[center][img]https://imgur.com/duGjDKI.jpg[/img] [color=cyan][h2]Chen Chideta[/h2][/color][/center] Chen learned a lot in the past month. He learned to fine tune his control of ice in ways many would never have even thought of. He learned how to power up his ice significantly, no longer did he need direct contact in order to freeze whatever needed to be frozen. Most importantly though, he learned a lot about his fellow squad mates and Diana herself. There was always a subtle tension whenever they were in the same room together, Chen constantly suspected her while she just brushed it off. He knew that the jig was up, but nobody else did so the act was maintained. Oh yeah, he also gained a badass Ice Spirit. As Diana left, transforming into a dragon and flying off to who knows where, Chen saw the flutter of papers held in her hand moment before they were released. He was already prepared throwing his Vessel into the air and catching it as it morphed into it's glass revolver state. [color=cyan]"I shall take care of the Dissonance on my own, no need to waste the energy on such low class monsters."[/color] He said to seemingly nobody, but the person it was meant for got the message loud and clear. [color=royalblue][I]"Your need to prove yourself is adorable. Very well then, try not to die. It would be very annoying to have to find a new partner."[/I][/color] The voice was distinctly feminine, with a hint of amusement at Chen's need to prove himself. The voice belonged to his Spirit, Yuki of the Arctic Plane. Chen quickly stomped on the ground, forming a block of ice in front of him within a few seconds to act as cover against the Dissonance that was currently charging him. The monster crashed into the barrier and bounced back a few feet, cracking the ice but not breaking it. Chen proceeded to kick the ice as hard as he could, sending it sliding towards the Dissonance and shattering upon contact, leaving several cuts and pieces of icy shrapnel in the beast. It roared in pain, but was silenced by a single gunshot to the head. [color=cyan]"Be silent Dissonance, the show has begun!"[/color]