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02/09/2024

Andrew: Let go of Juniper, Lance. It's me that you want! Lancelot: And why would I do that, dear brother? After all, this lil' martian whelp is someone that you love and care about and you should know by now that love & compassion is but a weakness!* Once I've rid of her and gain the scepter for myself, then I will bury this accursed realm under my feet, along with you and everyone in it! That way, you will experience first hand what it is to lose something that you've loved dearly. You will suffer just as I have suffered when you have stolen Hailey Ranna from me. Thus, staining my very honor as you once did before! Andrew: So, it would seem...

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DnD Part 6.5 - Whispering Woods

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Pairing:  reader x Knight! Chan, reader x Dark Prince! Hyunjin, reader x Thief! Felix, reader x Fairy! Jisung

Summary: While you, Hyunjin, and Jisung return to the castle Felix and Chan are still trapped in the woods. Haunted by what lurked there only upon her appearance will they be able to find a way home?

Warnings: Haunting themes, witch themes, curse themes, some themes of violence.

Word Count: 1410

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“It doesn’t matter which direction we go, we just keep ending up back here.” Felix screeches, hopping down off his horse to look around the small clearing in the forest that they keep finding themselves in, “It’s like we’re trapped in a maze or something. I’m not even recognizing landmarks or anything, but we’re always led back here.”

“We just have to keep trying. It’s obvious something or someone doesn’t want us getting out, but if we keep trying something will have to give eventually.” Chan insists, looking around for any sign that something is different now, that a certain direction will lead them out.

Fog suddenly whips around the edge of the clearing, carrying laughter with it.

“Such silly boys thinking you can outlast me at this. I’m not the one who needs to eat to live.” The voice floats around with the fog until it’s swirling before them into the form of a woman, “However, I might be persuaded to let you go...for a price.”

“And what price is it that we will have to pay?” Chan boldly asks, blade firmly in hand as if it would help him in any way fight a woman of mist should things come down to a battle.

“Oh, that’s just it. You two appear to have nothing to offer me, so unless you can come up with something appealing out of nowhere it is of no use. Though I do enjoy toying with you before ending the suffering, cures my boredom so much longer than just killing you outright.” She laughs as she circles the pair, small wisps of fog trailing behind her as she does.

“Well, how can we know what will appeal to you without knowing what it is you desire?” Felix speaks softly, peaking around Chan to catch sight of her circling figure now.

“Silly boys, I desire what we all do... freedom. Yet that very desire is what landed me here in the first place. I desired freedom from illness, from death, and for that, I paid the price and am damned here for eternity unable to touch anything at all. Do you know what it feels like to go centuries cold and untouched? I would rather die and be trapped like this any longer!” She screeches, before snickering and shaking her head, “And yet that’s not the worst of it. Do you want to know what is? That damn witch that made me like this gets her life with no threat of disease or aging and she was born in such a way. Yet she goes about getting off on giving others the same just to take everything else from them.” 

“Tell me, what is the witch’s name and where can she be found? Perhaps we can bargain with her on your behalf or at least avenge you?” Chan offers in all reasonableness, working towards the hastiest of logical choices. 

“Her name, by birth or not I do not know, but they call her Electra or they did last that I was among this wide world. She is originally from here when this place was called Ebonywood and was more than just a haunted place of the dark magics. That is why she was able to bind me here, it is where she is most attached.” She pauses her movements as she thinks through the details of her answer, before moving once again.

“We can swear to find her and-” Chan begins, only to be cut off before he can begin to make such oaths with the woman of fog by Felix who speaks up now.

“Did you say Ebonywood?” He begins to dig through Chan’s belongings in search of something, finding the map and showing the woman of fog, “This same Ebonywood here?” 

The woman comes to a full stop now, looking over the map before she looks up at Felix, eyes ablaze even further, “Where did you get this from? And don’t you dare lie to me, boy.”

“When my princess was taken to the dark prince’s castle, I searched for a map to help us find our way out and this is what I found. At the time I didn’t even know it had another name as we are not from here, we’re from afar and are only here by Hyunjin’s hand.” Chan explains, confused as the woman curses under her breath.

“Hyunjin. Damn it, HYUNJIN!” The woman screams the wind echoing the sound and causing Felix to flinch away now, “I thought I taught the boy better than to meddle into such affairs, especially with the likes of her! Where is your princess now?” 

