Ever since Marina became more active she was able to tie up some loose ends like finding an beast to be by her side. Spending time in the forsets she finally a small beast that took a liking to her, but that would be a story for another time and place. At the moment, Marina wasn't sure what she was doing at the moment. When you suddenly found yourself living in a safe area you have a lot of free time since your not worrying about your life or trying to find a decent meal. Sure, Marina could stay in bed all day, but even that got boring no matter how comfortable the bed was.

Marina let out a sigh as she wander the streets of Magnolia. Marina was dress in a simple black T-shirt and pair of form fitting jeans to go along with them. A simple and practical outfit for today. She wasn't planning on going anywhere fancy or high. class. As Marina continue to aimlessly wander around she would glance up towards the sky and frown. Hopefully, it wouldn't rain since she doesn't have or even own an umbrella. Today was chiller than normal, but nothing the guidless mage wasn't use to. It could get quite cold in the desert during the night.

The young woman kept to herself as she enjoy the lonesome walk listening to bystanders that pass her. Nothing catching her attention until she thought she spotted a familiar figure up ahead in a drop dead gorgeous outfit. Marina mood instantly improve as.she saw tattoo of a  Pegasus. She didn't think she ran into her today, but Marina isn't going to complain, but Marina did wonder why her friend was dress like that?

"Wow. No wonder you have men constantly trying to hook up with you. Break any hearts today? Or bones?" Marina would shout out towards Alisa closing the distance between them. A huge grin on Marina face as she greet her friend. Hell, her only friend in Fiore so far for now.

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Spoiler:

So no one dude try to hit on her friend today, that was nice to know. After hanging out in the pool, Marina did see why people hate dealing with unwanted advances. People in the city were certainly more determine which was both something  Marina like and fond annoying at the same. "If you do have to turn some down. Just be blunt about it. Heh. I notice people here seen to have trouble with understanding what no means." Sure,  there was always let them down easily approach, but where Marina came from people when blunt if not down right mean at times.

Marina gave Alisa a confuse look. What or who were the Rolling Lacrimaas? Oh right it must be a group of sorts. Marina rub the back of head and shrug her shoulders. How could she refuse an offer like this?"I have no idea what a plus one is, but I have nothing better to do. So yeah I go to this concert.." Marina had no idea on what she agreed to go to, but it another new experience for her to witness and she got to spend some more time with her artistic pal.

The grin on Marina's face shrunk as she thought about the p!us one comment. It didn't sound all that appealing to the tomboyish woman. Next, she would found her arms across her chest as she began to ask some questions.""But, please explain that plus one thing? Also, who are the Rolling Lacrimaas. It such a strange name. Are we going to watch something roll? I don't have get dress up right? These clothes are quite comfortable. The desert dweller quick look at her simple outfit, she really didn't felt like changing out of them.

Well after that explanation Marina was thankful that she wasn't being insulting. She thought it was an odd way to refer to someone, but hey this is Fiore. "Oh. So that what the whole plus one thing means and here I thought it had some sort of horrible meaning. Heh. Though, Inviting a friend instead of a lover as a plus one sounds a bit of downgrade of sorts. Yet, Marina wouldn't linger on these thoughts as received information about the Rolling Lacrimas. So they're some old group of people who play music? Rock music to be more precise. Maybe, her mom or even her brothers might have encounter then. Sadly they weren't here so she could ask them. "Are they a bunch of elderly folk?  Regardless I'm not the picky when it comes to music. As long as they don't make me go deaf. I'm sure I will enjoy them." Even if Marina turn out hating them at least she has good company.    that was very pleasing on the eyes. If Marina was more like her brothers she would have struggle to keep her eyes from wandering around too much. The fashion here in Fiore was amazing much better compare to anything in her homeland.

Since she didn't have to change clothing. Marina thought that it wouldn't be long until she got to enjoy some music, but it seem her friend forgot to mention that these concerts had lines. Long lines from the looks of it!  Before Marina could voice her discontent with the slow moving long, Alisa ask he about the Marina had back home in the sandy wastelands.

"If I remember the correct term for it. I think the type of music I heard most often was the blues or whatever that brand of music is call." Marina figure she needed to do better job at explaining it. As she rub her chin, sighing at the speed the line was moving at.,"That style of music when people sang about their troubles and pay those blow things? Harmonicas! Yeah. Life is tough in the desert. Dealing with the heat, dangerous bandits and slavers. Plus being on constant look for supplies especially water. " Marina pause for a moment as remember listening to a wandering musician play one. She enjoy those rare moments of peace and relaxation."I guess people enjoy banging on stuff,. but I don't know if that is actually consider music or not. My brothers gave me a headache with that ruckus.  Marina groaned at the memory.

