Chapter 10:
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Hope Games Announcer: "Participant #33 is unable to continue , Participant #17 is unable to continue, Participant #26 is unable to continue. With no active participants left, SQUAD 9 Is now eliminated…"
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DASHING TO THE EAST-
Antonio Lucci: "I'm almost certain that was Trixie's doing...."
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Jason King: "Don't be a dumb ass. There's no way she could single handedly take out a whole squad…."
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Jason King: "Even if.... she is not our biggest problem right now Lucci. Taking into consideration the aura and pressure that was emitted from that white haired prick earlier.... I am uncertain as to if those twins will be enough….. Because there is no way he is just an ordinary healer... and your cousin Charlie is no easy task..."
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Antonio Lucci: "I'm already ten steps ahead of you.... earlier I let the word spread that there is a bounty for whoever eliminates him and brings back his pencil to us. There should be at-least two squads from each direction heading towards him aside from the Creed brothers….. as for Charlie, knowing him he really isn't going to take these games seriously and won't go all out against Jack…..we have nothing to worry about brother.."
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Jason King: *messing up Antonio's hair* *smiles* "My boy! And everyone always thinks that I am the asshole of us two…he should have just minded his business in the alley way....time to recreate that scene with a better ending..."
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DASHING TO THE NORTH-
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Iris Leos: *smiles* "Not even five minutes in and a whole squad is eliminated…. I'm loving this already.."
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Iris quickly sensed the squads approaching him.
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Iris Leos: *yawns* "Damn. This is pretty disappointing, not going to lie....they are kinda weak but this should be a good warm up... it is 12 vs 1 after all." *shrugs shoulders*
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Squad 20 nearby scoping out Iris from behind a Tree-
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*potato chips bag ruffling*
*munching*
*opening a can of coca cola*
*gulps*
*burps*
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Joy Mason(91): "Phewwwww. This is definitely going to be the easiest $30,000 we have ever made… what are you guys planning to do with your $5000?"
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Kid Mason(83): "Joy… we have to share it evenly at-least. You aren't even doing any of the work."
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Joy Mason: *pinches his cheeks* "I could have said $500 so hush and listen to your Big sissyyy *smiles* You guys wanted a powerful, fierce & reliable captain and decided to dragged me out of the house to participate in these stupid games…so my conditions are 2/3 of whatever we win, you guys protect me while I eat and I will beat up anybody who's super strong…does that sound fair enough?"
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Chris Parker(79): *gazing at her* *drooling* "Anything for you my joyyyy…please pat me on my head and tell me I'm a good boy."
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Joy pats Chris on his head.
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Joy Mason: "Good boy! Now I need you two to march on ahead and prepare for battle because your target. Participant #88 is heading towards us as we speak."
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Joy Mason: *thoughts* "I wonder why would they even put $30,000 on his head though? Like he is relatively attractive and ripped but that's about it…..wait... *looks back* another squad is about to join in…. *looks closer* they shouldn't be a problem though….let's enjoy the show." *munching on potato chips*"
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Squad 33 nearby-
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James Borelli (39) (Earth Elemental): "We beat that boy till he's dummy. Kicked him so hard that for a whole week he'll be rubbing his tummy.."
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Tony Borelli (05) (Wind Elemental): "Get on his knees, bow down to us and say sorry. But we are the Borellis… we show no mercy…"
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Bennie Borelli(51)(Flame Elemental) (Healing Elemental):" Show no mercy. Take the Hope Games money and his bounty then give it to our family…. matter of fact….. MURDER HIS WHOLE FAMILY! Brother, Mother, Father, Sister AND EVEN HIS GRANNY! CAUSE YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE BORELLIS!"
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Tony & James staring at Bennie with utter disappointment.
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Tony Borelli: "Even his granny??? Really? At this point is there anything that you won't do???"
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James Borelli: "I feel like we don't even know who you are anymore…"
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Bennie Borelli: "Well you know… rhyming is our thing... and granny rhymed with family.... I didn't actually mean it guys-"
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They walked away while giving him a look of shame.
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They turned back.
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Tony Borelli: "After a brief discussion with the council....we have decided to speak to you once again Granny Killer…."
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James Borelli: *nods* "Your sins have been forgiven."
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Tony Borelli: "Temporarily. Just until we get the bounty and Hope Games prize money for our family."
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James Borelli: "Yeah...what he said."
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Bennie hugs James and Tony.
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Bennie Borelli: "I won't let you guys down! I'll put my foot up his ass and drive that motherfucker straight outta town!"
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James Borelli: *whispers to Tony* "I really hope he doesn't mean literally."
