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[Whoever told the new arrival, Greed, that everything is free must be feeling pretty guilty right now. He first tears through the clothing ship, donning his own clothes and carrying off everything else he thinks belongs in his wardrobe.

...And then he makes his way to the item shop. Dear god, the item shop. After locating some type of satchel, he begins snatching up every item and stuffing it in there. New Feathers' possessions. Some late arrivals for other citizens. Greed thinks he wants it too, and he's collecting it all in a manic rage, which is formed from combination of the thrill of being alive again, the sheer excitement of free stuff and the bitter disappointment that the store didn't have any of his own possessions. He's being pretty loud and obnoxious about it too - laughing loudly and intimidating others by flashing his Ultimate Shield. One could probably hear this ruckus from outside.

But don't let him take your items. Stand your ground, whoever you are, be you New Feathers or seasoned veterans. Point out your item that Greed has taken and do what you can to reclaim it. And there is a specific item in store for the first character from the world of the Avatar to notice this mess.]

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[Later that day, after Greed has settled down...]

Heh. No such thing as "no such thing," I guess...

Listen up, everyone. The name's Greed. I guess you could say I'm new here. Some of you here may already know me, a lot of you will not. I have a pretty straightforward name, I know, but why act like I'm something I'm not? I'm just a guy who wants a lot of things.

I know I sound like some kind of selfish bastard, but if you think about it, wanting something doesn't necessarily make you bad. So what do you want, my new friends? Wealth? Glory? Sex? Power? Friendship? Eternal life? Let me know. I'll get real a kick out of what you guys think.

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[Definitely a poor choice of words. He laughs and looks more deranged.]

Kid, you don't know the half of it! My name is Greed! I am Greed! If someone wants this so much... truly, desperately wants it... they can come here and take it from me! Otherwise, they don't deserve it! Things only "belong" to whoever's willing to reach out and grab them!

[For a moment, Estelle is just a bit flabbergasted. People didn't just get named Greed, right? So he was just saying he named himself that? Or maybe he really is named that with the attitude he's showing! Her hand tightens around her staff and she tries to will herself not to move into a completely aggressive stance. It's not exactly the best place to pick a fight. Her words however say otherwise.]

Well you're gonna have to learn something about Luceti then, buster! [She can refuse to use names if he isn't gonna use hers.] It's give just as much as take in this town. Now put those things back, please.

You've got guts, kid, I'll give you that. But you have no idea what you're dealing with. Why don't you just scram? I don't like to fight women.

[She's trying to be nice. Really! This is downright pleasant for Estelle considering the things coming out of this man's mouth. But there's a twitch of one eyebrow at being implied weak.]

Hey! I fight just as good as any guy!

[Have a bo-staff pointed in your face. Reckless? Of course she is.]

Now, I mean it! Some of those things are probably important to people and they don't belong to you. Put that stuff back or you'll regret it!

[He laughs again at her daring. Nowhere near as pushy as that Izumi girl, though, and Greed didn't feel as committed to this cause as to actually fight back. But he did start spreading his Ultimate Shield throughout his body. His head was left uncovered for the time being. He speaks calmly, but with hints of a snarl.]

You really think that? You honestly believe that? Is that what you want, to fulfill the desires of a bunch of people you don't even know? Then go ahead. Hit me. Prove it.

[Hit him? And he's just going to stand there and take it? Estelle hesitates. If it comes down to a fight then she's prepared to handle herself. It's just that, after all of the things that Leonhardt warned her, seeing something like that... whatever it is begin to cover Greed's limbs, she has to wonder if this isn't over her level.

But she started this. Backing off now will just mean that he'll take her lightly. Her hand reaches down to her side and brushes over a small, clock-like object.]

It's not about whether or not I know them. It's because I'm not about to let you get away with stealing! Haaaa!

[Before she even finishes speaking, Estelle lunges forward, but drops low to the ground. The swing of her staff at Greed's feet is accompanied by a sudden gust of wind.]

((ooc: I'm game with any attacks! ^^ She's obviously in over her head.))

[Greed's able to quickly hop into the air over the staff and crosses his arms in front of himself in midair to brace himself. The wind only pushes him back a few feet. He lands on his feet and begins to laugh.]

You can't steal something that's free.