It look like Marina misjudged about how long they would be in this line. Despite how large the line appear to be. It was moving rather quickly which Marina was grateful for. Dealing with long lines was something she rarely encounter before coming to Fiore. The only time where she can recall waiting in a line is when her family stay in a small trading town for a week or so. The lines for wanting to use a proper bathroom where shockingly long.  As the line got shorter she could already her some music playing. It was okay, but nothing that would get her to dance or anything.

The desert dweller place her hands inside her jeans pocket as she thought about her home life. "Well I guess living in a place like a desert in bound to make me stronger, but it's also makes me wonder how different I would be if I haven't grown up in such an environment." Marina didn't had the easiest life growing up and she is grateful for all the experience she learn from her desert homeland. Yet how much will her experience will be useful for her stay in Fiore? Anyhow, Marina laugh at the art comment as she place her hands on the back of her head.

Marina took her glance away from Alisa. A small smirk appear on face as she taunt her friend a little. "Since we are on the topic of good art. One of these days you should show me some of your art work. I'm awfully curious on what those hands of yours is capable of. Heh." It's not every day that someone can claim to have a talented artist as a friend. Or well an artist at least, Marina didn't knew if her friend was actually any good at it.

It wasn't until after Marina finish speaking that she realize how flrity she sounded.  Another one of her brothers habits that rub off on her. Was blaming her brothers really necessary? It was only natural to act like this around someone you think is attractive?  Right?  Of course it was. Anyway, what was that about magic. Marina did told Alisa that she would show here magic. A small display of magic in exchange to view some art? A fair bargain it was. "Fine. You just made yourself a deal." Now, the desert dweller wasn't so sure in how she should show off her magic. It wasn't something she really didn't use unless it was needed or if she was training.

Unlike her stylish friend, Marina didn't had a way to look over herself, but she was fairly confident that she look good regardless and even if she didn't. She was sure her friend would draw more attention then she would with that sexy outfit she had on."Oh. Do they have that drink we have at the pool? I totally forgot the name of it. It had a fruity taste to it. Lime or was it Lemon?. And since, Marina was on the topic of fruits it was just as good a time to display her magic. The tomboyish woman would hold out her hand and use a bit of Mana to conjure up two apples and begin to juggle them in her hands like she was preforming street magic. Not the most impressive display of one magic, but she didn't want to cause too big of a scene.

"It funny that living in desert that my magic in nature base and not sand base. Like I mention when we first magic. I mainly use this magic for healing and for defensive  purposes. " Since, magic wasn't her strong suit. Marina chose not to learn offensive ways to use her magic since learning those type of spells are difficult.  "Here have a juicy red apple. When I couldn't find food I sometimes just conjure up some fruit. It won't fill you up, but it's help you to keep going." She would stop her juggling and offer Alisa an apple. After that, Marina would take a bite out of her own apple and shake her head.

So that was the name of the drink. A Mai-Tai. Marina would mentally repeat the name of the drink so she could remember for next time when she want a drink. And it was lime flavor. Good. Even if the concert drink was nowhere as good as the pool one it was still better drink mainly water. Not that water was awful especially in a place like the desert, but when you only have water to drink. One can grow to get sick of the time and want to drink some else for a change.

"I suppose fire would be an awesome magic for me, but the last thing I want to do is make the desert hotter. More heat on top of heat. No thank you." Then again for those chilly nights being able to almost instantly conjure up some heat would have come in handy for Marina. Anything to avoid sharing blankets with other members in here family. ,"Well. You got to have a few tricks up your sleeve." Maybe Marina could have a career in juggling or something involving nature.

"Only the tastiest apples. Plus since some of my spells involved eating something to receive it's benefits it's better to have a tasty treat instead of having horrible tasting fruit that I have to shove down someone throat." The first time she try out her magic. Her brothers weren't fans of being taste testers for Marina. Good times back then despite the harsh environment.

