Gather the hopeless hotties.

You, Niki, Amara, and Eva meet up near the front gates. Lagging behind is Queen Catherine II, or right now, you suppose it's just Catherine II, and the strange irony is that you're more of a monarch than she is currently, but she soon appears garbed rather differently. A hooded robe, as dark as night, covers her entire figure, appearing more like a reaper of souls than queen of Tivera. You can barely make out her eyes beneath the shadow of the cowl.

"What's all that about?" you ask, eyeing her over.

"We don't yet know who to trust," she replies. "If I'm to go meet with the Circle of the Unicorn with you, remember that I'm not currently queen, and there's no telling who else is working with this so-called Demon King Elok Daven. There's also the matter of spectacle."

"Spectacle?"

"At the right moment, it would certainly be a more bold impression to reveal myself then, yes?"

"It would definitely feel wrong for the leader of this empire to be boring. But yeah, that's true. Best keep as many cards as possible. We can't go around throwing them all on the table with a bunch of strangers. And even the Chairmen we do know, I can't say we know them that well. Likely the only one we can fully trust is Eva's dad."

"Well, maybe," Eva says.

"Still kinda grumpy with him?" you ask.

"No!" Eva snaps back grumpily. The bunny gives a little bounce in frustration, and as always, the two buttons binding her blouse are working overtime to contain said bounce, like Spider-Man trying to hold together a ship split in two.

She's dressed in her normal attire, at least since your adventure to Redbloom Academy, though has put even more effort into doing herself up given the occasion. Her pale lavender hair has been neatly groomed with a soft shine to the fluff, and the curls at her shoulders. Bright blue eyes look back at you, which are as cute as a kitten's even when her response is one of frustration as it was, though she's no cat of course. A rabbit's ears spring up from atop her head. Besides the aforementioned blue blouse with frilly silver trim--sleeves ending with pale purple frills and ribbons instead--she also has a short cape down her back coloured a dark royal blue. Beneath that, a short skirt to match the rest (blue, silver trim), held up by a belt of silk which also is where she hangs pouches as well as her brown wand with a pink crystal tip. Her feet rest comfortably in a cute pair of shoes that each have a tiny fluff ball at the backside, much like her own cotton ball tail. Above those, striped blue and purple thigh-high stockings. The body beneath all of that is stunning despite her stature as well, with a curvy short physique, especially her big, perky tits. There's more, however. In addition to the star-shaped clip in her hair, she's further decorated with bolder lashes. She doesn't usually wear any cosmetics, but there's a faint colour in her cheeks as well, which isn't unusual for Eva, but usually it's from her actual blushing. A thin silver chain hangs from her neck as well, with a pendant at the end shaped like a carrot... you think. No matter what she does, it tends to be consumed by her cleavage, forcing her to constantly fix it. And after everything you've both been through, she's a 9th level mage.

"Magic shmagic. If a mage starts casting a spell, you just elbow them in the gut. Trust me. If these Circle people try anything funny, just get behind me," Niki says. She doesn't look any different than usual, but that's where her own beauty lies. She doesn't care, and the words she speaks are definitely true--the second part at least. If there's anything you can count on with Niki, it's that she'll run into danger.

Not at all seeming to care of the value of her equipment, she pounds her finely crafted mace into her magic shield--a stunning piece of gear, inset with red crystals, that can project a ray that's quite debilitating against female opponents. Thanks to Dulhin Smithing Co., she's quite well-outfitted, even if the plates of metal only cover small a small percentage of her body. Only Niki could pull of something so effectively. Due to the Sunheart's Rite of the Sun, she'd be more durable than anyone even if she fought buck naked. The suit itself covers her shoulders, chest, hips, hands, and feet, while the rest is all fabrics and leathers. Beneath the breastplate, which of course you can't see now, is a tightly-binding wrap of brown material which one may describe as a caveman's tube top. That paired with her armour means that hardly anybody knows how busty she actually is, and of course, where her weakness hides. Below that is a pair of tight brown shorts. Otherwise she wears a small back over her back as well. Between her athletic body, short black hair which barely reaches her neck, faint scar over her nose, and brash attitude, she's the epitome of tomboys everywhere. She flashes an excited crimson gaze as she finally stows away her weapon and shield. As a 9th level warrior, she's also a far more mighty adventurer now than most, though of course, there's a long way to go.

And then there's Amara. She's definitely quieter than the other two, though she's just as tough. Her caring nature is felt as a warmth to those around her even when she doesn't speak, though that being said, you know very well that she's not any less naughty than either Niki or Eva. Still, she appears before you much like an angel--radiant hair flowing past her shoulders like a waterfall of shimmering gold, fair silken skin, and eyes like emeralds. She still wears the outfit she gained when the two of you had an adventure with her mother, which is a lovely elven-made white dress with tiny, intricate blue and silver stitching all along the edges. Each sleeve puffs out at the wrist like blooming flowers as well. Up each side of the dress, along her long legs, are cuts that aren't made high enough to show anything off, though they give her more mobility, as well as still give a smaller tease. She may not have a bouncy, busty body, but it hugs her naturally slender figure with a beauty still just a striking. In addition to a sort of nurse's cap atop her head decorated with a blue heart, she also has a thin white choker around her neck with a pink heart to match, and the key which opens it rests securely in your possession. Otherwise, a small blue and silver belt binds her waist which is where she keeps her satchels of supplies. And as she step forth with gorgeous elven shoes along the cobblestone pathway beneath your feet, she uses her long silver staff as a walking stick. With her being a 9th level cleric now, it's nearly time for all three of your main party members to reach your level. Granted, the actual level of your own class doesn't matter in the slightest.

You make one final note of the map before slipping it back into your pocket.

Kyle Warren. Demon King, brown hair, attire themed blue. Ready or not, it's time to go. Along with the disguised Catherine II, you and your party huddle together. You immediately feel the weight of them all on your shoulders as you pull yourself down--space seeming to warp around you. It's starting to make you feel nauseous again, with having done it so often lately, as well as moving so many people. But you steel your body and your will, squat low, and then with mighty leg strength, you Bunny Hop.