shoot to the top of her class or display any sort of advanced level of maturity. As time advanced and it became apparent she wouldn't be bringing home any medals every single day, her parents resigned themselves to loosening the reins somewhat. This had a fairly good effect on Ren for the most part, since she hadn't been completely oblivious to their feelings on the matter. With their focus off of her she was free to spread her wings and pursue the things she wanted to at her own leisure.

The novelty of having little obligations to her parents however began to wear off when she became a teenager. Yuu had been accepted into Ohtori Academy thanks to his academic (and the Aizawa's financial) prowess. Such an accomplishment became THE main topic of conversation for months. Having people come up to her to gush over her ~handsome brother~ and his status as one of the elite got old for Ren quite quickly. A bit of resentment started to build up as customary – though not quite enough for any sibling rivalry to take place. Ren knew Yuu was in an entirely different league than her. A league she couldn't even hope to break into with her lack of obvious talents.

Playing second fiddle to her brother continued to eat away at Ren well into junior high. It prompted her to even try her hand at joining a few clubs and sports. Still Ren found she held no real passion for either of them no matter how hard she tried to pretend otherwise. She yearned to be good at /something/. /Anything/. There had to be some unknown trait about her waiting to be discovered. Ren's gut instinct told her it existed – though gave her no clues as to what direction to take in finding it.

Fortunately enough, the timely invention of the Sister Schools Program would prove to be the catalyst Ren needed to jumpstart her otherwise humdrum life. Her class was taken on a school-sponsored trip to the Infinity Institute to give them a taste of what life in such an advanced establishment of learning entailed. Ren had no idea that during the tour she'd gotten the attention of one of the faculty members who had passively observed the gathered outsiders. And she definitely had no idea that a week later she would receive a formal recruitment package and invitation to join the esteemed charter school. Her parents of course were overjoyed... while Ren was rightfully puzzled. She hadn't expressed any intention to go to the Infinity School, so why had they given her a spot so readily?

She didn't have much time to ponder the motives behind the school's insistence she become part of their ranks. All the necessary paperwork was filed and her transfer from Juuban was complete. Leaving behind her old school for a brand new one wasn't easy, especially since she'd just made the transition to high school not long beforehand. All of this left Ren feeling very out of her element during those initial weeks at Infinity. The curriculum was varied, and intimidating. While the atmosphere of Infinity did not feel as “elite” as Ohtori, there was still a certain degree of prestige that she found herself struggling to live up to. The uniform got her looks of acknowledgment from people in public. Being an Infinity student meant something. Though it felt good to be looked at in such a way, Ren couldn't totally shake the feeling of being an imposter. What if others found out she wasn't as great as her fellow peers? She would surely be laughed at, and the school would realize it made a grave mistake and cut her loose! But nothing of the sort was in the cards for her. Ren owed her admission not to some random oversight doomed to a swift correction and a miasma of shame – rather, it was her own yet hidden talent, an inborn capacity for magic she could not know she possessed. It was this – this capacity for which she had been selected; this capacity for which her observer had been silently scanning the children. A close eye was kept on her, though interference was restricted. It was much more preferable to manifest magical abilities on her own instead of being pushed into it.

Not long after getting her bearings Ren felt herself suddenly afflicted with a strange compulsion. From somewhere within the school she could sense /it/ – waiting for her to come along and stake her claim. She tried ignoring what she felt in the beginning, chalking it up to her imagination. The draw towards /it/ only intensified, gnawing away at her thoughts so much that it became unbearable. So, without even knowing what she was potentially getting into, Ren heeded the call. The trail lead her deep into the school – deeper than she'd ever been. Finally she arrived at a darkened laboratory. Slipping inside she was met with many odd sights that made her question just what kind of place Infinity really was. With the calling at its strongest within the mysterious room, she eventually sniffed out the focal point – a solitary silver ring with an ornate gold stone in the center and strange runic symbols engraved within its band. Before she could stop herself she'd picked it up and immediately deposited it into her pocket, then made a hasty retreat.

Ren was floored for the most part. Why did she steal the ring? She wasn't a thief! Days went by, each one ending in a failed attempt to return it to the lab. It just seemed like doing so would've been a grave mistake. On the plus side the distraction the ring had been serving as seemed to lessen now that she had it within her grasp. Almost like it had been soothed as a result of being rescued from that musty room. And at times she swore the gem in the center would pulse faintly. Totally /not/ normal behavior for a piece of jewelry to exhibit.

All would be answered in the most spectacular way possible during her usual walk home. She was a bit later than usual thanks to stopping off at her favorite cafe. As she hurried to make it home before it got too dark, a scream cut through the air. Not typically someone who ran into potential danger, Ren shockingly found herself hurrying into the alleyway where the scream originated. What she saw made her blood run cold. A giant monstrous creature was looming over a passed out couple. It was unlike anything she'd seen before, and when it turned to face her the pit in her stomach swelled. She was going to be eaten!

No... That wasn't going to happen! As the monster jumped towards her, Ren intuitively raised her hands. A golden incandescent barrier of light formed in front of her just as the monster would've made contact. The beast roared as it was then pushed back into the rubbish bins lining the alleyway. Ren stood there, barrier still up, eyes wide with surprise. What... had she done that?! The answer – yes. But not entirely on her own. A voice began speaking out to her, and it took her just a few moments to realize it was coming from the ring, now inexplicably floating in front of her. In stunned silence she listened as it introduced itself as Souverain Heraut. Ren wanted to believe she was hallucinating. Although this was no fever dream. The talking ring was as real as the terrible monster currently struggling to get back upright. With the stark reality of the situation setting in, she /knew/ it was up to her to resolve it.

Souverain Heraut responded affirmatively to Ren's internal declaration. He could grant her the power she needed to subdue the creature. All she had to do was repeat the passphrase that had been buried within her subconscious the moment she first made contact with the ring – and the contract would thus be formed. The growls and furious snapping of jaws filled her ears as she closed her eyes and uttered those words of power.

:::'''''“A royal duty to defend against tyranny... To strike down chaos where it lurks... To become a shining beacon that beats back the darkness... SOUVERAIN HERAUT, SORTIE!”'''''

A pillar of light immediately exploded into the sky, surrounding Ren completely. In the next instant her clothes melted away, and the floating ring expanded, unrolling into a shiny silver rod. The golden stone shaped itself into the “cap” of the rod, which soon took on the shape of a stately scepter. Floating in front of Ren still, the device launched forth several searing flares of magical energy that proceeded to conform to parts of her body. In a flash her barrier jacket was formed, providing Ren with protective armor fit for a monarch. Only once the last piece was in place did she finally reach out and take Souverain Heraut in hand, accepting her new destiny as its master.

Transformation complete, Ren stood proudly in the alleyway. She could feel the weight of the magic now at her fingertips. The monster didn't seem as scary, either. With Souverain Heraut under her command there was nothing to fear. Again the creature leapt at her, though this time Ren nimbly avoided it by flying backwards into the air. Not content with giving up its prey, the beast followed, and an exhilarating aerial roof top chase played out between the two opposing parties. Ren continued to avoid her opponent's blows, taking advantage of her smaller build to lose the perusing behemoth in a crack between two buildings just big enough for her alone to fit through. Emerging from the other side unscathed she slowed to a stop, panting heavily in response to the adrenaline rushing through her veins. She felt so alive!

Souverain Heraut spoke again, imploring her to use a spell to strike back at their enemy. Knowing continued evasion wouldn't bring an end to the fight, Ren complied, flying up higher to get a bird's eye view of the pacing monster down below. Relying on further encouragement from Souverain Heraut, she focused her magic into conjuring up a swarm of golden jewels in the air around her. Radiating with her spiritual heat, they sizzled and crackled with concentrated intensity. With a flourish of her scepter she commanded them to strike, each gem zipping off to cut through their intended target like a hot knife through butter. The beast roared in pain, crippled from the surprise strike. Ren clearly had it on the ropes now! It was time to finish this.

An elegant golden circle of magic appeared beneath her feet, spinning as preparations were made. Souverain Heraut declared himself to be shifting into Engagement Mode before the scepter morphed into a glittering rapier complete with a jewel-encrusted basket hilt. Thrusting it forward, tendrils of energy spilled forth, billowing around the blade ominously. Fully charged with power, Ren dove at the defenseless brute, letting out an echoing war cry. The moment the sword sunk into inky flesh a dazzling explosion of light lit up the entire block. And when it faded, the only thing left behind was Ren standing in a smoking crater.

Coming down from the battle was no easy feat. It took soothing words from Souverain Heraut to coax Ren into dispelling her transformation. The scepter disappeared, leaving the ring peacefully within her palm. Sirens started blaring in the distance, snapping Ren out of her trance enough for her to make a hasty retreat. She didn't stop running until she got home and up to her room, collapsing face-first onto her bed. As she lay there catching her breath she played out the tumultuous events in her head. Bringing the palm in which she clutched the ring to her chest Ren stayed curled up that way until eventually slipping into a quiet slumber.

The first act upon awakening the next morning was a thorough interrogation of Souverain Heraut. His answers were at times both vague and forthright. Using the term “Mage” to describe what Ren was, he commended the magical aptitude she displayed during the previous night's scuffle. A dedicated training regimen, he insisted, was what she was in need of, and vowed to teach her everything. Ren was taken aback. It was weird to be putting her trust in a talking magical device... but Ren's heart told her Souverain Heraut would not steer her wrong. And passing up the chance to nurture her emerging magical talents sounded like a bone-headed move to begin with. So with a steely gaze, Ren pledged herself to giving it her all.

Now with a noticeably brighter future ahead of her, Ren chooses to defend the interests of the common man, and beat back the forces of evil. Look out world, Imperial Chancellor Ren is here to make her mark!

== Powers/Abilities ==

Ren relies on the innate magic produced from her linker core as well as Souverain Heraut, her chosen intelligent device which aggrandizes her abilities and aids in spellcasting. In the Path to Power sense, she possesses an Artifact (Souverain Heraut) with which she has a Contract (use magic to protect and serve the greater good). The artifact itself is rather steeped in stateliness, taking the standby form of a ring so baroque in aesthetics that it would be at home in a museum dedicated to lost treasures. The same florid display is just as prevalent in its activated (device) mode – a silver, bejeweled scepter. Her spells are focused through it, the intricacies of which are largely handled by Souverain Heraut. Lastly, there is a secondary active form that her device is able to shift into – Engagement Mode! The scepter twists itself into a snazzy rapier fit for pulse-pounding, heart-stopping melee action. The blade hums with power and will cut through most targets as though they were made of wet tissue paper. The attacks of this mode tend to have a higher mana expenditure, too. Gotta pay for that flashiness.

It also goes without saying that to use the full capabilities of her device Ren must be transformed into her mage armor, aka [http://i.imgur.com/xTvxZo1.png barrier jacket]. In addition to giving her a pretty cool look, the barrier jacket strengthens her body and allows her to withstand forces that would severely maim a normal person. It even allows her to fly! Oh, and then there's the whole recognition inhibition deal that keeps her identity a secret. Yes yes, that's very important too.

So, what does her magic look like? Gems! Jewels! And other assorted pretty stones! Ren conjures these regalia and uses them to attack. She can bombard a chosen mark with them acting as high speed projectiles, command a swarm of lasers to shoot from an assembled array of ornaments, or surround a quarry with finery that explode into fireworks on her command.

== Relationships ==

* The Family
** Mr. and Mrs. Aizawa (Parents): ''Ren's relationship with her parents is complicated. She both loves and respects them without a doubt (a mutual attitude essentially), and wouldn't want to bring shame upon them willingly. If she had to be truthful, though, part of her dislikes them for being so effortlessly perfect. Surely they have flaws, but what does that matter when they seem able to hide them adequately and put their best parts on display? Ren is so glaringly different from her parents that she may as well not even be considered their offspring. She's never been able to connect with them due to lack of shared interests. Although, her acceptance to Infinity has caused them to cast a favorable eye upon her for the first time, moving things in the right direction.''
** Yuu Aizawa (Brother): ''Ren's thoughts on her brother are close to those regarding her parents. He's the eldest child who can pretty much do no wrong. The one who will carry on the family name and do great things with that big gifted brain of his. Yuu does get carried away, frequently getting absorbed into his own notoriety, and takes his position as her older brother seriously. Ren views him as an overbearing nuisance but does appreciate the concern he exhibits. Yuu is currently in his last year of high school at Ohtori, with entry into university on the horizon. Ren's entry to Infinity has had an effect on Yuu also, all but forcing him to perceive her as an equal. It's a development that's screwed with his head quite a lot, and has caused him to reassess the role he's played in Ren's life since they were children. Yuu perhaps never considered that his baby sister would spread her wings and become a swan. He's not sure he likes it.''

