Hey Mr. Knickerbocker

Goodness they were getting in a fair amount of fights lately, weren’t they?

Another call sounded for a challenger and Melanthios, who had practically been living at the battlefield at this point, decided to answer that one as well. They had actually run into, surprisingly enough, their cousin Gavroche as well.

It was strange seeing him again, but certainly not unwelcome. The small boy trailed beside her as she went to answer the call seeming rather excited. He said he knew the one who called which surprised them… Gavroche had never really been bold enough to interact in their homeland from what they remembered. Of course their grandmother had threatened anyone who interacted with him and his sister so…

Fiery gaze lit up as they saw their opponent. “Battle ready, are we?” The hummed thoughtfully as they approached. Gavroche raced ahead of them grinning from ear to ear as they cried out a greeting to the man and the foxes.

“Our cousin speaks highly of you, Acere.” Melanthios came to a stop and dipped their head. “We are Melanthios. We’ve not fought an opponent so readily armed since our grandmother. A good chance to learn, perhaps.” The red beast offered a good natured smirk.

“...and having an opponent matching our size will be a nice change as well. Tell us… are your companions able to help you fight as well? Or are they more of an aid in other ways, like Gavroche’s friend Houdini?”

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