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Members of both Squad 20 & Squad 33 are now heading towards Iris….meanwhile-
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Iris Leos: *taking a deep breath* "Seems like the first six decided to make their move…one of them is on the look out nearby because I only sense five heading towards me….."
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Iris Leos: "Damn. This shit is making me feel warm as hell…"
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Iris wraps his hair in a low bun, zips down his jumper and ties it around his waist.
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Iris Leos: "Phewwww *stretches* I should make it a bit more interesting because there is no fun in just dashing through and activating all their sensors…. This will be risky but I want to attempt to achieve this form that my father was trying to teach me a long while ago.... but I just never got it... no matter how many times I have tried....so we just forgot about it and moved on..."
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FLASHBACK-
FOUR YEARS AGO IN THE BACKYARD OF THE LEOS' RESIDENCE
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Iris is breathing heavily while crouching over with his hands on his knees.
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Eric Leos: "You have shown improvement *stretches* and I commend you for never giving up. *cracks neck* *cracks knuckles* As a gift, I will show you a Grand master technique. When I am in this form, my defense is absolute."
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Eric Leos: "Even with my both eyes closed and one hand behind my back, if you can't achieve this form during this spar…. You will not be able to land one hit."
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Eric Leos: "Still breathing. Absolute Concentration. Closed eyes because one distraction in this form can cost your life. Trust in your speed, instinct and reflexes. Achieving this will allow you to predict moves seconds before it happens. My current limit is five minutes within this form but I have never needed more than that. Begin!"
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FLASHBACK ENDED.
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Iris Leos: *thoughts* "Still breathing."
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Dashing towards Iris from the left-
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Kid Mason(Flame Elemental):"He is just standing still…There's even another squad coming right at him…Let's just use our combo attack and take him out before he has time to react and deal with the others after…"
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Chris Parker(Wind Elemental): "You don't have to convince me...I am literally willing to die just to please her."
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Iris Leos: *thoughts* "Absolute Concentration. Closed Eyes."
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Dashing towards Iris from behind-
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James Borelli: "He's a funny guy… because it seems to me like he's taking us for a joke."
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Tony Borelli: "The last guy that did that…. We took the light from his life. No Deathnote."
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Bennie Borelli: "Get in formation brothers. Let's go!"
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Iris Leos:"Dragon Stance - Guardian Angel!"
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*MANA ENERGY INCREASE*
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Kid Mason & Chris Parker: "64 SHOT SONIC BRIGADE!!!"
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Kid created 64 fireballs in an instant and Chris used his wind elemental to send them flying towards him. Iris effortlessly dodged each shot with his eyes closed and one hand behind his back.
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Their attack curved and set off a chain reaction of explosions all around them.
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BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!
BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!
BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!
BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!
BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!
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Tony Borelli: "How the hell is this guy still standing in the same spot….."
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James Borelli: "Doesn't matter. Let's use the smoke to get closer and take him out…"
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*Mana Energy Increase*
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The Borelli brothers were dashing towards Iris while fusing their mana into a compact sphere to launch at him.
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James Borelli, Tony Borelli & Bennie Borelli: "COLPO DI ESPLOSIONE COMPOSTA!!!!"
(Compound Explosion Shot.)
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*SWOOSH!*
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Iris dashed backwards and appeared behind them in one movement, looking as if he teleported. As they turned to redirect their attack to him, he launched it into the sky with a kick.
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*BOOM!*
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In a Bush Nearby-
Joy Mason: *jaw dropped to the floor* "Holy shit….. *munching on potato chips* I didn't even see when he got behind them… but… *gazing at Iris* I'm beginning to think I am in love…."
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Joy looked at away and swiftly looked back at Iris to confirm her suspicion...and then came to a conclusion-
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Joy Mason: "I am in love."
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MEANWHILE-
James Borelli: "It's time to get serious with this clown-"
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*BANG!*
*RIBS CRACKING*
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Iris slightly rotated his hips and James received a swift Shin kick to his ribs and a knee directly to his jaw when he hunched over.
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*BLINDING LIGHTS EMITTED FROM JAMES' JUMPER*
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Tony Borelli: "ASSHOLE!"
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*SWOOSH!*
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Tony swung his fist, Iris tilted his head to dodge then launched a swift kick straight into Tony's neck… rendering him unconscious almost instantly.
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*BLINDING LIGHTS EMITTED FROM TONY'S JUMPER*
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Bennie Borelli: "You really did it now buddy...nobody messes with my brothers but me…. I'll knock you out so fast that not even God can see."
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*MANA ENERGY INCREASE*
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Flames began spiraling all over Bennie's left leg as he launched a kick towards Iris' temple.
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Bennie Borelli: "COLPO FIAMMEGIANTE!" (Flaming Strike)
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Iris held Bennie's Leg before he made contact.
