(We're back in business with this story, I'm excited!)

Hunter is seen a few seats behind the group passed out at his desk with a grin on his face before he quickly wakes up after the teacher throws one of their markers at him.

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-The action causes the three guys to quickly turn back to the teacher, but Alexandra's eye twitches at the teacher's action-

Alexandra: *Quietly mutters* I could carve you up, I swear...
-She continues taking notes, and quietly passes a particular one to Hunter by sneakily sliding it across the floor-

Never thought she could look that way: it's much more pleasant than her "mad scientist" moods!

He noticed the piece of paper that slid near his desk, just to be safe he waited for the teacher to turn their attention back onto the board before quickly snatching it up and reading the contents that were inside.
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Hunter: *yawn* I wonder what's this about.

@Cleric This is a different telling of her. :O This one's kind of timid, but there's still a hint of crazy..

@ShihouxAdventure The note reads: -Hunter, there will be a sparring match, later. Are you participating?-

Hunter: *writing* I don't think I'll participate this time, but I'll love to go check it out with you. Who knows, there may come a reason for me to join in while we're over there.

He finished writing on the paper that was passed to him before he carefully slides it back towards Alex.

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-Alexandra carefully swipes it when the teacher faces the chalkboard and reads it. She folds it up and puts it in her pocket-

Teacher: ...And that, my dear students, is how to effectively use enhanced strength. Any-

*BRRRIIIIIIIING*!!

Teacher: Hm. Seems like we're all out of time for today. Remember there's going to be a match today. Whoever's joining, do so now, and spectators head to the yard.

-The students get up and make their way to the yard. Alexandra stays behind, gathering her things. P2 and the others are by the door. Which do you go to?-

Hunter was about to rush out the doors, but he came to a halt after witnessing Alex hanging behind. He didn't feel right leaving her alone, so he decided to stay close by her side even if it means missing the match and spending time with his buddies. .
Hunter: Hey, I'll help you out with this. *gathers some of her stuff*

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Alexi: Oh, thanks. ://D I-it's nothing much, just m-my notes!

-She seems pretty grateful-

Alexi: I'm going to the yard before I go home. Just need to collect some... valuable data on a few people... I-it's all the for science! D///:

Hunter: Oh then that works out perfectly for the both of us, we can spectate the match and then afterwards I could walk you back home again if your alright with that. Also that's pretty smart keeping tabs on the few fighters there, I'm just going for a source of entertainment that doesn't involve me getting hurt in the process this time.

He finished getting all her stuff set in order before rushing to the entrance while beckoning her to come along.
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Hunter: Alright, let's get a move on before it's over!

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Alexi: Y-yes! Let's hurry!

-The both of you make your way to the yard: a HUGE section of land just behind the school. Many of the students are doing lightbsparring matches to warm up for the competition against the other school.
Among them, P2, Jack, and Luke are talking about what their plans are.

Alexi: S-so... many... hearty... ssssspecimenssss.. :D *Shakes head* Where should we look, first? I can gather data, and apply what I've learned t-to our time together... c//:

Hunter: Hmmm, there's so many to observe here. There's P2's group, that one tall white haired girl dominating her opponent right now, someone's giving Razel a good workout, those two elves look almost neck and neck-

Hunter continued listening off the matches that were interesting to him before he caught himself and brought himself back to focus on what Alex said a moment ago.

Hunter: *blushes* W-Wait a minute, how exactly are you going to use this information in the future?

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-His question makes the dark elf jump as she fumbles with her notes-

Alexi: AAAAAAAA- I MEANT WITH YOUR TEST! O////o Y-yes of course I meant the test! A-and nothing else.... .///.

-Just then, an elf girl with firey red hair trots over with a big sharp grin on her face. Followed by one who's bangs cover her eyes-

Etna: Fwaah, I'm fired up! >:D The upcoming match is gonna be easy pickings!
Nora: I-if you say so.. I still need practice. I couldn't land a decisive blow.

Alexi: Heh.. I'd enter, but I'm not all that great.. ..Oh! Hunter, these are my friends: Etna and Nora. 'o'

Hunter: *waves* Hello, It's good to meet some friends of Alex. So you two were the elves I spotted sparing with each other on our way here, you both looked amazing out there and it almost seemed you guys were evenly matched based on what I saw!