* Friendly Sorts
** Souverain Heraut (Intelligent Device): ''Ren's only known the enigmatic magical device for a short amount of time, although the bond they share is remarkably solid. He instructs her on how to best utilize her magic, a talent she's actually taken to with promise, and in the process has shown there is more to her than meets the eye. Questions about his background before Ren came into the picture have yielded references to a previous master who is no longer alive; the details of which have not been revealed. As far as she can tell there does not seem to be any unspoken stipulations to the contract. Souverain Heraut only longs for Ren to bloom into a first-rate mage and will go to great lengths to make sure that goal is met – and even exceeded.''
** [[Nanoha Takamachi]]: ''A very adorable, hard-working little mage girl. Ren has come to see her as a true ally in the struggle against bad things and will react appropriately should someone threaten the tiny redhead. Though she worries about her tendency to take nearly impossible tasks onto herself. Still, she seems to handle them well...''
** [[Alyce Ducati]]: ''Works for the TSAB (Time Space Administration Bureau) but unfortunately has little jurisdiction here on Earth. Ren both respects and trusts her -- especially since she herself has ended up using the TSAB mage's apartment as an impromptu hospital more than she'd like to admit. Definitely considers her to be the magical backup they may need if things get dicey.''
** [[Lera Camry]]: ''Another mage! And she goes to Infinity too! Pretty enthusiastic about the whole magical girl thing, though her device is a bit short with her and everyone else. Ren has made an effort to spend time with her, them being so close in age and all. Lera is yet another person ''
** [[Eri Shimanouchi]]: ''Stumbled upon her within the barrier of a particularly aggressive Familiar and ended up saving her life. After that it was only logical that they hit it off. Ren is especially worried about Eri's views on her own status as a magical girl. They've kept in touch and have become the best of friends. Ren will readily drop everything to help Eri-chan -- no question about it!''
** [[Endo Naoki]]: ''An old classmate from Juuban that Ren ran into at the arcade. Turns out he's pretty cool. '''AND A MAGE.''' They've developed quite a close friendship since that initial meeting (certain disagreements aside), which only continues to grow... perhaps into something more? The future holds some interesting potential!''
** [[Kinzo Hiroyuki]]: ''Met him during a witch fight he participated in. Once identities were revealed Ren realized he went to Infinity! They've chatted in the hallways upon seeing one another since then, with her considering him to be a pretty nice guy. She chooses to overlook the apparently dark past-life he used to lead -- he seems genuinely repentant and determined to be on the side of good. And that's all that counts. ''
** [[Runealy Waldia]]: ''A friend of Nanoha's whom Ren was meeting up with to hang out and consume very sugary snacks with. Except they got interrupted by a bratty witch on a broom that they were forced to subdue together. Very surprised (and pleased) that Rune is a magical girl (and a Princess!). Recently they've become closer after Ren witnessed the effects of the dark seal placed on the young girl and fought along with others to save her. Still owes her yummy snacks!''
** [[Mamoru Chiba]]: ''A chance meeting at the Linden Baum Diner saw Ren blushing furiously as the tall, handsome Ohtori student chatted with her casually. All of that nervousness quickly dissipated when she found out he was ''the'' Chiba-san her older brother Yuu was friends with. He even invited her to a study group! What a nice guy!
** [[Mai Tokiha]]: ''During the same meeting with Mamoru, Ren met Mai, a waitress at the Linden Baum Diner. She and Mamoru seem to be close friends, so Ren had no trouble starting up a conversation with the high schooler. She recommended a dish that Ren ended up enjoying greatly which makes her good company to keep!''

* Not So Friendly Sorts
** [[Fate Testarossa]]: ''Known only as THAT GIRL to Ren. She's confused as to why Fate is so aggressively hostile and obsessive when it comes to collecting the Jewel Seeds. And she doesn't like it one bit. Nanoha is overly concerned with understanding the blonde mage, who seemingly spurs all attempts at rational discussion. It's frustrating but Ren continues to take a passive stance on the matter for now. Also, Fate hits hard. Very hard.''
** Jaren Zastava: ''He attacked Ren in the park one night and would've very likely killed her had it not been for the timely intervention of Nanoha, Endo, and Fate (though she was there for unrelated reasons to be honest). From what she was told after the battle, he claims to want to take something back he let her borrow. Ren has no idea what he's talking about and is rightfully worried about future attacks from the powerful mage.

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Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha

2015-08-13T04:47:05Z

Maxyrama: /* Device Color Coding */

====Cast====
* [[Nanoha Takamachi]]: ''Yet to realize her true potential.''
* [[Fate Testarossa]]: ''She just wants to make mommy happy.''
* [[Hayate Yagami]]: ''Refusing to harm others even to save herself.''
* [[Precia Testarossa]]: ''Don't tell her how to love her daughter!''
* [[Yuuno Scrya]]: ''dook''
* [[Signum]]: ''Searching for a future for her Mistress, no matter the cost.''
* [[Vita]]: ''She breaks all barriers in the search for a girl's salvation.''
* [[Alyce Ducati]]: ''Bringing lawbreakers to justice on behalf of the TSAB!''
* [[Ren Aizawa]]: ''Finding her path after spending so long astray.''
* [[Lera Camry]]: ''Learning about Earth, what fun it is!''

====NPCs====
* Jaren Zastava: ''A jerk. With sideburns.''

====Helpful Notes====

* Friendship is best attained through lasers.

====Device Color Coding====
* Lera Camry's Intelligent Device, '''Soaring Sky''': #FF6600
* Jaren Zastava's Intelligent Device, '''Broken Ground:'''#668566
* Ren Aizawa's Intelligent Device, '''Souverain Heraut:''' #D4AF37

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Ren Aizawa

2015-06-28T19:30:36Z

Maxyrama:

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! style="background:#D4AF37; border: 2px #000000 solid; font-size: 110%;" align="center" colspan="2" | '''IC Information'''
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! style="text-align:left" | Full Name:
| Ren Aizawa
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! style="text-align:left" | Aliases:
| Ren-san, Aizawa-san
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! style="text-align:left" | Species:
| Human
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! style="text-align:left" | Gender:
| Female
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! style="text-align:left" | Age/Birthdate:
| 16 (December 5th)
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! style="text-align:left" | Height:
| 5'6"
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! style="text-align:left" | Hair Colour:
| Black
|-
! style="text-align:left" | Eye Colour:
| Amber
|-
! style="text-align:left" | Astrological Sign:
| Sagittarius
|-
! style="text-align:left" | Blood Type:
| A-
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! style="text-align:left" | Favorite Food:
| Yakitori
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! style="text-align:left" | Least Favorite Food:
| Curry
|-
! style="text-align:left" | Favorite Subject:
| ...Magic
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! style="text-align:left" | Least Favorite Subject:
| ...Everything else
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! style="text-align:left" | Character Theme:
| [http://youtu.be/P2xYDzVAlFU Kaori Oda - True Colors]
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|-
! style="text-align:left" | Organization:
| Unaffiliated
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! style="text-align:left" | Position:
| N/A
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! style="text-align:left" | School:
| [[School: Infinity Institute|Infinity Institute]] (Grade 11)
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! style="text-align:left" | Combat Rank:
| C
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! style="text-align:left" | Source:
| [[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]
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! style="text-align:left" | Chartype:
| OC
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! style="text-align:left" | Player:
| [[User:Maxyrama|Maxyrama]]
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[[Category:Characters]][[Category:Infinity]]

== Quote ==
"...I think I can help!"

== Profile ==
Ren Aizawa has never quite lived up to the expectations of her accomplished family. A girl of zero renown, she's struggled with finding her lot for as long as she remembers. With a lifetime of mediocrity stretching out before her, Ren desperately wished for a miracle. Fortunately, someone was listening, and her prayers were answered. Deep within the confines of her new school Ren stumbles upon a beautiful ring. Except it wasn't just an exquisite piece of jewelry – it was Souverain Heraut, an intelligent device that grants the ability to embrace the magical energy within oneself and wield it fantastically. Officially forming a contract and becoming a mage-in-training, Ren has transformed from a dull schoolgirl to a majestic champion of justice!

== Personality ==

On the surface, Ren does not seem any different from most teenaged girls. She certainly has the same worries as expected of her age group – most of which aren't too significant or potentially life-altering in hindsight. If anything Ren puts a large amount of stock into the opinions of her peers, remains prone to typical adolescent flights of fancy, conveys a near perpetual aura of youthful awkwardness, and in general doesn't always put her best foot forward. Again, nothing out of the ordinary for a self-conscious, still maturing high schooler in the scheme of things.

But peel back this superficial top layer and the /real/ Ren becomes exposed. The aforementioned over-reliance on peer views still remains; though added in are healthy doses of inferiority, loneliness, and desperation. Ren has always stood in the shadow of “superior” people. Her parents and most importantly her brother are irrefutable examples. Though they have not gone so far as to wave their greater acumen in her face, she still feels the sting. Paranoia seeps into the edges of her mind, eating away at the already shaky foundations, and brings her dangerously close to sliding down the slippery slope to self-loathing.

See, Ren's greatest weakness is empathy. She cycles through emotions like everyone else, except they hit her like a roaring tsunami, threatening to sweep her up and away. She simply /feels/ on a much deeper level. Everything sticks with her for much longer than normal. She internalizes every interaction she has and reflects on the outcome whether good or bad. Much thought goes into how differently it could have gone, the multitude of variables racing through her cerebral cortex. Something didn't go exactly as she would've liked? That just means she'll have to actively try harder to steer it towards the desired conclusion. There is a clear element of control she wishes to exercise over her life. As someone uncomfortable with the uncertainties of existence, Ren tirelessly works to make sure all the pieces fall into their optimal places.

Alienation becomes a common theme with someone like Ren. Fear of having her imperfections bared for others to pick at and critique naturally drives her into avoiding situations that will just exasperate the problem. Of course this behavior does /wonders/ for her social life. But it would be unfair to categorize her as anti-social. Ren just doesn't always seek out companionship. Though it's laughably easy for someone to force it upon her. In those cases she'll engage those who saw fit to address her, all the while remaining conscious of what is coming out of her mouth. It's akin to playing a game of social chess; making the right moves and avoiding saying the wrong thing. Should the focus shift to her being scrutinized however a ton of red flags will go up and Ren will start to backpedal. Abruptly cutting off in such a manner is undeniably strange but at the same time desirable to the alternative of being rejected for certain traits of her persona.

Basically, her actions all boil down to trust. Or lack thereof. When Ren looks back on her time growing up, she remembers the patronizing smiles and shared looks between her family while striving to relate to them. She wouldn't go as far as to say it was altogether intentional on their part. For all their hubris, her parents and brother are at heart good individuals. Though Ren cannot ultimately ignore how marginalized she is in their presence. From this sparks an implicit sentiment of animosity toward the so-called elite. She sees nothing wrong with making sweeping assumptions about these particular group of people, or how hypocritical it would be for her to take offense should the same be done to her. Pettiness comes to the forefront and tends to cloud her judgment, altering Ren into a moody mess of thinly-veiled acerbity. Gratefully she usually has the wherewithal to make herself scarce in lieu of doing something unbecoming. Usually.

Of course now with magic revealed to her and becoming a magical girl everything has changed drastically. Before she did not have the means to exert even the slightest bit of influence on the world around her. Ren's perception has been augmented, her mind unlocked; and nothing seems inconceivable. Magic allows her to kick open formerly closed doors and let her presence be acknowledged. Those who are not cognizant of her freshly granted abilities will no doubt continue to underestimate her – to surmise that she is very much still an underdog. And Ren? Won't clue them in to anything otherwise. She's grown accustomed to being so overlooked that continuing to play the part is sincerely fun in some cases. It's like her own little inside joke that she alone knows the punchline to.

On the hopes and dreams front, Ren's envisions a future beating back the armies of darkness. Heroic, huh? Though she has all of high school to get through before gallivanting off to distant lands to slay beasts Ren can assuredly profess that is the existence she endeavors to lead. She'd be an idiot not to specialize in the one thing she shows blatant competence in. A gross injustice, even! And it helps that she finds the whole shebang /fun/. Yes, while karaoke and shopping works for other girls, beating up monsters is Ren's form of letting her hair down. To say it brings her joy would be an immense understatement. Rather, it's virtually /cathartic/. All of her pent up emotions get released with each shot, stab, strike she delivers to her opponents. The battlefield is her element, and when within it Ren's entire mien distorts into something... something downright /primal/. All prey in sight will be obliterated, and there is no conceding. Ren is thorough. Scarily thorough.

