The Cramoisi Fleur

@_Tails_: Moving with the grace and speed of an unnamed animal Tails let loose with sweeping claw attack digging deep into the defending forearm of the silent assassin as she protected her face. Her motives for absorbing the harmful attack as opposed to dodging was soon made evident as she utilized her free hand to wipe the dripping blood of Tails along her glove. As if collected the crimson fluid for an unknown reason. As the hero called out for re-enforcements she smiled underneath her mask before wheeling around bolting back up the stairs. Shooting out over the deck railing she was overboard in the a matter of seconds out of sight. However absent the sound of splashing water her location was briefly unknown until the sight of a speeding jet-sky racing towards the horizon revealed her escape.

@_Tails_:

Meticulously stepping sideways right foot over left down the staircase the silent assassin descended. Drawing closer to the howlings point of origin weary of what she might find. Her carefully constructed Cheshire Cat mask cloaking her visual facial features while her ninja training masked her surprise as she gazes upon a young hero perched on the wall. Without hesitation her arms exploded outwards unleashing a flurry of shimmering Japanese throwing stars targeting above, below, and the sides of her intended target.

Whistling winds raced past the streaking assassin as she closed in on the upper deck of the newly refurbished vessel. The black wing flaps of her customized flying squirrel suit keeping her irregularly light frame suspended in flight as she hit the deck running at top speeds unequaled by normal humans. Snaking her way around the various accoutrements occupying the upper-level the silent assassin paused by the staircase rails leading down into the lower areas. Her ears picking up the destructive crashing reverberation of the recently destroyed floor and the peculiar jockeying of position amongst the team-members.

Lily LeBeau (the child)

@Venture_Kid said:

@Gambler: "Enlightenment, even if it means death..." Venture glared at the grand master with a stern gaze.

Stepping from the shadows displaying a smiling dragon mask a small silhouette emerges twirling duel sais in each hand. Her tiny frame concealing an intricate series of condensed muscles coiled like combat compacted springs naked to the outside eye. Slightly tilting her head back towards Gambler his subtle nod giving her the sign she was looking for. Exploding in a frenzy of acrobatic handsprings the Little Fang closes the gap between herself and the Venture Kid. Unfolding out of the forward motion she attempted to land two decisive overhead heal kicks before disappearing in the shadows eying the new arrival from the cloaked darkness.

@Mercy_: The door opened slowly allowing view of the great hall behind the young blonde and her two escorted assassins. She did not speak or offer greeting. Instead she simply waved Cassidy in before pointing down the hall towards the study.

@Duchess: Closing her eyes she began to visualize her illusion. "Erif Gnihtaerb Sgniw fo Htaed" she chanted instantly conjuring the manifestation of a dragon. Without warning Sylvia's eyes began to glow causing her to scream as the dragon unleashed a furious maelstrom of fire that was luckily contained within the Duchess entrapment spell. Slowly the dragon moved close to the child resting on the ground with its head at her feet. In shock she began to smile uncontrollably "I did it!"

@Duchess: Gathering her composure Sylvia responded, "My father was a famous magician and my mother was his apprentice. We traveled with a band of gypsies in Paris, dhey were my family....." she caught herself revealing to much. Yes my Si Fu, I've always practiced illusions, I like to create pretty things" she slightly smiled.

@Duchess: Her brow furrowed with concentration as she bit her lower lip with obvious strain. Slowly raising her arms, hands open and palms to the sky, a swirling aura of pinkish tinted energy began to emerge from her hands. Trembling, the energy started to take form before two mirror images of Claire stood next to the young apprentice. However they quickly dissipated leaving the child worn and visibly exhausted. "Dat iz dee extent of my ability Si Fu (master)"