Hurt so good •Nalu•

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The red head is first to speak up, "Welcome, I'm Erza Scarlet." 'W-wait!' I realize she's from a show I'd been watching, "As in The Scarlet, who plays the leading male role in Knights Tale?" I question as an accomplished smile spreads across her face. "You are correct!" She answers. "Wow! Your performance left a big impression to step out of the normal. You also matched the character to the original book so well!" I gushed about my enjoyment and she sheepishly took the flattering with modesty.

The brunette then leans on the left shoulder of Erza and introduces herself. "I'm Cana Alberona, glad ya made it to the party!" She lifted a glass towards me and smiled. 'Must have gotten a early start on the party.' I chuckle to myself. I don't really recognize her but I'm sure she's just as famous. "I'm a model, but I'm on hiatus!" She chuckles. "Ooh! Did you do the run way show for Claude?" I ask once it clicks, the bag she's wearing is a one of a kind. "You bet!" She yells while downing another drink.

"I'm Juvia Lockser, Juvia is a Gold Medalist. And this is Juvia's beloved Gray Fullbuster!" She coos as she slides up next to the raven haired guy with hearts in her eyes.

"Eh, Juvia stand down." Gray says as he steps away, making a gap between the two. "I'm a bartender at Blue Pegasus." He says before taking a drink from his cup. Cana then shouts from beside Gray, "we should totally all go there some time!" Before I could say anything, the familiar blue haired guy steps forward, while Gray and Cana argue about her being banned.

"I'm Jellal Fernandes, I believe we've had a run in already." He holds out his hand and I expect the hand shake. "Yes, when I first arrived. You were the off duty officer who helped with the fire in Hargeon. It's a pleasure to meet you." He cracks a small smile. "I assume you had a nice Trip." When he says this I slightly choke on the water I'd been drinking, realizing he's referring to me and the firefighter he'd been talking to. "Y-Yeah.."

The nicely dressed man scoffs loudly. "So your the women from the 'Astronomer's Guid article'." His eyes slightly narrow while looking me over. "Uh, y-yes.." as I stutter my reply with some embarrassment, he then leans in closer. He vaguely looks dismayed. 'Oi! He's to close!!' I panic in my head as he says, "Are you really as smart as they say you are?" 'Excuse you!' I think, trying to hold my tongue. "Hmm, that team is number one for their research in this country." He says as he steps back, his face stoic. 'Is he testing me!?'

"Really, That's why I chose this facility over the five other offers." I exclaimed, with a hint of pride. "Well The C.E.O of the science institute is certainly elated to have you joining." Without another word he turns and disappears into the lounge..

Loki then appears, cutting through the awkward silence.. "More water anyone?? Cana, more whisky?" While adding to the cups of those who complied.

"Just over look that ole' stick in the mud! I hear him and his girl is on the rocks right now." Cana leans onto my shoulder while pointing her cup in the direction he'd left.

"His Name is Zeref Dragneel..." Jellal says as I cut him off, "He's the elite lawyer around here, right?"

"Correct." He answers. Thinking back, Virgo had told me a little about him. 'High class Jerk.' Was her words.

"Yeah, he definitely came here just to check you out though." Gray says with matter of fact. "You know, now that you mention it I've never seen him come to one of theses things before." Erza says while her fingers on her chin as if thinking...