== History ==

Ren had the misfortune of being born an ordinary girl in an extraordinary family. Her parents were both top researchers in their chosen fields, while her older brother Yuu was found to be a child prodigy at a young age. Of course, many would argue the validity of determining a child's “worth” at such a young age. Though Mr. and Mrs. Aizawa would certainly contest any negative opinions on the matter thrown their way, being the outspoken geniuses they were. Ren was placed into a multitude of “early nurturing” activities as a result of her parents' ideals. It had seemingly worked for her brother – so logically the same should have been true for her.

Well.. not quite it turned out. Ren didn't seem to have any aptitude for the same things as Yuu did. She wasn't musically or artistically inclined or anything of the sort. Ren was overwhelmingly “average”, and seemed much more interested in being a child than living up to any grandiose expectations. Her parents were floored. How could this have happened? Though to their credit, they didn't outright shun her for not embracing what they tried to push onto her. At the same time however they certainly weren't wholly content. They even held out hope that their young daughter would still have time to “catch up” and hopefully find her niche.

Though Ren did nothing of the sort. Entering public elementary school (Juuban) she continued to do most of what was expected of her. Unlike her brother Yuu she didn't shoot to the top of her class or display any sort of advanced level of maturity. As time advanced and it became apparent she wouldn't be bringing home any medals every single day, her parents resigned themselves to loosening the reins somewhat. This had a fairly good effect on Ren for the most part, since she hadn't been completely oblivious to their feelings on the matter. With their focus off of her she was free to spread her wings and pursue the things she wanted to at her own leisure.

The novelty of having little obligations to her parents however began to wear off when she became a teenager. Yuu had been accepted into Ohtori Academy thanks to his academic (and the Aizawa's financial) prowess. Such an accomplishment became THE main topic of conversation for months. Having people come up to her to gush over her ~handsome brother~ and his status as one of the elite got old for Ren quite quickly. A bit of resentment started to build up as customary – though not quite enough for any sibling rivalry to take place. Ren knew Yuu was in an entirely different league than her. A league she couldn't even hope to break into with her lack of obvious talents.

Playing second fiddle to her brother continued to eat away at Ren well into junior high. It prompted her to even try her hand at joining a few clubs and sports. Still Ren found she held no real passion for either of them no matter how hard she tried to pretend otherwise. She yearned to be good at /something/. /Anything/. There had to be some unknown trait about her waiting to be discovered. Ren's gut instinct told her it existed – though gave her no clues as to what direction to take in finding it.

Fortunately enough, the timely invention of the Sister Schools Program would prove to be the catalyst Ren needed to jumpstart her otherwise humdrum life. Her class was taken on a school-sponsored trip to the Infinity Institute to give them a taste of what life in such an advanced establishment of learning entailed. Ren had no idea that during the tour she'd gotten the attention of one of the faculty members who had passively observed the gathered outsiders. And she definitely had no idea that a week later she would receive a formal recruitment package and invitation to join the esteemed charter school. Her parents of course were overjoyed... while Ren was rightfully puzzled. She hadn't expressed any intention to go to the Infinity School, so why had they given her a spot so readily?

She didn't have much time to ponder the motives behind the school's insistence she become part of their ranks. All the necessary paperwork was filed and her transfer from Juuban was complete. Leaving behind her old school for a brand new one wasn't easy, especially since she'd just made the transition to high school not long beforehand. All of this left Ren feeling very out of her element during those initial weeks at Infinity. The curriculum was varied, and intimidating. While the atmosphere of Infinity did not feel as “elite” as Ohtori, there was still a certain degree of prestige that she found herself struggling to live up to. The uniform got her looks of acknowledgment from people in public. Being an Infinity student meant something. Though it felt good to be looked at in such a way, Ren couldn't totally shake the feeling of being an imposter. What if others found out she wasn't as great as her fellow peers? She would surely be laughed at, and the school would realize it made a grave mistake and cut her loose! But nothing of the sort was in the cards for her. Ren owed her admission not to some random oversight doomed to a swift correction and a miasma of shame – rather, it was her own yet hidden talent, an inborn capacity for magic she could not know she possessed. It was this – this capacity for which she had been selected; this capacity for which her observer had been silently scanning the children. A close eye was kept on her, though interference was restricted. It was much more preferable to manifest magical abilities on her own instead of being pushed into it.

Not long after getting her bearings Ren felt herself suddenly afflicted with a strange compulsion. From somewhere within the school she could sense /it/ – waiting for her to come along and stake her claim. She tried ignoring what she felt in the beginning, chalking it up to her imagination. The draw towards /it/ only intensified, gnawing away at her thoughts so much that it became unbearable. So, without even knowing what she was potentially getting into, Ren heeded the call. The trail lead her deep into the school – deeper than she'd ever been. Finally she arrived at a darkened laboratory. Slipping inside she was met with many odd sights that made her question just what kind of place Infinity really was. With the calling at its strongest within the mysterious room, she eventually sniffed out the focal point – a solitary silver ring with an ornate gold stone in the center and strange runic symbols engraved within its band. Before she could stop herself she'd picked it up and immediately deposited it into her pocket, then made a hasty retreat.

Ren was floored for the most part. Why did she steal the ring? She wasn't a thief! Days went by, each one ending in a failed attempt to return it to the lab. It just seemed like doing so would've been a grave mistake. On the plus side the distraction the ring had been serving as seemed to lessen now that she had it within her grasp. Almost like it had been soothed as a result of being rescued from that musty room. And at times she swore the gem in the center would pulse faintly. Totally /not/ normal behavior for a piece of jewelry to exhibit.

All would be answered in the most spectacular way possible during her usual walk home. She was a bit later than usual thanks to stopping off at her favorite cafe. As she hurried to make it home before it got too dark, a scream cut through the air. Not typically someone who ran into potential danger, Ren shockingly found herself hurrying into the alleyway where the scream originated. What she saw made her blood run cold. A giant monstrous creature was looming over a passed out couple. It was unlike anything she'd seen before, and when it turned to face her the pit in her stomach swelled. She was going to be eaten!

No... That wasn't going to happen! As the monster jumped towards her, Ren intuitively raised her hands. A golden incandescent barrier of light formed in front of her just as the monster would've made contact. The beast roared as it was then pushed back into the rubbish bins lining the alleyway. Ren stood there, barrier still up, eyes wide with surprise. What... had she done that?! The answer – yes. But not entirely on her own. A voice began speaking out to her, and it took her just a few moments to realize it was coming from the ring, now inexplicably floating in front of her. In stunned silence she listened as it introduced itself as Souverain Heraut. Ren wanted to believe she was hallucinating. Although this was no fever dream. The talking ring was as real as the terrible monster currently struggling to get back upright. With the stark reality of the situation setting in, she /knew/ it was up to her to resolve it.

Souverain Heraut responded affirmatively to Ren's internal declaration. He could grant her the power she needed to subdue the creature. All she had to do was repeat the passphrase that had been buried within her subconscious the moment she first made contact with the ring – and the contract would thus be formed. The growls and furious snapping of jaws filled her ears as she closed her eyes and uttered those words of power.

:::'''''“A royal duty to defend against tyranny... To strike down chaos where it lurks... To become a shining beacon that beats back the darkness... SOUVERAIN HERAUT, SORTIE!”'''''

A pillar of light immediately exploded into the sky, surrounding Ren completely. In the next instant her clothes melted away, and the floating ring expanded, unrolling into a shiny silver rod. The golden stone shaped itself into the “cap” of the rod, which soon took on the shape of a stately scepter. Floating in front of Ren still, the device launched forth several searing flares of magical energy that proceeded to conform to parts of her body. In a flash her barrier jacket was formed, providing Ren with protective armor fit for a monarch. Only once the last piece was in place did she finally reach out and take Souverain Heraut in hand, accepting her new destiny as its master.

Transformation complete, Ren stood proudly in the alleyway. She could feel the weight of the magic now at her fingertips. The monster didn't seem as scary, either. With Souverain Heraut under her command there was nothing to fear. Again the creature leapt at her, though this time Ren nimbly avoided it by flying backwards into the air. Not content with giving up its prey, the beast followed, and an exhilarating aerial roof top chase played out between the two opposing parties. Ren continued to avoid her opponent's blows, taking advantage of her smaller build to lose the perusing behemoth in a crack between two buildings just big enough for her alone to fit through. Emerging from the other side unscathed she slowed to a stop, panting heavily in response to the adrenaline rushing through her veins. She felt so alive!

Souverain Heraut spoke again, imploring her to use a spell to strike back at their enemy. Knowing continued evasion wouldn't bring an end to the fight, Ren complied, flying up higher to get a bird's eye view of the pacing monster down below. Relying on further encouragement from Souverain Heraut, she focused her magic into conjuring up a swarm of golden jewels in the air around her. Radiating with her spiritual heat, they sizzled and crackled with concentrated intensity. With a flourish of her scepter she commanded them to strike, each gem zipping off to cut through their intended target like a hot knife through butter. The beast roared in pain, crippled from the surprise strike. Ren clearly had it on the ropes now! It was time to finish this.

An elegant golden circle of magic appeared beneath her feet, spinning as preparations were made. Souverain Heraut declared himself to be shifting into Engagement Mode before the scepter morphed into a glittering rapier complete with a jewel-encrusted basket hilt. Thrusting it forward, tendrils of energy spilled forth, billowing around the blade ominously. Fully charged with power, Ren dove at the defenseless brute, letting out an echoing war cry. The moment the sword sunk into inky flesh a dazzling explosion of light lit up the entire block. And when it faded, the only thing left behind was Ren standing in a smoking crater.

Coming down from the battle was no easy feat. It took soothing words from Souverain Heraut to coax Ren into dispelling her transformation. The scepter disappeared, leaving the ring peacefully within her palm. Sirens started blaring in the distance, snapping Ren out of her trance enough for her to make a hasty retreat. She didn't stop running until she got home and up to her room, collapsing face-first onto her bed. As she lay there catching her breath she played out the tumultuous events in her head. Bringing the palm in which she clutched the ring to her chest Ren stayed curled up that way until eventually slipping into a quiet slumber.

The first act upon awakening the next morning was a thorough interrogation of Souverain Heraut. His answers were at times both vague and forthright. Using the term “Mage” to describe what Ren was, he commended the magical aptitude she displayed during the previous night's scuffle. A dedicated training regimen, he insisted, was what she was in need of, and vowed to teach her everything. Ren was taken aback. It was weird to be putting her trust in a talking magical device... but Ren's heart told her Souverain Heraut would not steer her wrong. And passing up the chance to nurture her emerging magical talents sounded like a bone-headed move to begin with. So with a steely gaze, Ren pledged herself to giving it her all.

Now with a noticeably brighter future ahead of her, Ren chooses to defend the interests of the common man, and beat back the forces of evil. Look out world, Imperial Chancellor Ren is here to make her mark!

== Powers/Abilities ==

Ren relies on the innate magic produced from her linker core as well as Souverain Heraut, her chosen intelligent device which aggrandizes her abilities and aids in spellcasting. In the Path to Power sense, she possesses an Artifact (Souverain Heraut) with which she has a Contract (use magic to protect and serve the greater good). The artifact itself is rather steeped in stateliness, taking the standby form of a ring so baroque in aesthetics that it would be at home in a museum dedicated to lost treasures. The same florid display is just as prevalent in its activated (device) mode – a silver, bejeweled scepter. Her spells are focused through it, the intricacies of which are largely handled by Souverain Heraut. Lastly, there is a secondary active form that her device is able to shift into – Engagement Mode! The scepter twists itself into a snazzy rapier fit for pulse-pounding, heart-stopping melee action. The blade hums with power and will cut through most targets as though they were made of wet tissue paper. The attacks of this mode tend to have a higher mana expenditure, too. Gotta pay for that flashiness.

It also goes without saying that to use the full capabilities of her device Ren must be transformed into her mage armor, aka [http://i.imgur.com/xTvxZo1.png barrier jacket]. In addition to giving her a pretty cool look, the barrier jacket strengthens her body and allows her to withstand forces that would severely maim a normal person. It even allows her to fly! Oh, and then there's the whole recognition inhibition deal that keeps her identity a secret. Yes yes, that's very important too.

So, what does her magic look like? Gems! Jewels! And other assorted pretty stones! Ren conjures these regalia and uses them to attack. She can bombard a chosen mark with them acting as high speed projectiles, command a swarm of lasers to shoot from an assembled array of ornaments, or surround a quarry with finery that explode into fireworks on her command.