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Etna: Haha, liked what you saw, huh!? Just wait till that other school comes here, I'll ROAST em'!

Nora: It's a pleasure to meet your aquaintance. You'll have to excuse her, Etna is... very confident in her abilities. Truth be told, I had many close calls while sparring. .-.

Alexi: Sometimes I envy you guys. You're all so strong and...

Etna: Oi oi, I keep tellin' you, if you stop repressing that itch, you can be one of the best. >:D
Nora: ...Oh. Senpai told us about you, actually. Senpai never really talks to anyone much here, but us. You must be very special to her. 'o'

-Alexandra blushes at Nora's words-

Hunter: Oh really now, I could say the same about her as well. I bet you three have been friends for years now, it makes me happy to know that she had someone else to turn to before I showed up.

He playfully ruffles Alex's hair before wrapping his arm around her shoulder while blushing side by side with her.

Hunter: I can tell your both are tough on your own and I bet Alex would be as well If she had some kind of motivation or reason to fight. Hmmm, have you two tried training her before?

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-Alexandra whimpers cutely as she hides her face behind her hair again in embarrassment-

Etna: Geeeeeeeeeez, it's that bad, huh? XD Man, what did you do to her? Poor girl's a blushing mess!

Nora: Indeed. 'o' Yes, Etna has tried to get Senpai to participate in various challenges as this. But she declines.

Alexi: I-it really isn't for me. I think using my brain is better.. :'D

Etna: Bull. Hunter, have you SEEN the way this girl handles a knife? She can have someone beggin' for mercy in mere seconds if she cut loose! :o

Hunter: Wait, seriously!? I could only tell from time to time that she was pretty interested in others using a knife as a weapon, but I never knew she was that good with one herself. Come on Alex you got to show me those amazing skills of yours!
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Hunter is brimming with excitement and anticipation in seeing Alex show off something new to him that he hasn't witnessed for himself yet.

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Nora: A demonstration would be nice, Senpai. Please, enlighten us. *bows*

-Alexandra doesn't see a way out of this, so she relents-

Alexi: A-alright.. It's not really much, I just like knives.. So s-sharp, easy to carry.. easy to.. conceal..

-As her words trail off, she takes out her knife etched with elvish writing on the blade. She twirls it a bit, but then starts to pick up speed. Almost at an alarming rate.
From the corner of your eye, you can see Etna's toothy grin widening.

Etna: Here it comes... :D

-Alexandra suddenly belines to the three, making percision strikes just inches away from their vital areas of their necks!
Nora is shaken by this is stumbles over-

Hunter was real amazed and enticed by Alex's moments that is before those emotions were overcome by shock once Alex aimed her sharp blade at his vital areas making him fall backwards towards the ground.
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Hunter: ...Owww, *sits back up* and you call us strong. Combine your brains with your knife skills then you would be a really dangerous opponent to fight against, I could hardly keep up near the end.

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Alexi: No no, Hunter, I'm a researcher, nothing m-more... :'D *Stares at knife* I'd just.. f-fumble.

Etna: You may have everyone else fooled by that act, but not me! I bet you could shank everyone on this field if they weren't lookin'. >:D

Nora: W-well, I don't want to be. Especially by Senpai. It'd be a fate worse than death.
Alexi: I won't, I-I swear! D: *Puts the knife back in her hip-sheathe*
Etna: *Sighs* Well, that's that. And that, Hunter, is basically how it goes. 'Cept for the demonstration, there.

Hunter: Yeah I agree with Nora, getting shanked by Alex wouldn't just hurt me physically but mentally as well.

Hunter pretends to wipe a nonexistent tear from his eyes as he stands up off the ground and processes to pat the dust off of his back and behind.

Hunter: So do you girls have any plans after this? I say it would be fun for the four of us to spend some time together!

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Etna: I ain't doin' nothin', so I'm game. What about you, Nora?

Nora: I think we've done a lot today. Maybe we can. Senpai?

Alexi: After that, I need something t-to calm my nerves. :'D Sure, let's go. What did you have in mind, Hunter?

Hunter: I..didn't think that far ahead, uhh give me a moment.
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He starts pacing around while muttering to himself on what the four would possibly enjoy while also taking into consideration that Alex needed something to help her relax.

