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as they walk, it will become apparent that the townsfolk all seem to be whispering to one another? some appear rather scandalized. others... like they have learned something new about themselves? no matter what, they have definitely witnessed something out of the ordinary recently. ]
[ A nod of thanks as he follows after Thorns. While he doesn't keep his hand on the hilt of his sword, he stays alert... Which he's wondering if that's a good idea anymore.
He becomes uncomfortable as people audibly whisper about how maybe thongs can work for everyday wear. The stranger's package hung low and yet was ever so distracting, they said. My god. Do not mind if he shuffles closer behind Thorns as if he wants him to hurry up, but really he just wants to get away from these conversations. ]
[ thorns' expression does not change, because at this point he is used to hearing the stunned whispers of those who has crossed paths with Him. although maybe he's frowning more deeply...? ]
[ Fighting Belial is scary... Adolphe is still worried because he is just a guy, but Thorns seems confident.
They keep passing groups chatting about regular everyday life, but they catch whispers of Belial here and there. Eventually, there's a group of women talking about him in glee. Two have met him in person, in private, and the rest giddily ask for more details. ]
[ THORNS........... YOU ARE DOING YOUR BEST YET ALSO THE WOMEN ARE READY TO TELL THEM HOW MUCH ATTENTION THEY GOT IF THEY ASK ANOTHER GENERAL QUESTION IN SPITE OF THE COY DISPLAY.
Adolphe is so disinterested in their ménage à trois. ]
We don't want details about that night... Just how you met him, where he went. Any clue on his plans.
[ Everything that isn't that? They start gossiping immediately... is he... a criminal? Immediately, ]
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but the women seem... even more intrigued that he's bad? one of them starts to blush while they're all giggling amongst themselves.
thorns is getting a headache. he rubs his temple. ]
Are you going to answer his question?
[ they finally stop giggling and explain he approached them from seemingly out of nowhere. he seemed to be looking for something, and they were eager to help... ]
[ welcome, it is 2026. The headache must be contagious because Adolphe is feeling one coming, or has had one cultivating as the interrogation went on. ]
He was looking for something? [ Wait— ] Don't say "a good time."
[ COVERS THEIR BASES. The women giggle some more, finding this fun, but then describes that the figure they're looking for was on a search for a person, too. Someone with platinum blond hair and blue eyes.
[ You think Adolphe would know anything about this guy, but I guess he has to be forced to know this guy a bit. He thanks the women for their information before leading Thorns to a little spot nearby away from the crowds and people. ]
The can be a number of people, but I did have eye witnesses say they saw these people with the guy more than once. They fit the description.
[ He fishes out the forensic sketch for some blonds. This guy, this guy, this guy, and Adolphe frowns at this other sketch that he decides not to show Thorns. ]
thorns looks at all of these people, who sure are all blonde. it's difficult to tell who it might be just going by the pictures, but it's definitely a start, at least. ]
I guess we can look for all of them and see if they know anything.
[ it'll probably be easier than just looking for only one person. ]
[ They would need to cosplay and plenty of people have cosplayed Dimitri Fire Emblem. Belial doesn't need to see their face, right? Just a glimpse of them from afar, from the back of the head. ]
We would need supplies to even look remotely close... [ A sigh. ] I haven't seen any of these blonds yet despite following his trail. I'm not sure how other people have.
[ You don't want to involve Elysium to catfish Belial, Thorns? Wouldn't that be funny? Then I can make fun of Ly for playing light-haired characters. ]
... I was thinking a shop could have them or something.
[ But if Thorns doesn't know a place, then maybe one doesn't exist. ]
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It leaves a trail of some kind, but probably one he wants to leave to begin with.
[ But what leads does he have for this spontaneous search I made for him. ]
Can you show me where in the market you saw him?
