This girl really did change her mood on a whim... Ethel was, once again, unable to really say or do much of anything when Ignia barraged her with requests, questions and what have you not. Though it wasn't as bad as the first time, and the bunny girl did seem a lot less tense compared to before. Maybe they were already getting used to the energy, who knew? [color=7ea7d8]"...I do..."[/color] Ethel shyly replies when Ignia asked het if she could hold herself in a real fight. Then something unexpected happens. A small blush appeared on Ethel's cheeks, and just the tiniest of smiles was creeping up. [color=7ea7d8]"My day's been fine..."[/color] she went on, and actually... Giggled a little?

[color=7ea7d8]"Jeez... Seems like you'll be a handful..."[/color] Ethel murmured under her breath, face turned away from her new 'friend'. When she did return looks, her face had gotten back to the stern and mechanical look it had before. [color=7ea7d8]"I can't help you out if you're too weak."[/color] Ethel starts, off, looking straight into Ignia's eyes while saying so. [color=7ea7d8]"And I'm not going to protect you either. You'll need to become strong on your own."[/color] Normally, Ethel would've ended the conversation there, but this girl... Unlike Vincent, she didn't show locked away skill, but... [color=7ea7d8]"...But I'll help out anyway, okay? We'll both be the best we can this year. I'm going to make sure you don't [i]have[/i] to be deadweight."[/color] Ethel spoke, her expression having softened somewhat. There was something about this young, energetic (and short) girl that she felt attached to. Maybe it was the innocence, or Ethel'd gone delusional. Either way, it seemed that against all odds, Ethel had found a friend among the crowd after all.