== Relationships ==

* The Family
** Mr. and Mrs. Aizawa (Parents): ''Ren's relationship with her parents is complicated. She both loves and respects them without a doubt (a mutual attitude essentially), and wouldn't want to bring shame upon them willingly. If she had to be truthful, though, part of her dislikes them for being so effortlessly perfect. Surely they have flaws, but what does that matter when they seem able to hide them adequately and put their best parts on display? Ren is so glaringly different from her parents that she may as well not even be considered their offspring. She's never been able to connect with them due to lack of shared interests. Although, her acceptance to Infinity has caused them to cast a favorable eye upon her for the first time, moving things in the right direction.''
** Yuu Aizawa (Brother): ''Ren's thoughts on her brother are close to those regarding her parents. He's the eldest child who can pretty much do no wrong. The one who will carry on the family name and do great things with that big gifted brain of his. Yuu does get carried away, frequently getting absorbed into his own notoriety, and takes his position as her older brother seriously. Ren views him as an overbearing nuisance but does appreciate the concern he exhibits. Yuu is currently in his last year of high school at Ohtori, with entry into university on the horizon. Ren's entry to Infinity has had an effect on Yuu also, all but forcing him to perceive her as an equal. It's a development that's screwed with his head quite a lot, and has caused him to reassess the role he's played in Ren's life since they were children. Yuu perhaps never considered that his baby sister would spread her wings and become a swan. He's not sure he likes it.''

* Friendly Sorts
** Souverain Heraut (Intelligent Device): ''Ren's only known the enigmatic magical device for a short amount of time, although the bond they share is remarkably solid. He instructs her on how to best utilize her magic, a talent she's actually taken to with promise, and in the process has shown there is more to her than meets the eye. Questions about his background before Ren came into the picture have yielded references to a previous master who is no longer alive; the details of which have not been revealed. As far as she can tell there does not seem to be any unspoken stipulations to the contract. Souverain Heraut only longs for Ren to bloom into a first-rate mage and will go to great lengths to make sure that goal is met – and even exceeded.''
** [[Nanoha Takamachi]]: ''A very adorable, hard-working little mage girl. Ren has come to see her as a true ally in the struggle against bad things and will react appropriately should someone threaten the tiny redhead. Though she worries about her tendency to take nearly impossible tasks onto herself. Still, she seems to handle them well...''
** [[Alyce Ducati]]: ''Works for the TSAB (Time Space Administration Bureau) but unfortunately has little jurisdiction here on Earth. Ren both respects and trusts her -- especially since she herself has ended up using the TSAB mage's apartment as an impromptu hospital more than she'd like to admit. Definitely considers her to be the magical backup they may need if things get dicey.''
** [[Lera Camry]]: ''Another mage! And she goes to Infinity too! Pretty enthusiastic about the whole magical girl thing, though her device is a bit short with her and everyone else. Ren has made an effort to spend time with her, them being so close in age and all. Lera is yet another person ''
** [[Eri Shimanouchi]]: ''Stumbled upon her within the barrier of a particularly aggressive Familiar and ended up saving her life. After that it was only logical that they hit it off. Ren is especially worried about Eri's views on her own status as a magical girl. They've kept in touch and have become the best of friends. Ren will readily drop everything to help Eri-chan -- no question about it!''
** [[Endo Naoki]]: ''An old classmate from Juuban that Ren ran into at the arcade. Turns out he's pretty cool. '''AND A MAGE.''' They've developed quite a close friendship since that initial meeting (certain disagreements aside), which only continues to grow... perhaps into something more? The future holds some interesting potential!''
** [[Kinzo Hiroyuki]]: ''Met him during a witch fight he participated in. Once identities were revealed Ren realized he went to Infinity! They've chatted in the hallways upon seeing one another since then, with her considering him to be a pretty nice guy. She chooses to overlook the apparently dark past-life he used to lead -- he seems genuinely repentant and determined to be on the side of good. And that's all that counts. ''
** [[Runealy Waldia]]: ''A friend of Nanoha's whom Ren was meeting up with to hang out and consume very sugary snacks with. Except they got interrupted by a bratty witch on a broom that they were forced to subdue together. Very surprised (and pleased) that Rune is a magical girl (and a Princess!). Recently they've become closer after Ren witnessed the effects of the dark seal placed on the young girl and fought along with others to save her. Still owes her yummy snacks!''
** [[Mamoru Chiba]]: ''A chance meeting at the Linden Baum Diner saw Ren blushing furiously as the tall, handsome Ohtori student chatted with her casually. All of that nervousness quickly dissipated when she found out he was ''the'' Chiba-san her older brother Yuu was friends with. He even invited her to a study group! What a nice guy!
** [[Mai Tokiha]]: ''During the same meeting with Mamoru, Ren met Mai, a waitress at the Linden Baum Diner. She and Mamoru seem to be close friends, so Ren had no trouble starting up a conversation with the high schooler. She recommended a dish that Ren ended up enjoying greatly which makes her good company to keep!''

* Not So Friendly Sorts
** [[Fate Testarossa]]: ''Known only as THAT GIRL to Ren. She's confused as to why Fate is so aggressively hostile and obsessive when it comes to collecting the Jewel Seeds. And she doesn't like it one bit. Nanoha is overly concerned with understanding the blonde mage, who seemingly spurs all attempts at rational discussion. It's frustrating but Ren continues to take a passive stance on the matter for now. Also, Fate hits hard. Very hard.''
** Jaren Zastava: ''He attacked Ren in the park one night and would've very likely killed her had it not been for the timely intervention of Nanoha, Endo, and Fate (though she was there for unrelated reasons to be honest). From what she was told after the battle, he claims to want to take something back he let her borrow. Ren has no idea what he's talking about and is rightfully worried about future attacks from the powerful mage.

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2014-10-14 - Picnic Date

2014-10-26T22:39:45Z

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! style="background:#CC6699; border: 2px #CC0033 solid; font-size: 110%;" align="center" colspan="2" | '''Title: Picnic Date'''
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|'''Summary''': 
''Endo and Ren have a picnic. It's very romantic~''
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| '''Who:''' 
[[Endo Naoki]] and [[Ren Aizawa]]
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| '''Where:''' 
Somewhere nice
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| '''OOC - IC Date:''' 
10/14/2014 - 16 March 2014
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[[Category:Logs]]

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

Endo has more free time, now that he doesn't have to worry about school. He even passed his exams! Life is truly full of miracles. Either way, he hasn't been filling his time entirely with work. No, there's some that's devoted to his social life, friends, and other people he cares about. One of whom just happens to be Ren.

He's invited her to eat. Outside, apparently. They've found a spot to sit near to a cherry tree in the center of an otherwise drab looking apartment complex, most of its residents out and about for the day. It's kind of serene, in a way. He also made lunch, a bento box for himself and her. While he eats he speaks, filling her in on recent events.

"I met with Lera-san the other day. We had a talk about where she comes from, and she was telling me about her device and mine."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

Having a boyfriend is new for Ren. Being all by herself for so long means it's something she's still adjusting to.

But Endo is more than worth it.

As they sit here now munching on food and talking of things she can't help but smile and blush. A picnic under the cherry tree is the height of young romantic love. Or at least that's what the few love novels and manga she's read say anyway. Either way, it's all /really/ nice.

"Oh? I'm glad she doesn't have to hide herself from us anymore. It must've been rough having to lie like that all the time..."

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

"I guess," Endo acknowledges. "I kind of know how she feels, if she felt like she had to. I didn't really trust her at first, but I think I do now. I know she's a good person, at least." More chewing ensues. He seems to be fairly relaxed, pleased to have some time to share with the other Mage.

"She told me a little about where Fallen Stern probably comes from too, and that knight. It was interesting." He'd asked the weapon himself, but the answers he got there were about as bad as Lera's. "But she hasn't seen her, or Jaren again."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"I'm glad we're all on the same page now, then." And she truly is. How couldn't she be? They all had each others' backs -- through thick and thin. Especially considering...

Jaren. That name still makes the hairs on the back of her neck rise. She tries not to show her alarm too much when Endo mentions his name, instead choosing to focus on other things he's mentioned. "That knight... She seems really powerful. I hope she's not in league with... with /him/. And I'm glad you found out so more info about Stern! I feel like Souverain Heraut is probably hiding stuff from me, too."

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

"It's kind of annoying." He means that more for the weapon, really. That jerk. It doesn't respond, though. So Endo chomps on some rice for a second before noting, "I also saw some other stuff that's weirder to explain. I guess. I'm starting to build up a tolerance."

He points. Up and behind, at the tree. "I saved that tree. It wasn't really the tree, but a light-thing inside it, and there were a lot of them, and something was trying to eat them. Yeah." He nods somberly. It must make more sense to him.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"Wow. Really?" Ren responds to his admission about the tree. She turns to look up at it. "Well, I'm glad you were able to save it. Trees are nice." Yes! They provide shade and atmosphere. Especially for lunch dates like this one. Yaaay.

"Do you think whatever that something was trying to eat those "lights" is going to come back?" It was sometimes exhausting how often evil things popped up to threaten good things...

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

"Ah...maybe. I had a hard time paying attention to what was going on. I was trying not to die." Maybe Endo's attention span isn't that great. He beams though, both at Ren and at the tree. He's probably had the same thoughts she has, but he's not dwelling on that now.

He has other things to worry about!

"Anyway. I was thinking about it, I guess," His eyes slant. "I thought I should tell you, I'm glad to have you around. And that you're my girlfriend." Is she? He certainly hopes so. Either way, it's kind of the first time he's said it plainly.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"Oh. True." She knows how that is. Trying not to die while fighting scary things is common. Heh.

And... oh? What he says makes her light up completely. "Oh... Endo..." She blushes heavily. Yes, it /is/ the first time she's heard him say anything like this! It's really flattering! "I feel the same way!"

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

Ren getting all blushy is a little bit embarrassing. He is, at least, relieved to hear her say the same. He wasn't too worried, but it's still nice to have that out there.

And this time it's his turn to kiss her. It's a short gesture, but not quite as sudden as hers was. There's plenty of time to dive for cover as he leans over. It seems like an appropriate thing to do.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

Dive away? Why? Kissing is totally appropriate right now. She sees it coming, and leans in to meet him halfway.

*KISS, KISS*

It's nice. And sweet. And tender. And niiiice. Endo is a pretty good kisser!

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

It doesn't last too long, but it's certainly a kiss. And then it's over.

Endo seems happy enough with the results. His eyes slant off to the side suspiciously, the boy grinning for a second before he resumes eating. He's not quite sure what to say, so it takes a moment before he speaks again. "Do you want to go into the city today? I have some time, before work."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

Ren lets out a little sigh when the kiss ends. Perhaps she didn't want it to? Hee. She goes back to eating too, settling on a cucumber sandwich or two.

At Endo's question she turns towards him, a bit of bread hanging from her mouth. "Mmmph?" She then pauses and swallows, giggling. "I mean, sure! I don't have anywhere to be, really!"

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

"Good!" Endo beams. He was looking forward to spending the day with the girl, so that should go well. The rest of his food is finished up in short order, the boy waiting to collect her box. "We'll go to the arcade." He's still not very good at those fighting games, but he knows she likes them. So off they'll go, for a pleasant day. A nice break from worrying about monsters and evil Mages.

2014-10-17 - Sorry For Spying On Your Date!

2014-10-26T22:30:49Z

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|'''Summary''': 
''Ren stops off at Midori-ya and finds Nanoha there. They talk of jewel seeds, bets involving cake, and the accidental witnessing of romantic dates.''
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| '''Who:''' 
[[Nanoha Takamachi]] and [[Ren Aizawa]]
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| '''Where:''' 
Midori-ya Cafe
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| '''OOC - IC Date:''' 
10/17/2014 - 16 March 2014
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[[Category:Logs]]

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

Friday does not mean rest for the young Nanoha Takamachi. Between morning training, probably some cram school stuff, and then after school shifts at Midori-ya it's actually a fairly busy day. Looks like her shift is just up though, as the now ten-year-old is tagging out with her older sister to work the register and tend to people's confection needs.
All the perfect time to actually enjoy the sight of cherry blossoms blooming! Actually in honor of the day, Midori-ya's usual treats are a festive shade of bright pink. How nice is that?
Because Nanoha is settling down in a seat with a donut and some milk. Yes.
A donut.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

But Friday /does/ mean rest for one Ren Aizawa. With school over and her matriculation to the eleventh grade all but confirmed she's in high spirits. And what better day to go out and about than today -- when the cherry blossoms bloom! She admires it along with everyone else who happens to be out, a big smile on her face as she basks in the relaxed atmosphere. Spring break will be over soon enough, but for now she's going to enjoy the heck out of it until then.