“He’s taken her back. She ordered us to take this map far away from here before all else, but we must go to her. I can’t let anything happen to her... We can’t let anything happen to her.” Chan insists and she hums, motioning him closer as well.

“You boys want your freedom? Very well, I shall tell you the price for it. This map is not Hyunjin's, it is Electra’s. That witch who cursed me. It holds a power as much of her belongings do. She always was good at cursing others.” She begins to explain, “Hyunjin is the closest thing I have to a family. That boy was the only one who came here frequently, and I couldn’t find it in me to harm such a small distraught child. I thought I taught him to be smarter than to go and get tangled into things, but it appears he had gone to seek power. Electra’s power. And in turn, avenge me... alone. Whether anyone knows and is assisting him I am certainly not aware, but I am aware that the boy has absolutely no idea what he is getting himself into. So as for your price. You will help him. I shall bind one of you to him, should he die you will as well... however, if she dies you will be free. You shall not leave empty-handed though, I shall give you all the information I have on this map and her whereabouts as I guide you out. So do we have a deal?”

“Yes, you have my word that I’ll keep him sa-” Chan gets cut off by Felix yet again.

“Bind me to him! Do it now and don’t listen to anything he says!” Felix insists quickly, moving to stand between Chan and the woman. Causing her to hum and take action to do so. 

Chan whips Felix back around in shock, “Why on earth would you do that? You aren’t a knight, do you even know how to protect someone against this level of danger?”

“Your focus is on protecting the princess, you can’t focus on keeping two people safe at once. So leave Hyunjin to me and just focus on her alright? Besides you can help me get better at fighting, Sir Perfect.” Felix teases slightly in hopes of lightening the rather tense mood just a little despite being the one whose life is now at risk here.

Chan sighs and gives a nod at him before looking back at the woman, “Tell us what we need to know.” 

Chan grabs their horse’s reins to guide them as the woman shows them the way as well. She stood beside Felix to point out things along the map.

“Many of these names likely have been changed, however besides Ebonywood, she spent much time in two places. Clarenshaw to the north here, in the Icelands. As well as this basin in the Dreadlands called Sinher. Between the three she gets much of what she uses for her potions and such. When I sought her out she settled between the three in this mountain pass here, among Multo pass you’ll find the tallest mountain The Lonely One, because it is high among the clouds far from the others. There is a passageway of caves at its base, Terrebrook that is where you’ll enter, and at its heart you will find a waterfall, Echo Falls. Now it is imperative that as you go behind to find her home you do not touch the water at all. You’ll be in far greater danger if you do. Do you understand?” She looks between the two who nod in response before looking over the notes Felix has been taking before approving, “Very good. One last detail of great importance...when you kill her. Tell her that Fern says hello.”

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World Building

Gods/Religion:

Those who follow the Children of the Martyrbelieve children should be protected and revered.

Religion is frowned upon in this world, so worship is done in secret, practiced by all villages but only practiced openly by those in Ciosecreron & Eazoxis.

God + Goddess: main objective is protecting children from harm.

Choher, God of Children & Thasyn, Goddess of Children

Government:

The government is an Empire run by a man named Lux Ebonywood (25) who inherited the position through his family line. Although Lux holds symbolic power, his younger brother Nikolai Ebonywood (19) holds ACTUAL power over the country’s citizens.

There was an uprising amongst the people 50 years ago where the Ebonywood family murdered a village full of children to end the uprising. Lux continues to hold the mindset that brutality is the way to run a country while his brother, Nikolai, does not.

The Ebonywood family controls the whole country and enforces their laws by rewarding villages with luxuries for good behavior and stripping resources from those who rebel.

Culture/Social Structure:

Family for those in Afela, Brizeron, Dizeth, Flazokor, & Gliocreth is purely biological while family for those in Ciosecreron & Eazoxis is wilely different. It’s common for a family unit to be a mix of biological children and those picked up off the streets.

Success in Afela, Brizeron, Dizeth, Flazokor, & Gliocreth is rising up in rank while in Ciosecreron & Eazoxis, survival is success.

Geography:

The country, Acios, is split into 7 villages (Afela, Brizeron, Ciosecreron, Dizeth, Eazoxis, Flazokor, & Gliocreth).

One of these villages, Afela, is the capital of the country which houses the battered Ebonywood mansion.

