Too late did Ruby realize her poor choice of words. Her features softened from an angry glare to one of concern, "What? Look, ok. I might have been a little far with," It was too late. Iris had left through the crowd of people, the damage was done and Ruby could only stand there cursing herself. 'whoa, did you see that?' 'Yeah that girl was such a weirdo.' 'At least she didn't piss off the scorcher.' Her blood was starting to reach its boiling point. These mouth breathers commentary was neither wanted or needed, the fact that they think she can't hear their jeers and fear mongering was something she couldn't even comment on.... Someone in the crowd, however, seemed to forget to whisper, 'She's now the council's bitch, maybe we should give her a treat when she does something good.'
large pillars of silver fire rose from the ground just inches away from the crowd. Chaos erupted, some of the students tripped on each other, some pushed others out of the way, but all screamed in surprise or terror. The flame brilliantly shined out a holy light it was glorious and terrifying, Beautiful yet deadly, graceful yet radiating power. Yet the flames almost as suddenly as they came faded out. There was no trace of ashes or burn marks on the ground, hell the air didn't even have the residual heat that a large flame produces. It was if it wasn't there at all.
Standing tall and powerful, her arms folded in a manner that showed dominance, The long flowing crimson hair turning into pure silver made her seem otherworldly along with her glowing eyes that seemed like suns. "Did that get your attention?" Her voice was stern and full of scorn, the crowd did not respond to the question, "I'll take that as a yes." She might get in trouble for this later hell she was sure one of these spineless cowards would report her, but everyone has their limit and she reached hers. "I lost to Xena, yes I am willing to be the bigger person and admit that. So what? You think just because I lost to a council member that means you can talk down to me?" She pointed a finger at the person who was idiotic enough to practically yell out that last comment. "So I'm the Councils bitch am I?" The tip of her finger shined brightly the energy around it burning and vibrating the air itself. "This Bitch still has her fangs." The guy practically turned white as soon as she said that and even tried to brace himself for the impact of her attack........ Nothing. Ruby just stood there with a mocking smirk, "What. You think I'm going to waste even a muster seed of mana on a nobody like you? No." The last word was so sudden it was almost comical. "Now all of you just piss off and return to your mediocre lives. That means now!" The crowd dispersed and returned to whatever errand they were running albeit with a gallon of sweat dripping off their faces.
Turning to Atlas her face clearly embarrassed, she felt that the crowd; Especially that one jackass! had the scare she gave them coming. But as it was always, the euphoria of dominating a weaker force left her feeling empty and sad. Reality also set in on how much she might have just fucked up, "Atlas... I'm sorry that, you saw that side of me... Can, we walk and talk?"