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[ There's a scene somewhere in the courtyard. Marin vs. three punks who thought it would be a good idea to steal her lunch. The same three guys who picked on her when she first arrived, the same three guys who only leave her alone when she's around someone who could probably kick their asses in a heartbeat

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[thouarti]

[ "Nobody's here to save you now"? Minako's first reaction to the scene is to rush out there and do exactly that, but she pauses before ducking behind the fountain, out of sight of at least the bullies, if not both them and Marin. That's thanks to Nata Taishi's whispered: Everyone must stand up for themselves at some point. If she is willing to do so now, will you deter her? ]

I can't just leave her by herself! And it's three against one! ...Well, maybe two against one now, but- [ Minako can't stand bullies; they spark her temper like nothing else. There may be something to her Persona's words, but perhaps she can compromise. Minako closes her eyes and reaches for her power. ] Quetzalcoatl.

[ A white snake with large angelic wings appears around Marin and hisses at her opponents before fading away. It's not just a show of force: the Persona gives some power to the pair of girls - a quickening of strength, a boost of endurance. For a short while their defense is increased, and while Minako is ready to burst out and attack head-on, at

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[ Initially, the snake frightens Marin to death; she nearly shrills when it rings around here, assuming that the snake belonged to one of her opponents. However, when it hisses at them, there's a sense of reassurance. But there's no time for hows and whys, she needs to get these punks off of her chest before they get rid of her for good.

So when one of them starts to charge at her, avenging his lost companion, Marin braces herself, setting up another force field. Her power manifests a little too slow for comfort, and he lands a blow to her stomach.

She falls to the ground, cringing, ready to press her arm to her stomach. But... she realizes that the impact doesn't hurt so much- it stings, but not to the point where she can't move. And for a second, her mind wanders back to the snake...

But she doesn't have much time to think, because the boy's closing in for another hit. ]

[thouarti]

[ There's a reason Minako is the battle leader. As soon as the first punch lands, she bolts out of cover, quickly considering switching to Thoth and using his light to blind them, but just as quickly discarding that idea - the bully could still lash out and hit Marin.

She gathers her powers as she runs straight for the bullies. ] Get away from her! Persona!

[ The snake appears again, this time in the air in front of her, but this time he brings a sharp gust of wind aimed at pushing the bullies back.

Whether or not it works, she's going to put herself between Marin and the bullies, even if she has to physically shove or punch the one looming over her. She stops, chin raised defiantly, hands curled into fists at her side. Minako looks at each of the bullies as she speaks. ] If you're looking for a fight, then I'll give you one.

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[ terezi, on the other hand, is just watching contemplating. it looks seems like marin has a good handle on the situation despite being outnumbered, and stepping in to help her would give her an advantage over the other boys in a fight. that's hardly fair, and terezi is all about equality and justice!

so until things get out of hand, she's just going to wait and see observe from this thick tree branch, absently knotting the noose around her scalemate's neck. ]

This is quite the refreshing and aromatic change of scene!

HELLO

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Eh?

[ Okay, she really shouldn't be getting distracted right now. But the tone of the voice she hears is... sort of unsettling and for a moment, she believes that it's another one of her bullies who's come to torment her alongside the rest.

But... she sees a girl. And the girl doesn't look all that familiar. Even Marin's opponents seem surprised to see the newcomer up in the tree.

In a way, Marin wishes that the girl would help her. Despite having just knocked one of the boys down, she's very fragile and would much rather just stop fighting altogether. But she can't do it alone. Ugh. ]

hay qurl

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[ sorry marin, terezi will decide for herself whether marin needs her help or not. and she's going to have to prove she needs it! terezi's excited grin slips a moment once she notices the pause in action smells she's being stared at. ]

What? Go on, kick their asses! Don't let little old me interrupt, I'm just punishing a despicable criminal!

[ and at that moment she lets go of a deep orange scalemate, crossing her arms authoritatively above the cane resting against her leg and grinning. the dragon toy plummets toward the ground before stopping short, the rope around its neck making it jerk upwards a moment, and then it is still. terezi smiles. once again, justice has been served. ]