She just so happens to be in the vacinity of Midori-ya, which is hands down her favorite cafe. So it's not big surprise when she does stop in for a bite to eat. Scanning the room it doesn't take her long to spy a very familiar little ten year old with twin-tails.

"Nanoha!" She calls with a wave, moving over towards the younger girl. "I'm so glad you're here! I've been meaning to catch up with you for some time now!" And she plops herself down across from her, all smiles and positive energy.

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

It's a great cafe! Lots of Nanoha's friends seem to think that. ... Wonder why. Nevertheless, a familiar face coming through the door- and then Ren calling her name get the redhead looking up. For a moment, she brightens up right then and there, "Oh! Ren!"
And then she locks up.
It's been a little bit since the two have had a chance to catch up, but... Huh. Why is Nanoha's face reddening a bit?
Quickly shaking the memories of SPYING ON REN'S DATE WITH ENDO from her head, the belated wave over indicates that it's perfectly fine and welcome for her upperclassman to have a seat. "Hi!"
That wasn't an abysmally awkward fail at all, really.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

If Nanoha is freaking out, Ren isn't noticing it. Or maybe she's choosing to ignore it? Either way, she seems to be focused on other matters. "School's out!" She says while waving her hands about. Yes, Nanoha is likely well aware of this. "I thought maybe we could get some people together and do something fun soon. I'm not sure what ths is yet... heh heh." She grins sheepishly. "But! It'll be great!" And that it will.

"...But oh! How are things with you?" She doesn't say it, but she's obviously referring to /magical/ things.

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

It's not so much a freakout as it is an internal panic to not blurt something dumb. So she tries to roll right along with the conversation. "Mn!" Oh yes she's aware school's out, she's aware first hand! Though the next part of the statement gets her attention, "Oh? That would be nice, maybe somewhere other than the themepark th-" She cuts herself off there and swings on through, cursing herself inwardly for her immense social blunder.
Because Things. Things are a better topic, as she rubs the back of her neck. "They're uh. A little complicated huh."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

Nanoha still doesn't have to worry about Ren picking up on anything. "Yeah! I was thinking we could maybe head out of the city? I'm going to look around at some travel brochures and see what's interesting." And she nods, so you know it's a definite thing set in stone. Business is meant!

And then she leans forward as the word "complicated" is used. "Oh. I was worried it would be something like that. How's the jewel seed situation, then?" A pang of guilt hits her for being so wrapped up in other things that she hasn't been sticking to her promise to help as well as she should have. "You know... you can always call me if you need help, right?"

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

Safe!
For now at least. A slow breath and Nanoha's blunder seems to have gone unnoticed, and she's thankful for that. "Oh! Out of town can be pretty nice! My family likes to go to some hot springs once a year, not too far away." But then Ren is leaning forward. "... Yeah. I know. -- I've been doing better. I actually managed to kind of sort of... Sort of win against her, once." Why is Nanoha getting a little fidgety?
"-She still got the Jewel Seed though." Added as an afterthought before a family member gets too close to the table and she swaps topics again, "Maybe I can get you directions to the hot springs place if you wanna go with Endo!" It just sort of blurts out out, it was the quickest thing she could think of without having to explain clandestine Magical Girl business to Miyuki and...
Nanoha goes stone dead halted when she realizes what just came out.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

Hot springs /do/ sound nice. But her mind is still focused on the jewel seeds and Fate. When Nanoha mentions a win against the blonde mage Ren beams. But then her smile sort of fades when the bombshell that she still managed to get the jewel seed from Nanoha is dropped. "Oh. Well, she still doesn't have all of them at least? I think we can still beat her to the punch." There's that optimism! Hopefully Nanoha feels the same way.

And yes, normal non-magical girl family members do sort of hinder such talk. Ren throws a smile Miyuki's way as a distraction...

...Which means she is /completely/ unprepared when Nanoha says what she says next. If Ren had been drinking tea, it certainly would have gone down the wrong pipe and have lead to lots of coughing and sputtering. Instead, she does a double take, eyes wide. "...W-with Endo?" Nanoha somehow /knows/ about /that/? Not that Ren has been actively trying to hide it or anything. She's just neglected to discuss it with anyone else. "Well I guess that would be nice, huh? Though I still think it would be nice to go with a bunch of friends..."

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

It's probably a good thing Ren wasn't drinking anything, yes. Nanoha's face is a terrible embarrassed shade of red as she purses her lips, blue eyes wide on realization of what she just dropped.
"Uh."
Right then. That's out of the bag. Up come both hands, palms out. "N-no, she doesn't have all of them." Given in a weak fluster at first. "I just ran into her again on my birthday, and I kind of forced her into a bet."
Now about that other thing.
"U-um. I kind of saw you at the theme park that day."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

Ren nods, acknowledging what Nanoha says. A bet, huh? Well since the tiny girl seems determined to understand Fate that sounds about right. Still, Ren doesn't like the sound of gambling for things like the jewel seeds. She doesn't voice this, however.

"Oh! You mean our date?" And yeah, she admits that pretty readily. "Heh heh... I bet it was pretty shocking, huh? Though you could've come up and said hello. You wouldn't have been interrupting anything." Hopefully that helps Nanoha feel /a bit/ better about the whole thing.

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

She could have... Come up and... Said...
Nanoha's expression drops entirely to a blank faced look. She had been so concerned with the sanctity of Ren and Endo's privacy that she had gone completely out of her way to try and dissuade Lera from being nosy, and tussle with Fate in a bush to keep her from wrecking things.
And she could have just... Said hi.
The motion is slow. Just. One small hand rising up to cover her face and forehead in a complete and utter face meets palm moment of wondering how she could have been so silly.
"Aheh... Heh... I just... Didn't want to interrupt I guess. I was with Lera, and then Fate showed up and was kind of busy dealing with her. -We kind of saw everything." Oops. Well she clears her throat again.
Speaking of Fate. "I uh. Let her have it." The Jewel Seed she means.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

The realization as it washes over Nanoha is a little humorous to watch. Ren chuckles a bit. Awww! Really, it's ok! And then a lot of the funny goes out of the window when Fate's presence was revealed. "O-oh?" She looks a bit shocked. "Why..."

And then it hits her.

Endo still has the jewel seed from the zoo.

Ahhh...

"Well. I'm so sorry you had to fight with her on behalf of us. You and Lera didn't get hurt, did you?" Guilt! It's very potent. She bites her bottom lip and looks /really/ ashamed. She was busy having the time of her life while her friends...

"...Huh?" She blinks. "Oh. Well, you guys did bet on it..."

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

Did Nanoha get hurt on the fated day of the date? "Mmm. Not really. A little scraped by a few thorns from being inside the bush. It was kind of cramped in there with the three of us all tangled up."
Wait that didn't come out right. But she doesn't seem to notice. "I uh. Ran into her on my birthday again. As usual she looked... Really sad. I said she could have the Jewel Seed, but if I beat her she had to... Have cake with me..."
That must be the dumbest thing to bet something that important on. But the tiny smile seems to say that she at least didn't lose."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

Cake.

They had cake.

Together.

Ren is speechless for the first few moments of this reveal. Then, she smiles softly. "That's really sweet of you, Nanoha."

Who else but her would show such kindness to someone who was for all intents and purposes the enemy? "You make me wish I could be as kind as you are, you know that?" And then she reaches over to pat the tiny girl's head. "Why can't you be my kid sister?"

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

She's looking a little sheepish there now. Yes. They had cake. That was th big deal that she let a very important and very dangerous artifact of power go over.
Cake.
Most people would probably be condemning her folly right about now- and she probably had to invent some kind of insane and complex lie to explain it to the ferret on her desk but...
Well a headpat is a much better response anyway.
"Eheh hehhhhh~..."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"I just hope you guys keep settling things like this." Because bandaging up a ten year old isn't fun, folks. Remember that. "...Though with you winning more often, of course." Ren adds with a wink, leaning back in her seat with a sigh. "Well I'm pretty hungry. Do you guys have any specials today?"

And with that they continue to chatter, with Ren getting sticky buns and tea to fill her stomach with. It's all very nice!

2014-10-22 - A Rumble At The Harbor!

2014-09-08T22:37:46Z

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|'''Summary''': 
''Endo and Ren finally go on their date! But Fate shows up to possibly ruin it! Thankfully, Nanoha and Lera are there to stop her! A single bush is harmed in the process.''
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| '''Who:''' 
[[Endo Naoki]], [[Fate Testarossa]], [[Lera Camry]], [[Nanoha Takamachi]], and [[Ren Aizawa]]
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| '''Where:''' 
Tomoeda Theme Par
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| '''OOC - IC Date:''' 
9/6/2014 - 9 March 2014
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[[Category:Logs]]

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.
It's here! It's finally here! A nice stress-free Sunday at the amusement park serves as the backdrop for...

DRUMROLL

A SUPER COOL AND ROMANTIC MAGICAL DATE!

FANFARE

Ren is pretty excited. She walks along with Endo, both arms wrapped around one of his as she tries to keep herself from launching off into space. She's got her eyes glued to the various attractions before them, wondering where they should go first. Part of her wants to start dragging him to the different attractions. But that wouldn't be very fair to him! So she instead waits for him to ask if she has any preference. That way she can make suggestions without coming off as overbearing. Ren's still getting to know Endo in a "more-than-just-friends" sort of way. This date has to be /perfect/...

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

Endo, of course, has set the day aside to go running around the park with Ren. Which is more enjoyable than work, but will probably be no less exhausting in the long run. Still, he can't complain that much. He's even dressed a little nicer than usual, but nothing too fancy.

He's also been summarily distracted by food upon arrival, and has been occupying his Ren-free hand with a chunk of grilled squid on a stick. There's lots of chewing involved, tentacles stretching as his teeth attempt to tear bits of it off.

He also knows Ren is probably holding herself back from dragging him in a dozen different directions, like usual. Eventually, though, he has to give in. "I think Ren-san," He begins, pausing his efforts at squid consumption, "Is the kind of person who likes to ride the roller coaster the most."

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

Meanwhile, while a super special and momentous occasion of a MAGICAL DATE is in the beginning stages, someone else is here at the theme park. Well it's a public place, so why not right?
Actually, in regards to young Nanoha Takamachi of Infinity Institute's grade 3 is present. She has no clue Endo and Ren are here, and she certainly has no clue there's anything special about the day. She's actually here waiting for someone else. No, it's not Arisa and Suzuka, Arisa is still not talking with her, a fact that makes the girl sigh lightly as she flops onto a bench to slurp at her soda.
It's not SO bad though. Things have been quiet lately; at least for her which means the girl is... Gasp...
Rested and in a good mood!
Hooray~.

<Pose Tracker> Fate Testarossa [None] has posed.

Mystical Algorithms danced in Fate's head. Equations and formulas that represented all the intricacies of Midchildan magic that she had been taught. And yet, even for all of her talent, her skill, and her training none of it seemed adequate to the task of finding every single Jewel Seed. It had been some time since she'd last detected one, and as the days dragged on, she could only imagine her mother becoming more impatient upon her throne in another dimension.

Lidding her eyes, she murmured softly, "I'm sorry that I'm taking so long, Mother." A gloved hand drifted up from a mystical display, to rub at her cheek. "I promise I'll make you happy, the way you used to be."

Something changes, and she suddenly she sees the solution more clearly. Scarlet eyes open with iron determination and complete focus as she imposes her magic upon the area search. Talent, skill, training. Those things hardly matter compared to certain emotions, which came from the heart.

<SIR. JEWEL SEED DETECTED.> Chimed the smoothest of Intelligent Devices, as Fate checked the coordinates on the magical grid. "It's signature is very faint." A beat, "It must be sealed away."

<YES SIR. YOU WILL NEED TO GET CLOSER TO PINPOINT IT.>

Bardiche hadn't even finished his suggestion, before she felt the wind in her hair, her cape dancing behind her as she started to fly across the Tokyo skyline towards the more rural Tama, trailing yellow sparkles...

In the distance, she sees the colorful rollercoasters running upon her track filled with screaming, enthusiastic people who look like mere specks from up here. Some small, repressed part of her wishes she could join in on the fun, but she had a mission, and things like fun didn't even enter into the equation.

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (9)] has posed.

