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"[color=mediumpurple][i]Why do you never smile?[/i][/color]"

"[color=Firebrick][i]...[/i][/color]"[h3]Isabella Pinelli and Bullet[/h3][color=silver][i]Early Morning - Phoenix Wing hotel lobby[/i][/color]

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It seemed that the lobby was filling up with strangers eager to talk to the new arrivals. Bullet wasn't the best at talking to people, so he was somewhat nervous. However he need only take a look at Isabella's expression of pure joy at every new and familiar face to feel confident once more. His partner really was in her element when around others. Perhaps that was what it truly meant to be a performer. Bullet's attention was brought back to Mayt, who was surprised that the young man recognised him.
"[color=FireBrick]Of coarse I know about you. Isabella's a genius, so it wasn't too hard for her to dig up any information she wanted about the guild while we were away.[/color]" Bullet listened to his story about the bandits, nodding his head. When Mayt finished, Bullet placed a firm hand on his shoulder and made a fist with his other hand.
"[color=FireBrick]Don't sweat it![/color]" Bullet spoke with a mischievous grin, "[color=FireBrick]I refuse to believe anyone who made it to S Class in this guild isn't strong enough to annihilate me! You just gotta get mad, man! Make people know who you are! No one used to know who I was; I mean why would they? I was just a big mouthed small fry. But thanks to Isabella's brains and my uh... punching ability, the two of us are quite infamous 'round here.[/color]" There was an odd glint in Bullet's eye. Something that shone with an angry determination of someone who had worked hard to reach where he was.

Their conversation was cut short by the Guild Master's announcement. It was surprising to hear the true nature of their Master's gender, but what was more surprising was the resurrection of the Master's young daughter. Bullet was happy that she was able to be reunited with her loved ones, yet he couldn't help his own thoughts drifting to another young girl he once knew. He couldn't think of her smiling face without remembering how it had been twisted in anguish. If he was given the choice to make a sacrifice and bring everything back to normal; would he? He remembered the years spent with Isabella, gritting his teeth in frustration. He would never give up those memories for the chance at a normal life with his sister.
[i][color=FireBrick]Vera...[/color][/i] His train of thought was interrupted by Mayt, who was already sounding more confident. Bullet grinned, cracking his knuckles as he took a step closer to Mayt. He stared up at the S Class with an oddly fierce look; yet the same child-like glint remained.
"[color=FireBrick]There! Now you're talking! Man, be careful about saying stuff like that around me. You're just getting me excited for a fight.[/color]" He folded his arms over his chest and looked over his shoulder back at Isabella. "[color=FireBrick]Just letting you know; we don't do anything without each other. If it's a rule that only one person can become S Class at a time, then Isabella and I are going to become so amazing together that they'll have no choice but to promote us both. We do it together, or not at all![/color]" Bullet was quite proud of his companionship with Isabella; and it was obvious to anyone that he thought very highly of her.

Meanwhile, Isabella was continuing her conversation with Fleo and Sasha. Sasha was going over a few various details about the S Class members. The young woman nodded, as if she was just confirming things she already knew.
"[color=MediumPurple]I expected as much! I can't believe we've had so many powerful additions to the gang. Bullet and I are going to have to step it up if we want to compete with them.[/color]" Isabella giggled in delight, barely able to keep her hands still. "[color=MediumPurple]How exciting! I can't wait to dance with them![/color]" In this instance, Isabella was referring to 'dancing' as 'sparring'. It seemed that Bullet wasn't the only one of them who got excited over testing their skills in battle. Isabella was also eager to tell the others about her mission, but it seemed that would have to wait as Damian gathered the troops, so to speak. Isabella waved to the participants as they gathered, silently wishing them luck for the final day.

Turning her attention back to Fleo, the woman told her about the injuries she sustained a while ago. Although she seemed pretty reluctant to speak. Isabella tilted her head slightly, a smile still ever present as she scanned the woman.
"[color=MediumPurple]It sounds like you went through an ordeal. I won't pry. You'll have to excuse me; I tend to be a little careless with other peoples boundaries. I mean no harm by it of coarse! I just get a little excited sometimes.[/color]" Isabella laughed it off, but she felt bad that she seemed to have dulled Fleo's spirit with the question. She promised to make it up to her later. Breaking the silence, Lazarus appeared and addressed Isabella. Although, with his new attire and hairstyle, she didn't really know who it was until Fleo greeted him.
"[color=MediumPurple]Oh my! Is that really you Laz?[/color]" Isabella hopped over to her old comrade, scanning him from head to toe. She even lifted up his arms and began to practically probe him. "[color=MediumPurple]If looks could kill, right Laz? This new outfit of yours looks simply gorgeous! And that hair! Oh, I'm green with envy right now![/color]" Isabella grabbed onto his arm with her surprisingly firm claws, nodding in agreement at Fleo's proposal.

"[color=MediumPurple]Yes! Let us sit! I want to show off Lazarus 2.0 to Bullet![/color]" Dragging Lazarus by the arm, Isabella approached Bullet and Mayt. The way Bullet had been staring at Mayt, Isabella was worried that he'd try and tackle him to the ground at any moment. He managed to stay civilised though. They seemed to be having a good time. Isabella cleared her throat, catching Bullet's attention. Her young companion tilted his head slightly, squinting at the strange person that was beside her. He took a defensive stance before realising who it was.
"[color=FireBrick]Woah! Is that you Laz?[/color]" His body language immediately softened, and the same old goofy smile returned. "[color=FireBrick]Looking pretty slick there, buddy.[/color]" Bullet would have gone up to him and offered a fist bump for old times sake, but his attention was yet again caught by Sayuri and Sasha. Not having the chance to speak to Sasha early, he waved the two of them over.
"[color=FireBrick]Yo Sayuri! Ice Queen! What's up?![/color]" He may have been a tad too loud, but by this point he was honestly just excited.

Isabella left them to their own devices, deciding to take a seat next to Samir and Marlene. She didn't know Marlene, but she knew Samir quite well. Giving her old comrade a hug, she happily began chatting away with the archer.
"[color=MediumPurple]Oh it feels so good to be back! Care to introduce me to your friend, Samir?[/color]"