The whole country is still recovering from the uprising but some of the villages still appear as if the uprising just ended (Ciosecreron & Eazoxis) while others are battered, but functional and full of luxuries/resources (Afela, Brizeron, Dizeth, Flazokor, & Gliocreth).

*It should be noted that citizens in Brizeron, Dizeth, Flazokor, & Gliocreth stand by Ciosecreron & Eazoxis but follow Ebonywood rule to better their communities*

Travel between Afela, Brizeron, Dizeth, Flazokor, & Gliocreth is easy but it’s difficult (besides for Afela) to travel to Ciosecreron or Eazoxis as its closed off to the general public.

Magic:

N/A

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{Sonic the Hedgehog/Juniper of Ebon} [J.O.E EXTENDED SCENE 1]: "Bath Night" (For © KatarinaTheCat) [R-15+]

[Panel 1]

Hailey Ranna: ...And here is the private bathing area that I've also mentioned about.

Juniper: How beautiful, Hailey. ^^

Hailey Ranna: It's the best way to just sit back and relax ^^

[Panel 2]

Juniper: Do you actually come to this place very often, or...?

Hailey: Yes, Sometimes.

Juniper: Looks like place hasn't been done much. This place sure brings back memories, doesn't it?

Hailey: Yes. ^^ Indeed.

[Panel 3]

Juniper: *Whew* Well, I don't know about you, but I sure could go for a nice soak. My muscles might have been aching up a sweat :)

Hailey: Same here.

Juniper: So, it's just the two of us tonight? Just as long as no one's watching us?

Hailey: thats right. ^^

[Panel 4]

Juniper: *blushes* oh, well... I'm not sure that's quite possible...

Hailey: Don't worry, Juniper. ^^ It'll be alright.

[Panel 5]

Juniper: Well, it's just... I've never undress in front of another girl before ^///^

Hailey: Really?

Juniper: Yeah, it's actually my first time...

[Panel 6]

Hailey: So, you've never been to spas or bath houses before?

Juniper: Well, not in places like this. It's quite possible, actually.

Hailey: I see. Places like this sure is quite expensive.

Juniper: Kinda like what we're in right now?

Hailey: Obviously.

[Panel 7]

Juniper: Well, since we're actually both girls here... I might as well give it a shot ^^

Hailey: That's the spirit, Juniper. ^^

[Panel 8]

(After a few moments of undressing)

Both: *Sighs of relief*

[Panel 9]

Hailey: That's more like it. ^^

Juniper: Mmph... Now, that is refreshing ^///^

Hailey: Indeed. ^^

[Panel 10]

Juniper: *Curiously stares at Hailey's chest*

Hailey: What's wrong, Juniper?

[Panel 11]

Juniper: Ah, err... Nothing, just... Couldn't help but notice that your chest caught my attention... *Blushes* Sorry :/

Hailey: Its okay, Juniper. ^^ Say, you inherited your mother's bust and curves.

[Panel 12]

Juniper: Oh, uh... Thanks, I get that a lot sometimes. So, yeah... I actually kinda take after my family. It's basically a girl thing.

Hailey: I understand.

[Panel 13]

Juniper: So, what about you? Which family do you take after?

Hailey: Mostly my late mother.

Juniper: I've heard you both actually shared the same similarities. What's that like?

Hailey: Well, it's kind of a genetic thing; one carries the genes after another and vice versa. So, basically that sums up pretty much of my family history. I could say the same about you though ^^

[Panel 14]

June: You think so?

Hailey: Well, yes. I mean, you have your father's hair and all, but you also got your mother's curves. So technically that make pretty much of everything, doesn't it?

[Panel 15]

Juniper: I guess that's true... *thinks to herself while looking at her own chest*

[Panel 16]

Hailey: From what I hear, you sure are growing into a fine young woman. I can see why you take after her.

June: Yeah. Not to mention that my chest went bigger.

[Panel 17]

Hailey: Well, that does seem kinda obvious. Speaking of which, would you mind passing the bucket?

Juniper: Sure.

[Panel 18]

(June passes the bucket to Hailey)

[Panel 19]

Juniper: You know. There is something weird before I returned to Ebon. There was a little girl about 2 years or so, I think she's called Melissa. You're not gonna believe this, but she snuggled and placed her face between my chest.

[Panel 20]

(Hailey rises out of the tub as she proceeds to rinse herself.)