The person that Nanoha is waiting for is none other than the fabulous American, Lera Camry! The ninth grader waves a hand at the younger girl, before she walks closer, and sits down on the bench too. "Hello, Nanoha-san!" she says, brightly, and then she looks around. Amusement parks are fun, though she has to fret about the looming threat of finals. She keepsall of that inside for the moment. "Thanks for meeting me here. This place looks pretty fun, huh?"

She pauses, before she catches something -- a glint, a sense of foreboding. Her eyes widen. "Nanoha-san," she says immediately after, voice falling into a whisper. "Keep quiet and look out, but isn't that..."

With a deadly serious look on her face, she points a ways across the park, at where Ren is hanging onto Endo's arm. Lera feels a swell of pride and maybe a little jealousy. "...they're on a /date/!"

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

Ren giggles. "Really? Well, I /do/ think rollercoasters are pretty fun..." Though so are ferris wheels! And there happens to be a big one right there in front of them. "But maybe we could start off a bit slower and work our way up?" She points to the gigantic wheel, making her intention to ride it known. "Besides. You just ate! You might get sick if we go on something fast before your food has settled." Sage nod. Even on a magical date Ren can't help but point out stuff like that.

"Come on!" Annnd the dragging commences. What? Endo totally opened himself up to it! He has no one to blame for this but himself. B|

Oh, Nanoha and Lera are here! But Ren totally doesn't notice them. Nope.

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

Endo squints at Ren, like he doesn't quite believe her. He's pretty sure she likes roller-coasters. The giant wheel she indicates seems satisfactory enough, though. "Ah-well, I guess we could do that. I don't get sick though, don't worry." Still, maybe it's better to play it safe. So off in that direction he goes, attempting to keep pace when Ren starts hauling him along. He loses the squid, though.

"You're too excited for a ferris wheel!" He seems to be having a good time, despite his grievances.

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

Just a perfectly ordinary Sunday at the theme park, nothing out of the ordinary at all. Nanoha's just an ordinary little girl waiting for her completely normal, very AMERICAN schoolmate. For a good moment longer, Nanoha is actually unaware of Ren and Endo's happy little outing, and she's already beaming by the time Lera finds her. "Mm! Lera-san, hi~." Chipper as ever, and this time it's genuine.
It's not until Lera's tone shifts that the pigtailed redhead is suddenly on edge, blue eyes sweeping the park before Lera indicates with much more precision where to look.
"Huhhhh? That's Ren-san and um. Endo-san ri-"
She is hugging on his arm. It's a sight that takes a second to parse for the little girl, before Lera very unsubtly drops the bomb of realization.
Because that's America's job.
For several beats of silence, she's just staring as the words sink in, more focused on the sight of the two than anything else just yet because one finger comes up to point, and her cheeks are a lot hotter than they were a second ago.
"A date?!" Is what she wants to say.
"Wh... Weeeeeeeeeeeeh?!!?" Is what actually comes out.

<Pose Tracker> Fate Testarossa [None] has posed.

In the distance, something alights upon a high point in the theme park. This just so happens to be on the head of the park's mascot that kept a stately vigil above the entrance to the mirror maze. A gaggle of laughing excited children rush in by cutting through velour rope dividers below her, and she's momentarily distracted by a mother coming to the realization that her charges were escaping.

If anything, her eyes, grow more sad, before she moves on to the work ahead of her. New magical displays form, and the mighty nine year old begins her search anew. A cloud shifts, and the rays of dappled sunlight shine through, glinting off the midnight black metal of Bardiche. And just maybe, just maybe it might attract a certain elementary schooler's eye.

Yes Nanoha, that is in fact Fate standing atop a giant penguin.

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (9)] has posed.

"Wh--weeeeeeh is right, Nanoha-san!" Lera says, making a face as she looks at the two. It loos like Ren is dragging him. Ren got a boyfriend! And the boyfriend is Endo! On the one hand, she feels a swell of pride. On the other, she feels jealous because she hasn't gotten a boyfriend yet! She puts her head in her hand, and then she shakes her head. "We've gotta do something!"

The girl turns, her gold-brown eyes following after Ren and Endo curiously. A ferris wheel is certainly romantic. "We need to get closer! And watch carefully and make sure everything goes okay!"

She stands up, determined, and starts forward. "Let's go!"

And then she rushes right by a giant penguin with Fate Testarossa standing atop, because ~true love~ is on the line.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"I like Ferris Wheels!" Ren insists as they walk up to the attendant. They're admitted into the first vacant carriage immediately, the door being closed behind them. In just a few moments the wheel is turning again, carrying them high up into the sky. Ren proceeds to rest two hands against the window as she leans forward to look out over the park. It really is a great view!

"We can see the whole park from here!" She exclaims, turning to beam at Endo. "Quick! Come see!" Because apparently Endo can't see the magnificent view she's witnessing from the window he's near. Heh heh.

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

"The Ferris Wheel doesn't seem violent enough for Ren-san." No, he's never going to let that go. Endo moves alongside the girl he's with, blissfully ignorant of both date spies and the incoming disruptor. After all, he has more important things to worry about. Like being in the sky!

"Is it?" Once in the air Endo scoots over, craning his head to peer over at Ren's side. "Yeah," He agrees somberly, "It's kind of cool. I guess I wish I could come here more often." And the company isn't bad either. What could go wrong.

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (9)] has posed.

Lera's dash to a bush to watch the date unfold is interrupted when her phone goes off. She raises a finger to indicate she will need a moment to Nanoha -- and then she ducks behind a lamp post to hide from the couple on the ferris wheel -- and answers her phone. "Oh, hi, Yukimi," she says into it. "Um, not much, um--"

She flushes red and laughs awkwardly into her phone. "Totally normal day, it's not like I'm sneaking around an amusement park watching a couple on a date because that wouldn't be weird at all, nope!"

She may be a bit.

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

"W-wait!"

Did Lera say get CLOSER?
And watch.
Nanoha is nine, but even she knows when people should be afforded their privacy. And yet she finds herself chasing Lera anyway. "We can't do that! Not while they're on a date!" She argues feebly, blitzing right by the penguin.
And in the chaos of a park full of excitable children and teens, somewhere in the hubbub, Nanoha loses track of Lera.
And somehow ends up within TEN FEET of Ren and Endo as they're being let into the carriage.
This is a terrible situation to be in.
"Wah!"
After a beat of wild flying panic, Nanoha does the best and first thing she can do to avoid being seen as the wheel starts to turn and prevent herself from being spotted from higher on up.
Just like she was taught in Survival Club... She leaps clean into the nearest available bush.

<Pose Tracker> Fate Testarossa [None] has posed.

<<SIR. THE JEWEL SEED IS IN THE VICINITY OF THE FERRIS WHEEL> Fate's eyes are carried forward towards the giant wheel, as she grips the haft of Bardiche firmly. "What is a Ferris Wheel, Bardiche?"

Bardiche always could come up with an answer. <THE INTERNET LISTS IT AS AN ATTRACTION MEANT FOR RECREATION.> A beat, <AND ROMANCE, SIR.>

Fate's cheeks color, just a bit. That blush recedes gradually as she sizes it up "I shouldn't destroy the Ferris Wheel if I can help it. I need to get closer and detect who has it."

Not long after, she's standing right by the bushes. Magical displays reappearing, as she looks skywards towards the occupants of the various carriages.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"I'm not that violent!" Ren protests with a pout. Endo knows how to tease her by now. It's sweet, really. "I wish I could come here more often too!" She's completely neglected to tell Endo about the incident that occurred the last time she was here. Wouldn't want to spoil the mood. Ahem. Ren focuses in on a rollercoaster as it goes by, carrying screaming occupants. Her heart races.

Soon. Very soon.

Turning around to face Endo she leans against the window, smiling brightly. "Oh! Before we leave we should definitely play some games. I'll win you something cute like a stuffed animal."

Hah. Now it's /her/ turn to tease /him/!

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

"Uh-huh." Endo agrees with a grin. It's fun to tease Ren. "Well, maybe we can come back later, if I can get some time." Time is a hard thing to find, sometimes.

Endo's head slowly leans to the side, until he's taking in the view of the window at an awkward tilt. When Ren turns to offer him a prize he makes a face at her, small eyes scrunching up in the girl's direction. "Hey, I'm really good at these kinds of games." At long as they aren't crane games. "I'm really good at throwing stuff into other stuff, you don't even stand a chance!" The grin remains, the boy making a throwing motion to help prove his point. Which looks silly, considering he doesn't have a lot of room to do it in.

Once the wheel completes its rotation he offers his hand to Ren, helping her out and back to the ground again.

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

All Nanoha has to do is wait. Be patient. Let the wheel come around and the two get off... Then just wait a little longer for them to walk off, and conveniently apologize to Lera for losing them, so that they can enjoy their outing in peace.
Blue eyes watch in breath-held silence, following that one special car the whole way around, so she can know when she finally gets to crawl out of the leaves.
And then Fate Testarossa lands right in front of her.
On the one hand this means Nanoha can't SEE the wheel. On the other hand...
It's that girl again.
Heart gripped in a chilling beat of surprise and terror as Fate begins her scan, Nanoha goes as stiff as a board, every muscle in her body tensing as she both tries to peek around the blonde and think of WHAT TO DO.
Nanoha's first idea is not the best. It is ill thought out, in the panic and haste of the moment. Park goers probably won't give Fate too much mind, she's just cosplaying, right?
That's why no one probably notices the arm sloooooooowly reaching from the bush... Fingers that stealthily curl around the high collar of the blonde's cape...
So Nanoha can YANK Fate into the bushes with her.
The ensuing scramble and flailing at her own bad idea follows after until she can get one finger in front of her lips with a pleading: "Shh! SHHHHHH!"

<Pose Tracker> Fate Testarossa [None] has posed.

"I think it's in that carria.." Yoink! "UWWWWAAAAAEEEH!" Nanoha's boldness is rewarded with a shriek as Fate Testarossa finds herself suddenly being pulled backwards into the foliage, with leaves flying everywhere.

Having no idea what is happening, and caught flat footed, thus denying her typically huge dexterity bonus to AC, she's panic flailing almost immediately and entangling herself more and more in the fabric of her cape. She even forgets the fact that she can fly. It's probably the second time Nanoha has seen her this rattled.

She has a leaf in her mouth, and she's sputtering and just as frantically wiping the back of her glove against her mouth. It's only at that point that she sees the face of her rival, shushing her. And surprisingly, she shushes, and stops her flailing. She finishes wiping off her mouth, and takes one deep calming breath, before finally replying "I was hoping you wouldn't be here." The determination in those typically morose scarlet eyes tells the girl in the bushes with her that she probably isn't going to /stay/ quiet for very long.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"Oh yeah? You're on!" Friendly competition is always healthy for dates, right? Ren thinks so! And apparently Endo too! So it must be alright. Clearly. "Just don't get too broken up when I beat you."

The ferris wheel ride comes to an end -- too soon if you ask her -- and she's helped off by Endo. "Alright. Rollercoaster time?" She asks, nearly bursting at the seams. "We can ride a few others things after. Then..." She points directly at him. "...It's time to face off!"

She turns, /just/ missing an eyeful of Fate thanks to Nanoha's quick thinking. But... is that bush moving? Maybe it's just the wind. Or her imagination. Hmm...

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

It's probably just a cat or something. There's definitely nothing suspicious about that bush. Endo doesn't even pay it a second thought as he steps by, but that could be because Ren is pointing fingers in his face.

So this time he grabs her arm, and drags her toward the rollercoaster. It's not far, the cars making lots of click-click-click sounds that are punctuated by people yelling a lot. The boy heads toward the line, mentioning, "Now that I think about it, I hope this is exciting enough. I mean, you already fly around everywhere, so it probably won't be very scary."

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

Just an ordinary bush at an ordinary fun time theme park on an ordinary date. There's nothing out of the ordinary here, it's just a cat, dog, mouse, bunny. and other bush-residing local fauna.
Seriously, stop looking at the bush, it's going to get self conscious.
In the scramble INSIDE the bush however, Nanoha is doing her best to keep Fate from wriggling away or getting loud. This is not as easy as it sounds, amid leaves getting in the girl's mouth, and tangling up in that cape, but by god Nanoha tries.
"SHHHHH!"
That one's a little louder, and makes a small park-going child beside the bush turn her head to peek into it.
"This is a -bad time-." Nanoha explains quickly in an urgent hiss. And it clearly is a bad time as she tries to wriggle a bit, herself, making the tangle even worse.
"If you could just please wait a little bit, for -whatever- you're doing..." She's pleading here, stealing a glance as Ren and Endo start heading for the roller coaster. Now looks like as good a time as any.
"I'm going to climb out- please don't let anyone see you, I'll explain everything um... Later." Yes, later as she squirms and...
"... Uh."
There seems to be an issue.
"... I think I'm stuck."