Now it was Marina's turn to be in awe as she Alisa show off her magic. Watching the pink glow of magic take form into a small crystal cactus. One of the first thoughts that ran through her mind was that she was grateful that none of the cactus she dealt with were made out of actual crystal. That would been a lot more painful. Tossing her apple to the side, Marina would warningly smile at Alisa as she held the tiny work of art. "Don't worry. The next time get prick by one. I will always remember that it could be worse, but seriously thank you. I make sure to keep this safe and away from greedy hands." Alisa's magic was turly a work of art. No wonder she became an artist. Marina was almost jealous, but she couldn't see herself using this crystal magic. Doesn't fit her style.

With this discussion on doctors the young woman mind did wander off a bit thinking about how the Blue Pegasus mage would look in a nurse outfit.  Even in the desert people had their kinks and one of them was nurses. She knew her brothers talk about them often and how sexy they are. Not that Marina could blame them. There something about them that just get people blood pumping for some reason. Maybe part of appeal is how they tend to your every need?. Marina would.shake her as regain her focus. She didn't Alisa to think she was ignoring her. "Oh.  Yeah. Every one would be line to get treat by me, but since your a friend of mine I make sure to prioritize you." Marina would put on her most charming smile as the wander through the area. This place was huge. Sticking close to her friend while at same time keeping a from grip on this crystal cactus.

"Sure, but then what could I give you in return.
Giving you fruit instead for a crystal figure seems just a bit lackluster to me., Despite how tasty they are."  Marina assume that Alisa wouldn't ask for something in return, but still Marina ponder about what she make or do in exchange. As Marina was thinking the duo would reach a hill top that offer a perfect view of the show below.

"This spot is fine with me. I'm going to guess the closer we get to stage. The more crowded it gets? I don't mind large group, but I rather avoid having strangers rub up against me." Marina could see more people gather around the stage as the warm up band kept on playing. She almost wish her family could see this. The guildless beast master would sit down and and look up at her friend."I'm not sure what to think of them. I guess they're okay. I don't have the urge to cover my ears." Marina laugh for a bit as got use to this new style of music.

"Have you ever thought about being in one of those bands or something?" Maybe the sculptures was gift in the art of music as well.

Something they both would remember fondly? She was sure she could do that. That smile Alisa gave her only mad Marina more determined to think of something. "I can see your point. I don't know if  I could listen to that everyday. I would most likely get sick of it. But at least the guys look decent? Even from here I can here the female fans scream about how much they love the band." As Marina continue to watch the show she would pat the spot right next to her, offer Alisa a seat if she wasn't sitting down already. "Don't worry I don't bite. Unless that something you like?" Marina said half jokingly and half teasingly with a small smirk across her that lasted for a couple of seconds before she went back to enjoying the show.

It look like the warm up band about to finish their song as the music playing seem got less intense. She wonder how many bands were going to be playing tonight."Neat. Can't say I'm super interested in the piano. If I was in one of these bands. Despite complaining about my brothers, I would follow their example and find something to bang on. Or Maybe I be like that guy in front of band playing the guitar. That looks like pretty fun to play."  The desert dweller could see herself playing a guitar and rocking out on stage with a hundred of people chanting her name. Though at same time she didn't like idea of those creepy fans asking for used tissue or something. "Then again the fans could be a problem. I haven't experienced a concert in the desert, but even there people tell tales of admirers doing crazy things to gain attention like shaving their heads. Marina shook head a thought of getting rid of her hair to impress some guy.

Oh. She almost didn't notice the cloth underneath her. Marina was use to lying on the ground the cloth did add a bit of comfort she was thankful for. Also she should have known that she would get tease back and then some. The guildless beast master didn't mind the closeness. They already had a similar experience when they first met in the pool.  Marina would simply glance back at her friend matching her unflinching gaze with her own. A confident smile play across Marina face as show she wasn't going to be that easy to fluster.and to show that she comfortable being this close to her friend. She thought about making some remark, but instead she chose to enjoy the moment.

Marina got a laugh out of Alisa reaction."What can I say? Love makes people crazy and the heat only makes them crazier. At least you don't have to worry about me acting crazy like that. I know people are turn off by that." She would then take a sip of her drink and snuggle closer to the artist. Making herself more comfortable and relax as the real stars of the concert would appear. The amount of cheering the audience gave was almost deafening, but the music was even louder. At first, the desert dweller didn't see why the Rolling Lacrimas were such a big deal, but as they continue to rock. Marina found that she couldn't help hum out the song and nod her head to the rhythm. "I have to admit these guys are great. I can see why so many people came out to see them. There just something about them that draws you?" Marina could almost see herself becoming a fangirl of them.