Hailey: Really? How did you think you've managed to leave that part out?

June: I have no idea why she did that.

[Panel 21]

(Hailey proceeds to rinse herself the second time)

Hailey: Well, she must have a reason for doing that. I meant, she is a kid after all. Not to mention a toddler in her early years.

Juniper: Yeah. She's just a child. Some of them are kinda like that sometimes.

Hailey: Yeah, well.... Believe it or not. I used to be like that once. Full of energy not knowing what the outside world was like. All I did was remain at the palace all day while being looked after by maids.

June: Yeah. That happens to many kids that age.

[Panel 22]

(Hailey rinses herself the third time before re-entering the bath)

Hailey: I'm guessing you might've went through the same thing?

[Panel 23]

(Hailey reenters the bath)

Juniper: So, what's your secret?

Hailey: What? You mean my hair? Usually I just brush three times daily. I just happen to braid them on most occasions. At any rate, I'm sure this kid didn't really give you much trouble, though if I'm not mistaken.

[Panel 24]

Juniper: It's not like that. She's usually a good kid, really. Just... Not in the way you actually think ^^'

Hailey: Oh? Then, how would you describe her?

[Panel 25]

Juniper: Quite small, actually. I mean, she was kinda interested in my breasts. Honestly, I don't exactly know why. Force of habit, perhaps...?

Hailey: I guess that would explain how she managed to end up landing on your chest in the first place, even though she shouldn't be allowed to. But regardless, she is still a child after all.

Juniper: I know... I just find that a bit bizarre, even.

[Panel 26]

Hailey: Say, would you mind scrubbing my back for me? Even though, I can't reach from there?

Juniper: *Picks up sponge* Oh, yeah. Certainly.

[Panel 27]

(June starts scrubbing Hailey's back)

Hailey: Mmmmmm... Thats the stuff.. ^^

[Panel 28]

Juniper: I have to tell you, I think this bath is definitely what we need after a long day. Don't you think so?

Hailey: Yes, totally, Juniper. ^^

[Panel 29]

Juniper: *Blushes a bit* So, how are you and Andrew adjusting to this new life that you've planned out so far?

Hailey: Well, actually we've already started making some recommendations for this ceremony that's happening a few weeks by now. And what's best, is that everyone else on Ebon already received their invitations as well. I'm sure that Andrew recommends that you meet him there also. It's probably for the best if you give him a bit of closure even at this hour.

[Panel 30]

Juniper: Did they also say when the ceremony was due?

Hailey: No, but they mentioned the date that it was going to take place in. So, it shouldn't be much of a surprise overall.

[Panel 31]

Juniper: *Passed bucket around* Sounds like you and Andrew took a lot of consideration, the way I'd see it. *Rinses Hailey's lower back*

Hailey: Well, you know how Andrew is when it comes to celebrations like this. These things actually mean a lot to him.

[Panel 32]

Juniper: Remember how Viola used to tell me about the way you've handled Hiretsuna, even in Wolf form when you managed to leave a mark on him at that point? *rinses Hailey's back again*

Hailey: Boy, did I ever! Although, I can't say for certain that it was that easy to pull off.

Juniper: Out of a Song-and-Dance number, why else wouldn't it be?

[Panel 33]

Hailey: I guess it wouldn't matter much... So, how's the water, btw? Warm? Hot? Perhaps a bit in between?

Juniper: It feels FANTASTIC. Tbh, I was kinda a bit nervous at first when you asked to join you at a private bathing area, even if it involves... Getting undressed in front of another girl °///°

[Panel 34]

Hailey: You get used to it every now and then. Besides, I could use a bit of company ^^

Juniper: ^^

[Panel 35]

Hailey: Do you mind if I wash your hair for a while? It'll be a quick wash, I promise.

Juniper: Alright, sure.

[Panel 36]

*Hailey gently washes Juniper's hair for a while*

[Panel 37]

Juniper: *starts to giggle as Hailey keeps lathering her hair, which makes her squirm a bit*

Hailey: Hold still, Juniper. I can't keep washing there if you start moving.

Juniper: Sorry, Hailey, but that tickles a bit.

[Panel 38]

Hailey: Ok, ok. We're almost done, Now we'll just have to scrub around the rest of your entire body. Now hold still, this'll only take a minute.

