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"It seems the spinning of the wheel of fate has deigned to reunite us. Fear not, for I, La Princesse Isabeau, will demonstrate my unrivalled power today, though I fear that I may leave you gasping and trembling in terror at my unrivalled puissance."
"She's happy to see you too."

Minato rubbed his chin, thinking.
"If we're pretending to be clubbers, we should all go in together. It looks natural to have a group of friends walking in, and it minimises the chances that some random's going to approach us while we do our work. If we went in pair by pair, Yuki and Faith here might get held up. Of course, Shef's going to get side-eyed no matter what, so....that's going prove an issue."

"And you are the angel of flame who destroys her enemies from afar with the apocalyptic flames drawn from the heart of a dying star. I, Isabeau du Archambault, Dark Princess of the Tenebrous Kingdom, Scion of the Wheel of Fate and Master of the Unbound Storm, have found someone truly worthy of my attention. Our alliance will be legendary."
"My lady means to say 'nice to meet you'."

Professor Estelle calmly taps the desk in front of her with a rod to get everyone's attention.
"Oh. Class, before I forget, you will be having two new members join you. Professor Ramsay has requested we take his Automaton with us, and so Miss Olviia will be joining you for the mission. Also, if you have yet to meet our new transfer student-"

The doors to the room bust open as Isabeau bursts in, the Matagot prancing in behind her. Isabeau looks flushed, as if she'd been running.
"Sorry, I'm....I mean, behold, subjects of York! I, Princess Isabeau du Archambault, have arrived to grace you with my umbral presence!"
"My lady was simply caught up....inspecting the workings of this vehicle. Such wondrous devices are not common in her homeland."

Professor Estelle looks signifcantly nonplussed.
"....."
"Anyway, this is Isabeau Archambault, a transfer student from the continent. Starting today, she will be joining you in your classes and any combat exercises you will carry out. Please make sure to watch out for your new classmate."

Junius and the Chiefs look to each other, before shrugging and following the lady through to the other carriage.

Nico simply exhales in relief.
"Man, we've been fighting all night. At least we can take a breather for a bit."

(Lastelle learns from others' mistakes!)
(Lastelle thinks attacking Xerxe's unforgivable!)
(Lastelle's Anti-Magic activates!)
(Xerxe's Support Activates!)

Lastelle initiates!
Hit Rate: 97 to hit
Hit: 11, hit!
Critical: 2, crit!
Runner Specialist A takes 69 damage!

Runner Specialist A is defeated!

The last Runner is dispatched with the back of a scythe butted into his head, and he hits the ground like a plank, arms at the side and weapons falling away.

Junius looks calm as he hefts his sword back over his shoulder.
"That should be the last of them, Warriors. I hope that-"

The sounds of more glass crashing can be heard, as more Runners arrive through the windows, weapons at the ready, surging up the carriages and through the path of destruction left by the Warriors (and the Chiefs). Before they can get far, however....
"Oh, for the love of all things unholy, can a girl get a gods-damned NAP?"
A transparent wave of energy washes over the carriages, starting just past the Warriors, sweeping over the incoming Runners.

Almost instantly, the Runners collapse to the ground, snoring and sound asleep.

The source of the wave pinches her nose, closing her eyes, before turning to the others.
"And if YOU guys make that much racket too, you're following them into Dreamland. Now go through to the next carriage, get some seats, sit the hell down and shut the hell up!"
She stomps through the door leading to the next carriage, leaving it open for the others to follow through.

"....what was up with that?"

"Did the Demon Generals you guys ran into say anything about this? We've been trying to figure out if we can confirm or deny anything in here but....well, the Goddesses aren't talking. And no, we didn't. We kinda got jumped by a pack of mimic chests in the dungeon while we were in there and we only had time to grab the books and go."