159 3rd Floor (1/2)
As they reached the door which was now opened, John strained himself to understand why none of the water would head to the next side, despite there being nothing to hold the water back.
[Zestari, what sort of spell is this? It'd be quite useful to have at home, relaxing and feeling the rain...]
[It's a type of barrier which prevents water from passing through, I don't recall the spell name]
[I see...]
The four passed through the barrier and dropped on to the platform before the staircase. They were all drenched with water
So to help, John gathered up all the water in their clothes and before turning it into warm vapour. Doing so, John noticed that Master's Body suit hadn't been drenched, it was only her hair.
”Thank you...” Said Serena as she put on her hat.
She has a string around it and always keeps it on her back if she needs to take it off, or before going into a water field. John had also dried her hat because he knew she'd always put it right back on.
[It's rare but getting to see serena's cute and pointy ears once in a while is worth it.] John thought as he constantly nodded
”Thank you too” Said Ariel
Her hair was getting longer and with wet hair, she somehow looked more feminine, John was finding it hard to understand.
”You're welcome, also serena, your hair is still wet. You don't have to put your hat back on, since it's just us”
Serena's ears suddenly twitched when she heard that, she then nervously stared at the hat before staring at john.
”Besides, won't it be easier for you to see without it on? You can put it back on later.”
”Y-You're right, I've been using it too often... Okay, I've decided.” Said Serena before lowering it back on to her back
[The hat on her back... if you look closely... doesn't it look like... A turtle?]
John did his best not to snort or laugh after thinking of this, Serena's self-esteem without her hat was low enough.
[Think of something else...] John implored himself
”Alright, we should probably get going, so Azure and his party can have their turn” Said John as he started heading down the stairs
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”Hm... How long do you guys think it'll take?” Azure asked
”It's been 2 minutes... give it another ten?” Ayda replied
”You've been counting?” The purple haired girl asked
”What else would I do, Jen? None of the other parties have arrived yet, well they're near” Ayda asked
”Keep an eye out for the cloaked party... They've been pissing me off.” Said the brown-haired boy
”Haha, Rohan, don't worry, if they try anything... We'll just have to teach them a lesson” Said Azure with a smile
”That look... You're planning something aren't you?” Asked Jen
”Hm... Depends on how things go”
*Creak*
”Oi... Are you kidding me? It's been around 3 minutes and they're already done?” Ayda asked
”Let's get going, we don't want to keep them waiting now, do we?” Azure asked
The brown haired boy and Jen followed behind Azure without a single complaint
”Am I the only normal person in this squad?” Ayda asked as she let out a sigh before following them.
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