Juniper: Okay. *trying to be still and calm as possible*

[Panel 39]

*Juniper starts giggling again as Hailey begins scrubbing away at her entire body, which kinda makes Juniper ticklish even more.*

Juniper: *Squirming* A-ah! No, wait-- Not that way! *Giggles* Please, stop! *Starts laughing* That's my special area! *Giggles even more*

[Panel 40]

Hailey: :3 *Stops scrubbing for a moment; then passes the bucket around for the 3rd time.* Alright, alright... Here. Now, we'll just have to rinse the suds right off you.

June: ^^

[Panel 41]

*Juniper shuts her eyes as Hailey proceeds to rinse all the suds off, starting with head, and then mostly her entire body as the water splashes all over her, which causes her to spit out some*

[Panel 42]

Juniper: Thanks, Hailey.

Hailey: ...There we go. All done. Now, doesn't that feel better?

June: Yeah. Totally. ^^

[Panel 43]

Hailey: Ok. Now, it's your turn to give this girl a good scrubbing ^///^

Juniper: Okay. Let's see what I can do.

[Panel 44]

(Juniper proceeds to do the same thing for Hailey, but only a bit more gently.)

[Panel 45]

(Juniper passes the bucket again then proceeds to rinse all the suds off the same way Hailey did.)

[Panel 46]

(Junes sneaks up on Haily and then drop some water on her afterwards.)

[Panel 47]

Hailey gets all soak as Juniper begins to snicker.)

[Panel 48]

(Hailey smirks as she shrugs if off, knowing that's it's all for fun.)

[Panel 49]

Juniper: ^^

Hailey: Well, it would seem that both of us are all SOAKED.

June: Yeah. *giggles*

[Panel 50]

Hailey: Not to mention naked at that. But, at least we're both girls here ^^

June: Good point. ^^

[Panel 51]

Hailey: *lies back a bit* Hah... Now, doesn't this feel like paradise?

June: Yeah. ^^

Hailey: I feel like I can just stay here a hours.

June: Me too. ^^

[Panel 52]

*Juniper proceeds to sit down as she lets a bit water trickle all over*

Juniper: ^^

[Panel 53]

Hailey: *Sees something on Juniper's left thigh, knowing to be a birthmark of some sort*

[Panel 54]

(Juniper starts whistling to herself as Hailey begins to notice looking at something on June's left thigh as she relaxes for a bit)

[Panel 55]

(June begins to blush a bit, but not much)

[Panel 56]

(June shrugs it off as she gently taps her feet into water gleefully while Hailey looks on curiously.)

Hailey: You seem to have a birthmark on your left side there... How long have you had that for?

[Panel 57]

Juniper: oh, this? *Shows birthmark* This is just something that I was actually born with, is all. I think it was something that Mrs. Grey herself mentioned earlier to me at the orphanage a while back.*

Hailey: I see.

[Panel 58]

Juniper: Yeah. I think this birthmark's supposed to represent something special, or someone in particular, I didn't really know what that means, at first. I thought it was just some plain birthmark that I was often born with.

Hailey: I must say, this birthmark seems extraordinary.

[Panel 59]

Juniper: Well, I just figured it might be something that I was born with genetically even at a very young age. So, I guess that explains how I got it in the first place.

Hailey: Have you ever figured out where you even got it from?

[Panel 60]

Juniper: No, not really. All I know is that I might've got it for a reason. It usually runs in the family.

Hailey: Good point

[Panel 61, 62, 63]

*Hailey rises from her bath, then proceeds to sits alongside a naked Juniper as both of them begin to chuckle*

[Panel 64]

Juniper: Y'know, I have to admit, this definitely feels way better than I've imagined it would ^///^

Hailey: See? I've told you :)

[Panel 65, 66, 67]

*Both Juniper and Hailey sit for a while, then they proceed to reenter the bath as Juniper looks on at Hailey's chest while she sits back and relaxes for a while*

[Panel 68]

Hailey: Y'know, you could stop staring. My chest isn't THAT big.

Juniper: *Blushing* Sorry. Force of Habit.

[Panel 69]

Hailey: So, have you considered about staying here? Ebon still needs a priestess to look after things, after all.*

[Panel 70]

*Juniper hesitated abit but she accepts it*

[Panel 71]

Hailey: Very good. So, we're both agreed then.