Hunter: *sigh* The best I could come up with were two places, we could have some fun at that festival that's taking place or we could go to a *blushes*...bath house together. T-Those are the only options that I could come up with unless you three have any better ideas!

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Etna: A 'Bath House', you sayyyy... >:] Hehe-

Nora: NO-! I-I mean, the festival sounds fun.. .///. Let's do that..

Alexi: I-if Hunter wants to... I have no objections.

Etna: Kehe, does this mean you're gonna try to peek at us, Hunter-boy? >:3
Alexi: A-alright alright, now. Which one are we going to?
Etna: BATH HOUSE! :D

Nora: F-Festival.. .-.

Alexi: I'll do what Hunter wants. .///.

Hunter: H-Hey the only reason I choose the bath house was because it would have been an relaxing option for the four of us, besides I just meet you two *points at Etna and Nora* of course I wouldn't do that to someone I meet on the first day!
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He takes a deep breath after explaining why he choose the bath house as one of their options before continuing.
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Hunter: Let's just go to the festival after we're all done here, the bath house isn't going anywhere so we can always try that another time and the festival has WAY more things to do.

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Etna: Ugh, fiiiiiine. But I honestly thought it wouldn't been funny. >:P

Nora: Speak for yourself. ;-;

Etna: Pssh.
Alexi Maybe if there's enough time, afterwards...? .///.

-With the decision made, Alexandra, Etna, and Nora accompany Hunter to the festival. Many things are happening at once, and a bunch of people have shown up. The air is thick with the aroma of many tasty treats, and there are games with prizes. Not to mention rides-

Etna: Haaaaa, this is awesome! >o< What do we do first??

Nora: Games could sharpen our skills for the upcoming challenge. There are many tests of dexterity and-

Etna: You're always talking about that! Let's just play for fun! >:D

Alexi: Might as well. With my notes, acing something so trivial is a piece of cake. ^-^

Hunter: I already found what I want to try out first, give me a moment.
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He steps up to a 17 foot high striker and grabs the medium sized sledge hammer on the side. He proceeds to find his footing with it before slamming down as hard as he could onto the pad making the weight sky rocket to the very top. The owner was shocked, not because Hunter reached the top but from the fact that he left a huge crack on the brass gong that was placed there. Hunter grabs a prize before walking back to his group.
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Hunter: That was fun, I haven't used one of those since I was a kid. Alex I got you something, hope you like it!

From behind his back he hands her a stuffed Cerberus that is black in color and had white eyes.

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Alexi: Uwaaaa, it's so cute! <3 Thank you, I love it!

-Alexandra embraces the stuffed toy tenderly. Heart points have increased considerably!-

Etna: But seriously though, Hunter! You got a lot of power behind that exterior! :O I'm impressed!

Nora: I'm surprised as well, you're quite the powerhouse. ...Senpai will be safe with you. That's good.

Alexi: You really are the best. Thanks, Hunter.

-Not thinking about it, she leans in and kisses his cheek. Another large grin is plastered on Etna's face, while Nora covers her mouth in shock-

Hunter: I'm happy to know you love it and thanks Etna, Nora, *rubs his head* it's good to hear that I seem more reliable in both of your eyes now.

Once he received Alex's kiss his face began to blush and combined that with the praise he got from her, Etna, and Nora he was suddenly filled with confidence!

Hunter: Our fun has only just begun, let's enjoy this place as much as possible!
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As Hunter processes to move the group forward to enjoy the rest of the festival together he doesn't notice the girls lagging behind, possibly to discuss what they just witnessed from Alex not to long ago.

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Etna: Uh, okayyy.. What was THAT just now? :O

Alexi: ...Huh?

Nora: ..You just kissed him, Senpai. :O Do you like him 'In that way'?

-Alexandra takes a moment, then realized what she just did. Her face goes red, and she immediately hides her face behind her hair-

Alexi: N-n-no! Of course not, I-!

Etna: There is NO way you can deny that, you friggin' kissed him! >:D
Alexi: D///: I-i-it was because I liked his gesture!!

Nora: That wasn't friendly kiss, Senpai. .o. I sensed much emotion from it..

