Israfil felt a little bad that he left Mike outside by himself, but a part of him didn't want to leave.  But the more he sat inside the more he realized that some strange feeling was keeping him there, and the uncanny realization made him want to do the opposite, which is get out.  The hatch opened, and Israfil hurriedly made his way out, not realizing that a cold sweat had beaded on his forehead and that he was shaking slightly and breathing a little faster.  "O-on second thought, maybe I shouldn't be inside unless I've been ordered to," Israfil said, more to explain away his own sudden discomfort than anything else.

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Tera returned Blythe's greeting, trying not to be too pushy.  Still, she wanted to at least make a positive impression so she added, "I look forward to working with you, and making this team the best it can be."