[Panel 72]

Juniper: Yeah, it's just... I wasn't sure first when you told me that I would have to fit in the position as a priestess, but it's good to know that I keep track of these things, even though if it is a huge responsibility.

Hailey: Well, I'm sure something might turn out eventually. I could say the same about Andrew, though.

Juniper: Yeah.

[Panel 73]

Hailey: You're still thinking about your old home, aren't you? Your old friends, and Probably also Mrs. Grey herself?

Juniper: *tearfully nodded* I know. I'm sorry, it's just... I'm actually more comfortable being on Earth there rather than just having to return here after learning about my true heritage and all that. But, after being away for so long, I just can't seem to decide on what my true place is; Either it be Earth or Ebon otherwise*

[Panel 74]

Hailey: I'm sure it must been hard, even for you.

Juniper: Well, I'm glad you understand that.

[Panel 75]

Hailey: I know that feeling... My father used to tell me the same thing as well.

Juniper: When was this?

[Panel 76]

Hailey: Oh, I think a couple of years back should do it. I would ask him the same question just to be sure if was on the right track of becoming the rightful ruler for Ebon. Needless to say, I was a bit anxious at first. But overtime, I've managed to overcome my obstacles as well as learning from them. Surprisedly, it wasn't that easy to begin with.

Juniper: that's relatable.

[Panel 77]

Hailey: I just feel like anything's possible here, y'know?

[Panel 78]

June: *nodded abit*

[Panel 79]

Hailey: It's a good thing you still have us around or else you would've been lost without us, for sure.

June: Not to mention very vulnerable without you guys

[Panel 80, 81]

Hailey: Well, you still got Andrew to thank for that, having to bring you back all the way to Ebon, even when things got a bit off a rocky start at first.

Juniper: It is nice... I could get being used to loving in this place, I guess.

[Panel 82, 83]

Hailey: Besides, by having you around these days, who knows what you might get to see besides Echidna Town.

Juniper: Maybe. but, I don't know... Lancelot and Hiretsuna might eventually show up after being imprisoned in crystal and maybe even try to get back at us.

[Panel 84, 85]

Hailey: He's just one lousy Echidna. Don't let the likes of him get your spirits down.

Juniper: Easy for you to say, You weren't sent to earth as a baby like I was. You're an actual princess yourself.

[Panel 86, 87]

Hailey: Actually, not necessarily... Some of the other felines took a disliking to me as a young girl back then...

Juniper: In what way?

[Panel 88, 89]

Hailey: Back when I was your age, they said I didn't belong with them because they think I was too "self-entitled" and "materialistic" to even fit in. But, you know what? I was kind, to each and every one of them. They may have written me off, but that won't stop me from giving them the benefit doubt.*

Juniper: I think I might as well sleep on that one...

[Panel 90]

Hailey: ...Still not convinced?

Juniper: *Quietly grumbling to herself*

[Panel 91, 92]

*Out of nowhere, Hailey playfully splashes a bit of water onto Juniper, which gets her all soaked up from before.*

[Panel 93, 94]

Juniper: *Sputters* What was THAT for??

Hailey: *innocently* To snap you out of it, silly ^^

Juniper: Yeah-- *Coff* but, not like that! *Sputters*

[Panel 95, 96, 97, 98]

*Hailey quietly chuckles to herself. Then, out of nowhere, Juniper quickly passes the bucket and then playfully splashes some water onto her, now even more soaked than ever, Hailey sputters, then smirks at Juniper*

[Panel 99, 100]

Juniper: There. Now we're EVEN ^^

Haily: *giggles*

[Panel 101, 102, 103, 104]

*Both Juniper and Hailey start splashing each other just to make things more fun. They do this for hours, until finally they eventually start to get tired, then they sit back and go back to another hour of relaxation time.*

[Panel 105]

Juniper: Well, THAT was fun ^^

Hailey: Yeah, tell me about it.

[Panel 106, 107]

Juniper: Y'know, I could get used to living here in a place like Ebon. I think I might like it here ^^

Hailey: *Chuckles* You still have a lot to learn about Ebonitians, my friend ;)

[Panel 108]

Juniper: :)

[Panel 109, 110,]

*Both Juniper and Hailey calm down for a moment, then they take a few minutes to think about what they're going to do next, still not saying a thing as they relax for now*

[Panel 111, 112]

Juniper: ...Wanna go get something to eat?

Hailey: ...Ok, sure :)

(END SCENE)

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