<Pose Tracker> Fate Testarossa [None] has posed.

Oh well, when you put it that way Nanoha! "A bad time." Fate repeats, then nods. Obviously she is going to do the reasonable thing here and be completely understanding. "I'm sorry..." So polite and apologetic too!

A pause hangs in the air as Nanoha declares she's stuck, "...but I can't. That doesn't make the slightest bit of difference in this situation." Well nevermind then.

Fate twists, and succeeds in wiggling a booted foot out, but as she tries to stand up, she realizes.. her cape is twisted around at least a dozen branches. Wiggle. Wiggle. Squirm. Then suddenly she's motionless, completely still. "I'm stuck too."

By the look in her eyes Nanoha had best do something soon. Fate's reaction is likely to be something close to 'SHAZAM'! Either that or Bardiche is going to become the world's most overpowered weed whacker ever.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

Yeah. Totally just a cat. Onward!

She lets Endo drag her along. It's only fair after all the dragging she's done to him thus far. They queue up, the line moving pretty steadily. Looks like they'll be screeching along those tracks pretty soon at this rate!

"Oh rollercoasters are plenty exciting! I don't think my flying will put a damper on things." Or at least she hopes not. That would be a shame! "...Oh yeah, you /can't/ fly, can you? I thought all mages could to be honest, but I don't think Lera-san does either..." Curious!

Meanwhile, Souverain Heraut has detected the presence of other device-wielders in the area. Especially Bardiche. This apparently warrants some super secret device-to-device communication. <HELLO BARDICHE. HELLO RAISING HEART. WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE?> And then he addresses Fallen Stern in an even more super secret private channel. <OUR MASTERS CLEARLY SHOULD NOT BE DISTURBED. I DO NOT TRUST BARDICHE NOR HIS MASTER TO REMAIN CIVIL.>

Oh, and Soaring Sky? He's ignored. Souverain Heraut can be a bit of a jerk.

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (9)] has posed.

Lera turns her phone off -- with a press of a finger, because she has an American-style smartphone instead of a flip phone (it was her mother's advice and the best part of her cover) -- and she jogs back towards the ferris wheel. She looks around, side-to-side, for a moment. Where, she wonders, did Nanoha go? It takes her a moment before she spots the couple and her eyes go wide.

They'll see her any moment now! What does she do? What can she--

A bush. Lera takes a flying leap, and abruptly, a dissheveled fifteen year-old girl with a twig in her mouth and leaves in her hair is next to Fate and Nanoha both, with arms aound their shoulders to keep herself in one place. "Oh! Sorry," she says, "I was so lost. Oh, hello, Fate, I--"

THAT'S FATE TESTAROSSA.

Her mouth opens and she's /just/ about to shout. Clearly, someone better cover her her mouth. At the same time, someone does shout -- over the Intelligent Device radio frequency of choice. <Don't ignore me or I'll put you back in the broom closet! I will not submit myself to these childish games!>

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

The line flows along toward the cars, providing Ren and Endo enough time to chat before being flung around at high speed. "Well-" He pauses. "I can jump really high. And sort of float, sometimes, and go up and down. I just kind of go whichever way I'm taken." Maybe one day he'll figure out how to do it properly.

Once it's their turn in line he offers to help get Ren seated, plopping down himself after. Nothing wrong around here!

Speaking of jerks: <OBSERVATION NOTED.> At least Fallen Stern didn't ignore Heraut completely? Maybe that's progress.

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

The situation worsens with every passing second. While Nanoha is trapped in the bushes with her eternal rival, Souverain Heraut opens a comms link to Raising Heart, and things are just going miserably. At least Raising Heart is loyal enough to cover for her master, while Nanoha struggles to extricate herself from her leafy cage with Fate.
<HELLO! MY MASTER IS BUSY AVERTING A DISASTER RIGHT NOW. PLEASE CONTINUE WITH YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED THEME PARK ACTIVITES AND PAY US NO MIND. THERE IS NOTHING OF URGENCY HAPPENING AT ALL AND ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IS WRONG AND PLEASE DISREGARD ALL SHRUBBERY IN SIGHT.>
And then things get WORSE when Lera chooses to employ the same means of stealth as Nanoha.
"LERA!" The poor bush is now extra cramped as the AMERICAN joins the two nine year olds in NOT SPYING on Ren and Endo.
Thusly, in her last fit of having any good ideas at all, Nanoha does indeed do something. She claps a hand over BOTH Fate and Lera's mouths and bites hard on her own lip hoping no one heard her own blunder.
To which Raising Heart further broadcasts: <WE HAVE THE SITUATION UNDER CONTROL.>

<Pose Tracker> Fate Testarossa [None] has posed.

Fate Testarossa's infinite patience with this debacle is rewarded by a Magical Cheeseburger Propane-chan straight to the face. Bowled backwards into the gigantic bush, she finds herself even more tangled and twisted up in the foliage. Her every instinct told her to blast her way out of here except... now there were two mages. And whoever had the Jewel Seed was an unknown factor. Fate did not like those odds at all. Glaring warily at the new occupant of the bush, Fate states mildly, "Hello Magical Cheeseburger Propane Chan." Once again proving, that even though her rival just shouted her name? Fate is seriously bad with people's actual names.

However, then Heraut /confirms/ the odds that Fate was up against for the day to Bardiche. Also it confirms some other things to Bardiche given Soaring Sky's indignant reply

What Bardiche says to Fate alone telepathically: <SIR. THERE IS AT LEAST ONE OTHER MAGE PRESENT>

What Bardiche replies over the device frequency, with his typical brand of laconic smoothness: <HERAUT.> A beat, <YOU ARE A LOUSE.>

And now Fate has a hand clapped over her mouth, there's more flailing as a result, and suddenly Bardiche has cleaved through some of the top branches of the bush. A few hang limply, while others fall to the ground, and still others get caught in the rest of the shrubbery. The landscaper is definitely going to be pissed.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"I saw your jumps! They are huuuuge." Ren gestures her hands for emphasis. Yes, Endo is really good at jumping. With as much air as he clears in a single bound it's pretty close to flying she supposes. The line moves more, and they both squeeze into one of the cars, the attendant passing by the lock down their restraints. Whee! "Try not to scream too much, Endo-kun." Hee hee.

Ah. Souverain Heraut really does like Raising Heart. Talk about a device with its head on straight! <THANK YOU. AS ALWAYS YOU ARE EVER SO EFFICIENT.> And then he pauses for a bit before speaking up again. <OH. HELLO SOARING SKY.> Yes. Hello fellow device that was totally ignored. Ahem. Heraut is also glad Stern seems to be on the same page. It's hard to tell where the Belkan device stands at times to be honest. Then, Bardiche's reply comes through, and Heraut remains quiet. A louse? The nerve! This is why he does not care for Bardiche and his master!

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (9)] has posed.

"Mmrff--mmrf!" Lera grumps and complains, when the hand covers her mouth. Fate Testarossa is here. She made it clear that she will try to fight them, if it comes down to it, and she somehow suspects that Fate is not here to cheer Ren on, either. She gives Nanoha a look, and then gives Fate a look. Her eyes widen, as Bardiche slashes through part of the bush, and she realizes she better transform.

She has to take action before Ren and Endo have to spend part of their date fighting! They are on the roller coaster, after all. She talks through Nanoha's hand, and it's mumbled: "Soaring Sky, set up!"

<Don't hello me! You were ignoring me! Are these two really on a date? Please don't tell me I will have to worry about my wielder's love life. I'm not paid enough for that. This is entirely unfair and I blame all of you.>

"Set up! Come on, Sky!" Lera complains.

<What? Oh. Yes. Quite.>

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

"Well, I get really high up by bouncing up stuff, usually." He's happy to discuss the semantics of how he ping-pongs up things. Even if it looks kind of weird in action. "I kind of-" And then the ride starts. The cars give one good shake, and then begin to slowly plod forward on the rails. "Then they take a picture of Ren-san's face it's going to be like this:" His head tilts back, making his best wide-eyed look of terror.

Fallen Stern, if it's listening to the various messages pinging around, doesn't feel the need to chime in. All of this is very silly, after all. Endo should probably just be happy it's leaving him alone on his date.

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

<OF COURSE!> Raising Heart pings back to Heraut. To Nanoha, Sky, and Lera, Raising Heart pings a subtle communique.
<WE ARE IN THE CLEAR, THEY DO NOT SUSPECT A THING.>
However there is now the sudden issue of Fate attempting to break free.
<MISTAKES WERE MADE!>
This is an issue INSTANTLY as Bardiche cleaves the top of the bush and leaves go flying everywhere. The landscaper's reaction will have to wait as Nanoha is given no choice.
"A-ah! Raising Heart, Set Up!"
The resultant flash of bright pink from the bushes probably draws attention as in the ensuing chaos of everyone WRIGGLING NONSTOP, Nanoha has just put every ounce of her strength into a flying dutchman tackle to try and keep Fate pinned, and probably pulling Lera WITH THEM if she's not wiggly enough.
And now the park will be subjected to what appears to be cosplaying girls suddenly wrestling.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"That makes sense." Ren nods along as Endo explains his technique. And the ride begins soon after! Ren puts her hands up prematurely, turning to laugh in Endo's direction. She's full of silliness today! "It won't be like that! I think you're going to be the one with the funny face in the picture!" The train leaves the station and starts to climb up the lift hill, accompanied by a bunch of clicks and clacks. It's what rollercoasters do.

Heraut continues to monitor the situation while Ren remains in the dark. <YES, HER MAJESTY IS ON A DATE. SHE IS ALLOWED TO DO SUCH THINGS. YOU SHOULD BE MORE OPEN-MINDED.> He can't help but get a little jab in on Sky. Oh Heraut. And then things seem to escalate from there. <PLEASE TRY TO LEAVE THE PARK UNHARMED.> That's the only advice the devices receive from him.

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

"I don't think so." Endo is content to argue with Ren as the car ascends, until it actually starts on its first dip into an incline. Then he grabs on the rail in front of him. Not because he's scared or anything. He just doesn't want to fall out. That's it. Either way, it looks like he's enjoying himself as they start wibble-wobbling and shooting around corners. Thankfully, everything from up here is a blur.

<Pose Tracker> Fate Testarossa [None] has posed.

Mistakes were made?

That is one way to put it. Bardiche is suddenly shut out of all of the conversations, and he responds to the sudden transformations with a rather loud aria, <SONIC...>

He does not finish, as Fate is suddenly tackled right into a large crowd of people. Laying on the ground, hacking and coughing, with the wind knocked of her, Fate Testarossa has had just about enough of this. And around them. People start to gather, and talk.

"Their cosplay is so Kawaiiiiii! Anyone know what their source material is?"
"Do you think they're advertising for a new Tokusatsu?"
"Well it looks more like Mahou Shoujo.."

Which is when a Fate's mighty nine year old knee tries to connect with her rival's just as mighty nine year old gut. Bardiche's head folds up on his own, retracting, as a blade of golden mana erupts from it. <SCYTHE FORM> She's not exactly in a position to use him yet, with Nanoha in her guard but...

"Wow! That's definitely not PVC!"
"I told you it has to be Tokusatsu, if they have that kind of a budget!"

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

When the train crests the hill and proceeds to zoom down it, Ren lets out a scream. But it's one of joy, not terror, as she throws her head back and enjoys the ride. There are many twists and turns -- and even a barrel roll at one point! Ok, maybe not, but it's still just as exciting! Who cares about a silly magical girl fight to save a magical date when you're on a rollercoaster?! Wheeeee!

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (9)] has posed.

"Kyaaaah!" Lera yelps, instead of her battle cry. She transforms as she rolls with the two younger girls, suddenly wearing her coat-tailed barrier jacket and skirt, and clutching Soaring Sky in both hands -- with the energy blades deactivated, mercilessly -- and then they roll right in front of a crowd of people. She gets pulled along without Nanoha and pauses, then stares, for a moment, at the people speculating.

"HELLO, EARTHLINGS!" she declares loudly. "I am just like you and completely amazed at this but please take a few steps back so we do not, um, cause undue harm or trouble, um--I am the amazing Magical Cheeseburger Propane-chan, from America!"

She hops up, and stares down at the other two; then her voice falls into a stage whisper. "I-I don't think we should fight here!"