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[ he will lead the way.
as they walk, it will become apparent that the townsfolk all seem to be whispering to one another? some appear rather scandalized. others... like they have learned something new about themselves? no matter what, they have definitely witnessed something out of the ordinary recently. ]
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He becomes uncomfortable as people audibly whisper about how maybe thongs can work for everyday wear. The stranger's package hung low and yet was ever so distracting, they said. My god. Do not mind if he shuffles closer behind Thorns as if he wants him to hurry up, but really he just wants to get away from these conversations. ]
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As you can see, he made quite an impression.
[ yeah. ]
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Adolphe's eyes narrow. ]
That'll end soon, but it won't be without a fight. He's strong.
[ wuh oh ]
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[ meanwhile francy tears up because fighting belial sounds scary. thorns does not think so. ]
Hopefully someone will have actual information though. It sounds like most people just avoided him.
[ which is for the best, but it does make it harder to track him. ]
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They keep passing groups chatting about regular everyday life, but they catch whispers of Belial here and there. Eventually, there's a group of women talking about him in glee. Two have met him in person, in private, and the rest giddily ask for more details. ]
Just our luck.
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thorns is like ??? because what do they mean in private, and he just looks at adolphe before walking over to the women. ]
Hey. Tell us more about that man.
[ they start blushing, because how can they be expected to share those details with men...?
thorns wonders if they are crazy... ]
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Adolphe is so disinterested in their ménage à trois. ]
We don't want details about that night... Just how you met him, where he went. Any clue on his plans.
[ Everything that isn't that? They start gossiping immediately... is he... a criminal? Immediately, ]
Yes.
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but the women seem... even more intrigued that he's bad? one of them starts to blush while they're all giggling amongst themselves.
thorns is getting a headache. he rubs his temple. ]
Are you going to answer his question?
[ they finally stop giggling and explain he approached them from seemingly out of nowhere. he seemed to be looking for something, and they were eager to help... ]
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He was looking for something? [ Wait— ] Don't say "a good time."
[ COVERS THEIR BASES. The women giggle some more, finding this fun, but then describes that the figure they're looking for was on a search for a person, too. Someone with platinum blond hair and blue eyes.
Okay. ]
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but there's likely quite a few people who fit that vague description. ]
Do you know who that may be?
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The can be a number of people, but I did have eye witnesses say they saw these people with the guy more than once. They fit the description.
[ He fishes out the forensic sketch for some blonds. This guy, this guy, this guy, and Adolphe frowns at this other sketch that he decides not to show Thorns. ]
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thorns looks at all of these people, who sure are all blonde. it's difficult to tell who it might be just going by the pictures, but it's definitely a start, at least. ]
I guess we can look for all of them and see if they know anything.
[ it'll probably be easier than just looking for only one person. ]
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You haven't seen these three at all, have you.
[ Are these men even in this world? Adolphe just thought he arrived to another country than anything else. ]
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[ this is his helpful contribution. ]
I guess he has a type.
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What I'm going to propose is going to sound stupid.
[ Prefaces this as he puts the posters away. ]
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Okay.
[ he is preparing himself for whatever it is. it can't be that bad. ]
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[ It's not the worst thing, but it does sound desperate. ]
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do not look like them at all. okay. maybe belial will just be attracted to any blonde??? ]
I... you're right, it is stupid.
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We would need supplies to even look remotely close... [ A sigh. ] I haven't seen any of these blonds yet despite following his trail. I'm not sure how other people have.
[ Wrong timing, unfortunately. ]
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[ hm. this idea is so stupid but thorns just sighs. maybe they can just grab a random blonde from off the street? no, they'd get arrested. ]
I don't even know where you'd buy a wig.
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... I was thinking a shop could have them or something.
[ But if Thorns doesn't know a place, then maybe one doesn't exist. ]
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thorns has to think about it because he normally does not purchases things like this, so it's not particularly on his radar. ]
... I think there's one a few streets down.
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[ Does that sound good? Or should they just throw in the hat and put on a wig now. ]
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but there's another group walking... some older buff men. thorns points at them. ]
Let's ask.
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All right. [ He tries to flag them down and get their attention. ] Excuse me, may we ask you a couple of questions? We're searching for someone.