Etna: No use hiding it, you two are a thing. >:) Why didn't you tell us sooner!?

Alexi: ...Well, it's n-not like I was embarrassed..! But Hunter... He's really nice.. And he doesn't just like me for tutoring.. He genuiely thinks I'm.. I'm.. *Watches him* He thinks I'm great.. :)

(Awww, she's making me feel so special and precious to her right now. This feeling is overpowering me, lol!

Hunter looks over his shoulders before fully turning around after noticing the three trailing behind him, he gestures for them to catch up so he didn't feel left out of the group.

Hunter: Heyyy, what are you three doing back there? I thought all FOUR of us was suppose to be spending time together.

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( xD This Alexandra may not be as frisky, but, she is very sensitive with her feelings. Glad you like this version of her! )

Alexi: O-oh, coming! :o

-After the group catches up, they continue on trying out the other games. Etna showing off how good her accuracy is in the ball toss, Nora with chopping fruit blindfolded as it's thrown to her, and Alexandra with her smarts; guessing how many jellybeans there was in a huge jar-

Everyone had their fun running around the festival together to the point they lost track of time.

Hunter: Oh, that was hysterical! Seeing the shocked looks on some of those stand owners faces, it's like they thought we were about to ruin their business. All of you were spectacular out there, I was amazed by what you pulled off!

He sighs to himself before looking up to the sky and taking notice of it's orange and yellow color. Hunter took that as a sign to wrap their time up at the festival.
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Hunter: It's going to get dark soon and I don't want to be around some of the weirdos that'll likely be showing up here about now. *stretches* With that said are you three still up for going to the bath house together?

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Etna: Aw, heck yeah! *Fire sparks in her eyes* >:D

Alexi: If you want to, Hunter, w-we can go. c:
Nora: *Mumbles* I-if you truly want to, Senpai... I will follow.

Etna: It's decided, then! Let's goooooo! >o<9

The bathhouse was placed outside the city, It didn't look busy but that's probably because of where it was located. Inside near the entrance is a reception desk with two separate curtains on each side leading into the men and female's changing rooms. Behind the desk was a burly old woman, she informed the group that-

Old Woman: This is a mix bath house, so have fun and enjoy each other's company. Although make sure you don't have to much 'fun' otherwise..I'll be showing you the door myself.

Hunter looks at his group with a stupid smile on his face.
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Hunter: I f-forgot to mention that this was a..mix bath house, my bad. A-At least the limit for this place is six people so..hopefully there won't be anyone else inside besides our group.

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Etna: *stretches her bra strap, and pops it back* Oh, so it's THAT kind of party! >:3
Nora: EHHHHHH!? T-this can't be...!

Alexi: I'm m-more nervous the old lady will come in unannounced, honestly..

Etna: Pfft, what for? This is gonna be great! Besides, we were gonna go home and shower, anyways. Why not just do it here?

Nora: ...I was right, you really have no shame, Etna. .-.

Etna: Hush, you're comin' with me!

-With that, Etna drags her to the dressing room, Nora flailing worriedly. Alexandra turns to Hunter-

Alexi: W-well then.. I suppose we should go, too. ://) S-see you out there..

Hunter: Yeah..oh wait, one more thing. *he kisses her on the lips* I enjoy being around Etna and Nora, but this is just my way of saying no matter what happens in there..I'll always be your loving partner for life.

With that and a little boop on Alex's nose Hunter walks into the men's changing area, after coming out the other side with nothing but a thin towel around his waist he is greeted by a large warm bath with a washing station located to the left of it.

Hunter: This doesn't look to bad for a place with a limit for only 6 people at a time.

After taking a better look around Hunter sat himself down into the bath and anxiously waited for the girls to show up.

(I'm proud of myself for putting that together, loving partner for life, life partners. *winkwink*)

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-Alexandra blushes while getly putting a hand to her lips. She nods before disappearing into the changing room-

( That was pretty clever, ngl. xD I think I'll have to draw the next part, this is taking a while to load up. :'o I wonder how they'll look in towels? :P )

(I'm sure all three of them would be looking drop dead gorgeous in them! I'll be here patiently waiting for the next scene and anticipating what our characters will do next, so take your time in making it look fantastic.)