"Ah... Well... Getting out of the academy with flying colors is nothing compared to actual battle experience sir." Akira was quick to humble himself as Zerenis seemed to recite lines you'd likely see in a file. "None the less I'll be in your care. Please teach me anything and everything you can." He said before Xanatos joined them. He seemed so much more ready and confident than Akira was. Still what could one really expect. Zerenis' words which would follow the introduction were much like Akira's own thoughts. This team didn't seem to sugar coat the situation at hand. It was a bit of a relief, but also kind of disappointing when more blunt subjects came into question. He'd learn this little fact when Lucia spoke. She was right. That didn't didn't mean it wasn't a disheartening statement for Akira to hear to say the least.

"I-if I may Ms. Lucia..." He paused for a moment seeming to be trying to gathering his own thoughts. The runt had spoken up to defend himself without preparing much before hand. Finally, he gave a slight sigh seeming to give up. "I... I know I may not be the ideal soldier. I spent most of my ride wondering how it is I even managed to get myself to this point. But I do know that I want to be of use to all of you. I want to fight. I want... Well... I want..." This was the truth, but something about it... He felt so half hearted saying it. He did want what he said, but he wasn't sure if he could do it himself. This meeting felt like it was lasting too long... Like forever even. When would they venture past this somewhat agonizing point he wondered as he looked down at the metal floor.