Jin tried to smile a bit, looking up at the blonde girl who had greeted her. Part of her was happy that there was another girl on the team. Shock seemed to be in and out at random, so usually Jin was the only female. Technically female, anyway, the guys treated her like a guy anyway. She had no issue with that.

They wouldn't be doing that with this girl, though. She was pretty, and feminine, and if she was on this team, she had to be tough as well. 

"Wisteria, huh? I'm Jin. Orbit, more often." She summoned a look that she hoped was welcoming. "I guess you're one of the new members my mentor told me about. Nice to have you on the team. I... I've got to go, though. If I put this off any longer, I'll be going right back out the door." She inhaled deep and breathed out, walking toward the common room. She saw Magnus and Gabe right away. At least, she thought it was him. He had the right hair, but the height and build were bigger than she remembered. Apparently she wasn't the only one who'd changed. She cleared her throat softly, which was something she'd never really done. Never before had she ever had an issue just walking in the room and speaking. Now, somehow... things were different. 

Would they still mark her as a failure? As a quitter? Someone who couldn't be depended on? 

Nothing for it but to find out for sure. She gathered her courage and squared her shoulders, praying her voice didn't shake. 

"Gabe! It's me!"