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Chapter 2.08

Most mentioned character

66 mentions

Garia Strongheart

Most mentioned class

8 mentions

[Alchemist]

Most mentioned spell

1 mentions

[Light]

Most mentioned location

7 mentions

First Landing

Mentions

Name	Text
Celum	I had at least eight blisters by the time I ran through the gates of Celum, nearly two days later. I blame myself, really. Running in ill-fitting boots is about the stupidest thing you can do to your feet—aside from running barefoot in the snow, that is.
Ryoka Griffin	Yep. That’s me. Ryoka Griffin, not-so-barefoot Runner. You’d think it wouldn’t matter, given the winter, but it does.
Ryoka Griffin	“Ryoka!”
Fals Lenestre	The instant I’m through the doorway, someone shouts my name. Someone male. Fals. I see him striding towards me across the room, followed by none other than Garia.
Garia Strongheart	The instant I’m through the doorway, someone shouts my name. Someone male. Fals. I see him striding towards me across the room, followed by none other than Garia.
Fals Lenestre	Fals strides towards me, dirty blonde haired, handsome, athletic. Garia’s type, which is why the shorter and stockier girl is right behind him. He’s smiling at me. I think my lips twitch in reply, but I manage a small smile for Garia.
Garia Strongheart	Fals strides towards me, dirty blonde haired, handsome, athletic. Garia’s type, which is why the shorter and stockier girl is right behind him. He’s smiling at me. I think my lips twitch in reply, but I manage a small smile for Garia.
Garia Strongheart	Fals strides towards me, dirty blonde haired, handsome, athletic. Garia’s type, which is why the shorter and stockier girl is right behind him. He’s smiling at me. I think my lips twitch in reply, but I manage a small smile for Garia.
Fals Lenestre	But for once, Fals seems genuinely glad to see me, and not about to offer me sage advice. And to my surprise, even some of the other Runners are smiling. That’s…odd.
Fals Lenestre	Fals and Garia stop in front of me, smiling. Fals has straight teeth, nearly white despite the lack of special toothpastes and dentists in this world.
Garia Strongheart	Fals and Garia stop in front of me, smiling. Fals has straight teeth, nearly white despite the lack of special toothpastes and dentists in this world.
Fals Lenestre	Fals and Garia stop in front of me, smiling. Fals has straight teeth, nearly white despite the lack of special toothpastes and dentists in this world.
Ryoka Griffin	“Ryoka, where have you been? We haven’t seen you in nearly a week!”
Ryoka Griffin	“I’m well. How are you…Ryoka?”
Garia Strongheart	Hah! That flummoxed him. But Garia frowns at me. And I realize—perhaps it’s not best to enter jerk-mode the instant I come back. Oops.
Ryoka Griffin	“She’s just having fun, right Ryoka?”
Garia Strongheart	Garia elbows me in the stomach. Oof. I forgot she was that strong.
Ryoka Griffin	“I’m sure Ryoka remembers me.”
Fals Lenestre	Fals pats Garia on the shoulder, and she blushes. I sigh.
Garia Strongheart	Fals pats Garia on the shoulder, and she blushes. I sigh.
Fals Lenestre	“Of course. Fals. I’m surprised you lot are happy to see me, though.”
Magnolia Reinhart	“Why? That business with Magnolia was ages ago, and besides, you are our fastest Runner. One of the best, too! We could use you here, now more than ever.”
Fals Lenestre	Okay, if he wants to be buddy-buddy, I won’t stop him. I give Fals one of those half-smiles with more teeth than smile.
Garia Strongheart	Garia nods and shivers. Her attire—and Fals’ is different. They’ve got wool and warm clothes on, which I envy. Me? I need to buy warmer gear asap.
Fals Lenestre	Garia nods and shivers. Her attire—and Fals’ is different. They’ve got wool and warm clothes on, which I envy. Me? I need to buy warmer gear asap.