Avris was cut off from the pilot of the ZETA leaving him only to shrug, "Sorry for trying to apologize. Guess I'm not going to be the stern one out of everyone after all."

Avris oversaw the situation at hand when the ZAFT pilots made their way into the Terminus and adjusting to the landing mechanics. He had exited the Verity before seeing the blue haired beauty so intent on following him. "So it looks like most of us made it. Good thing, I was worried you might not make it." Illiana said walking up to him.
Avris shook his head when he told her, "Hey come on. I try to be the lone soldier out there but I'm sure as hell not going to let those freaks destroy me on my first actual encounter."
"If you ever feel like having a valhallan night..." She slightly lowered her zipper in suggestion to the offer.
Avris lightly pushed her when he agreed, "I'll consider it Illiana. But we've got our orders to follow for now."
An intercom interrupted their conversation when it ordered, "All pilots report to the boarding station. Prepare to meet with the AERO officials."
Avris turned to the elevator when he pointed out, "Sounds like us. Guess they want to know how screwed up we are."
Illiana followed alongside him when she asked, "And are you going to do something to fix that?"
Avirs chuckled when he agreed, "If worse comes to worse." 

Sousuke stood up from the recent hold on the ground while he held his stomach. Unfortunately he didn't earn his break when he saw Terra walk up to him. He knew he was in trouble even before he tried to tell her, "Hey listen I-" Unfortunately he couldn't attempt to apologize when he was punched in his nut this time. Being hurt by two women in one day was proving to be a huge blow to his confidence and could only observe as she made her way to the ranks of surviving AERO pilots.
He didn't offer any other words when he walked over to the nearest elevator where he had to prepare getting a new uniform. "That lady is probably tring to fool me, but at least it's worth a try." He thought to himself.

Kira observed the AERO pilots standing at attention while Meyryth overlooked the ranks. He requested, "How many of our pilots are still alive?"
Meyryth saluted to Kira when she reported, "We have enough pilots to form the Primary Squadron sir. Unfortunately that's about all we have."
Athrun maintained his observing gaze when he reminded Kira, "Thank god. I knew Terra wouldn't have an issue. I have to make sure that Cagalli got out safe though."
Kira agreed with the concern when he promised, "She should be on the Orb crusier right now. You'll see her again."
Terzo was behind him when he asked, "Permission to speak freely sir?"
Kira turned when he agreed, "Any time Lieutenant."
"Is Yamato really the best choice for the Centennial's pilot? His first flight has been... hit and miss in more ways than one."
Kira nodded at the concern but pointed out, "Unfortunately none of the others surviving pilots are Coordinators."
Terzo looked down when he realized, "That is certainly an issue. And Terra is already too vested in the ZETA."
Kira finished his thoughts, "That narrows our options unfortunately. I'm afraid I won't be able to offer much on the frontlines now." He promised them, "It will only be temporary. We have to make our way to the Earth Alliance Capital and deliver the Centennial. Our mission will be finished by then."
Terzo wasn't any less deterred from the concern when he remembered, "To the Earth Alliance capital. Weeks away at least."
Meyryth promised her superior, "With all due respect sir, it should be enough time for me to break his pretty little ass and make him half-way decent soldier material by the time we arrive."
Kira accepted her promise when he ordered, "You're authorized to work within proper procedures Ensign Bitalech."
"Gladly sir."
Kira turned to the soldiers "Everyone report to the bridge. We have a route to plot to Earth."
The pilots saluted when they followed their superiors. "We follow you sir."

Sousuke exited his quarters when he donned his alternate uniform his father prepared for him. He looked down at himself and could only sigh from the cursed luck he was now forced into. Even before he could attempt to make his big runaway from his parents at the ripe age he was being thrown into a war. He was already being forced to adopt a life he had never wished to begin. He walked down the hallways towards the bridge hoping that the ensign lady would try to remember her promise.