[center][h1][color=ec008c]Ira Riese:[/color]
[color=dodgerblue]PRT HQ[/color][/h1][/center]
Ira's eyes locked onto the gorgeous Evelyn's, but at first she didn't understand. An explanation of its usage in combat died in her throat as she connected the dots. Tears forced their ways into her eyes as she covered her mouth. She had been so busy distracting herself that she hadn't even realized what this machine could do for Sonar. The stunning Alessa walked over to her, and as Ira placed her hand on the table her teammate kissed her. It was a peck, friendly, but it was still unexpected. Ira stumbled back a bit, sitting down carefully in the wheeled chair she had been sat in before. Alessa moved on to kiss Evelyn, as Ira tried to steady herself. [color=#3068FF][i]She was just grateful, she didn't mean to violate your boundaries and you know it. Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry.[/i][/color] It didn't help that Ira was already about to cry from the news that she could help Sonar.

As Ira tried her best to stay composed as a voice came on over the intercom overhead. Decoy announced that they would have access to the confidential information regarding Sonar's training with Hero. The mixture of emotions flooding Ira probably couldn't be more convoluted right now. She was excited, anxious, scared, hopeful, and so many other things. As her teammates began to trickle out, Ira walked to her room in a haze. She stared up at the ceiling from her bed for what seemed like hours before falling asleep.

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At around 5:40 am Ira woke up to the sound of her alarm blaring. She instantly smacked the snooze button, falling back asleep within seconds. At around 5:48 am Ira woke once again to the sound of her alarm blaring. She slowly opened her eyes to glare at the infernal machine. She reached over to turn it off, and slowly sat up. Unsteady she stood up, and walked to her shower. 

About twenty minutes later she exited the bathroom, and quickly put on her costume. She clipped the mask to her belt, deciding she'd set it down somewhere in the gymnasium so it would be accessible but wouldn't swing everywhere while running. Once 6:20 had rolled around, Ira had a small breakfast bar while watching TV. The young Asian girl walked to the gymnasium, and smiled at her teammates. She was a bit more cheerful today now that things were looking up for the group, though she did note Dean's absence. Her mood was more than a little disturbed by Protean's announcement that Dean had resigned from the Wards. He read out the note, and now with a full nights rest behind her, Ira managed to stay composed throughout, despite the emotional shock.

As the senior hero finished he gave them some time before suggesting they double down on their work ethic to keep the streets safe. That was always the intention, at least for Ira. She set down her mask down near Protean and began jogging with her teammates. Five laps felt like miles upon miles, and the fact that she had trouble pacing herself didn't help. She would probably be in the back of the group for most of the run. Surprisingly enough Alessa dropped back to talk to her, though Ira stayed silent throughout. At the offer of second in command, at first Ira hesitated. If she had been offered the job before Dean had left, she would have instantly said no and suggested their now former teammate. As it stood however, the options were limited. Sonar was not an option, and Elliot was-So it was between her and Evelyn, the newest member of the team. Ira didn't know how to accept the compliments she was given, though she she rid flush a bit, and it wasn't just from the exercise. [color=#3068FF][b]"Yeah I'd be fine with taking over that position, but I don't know if I'd want it permanently. If someone else seems to be a better match afterwards, could I step down?"[/b][/color] Ira asked cautiously. Her breath was unsteady as they finished the first lap together at the young Asian girl's pace, which was surely different from Alessa's normal pace.