[color=f9ad81][b]Main Story[/b] — [b]Oakridge Administration Offices[/b] — [b]Friday, 11:30-40 AM[/b][/color]

Olivia smiled at Eric and took care of the offerings handed to her. Even though she had already had her morning coffee, it could not hurt with another one. However, Olivia did not want to allow Rui the pleasure of her snappy retort. Olivia frowned slightly, though with a mischievous smirk and playful tone in her voice.
"[color=f49ac2]Thanks, Eric, but Rui doesn't think that overdrinking is healthy, so I really shouldn't be having this second cup of coffee. I might just explode and reveal my robot self,[/color]" Olivia chuckled, mocking Rui in regards to how she behaved around the Headmaster.

Olivia had always secretly been jealous of Kade’s natural, tanned skin and attractive eyes. During the summer, getting Olivia’s pale skin to glow with aureate coloration was a race around the clock. Not only was it her own desire, but it was also expected of her by particular individuals at the academy. Coming back to school in autumn without a tan was social suicide for some girls, especially those like Olivia. However, due to how she was as a person, being able to hang out and talk with anyone, it would not be as bad for her as it would others who could not or did not want to associate with different groups.
A wide smile surfaced on Olivia’s lips. She approached Kade and wrapped her arms tightly around the exotic beaut. 

"[color=f49ac2]Sure thing, sweetie,[/color]" Olivia said. She turned her head to glance at the Headmaster. 
"[color=f49ac2]Will we have time after this meeting?[/color]" Olivia continued. One could tell that Cid wanted to allow his favorite students all the freedom that he could spare, but the time had come to grow up. The friends' first, serious mission was upon them, and they needed every minute that they could spare to focus on the task at hand. 
"I'm afraid not. This meeting is about your first mission as graduates and WARG, which you've known for quite some time now, I presume. I'm sorry," the old man said with a soft tone, looking to Olivia and Kade.
"[color=f49ac2]Well, we'll try to get to the city after this anyway,[/color]" Olivia said, gently took ahold of Kade's hand and led them both into the Headmaster's office.

While everyone had gathered inside the Headmaster's office, Rui was still outside in the waiting room, refusing to step inside unless ordered to. Olivia made herself visible by the Headmaster's side, and then spoke. "[color=f49ac2]Come on, Rui, don't be an evil snail.[/color]" There was not much else that Olivia could do, so she left the matter to Rui's choice, if there was such a thing. Dr. Edrik would eventually come along and force her inside, anyway. The Headmaster chose to leave the door to his office slightly ajar, and then he began to make his case.

"Well, as you may or may not know, you've been selected as this year's squad for the WARG program," Cid began. 
"I don't like to keep my students in the dark, so I'll just tell you why you have been chosen. The reason is simple: all of you share a unique bond, a sense of trust that is difficult to create amongst students that have not known each other as you do, or been through the same hardships as all of you have," he continued. 
"You will become WARG's most unconventional group, but that's a good thing, as we need those as well. However, this also means that you will receive unconventional missions, tasks that the Administration believes no other group can accomplish. The Administration has also chosen to name Olivia the squad leader for the same reason that this whole group was selected for WARG," the Headmaster said and looked to Olivia, whom was slightly startled. 
"She has kept all of you together for so many years now that she might as well continue to do just that. Any other choice would certainly disrupt that sense of trust the Administration is so fervently interested in. Olivia will make the executive decisions in the field, but only after she has considered all of your input," he said.

Olivia’s eyes sailed rapidly across the room, catching everyone’s reactions. This was the first time in many years that she had felt self-conscious in the presence of her friends. She had taken the leadership courses in school, but it was mostly for meeting the credit criteria for the next semester. They had always done things together. There never was a single leader among them, except Samuel of course. It was in this moment that Olivia realized that she had gotten his job. This squad leader position was supposed to go to Samuel, not her.

The Headmaster sat down in his chair, and sighed.

"Now, you all know that I don't agree with most of Sanctum's decisions in this war, and I would never send newly graduated students to deal with them, but the Administration feels otherwise, and they think that this is a good opportunity for us," he said and paused for a second.

"Your first mission is to investigate the disappearance of a Sanctum Inquisitor. In the best case scenario, he has simply been killed by the Mordrem. However, in the worst case scenario, the Inquisitor has gone rouge. I’m sure it’s just a mistake or malfunctioning communications, but remember your training and what you learned about Inquisitors in school, and you’ll be fine,” the Headmaster said.

The Sanctum Inquisition is the dreaded elite of the official military force. Even if they are part of the government, they heed their own laws and codes of conduct. Sanctum itself is pale in comparison to the zealous fanatics that are the Inquisition. They are known to burn towns to the ground and people alive when rumored of being infected by Stigma. There are no exceptions and there is no mercy. Inquisitors are what is known as ‘meta-Guardians’. Unlike normal Guardians who attained their spirits during their life, Inquisitors were born with them and have an incredibly strong bond with Gaia. When they are recruited into the Sanctum Inquisition, their identities are destroyed and they become completely anonymous. To enhance their intimidating and commanding presence, and to protect who they are, all Inquisitors wear various, intimidating helmets that mask their faces.

“[color=f49ac2]Where are we going?[/color]” Olivia finally broke the silence.

“You ship out in two hours. A shuttle will take you to a small town called Doral, which is east of here near the coast, past Mount Kinabalu. So, gather your things and make ready. The shuttle will wait for you outside the academy gates at 1400 hours,” the Headmaster said.

This was it. They had received their first, proper orders as members of the Special Warfare and Reconnaissance group. Olivia usually did not feel anxious about anything, but this unexpected and sudden responsibility hit her like a truck on the freeway. Her mind rushed in all directions and her heart pulsed at an unreasonable pace. There were so many questions that she needed answers for, but one of them towered above all else: how would this change her relationship with her friends? She already had troubles with distinguishing between personal and professional, so the Administration’s decision to make her the squad leader was strange. Olivia was never their leader after Samuel and Helston, nobody was. It is true that she had taken it upon herself to keep them together, as glue, but that is a role far removed from taking the first step in the field of battle.

Olivia did not know what to feel or what to think. The girl just had to sit down for a moment, so she seated herself in the comfortable chair by the window, next to a statue of two parents cherishing their newborn child.