<div class="floatright">(http://i.imgur.com/4IltC5z.jpg)</div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Zerxel's chosen outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://img.costumecraze.com/images/vendors/incharacter/1044-Harem-Princess-Costume-large.gif)</div></div>It wasn't uncommon to see Zerxel Zaknafein with her head in a book, more than likely her own book of meticulously kept notes regarding the yearly endeavors of those that had come before her in this contest of depravity, and some would argue hopelessness.  The dark elf was determined to prove them wrong as she looked over and chuckled lowly at those around her.  It wasn't a cruel laugh, just one that allayed her amusement at the situation itself as she put her notebook aside on her pillow before reaching under her bed to answer Astrid's question.  What she pulled out was a dancer's outfit, or so it appeared at first glance, but the more erotic nature of the dark blue and clingy material suggested a little more than a mere dancer's get up.<strong>"I will not bother with armor since we're supposed to be <em>enticing</em> sponsors, not drive them away my dears.  Even so, I understand that some of the guests appreciate strength over allure, that's why I'm hoping this will provide ample opportunity to show off both."</strong>And given her chosen profession, it only made sense that Zerxel tried to do just that.  She wasn't the strongest, but she was very fast on the draw, and she had the body to match her reliance on more acrobatic, dance like fighting than some she could name.<br/><br/>Like everyone else that was present for this year's contest, Zerxel was a beautiful virgin in her own way.  Dark smooth, smoky black skin, red piercing eyes, and long lustrous silver gray hair that was normal for her, tied up in a ponytail that hung down to the small of her back.  Her flat, toned stomach was below a pair of perky, C cupped breasts that were just big enough for her since they didn't get in the way of her blade work, yet drew the eyes of all who saw her.  Slender hips attached to long, muscular legs, and equally long, muscular, slender arms completed the vision of dark elven allure and sensuality that was Zerxel.  Ask her if she thought she was beautiful or some variation there of however, and Zerxel would only smile and shrug noncommittally in response.  For those that knew her, she always strove to improve herself, her chances of survival first, then her personal beauty second.  But not at the cost of her hard won friends as she stood and put a hand on Tsarra's shoulder.<strong>"Peace Tsarra, no matter what you choose, you'll have sponsors lining up.  Just be yourself."</strong>That said, Zerxel couldn't help but leave a teasing kiss on the elven woman's pointed ear, her breath tickling across Tsarra's skin, no doubt leaving her a little hot around her armored collar before pulling back with a soft, sultry giggle before going back to her bunk and picking up her notebook once more.<br/><br/><strong>"That said, you'd be wise to get used to the idea that we're not going to be maidens for much longer.  It never lasts forever here, but we knew that coming in the door.  I did anyway, but I had time to study."</strong>She waved her current notebook about for emphasis, having made it no secret that she had literally taken notes for years regarding the dungeon and the creatures that lived there.  Locations weren't listed since that was pointless, but everything else that she deemed important had found a home in one of a dozen books she had memorized long ago.  As for losing one's virginity, it was a hard truth for some to grow accustomed to, but Zerxel understood, and accepted it in stride.  She'd kept herself pure, even though the training had tested her considerable resolve in that area, and she wasn't afraid to flaunt herself when the opportunity arose.  While she was focused on winning at almost any cost, she wasn't about to leave her friends either, and if that meant she had to tease her more prudish allies every now and again, well, she wouldn't hesitate to have a little fun at the same time.