This concert was turning out better than expected. The music she was listening to was far different to anything she experience at home, but it was still enjoyable and it was something the desert dweller could see herself coming to more often. The atmosphere, the energy it was so exciting for Marina. Though some of the screaming from the audience did get annoying at times. Still, what made this night truly enjoyable and worthwhile was being able hang out with her awesome friend who was quite comfortable to rest on. Also the artist made a group source of heat just in case the evening got chilly.

In between her thinking and listening to the band. Marina fail to notice the arm that was around her waist. Not that it would have bother her in the first place. Being like this reminded Marina of their first encounter at the pool causing the beast master only to be some what distracted as she listened to Alisa.  Their time at the pool was nice until some idiot had try to ruin it. It would appear like history would begin to repeat itself as the spot they were sitting at was getting crowded as the band continue to play.

Marina wouldn't have notice that more people were coming in to their area until a pair of guys would block her sight of the band. It was a this moment, Marina wanted to swear as she look at guys in bewilderment. Why? Why did it seem like every time she just wanted to spend time with her friend that a guy always has get involved? Did the guys here in Fiore had no respect? At least when her brothers try to spend time with a girl, Marina did get her involved unless that girl was trying to hurt or scam her brothers.

Despite, Alisa making it clear that they had no interest in them. The pair of guys didn't seem to understand her or they just didn't care. Maybe they were just cocky? Marina try to smile, but it clear she didn't want the men around. Maybe if she wasn't with Alisa she would actually give these guys a shot. "So are you guys lost?." Marina ask as she held back from glaring at the men.

One on the guys would flash Marina a charming smile as he began to speak. There was one thing Marina was certain of. He seem to be confident. "Oh. We aren't lost sweetheart. We saw you two here looking lonely. So we figure you can enjoy the show with us. Even hang out when the concert ends."   Marina almost wanted to gag, but she didn't and look at Alisa. So how were they going to get rid of these guys?

It would seem like no matter how many times you try to explain to a guy that they aren't needed. No matter who told them. These girls were truly dense or downright stubborn. Marina would shake her head as the men continue to stand there, but one of them seem to get even bolder as he try to sit next to Alisa. Clearly he was overstepping his boundaries and Marina thought that she had to do something about it.  Of course,  the desert dweller shouldn't have forgot that her friend was a mage and part of a guild.

Even Marina was started by sudden burst of power coming the crystal mage. Marina  was used to magic users in her fromer home, but she wasn't sure if any of them gave off the amount of power Alisa had. Yet a quick show of power was more enough for the two men to finally get the message. They even apologise for disturbing them. While Marina doubt that they really felt sorry. She could relate in the desire of not wanting to get hurt. Marina resist the urge to laugh as she watch the men flee like dog with it's tail between it's legs.

Between the arm around her wrist which she finally notice and the smile her friend gave. Marina would join Alisa in chuckling to lighten the mood."Well. You can't blame them for trying. A concert seems like a place where people try to hook up. Sadly. They chose the wrong girl to hit on. Remind me to never get on your bad side."  Marina finished laughing and then look back at the band. No one else seem to notice or care about two guys running.

"Hopefully. No one else will try to hit on us. Next time I throw some fruit in their face."  She would have said pie, but she didn't had any pies on her.

Marina was glad to know that she was safe and she was about to respond, but she did felt the roaming hand off her dangerously close to the edge off her jeans. Which cause her to be speechless for a bit.  Usually she would have a response in turn, but this time her mind was blank. With a mixture of being annoy and being impress. Marina would just laugh it off like it was nothing. Thankfully her brothers weren't here. She had a feeling that they would have poke fun at her if they saw her like this.

Oh right, throwing stuff. "Oh. Yeah. I'm like a living garden so I could make a tomato, but that seems less entertaining. Maybe something harder like a watermelon to really get the point across. Anything to stop people from in trying to ruin the mood."[/color]  And right when she mention about people coming in. She heard a woman voice call towards. Was this another person who going to hit on them? If it was then these people were like vultures or maybe like a pack of dogs.

When Marina finally laid eyes on the woman doing her best to not glare at her. The worker was attractive, not as lovely as her friend,  but still she was quite the looker.  She could that the woman was here for business with those beers on her back.  Instead of a glare, Marina had a small grin on her face. "Sure, why not? I could go for another drink. She wasn't too thirsty, but she did felt a bit hotter. Shaking her head, Marina would whisper to her friend as she watch the worker tending to their drinks."What do you think of her?"