*Magilou greedily eyes some of the gems before bursting into the jewelry store and waving her arms towards herself dramatically*
Hello poor little store workers, allow me to introduce you to th-
*Magilou opens her eyes and notices the empty store*
Oh deary me, seems like no one's around to pay me for my efforts. What a waste.

Inside is... certainly something different than a jewelry store. It's more like a cavern, with blue light coming from a hole in the ceiling. Said light shines on a large, stone snake with sapphire eyes.

*Magilou stomps her foot and crosses her arms*
Oh great, it's some sort of cavern. Where are those foolish fighters when you need them?
*Magilou focuses on the snake's eyes and walks towards it*
Even all by my lonesome, I'm sure a little exploration wouldn't hurt.

"Welcome..."

The word comes out from the stone snake's mouth with a purr. Its body uncoils and slithers towards Magilou.

"I see you have decided to visit my wonderful home~"

*Magilou steps back in surprise before taking a deep breath and catching her composure*
Of course, I, the Great Sorceress Magilou have designed to grace you with my presence.
*Magilou glances around at the empty cave before hanging her head*
Though I expected a much larger crowd if I were going to perform.

"A Great Sorceress? Never thought I'd meet such an individual. I am known as Sapphire Soul. And I would prefer a larger crowd as well. That would draw out my other... friends."

Sapphire Soul slithers around Magilou before coming to a stop underneath the blue light.

(May I join?)

(go right ahead!)

*Magilou laughs nervously before trying to slowly back towards the door*
Oh, wonderful. I'm glad to see we have so much in common. Now, then Snakie-poo. This was a wonderful chat but I think I've got somewhere to be... hehehe

*A slender boy enters the shop*

I can only assume this place has seen better days...

"Leaving so soon? But we're already one step closer to a decent crowd~" The stone snake's sapphire eyes gleam as the new person enters. Ice begins to creep over the cavern's door.

H-Hey! What's going on here!?

*Magilou runs over to Naoto and hides behind them*
My Hero!!! You're just in time to save me from that horrid, horrid monster. A delicate little lady like me has no place in a fight.

"Why, I'm simply putting on a show to attract my friends, of course! Is that too much to ask?" Sapphire Soul laughs, revealing the glowing blue inside of its mouth.

U-Uh...alright then...Ma'am, what seems to bethe problem...?

*Magilou steps in front of Naoto to dramatically gesture at the snake*
I was just walking by, minding my own sweet business when this horrid beastie dragged me into his cold, dark lair, and now he won't even let me leave.
*Magilou feigns swooning*
But I'm sure it's no problem for a wonderful hero like yourself.

"See? She gets it. Now..." Sapphire Soul lashes its tail. "Let us get this show on the road! Mabufudyne!"

Shards of ice fly at the two. They only graze them at best, as it seems to be a warning shot to goad them into battle.

Don't woery Miss, I'll do the best I can.

*The ice flies past him*

H-Hey! Watch it! That is attempted assault on a police officer!

*Magilou sucks to avoid the ice and tries running further from the snake, towards the frozen door*
I've already told you, a fight is no place for a delicate lady like me. I'd be slaughtered like a poor, pitiful, pigeon.
*Magilou grins at Naoto*
I believe in you my brave, wonderful little hero.

*ducks. Ducking autocorrect, my greatest foe.

"A police officer? Wow, I never thought I'd meet one!" Sapphire Soul laughs, and its mouth begins to glow with a white light.

It seems the warning shot also doubled to freeze the door solid.

*Magilou once again steps behind Naoto*
Oh my wonderful little hero. I'll offer you my morale support, for I can do naught to protect myself.
*Magilou takes the chance to push Naoto forward*
Now Go!!! Slay this Foul fiend to get the girl.

ooc: ...it seems activity has hit a wall. Since I must depart soon, I shall end this for now in the interest of time. However, this shall start up again later today!

ic:

...Something fiery hits the door, melting the ice. A gust of wind blows the door off its hinges.

"Emerald Soul! Ruby Soul! There you are!" Sapphire Soul looks at the two small snakes- one of fire, and one of a green, whispy gas. They charge at Sapphire Soul, who simply closes its jaws around them.

The stone snake disappears into the depths of the cavern.

*Magilou smirks and runs out the door, paying no heed to Naoto*
Later, loser. Better luck next time.

OOC: oh dearest me, curse my delicate, ladylike character, too feeble for combating such fierce beasts.

(And this is what I get for having to go to the store...)

Hey! Dammit...

*The boy takes his chance and sprints through the door*