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Iris Leos: *smirks*
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Iris flipped Bennie over and struck him in the center of his back with an elbow.
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Bennie Borelli: *coughing up blood* *soft tone* "Damn it….Fellas...this is the first game…"
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*Mana Energy Increase*
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Hope Games Announcer: "Participant #35 is unable to continue. Participant #35 is now eliminated. Participant #05 is unable to continue. Participant #05 is now eliminated."
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Iris began dashing towards Kid & Chris
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IN A BUSH NEARBY-
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Joy began panicking.
Joy Mason: "No no no no…"
She runs out of the bush in a desperate attempt to signal to Kid & Chris that Iris is coming.
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Joy Mason: *shouts* "KIDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!"
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A FEW MOMENTS AGO-
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Kid Mason: "Even though he survived our Sonic brigade…. He must be worn out.. after all, he was up against a whole squad in all that smoke. I am honestly surprised and a bit impressed that he hasn't been eliminated yet."
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Hope Games Announcer: "Participant #35 is unable to continue. Participant #35 is now eliminated. Participant #05 is unable to continue. Participant #05 is now eliminated."
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*GROUND SHAKING*
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*STRONG WINDS*
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*IMMENSE MANA ENERGY*
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*DARK ATMOSPHERE*
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Joy Mason: *shouts* "KIDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!"
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Kid Mason: "Joy?????"
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Iris Leos: *smirks* "Joy…. That's what I feel right now Kid."
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Chris Parker: "Ummm Kid…. Where did Participant #88 go???"
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Kid Mason: "What do you mean where did he go??? He's right there-"
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SWOOSH!
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Iris jumped and kicked Chris in his temple, planting his face into the ground and rendering him unconscious.
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*BLINDING LIGHTS EMITTED FROM CHRIS' JUMPER*.
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*MANA ENERGY INCREASE*
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Kid Mason: "Tempo Kick-"
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Iris placed his foot directly on Kid's knee.
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Iris Leos: *smirks* "Don't even think about it."
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Iris Leos: "Joy… I know you can hear me… if you come any closer I'll break your baby brother's leg."
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Joy Mason: "Okay wait please. Just listen for one second. We were put up to this. There is a $30,000 bounty out on you at the moment."
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*BANG!*
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Iris struck Kid with a swift elbow to his mouth and he slowly began losing consciousness.
*BLINDING LIGHTS EMITTED FROM KID'S JUMPER*
Joy Mason: "You jackass!….I was telling the truth."
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Iris Leos: "Whether you told the truth or not...that really was not going to change the outcome to be honest."
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Hope Games Announcer: "Participant #79 is unable to continue. Participant #79 is now eliminated. Participant #83 is unable to continue. Participant #83 is now eliminated."
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Guardian's Angel deactivated and Iris opened his eyes.
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Iris Leos: "Damn…. I was just beginning to have fun… and just relax, I only knocked him out. But what's this about a bounty on my head? I have a feeling the guys I upset earlier are behind this...."
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Kid Mason: *struggling to speak* "Joy…. It's okay… We are in a game and everyone wants to win. You can't beat him… join him.."
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Kid fell unconscious.
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Joy Mason: *sighs* *soft tone* "You idiot…"
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Joy Mason: "If I tell you what I know… you have to promise to take me with you….at-least till the end of the first game.."
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Iris Leos: "Tell me what you know, what are your elementals and I will decide. Just know if you try anything while we're together… I'll break both their arms and legs next time."
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Joy Mason: "Okay…..well word of that bounty spread like a wildfire… Chris also told me when I sent him to spy… he heard the son of one of the sponsors saying there are at-least 2 other squads coming after you from each direction …. I think his name was Antonio.. and well I am a Dual Elementalist. Possessing a Flame elemental and Water Elemental."
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Iris Leos: "Huh…. I really don't feel like spending the rest of this game dealing with a bunch of weaklings like just now...having you as part of the clean up crew doesn't sound too bad so let's go. I'll take you with me…"
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Bennie Borelli struggling to stand.
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Bennie Borelli: *shouts* "I want in. I'm coming with you and I am not taking no for an answer!!!!!!! "
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Bennie Borelli: *heavy breathing* "I may not be as strong as you…. But I'm sure as hell not weak… you will need all the help you can get to eliminate those you see as a waste of time right? It's a win-win situation. I need to advance for my brothers.. I am a Dual Elementalist as well. Flame and Healing. What do you say Pal?"
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Iris Leos: *laughs* "Ahahahahaha. Well you are not taking no for an answer either way and You are not that weak after all so why not. Joy. Give him some water and get some rest. We move in 30 minutes."