Peter
"I should have expected such a response from you." 

*The paladin's reply to her sister's first sentence was quick and short but after that she held her tongue, listening to this degenerate ranting about how unfair it was to be born as a human.*

"I do not consider it to be unfair. The Oni might have the strength of many men, the Sllnari the magic of even our greatest sages and the Oriates the lifespan that looks more like those of the gods compared to us." 

*She shook her head as she smiled lightly, not being bothered by the supposed unfairness. She was well aware of the Macen's own advantages over all these races. Just as Avianna said, there was a reason why the empire ruled supreme even with all these other races that were much stronger.*

"But I also see that the Oni have numbers so pitiful that they might as well be extinct and the lack of any formal techniques of war and combat. The Sllnari lack the discipline and creativity and the Oriates lack the drive and ambition that brings out the best in our kind."

*She smiled as she puffed her chest up ever so slightly always having been a rather proud human supremacist as she wasn't the biggest fan of the other races and for good reason. They were hard to predict and in the end, would always be a foe, no matter any alliances they might have now. If not for the empire the Macen would be on the receiving end of much abuse, she was certain of that.*

"We might not be the smartest, the strongest or the eldest of races, but what we are is the most driven. Driven enough to crush all the others under our heels and pursue our passions, your passion included." 

*She nodded as she made her horse slow down slightly, noticing that the ground became slightly muddier as if it had recently rained and she didn't want to waste mana on switching mounts if this one broke its leg.*

"Be thankful."

*She just felt proud after her little speech, as her sister just made a stupid comment about getting dropped a few times too many, causing her to click her tongue as she looked annoyed at Avianna.*

"Actually that was me. You looked so ugly I thought I would try to fix it by dropping you a few times." *From her tone it was quite hard to see if she was joking or not.*
Joyce
*Avianna broke into laughter at her sister's words.*

"M-My, by the looks of it your investment paid off rather well didn't it? Only your erudite mind could think up cosmetic surgery through child abuse."

*The muddier area slowed Avianna's pace down quite a bit. She frowned slightly— the sensation of wet water soaking into her boots was rather discomforting. Perhaps if she were pushed down into the mud it would be enjoyable but...

This sort of thing was a punishment too wasn't it? Walking in mud and exhausting herself while her sister sat on her steed with leisure?

What an advanced woman!*

"Though it is true. By the looks of it, humanity has prevailed over most other races. Have you ever met His Majesty before Nova? I'd certainly love to spend a night with him someday!"
Peter
"The idea was quite good back in the day, but alas, it seems like I didn't smash you hard enough into the ground." 

*The corners of her lips curled up as she contemplated offering her sister a ride on her mount for this little bit. She knew that she would most likely spin this into some form of punishment if she had to remain on foot and she didn't want to be a part of her perverted games.*

"Why would I have met His Majesty? We are both just ordinary fighters in this world and while we might have some skill, it is far too little to allow us to meet someone as grand as him." 

*She held her metal-clad hand out towards her sister, offering to pull her onto the horse as well. Her mount could easily carry them both, it would just be a bit awkward to have her sister sitting in front of her.*

"And I too would love to meet His Majesty, but for completely different and far more patriotic reasons than you." 

*Now she didn't say that she wasn't interested in his majesty, honestly most women and even some men would be. He was the greatest of their race to have ever walked the world after all.*
Joyce
"Oh, I thought you'd have attracted a local lord's perverted attention and had gotten into politics by now."

*Avianna sighed— as if disappointed by the fact that her sister wasn't currently being objectified. With an almost.. Pitying look on her face, she accepted her sister's hand and hopped onto the horse. While she enjoyed the punishment of walking, that didn't mean she didn't like being comfortable.*

"Maybe that can be your grand goal! Marry the King! You always struggle to find the right man for you no? I'm sure he can satisfy you in every way."

*And it would mean that Avianna would get to enjoy living a life of luxury. This possibility was nothing but a fever dream however, but she really did enjoy dreams. It was one of the joys of having a functional brain.*

"Since we're both heading off to Salvainia, I'm assuming you're trying to join the New Sunlight guild no? The one full of deliciously pure boys and girls trying to be paladins?"
Peter
*Nova didn't respond to her sister's first line of provocation as she just looked like she was in utter and pure agony. She didn't have a response to it, even. All she would be able to do was protest which wouldn't work on Avianna so she just learned to accept it.*

"I do not struggle to find the right man. I just want it to happen naturally without me going out of my way to do it."

*That she tried to ignore her sister's provocations didn't mean that she succeeded in doing so. The more neutral ones were easy to ignore, but the ones about her love life or her intentions, were a little bit harder, even for the woman who grew up with her.*

"And please... Can you not make it sound like I have an ulterior and impure motive for trying to join a guild in which I can train and sharpen my abilities."

*She almost sounded like she was pleading as she hit her sister on the back of her head. She knew Avianna would most likely enjoy it, but she still felt the urge to punch the slut.*

"But yes, I'm travelling to the new sunlight."
Joyce
"That's my ulterior motive actually." 

*Avianna said as much shamelessly. Her words were in jest of course, but coming from her mouth, it might as well have been truth. The reasoning for her wanting to join was merely so that she could have a steady amount of bounties to collect. That, and the various benefits the guild would provide, would allow her to fight even stronger opponents.*

"In that case, let's join together! We could form one of those adventuring parties that you so often hear about in taverns and inns. Knights that protect the common people, agents of goodness, heroines of the current age!"

*She mused at the thought. It would be funny to become a role model to someone she saved. Perhaps they too would dress like her one day? 

No, no. That would take away her uniqueness.*

"But of course, you know from experience that it probably wont be very glorious. They're just glorified mercenaries here for money. I'm just looking forward to killing whoever they want me to kill."
Peter
"You? A glorious knight who wishes to protect the common folk from a myriad of dangerous foes." 

*She grinned as a soft chuckle left her lips. She normally wasn't the biggest fan of laughing out loud, for the simple reason that she didn't like any emotion that showed on her face that she didn't control. It felt like weakness to not be in charge of one's own facial expression and could cost you dearly, but this one time she let it slip.*

"Please, that sounds just like you are claiming that you will become a merchant solely to supply common people with food and wares and do not care about the monetary gain." 

*The suggest of an adventuring party wasn't a bad one honestly, it made sense. She was a slow, but durable fighter and her sister was agile, yet frail compared to her. It only made sense for them to team up and despite her sister's horrible habits, Nova did trust her.*

"But I'll accept your offer, that means I can still keep you in check from killing a few too many people who didn't exactly deserve it, sister. You don't function well without a leash."