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

Mistakes were REALLY made when Nanoha and Fate come tumbling out into a heap, into the middle of a sudden crowd of onlookers who are now VERY curious about the primetime television lineup for the upcoming season. Well at least her idendity getting out isn't an issue but she does cough and gasp when Fate knees her in the armored section of her gut.
Rolling off and standing with a puff of breath, she slings Raising Heart in one hand in Device form and...
Is suddenly caught completely by stage fright. "Wuh...?"
Thankfully Lera covers for ALL OF THEM.
"Aheh... Heh..."
And then Raising Heart gets into it.
<<MAGICAL LYRICAL-CHAN, MY MASTER! FOR VIEWER RATINGS LET THERE BE JUSTICE.>
She has to stop and stare at her staff for a moment.
"U-um... JUSTICE?!"
Hopefully she can be convincing, AND throw Fate off her game by going along with it.
Maybe.
Please.
JUSTICE.

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

Endo yells, of course. That's what people do on these rides. Like Ren, though, it's mostly with glee as they bounce around. And also totally manly honest. Up and down, side to side, lots of directions. By the time they're slowing down he's beaming over at Ren, hands loosening on the rail.

"That was...pretty fun, actually."

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

Yes. Still blissfully unaware! Ren giggles for the rest of the ride until the train hits the brakes and pulls back into the station. "That /was/ pretty fun!" Yes. So much fun. Outrageous fun. When the restraints are undone she climbs out with Endo, taking a moment to regain her bearings after being shaken up so much. "Alright! More rides? Or do you want to try your luck at the games against me?" There may be a certain manic glint in her eyes. The same one Endo is likely familiar with. Beware!

<THEY HAVE EXITED THE ROLLERCOASTER. HOW IS THE SITUATION?> Souverain Heraut pings Sky and Heart.

<Pose Tracker> Fate Testarossa [None] has posed.

Fate Testarossa scrambles to her feet in short order. Any hint of sadness that people usually see in her eyes is gone, replaced by determination. Her mission was failing. Worse yet from the voices around her, it sounded like the civilians were mocking her mission. Even if they really didn't understand what was going on. Bardiche is held behind her, at the ready in a threatening pose, his scythe blade shimmering dangerously.

"Earthlings!? Is she an alien? Wait what!? She's from America!? This plot is confusing!"
"What kind of a name is Magical Cheeseburger Propane-chan?"
"An incredible one obviously! Who doesn't like cheeseburgers!?"
"I'm more confused about the propane part myself."
"Everyone in America /grills/ their Hamburgers with propane and propane accessories!"

The look in Fate's eyes is.. dangerous. "So which one is the villain?"
"That girl with the energy scythe!"
"How can you tell!?"
"Because she's wearing black, /obviously/!"
"And that girl over there? She's on the side of Justice!"

Suddenly the whole crowd is cheering, 'JUSTICE!' With a few people who spend too much time on the internet changing it up with 'FOR GREAT JUSTICE!'

One of Fate's eyebrows twitch, and it's about that moment, that her anger starts to simmer over. And yet, her voice is soft as she finally replies, "Do both of you think this is funny?" The pregnant pause that lingers before she speaks again, inflecting some sadness into her voice, "I suppose my life is a joke to both of you."

And then, she loses it, her white hot fury finally boiling over as she leaps forward, sweeping Bardiche in a great slash towards Nanoha. "I'm not laughing!" <SCYTHE SLASH> A single hand is extended backwards towards Lera, a single orb of yellow light with arcs of violet electricity criss-crossing the surface forms from her palm before it lances towards her. <PHOTON LANCER>

Well at least even in her anger, she's not using anything that would cause collateral damage to the crowd. At first they all seem stunned, but then as one the cheering has renewed vigor.

"Wow! Maybe it's for a movie! Tokusatsu shows don't get special effects that good!"

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (9)] has posed.

The lance of light comes crashing down towards Lera. She has no barrier to block it with, so instead she leaps and just narrowly escapes. The Photon Lancer smashes into the ground, and leaves a black smudge there. She turns her head, staring down at the people below -- they don't realize what's happening, or how they're making it worse -- and then she looks down at Fate. "What?" she asks. "No, don't think your life is funny, Fate! They're just--they don't understand that this is real!"

It doesn't make sense; she is falling out of character a little, but she has an upset opponent on her hand. But, Lera thinks, why should she care if Fate is upset?

She got her ice cream, once. It's enough of a reason.

Lera aims her sword in her right hand down. A magical circle appears in front of the tip as Lera falls to the ground below. It traces itself out -- and then vanishes, as a bolt of plasma fires off it, straight down towards Fate, though aimed away from the crowd.

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

This was not as planned. Not at ALL. And Nanoha is really wishing they could have all just stayed quiet in the bush right now.
But with the crowd pointing at her and cheering for Justice, Magical Lyrical-chan can't exactly back down can she.
"I'm not laughing either!" She blurts helplessly in reply as Fate comes gunning for her. Even in front of the crowd Nanoha is given little option but to openly use magic. Thankfully they all think it's a show, so the sudden flare of pink light that summons a round shield in front of her just BARELY in time to fend of Bardiche probably will just get some oohs and aahs as the shield SHATTERS and Nanoha is forced to wildly backpedal.
"We can't -do- this here, there are too many people!" She points out. Leave it to a hero of justice to think of the innocent as she scrambles to barely avoid the cleaving slash that her shield only barely stopped.
Raising Heart thinks fast, though when she replies to the other Devices: <EVERYTHING IS FINE. THE COSPLAY SHOWS HERE ARE OF LOW QUALITY, I SUGGEST NOT BOTHERING TO WATCH THEM, CONTINUE ON OTHER DATING ACTIVITES. CAN I SUGGEST ICE CREAM? ICE CREAM IS GOOD. THE BEST STALL IS ALL THE WAY ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PARK.>
She helpfully provides a GPS pin to follow.

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

Endo steps out of the cart, arm taking Ren's again to haul her to her feet. He considers that, head tilting back and forth before he decides, "Let's go try and win some things. I can probably get more for you than you will." Challenge accepted.

Meanwhile, Fallen Stern has taken note of the various magical signals shooting up nearby. Before it lets Endo know about that, it sends a message to Souverain Heraut: <INCREASED ACTIVITY IN LOCAL AREA. CONSIDER DESTRUCTION...

...OF SOCIAL ACTIVITES.> AKA wet blanket protocol.

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

Big displays like the one Nanoha, Lera, and Fate are making are pretty commonplace here at the park. Of course none of them as as real as this one is. Still, when Ren notices people gathered around "ooing" and "ahing" she doesn't pay it much attention. It's probably some sort of promotion for a new show. She doesn't watch much TV these days. "Alright! Let's g-"

<YOUR MAJESTY. MAY I SUGGEST ICE CREAM? I HAVE A STAND MARKED> Heraut suddenly addresses his master for the first time since the date began. Ren blinks, looking down at the device. "Oh! Well, ice cream would be pretty nice. Maybe we should stop off somewhere before heading to the games?"

And with that a light shines from the ring around her neck, thinning out into a small arrow that points in the direction of the aforementioned stand.

"Ok! Did... you study the map or something?" Ren is puzzled. And Heraut isn't saying anything. "...Let's go, Endo-kun!" She hooks her arm in Endo's and starts pulling him /away/ from the fight that they have no clue exists.

More private communication springs up between their devices. <NO. RAISING HEART AND SOARING SKY HAVE THINGS UNDER CONTROL. WE MUST ALLOW OUR MASTERS TO HAVE FUN.> Yeah Stern! Fun!

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (9)] has posed.

<<It isn't like I'm helping because I want to! Idiot!> Soaring Sky quips back at the other Intelligent Devices. Tsun tsun~

<Pose Tracker> Fate Testarossa [None] has posed.

Fate's voice is like a tiny roar as she replies to Lera, "Not them! You! The two of you!" Fate knew the crowd had no idea what was going on, she just felt like she'd suffered humiliation after humiliation today, and for what!? Nothing! She had to go back empty-handed again...

...that would likely mean punishment. The very thought of that terrified her more than anything she could suffer in battle.

"So what if you're not laughing! Do you think I like being tugged into bushes and being told that today is a bad time for everything that is important to me!" A bolt of plasma screams towards her, and she barely turns around in time. <DEFENSER> Superheated energy washes over rippling waves of force which emanate to defend her, but despite the protection, parts of her dark leotard are singed. Several in the crowd gasp audibly, while others seem to be cheering Cheeseburger Propane-chan and Lyrical-chan on!

There was nothing that Bardiche wouldn't support Fate in doing, if she chose it of her own free will. However he knew her heart better than anyone, and he knew that given the circumstances had spurred her to impulsive anger that her heart wasn't in this fight.

They seem unmoved, and so Bardiche does something uncommon, for him... he intervenes.

<SIR. SHE'S RIGHT.>

Fate lowers Bardiche, just fractionally, all of that anger just dispersing like steam in the spring air at his words. The logical part of her mind starts to work again, as she rationalizes, "You're right." She speaks towards her rival, "We can't do this here, and even if we could, this is pointless." She was outnumbered, there was a huge crowd so she couldn't fight at her best and she was no closer to getting the Jewel Seed she came for. "I'm leaving. Don't try to follow me."

The crowd is suddenly silent before someone speaks out, "You're not going to let her go right!? JUSTICE!" The entire crowd cheers as one, "JUSTICE!"

<Pose Tracker> Nanoha Takamachi [Infinity Institute (3)] has posed.

This is the worst park trip ever. With Fate seemingly upset, and Nanoha so desperately trying to calm things down.
It's not working with the cheering crowds, but when Fate finally decides to pull back and leave... Nanoha isn't going to stop her. A heavy SIGH and she sags where she stands. To the observers it might look like a heroic sigh of JUSTICE now that the villain has left, but truth be told she's simply relieved the brief fight out in the open didn't get anyone hurt. She'll have to try and talk with Fate later but...
Let her get way? She looks up, a sudden "Wheh?" of confusion is all she can muster before Raising Heart covers for her again, while quietly pinging to her master and Lera that Endo and Ren are heading far off for ice cream.
<THANK YOU FOR WATCHING. MAGICAL CHEESEBURGER PROPANE-CHAN AND LYRICAL-CHAN WILL BE TAKING AUTOGRAPHS NOW.>
"WEHHHHHHHHH?!"

<Pose Tracker> Endo Naoki [Juuban Public School (10)] has posed.

<YOUR OPINION HAS BEEN CONSIDERED. IT IS WRONG.> So there. Fortunately, whatever was going on seems to be de-escalating, and energy has stopped shooting everywhere. So, Fallen Stern decides to keep a lid on it. For now.

"Whaa-" Endo's turns from his path rather abruptly, pivoting to face the direction that Ren wants to go. "What about the stuff?" Ice cream does sound pretty good, though. He even treats, handing Ren a cone and taking one for himself. "I wonder what's down here." And that way he begins to wander, away from the big fuss. It's probably not important at all.

<Pose Tracker> Lera Camry [Infinity Institute (9)] has posed.

Lera /wants/ to go after Fate. Part of her really does, and she hesitates, as the girl takes off. She hears the anger in her voice, and somehow, it hits home when other fights haven't. She feels many things in this work: pride, desperation, determination, fear, and sadness. She rarely feels guilt.

She does, now. <Lera...> Sky says. <Later. We need to focus. Raising Heart is right.>

"Right?' she asks. "But--" She pauses, and realizes the crowd is staring at her. Then she processes what Raising Heart promised, and her cheeks redden, and she shakes her head quickly before she laughs nervously after Nanoha. "Uh... o-okay, autographs it is! Line up, everyone!"

<Pose Tracker> Ren Aizawa [Infinity Institute (10)] has posed.

"Let's finish this ice cream! Think of it as a way to get yourself amped up before the competition." Ren laughs, taking the cone from him to consume the sugary treat. "...But I'm still going to totally win." That manic glint returns. Endo is truly in for it now.

An so a crisis has been averted thanks to the very brave efforts of Nanoha, Raising Heart, and Lera! Oh, and Soaring Sky too. Cannot forget him, even if Heraut pretends to so blatantly. The date seems to have gone off without a hitch, with Endo and Ren finishing the day up competing against one another. No one comes out the true victor though, both of them having pretty much kept up with one another. Ren wins him a tough-looking bulldog plush toy, while Endo wins her a cute stuffed replica of King Penguin. Aww.

<Pose Tracker> Fate Testarossa [None] has posed.

Fate is already gone, because she's fast. Really fast. So fast that the crowd thinks she did some sort of yellow sparkle smoke bomb rather than actually flew away, which is what really happened.