[center][color=C71585][h2]Roma Bhakti[/h2][/color][/center][hr]

It stung more then she had the words to convey that Eos could be such a pale reflection of past exuberance and that it was a change wrought at Roma's request was like a dagger twisting ever deeper into her heart. If they'd never grown close, at least Eos could have continued being Bastion's friend without the weight of the Nexus crashing upon her shoulders. So much worry and doubted crammed into a terse silence, only to be smothered in Eos' arms and left to fester for another day. 

The contact was painfully brief yet she had no words when they parted and an adorable plush toy was shoved into her face. At the very least Eos had not forgotten either of their fondness for these simple toys.

[color=C71585]"Oh!"[/color] Her voice rose sharply past monotone as she took in the sight of the demon waiting patiently for their public display of affection to pass, reminding Roma once again that Henry was rather well mannered in his selective sort of way. It really just went to show how much farther the carrot went as opposed to the stick. [color=C71585]"I did not see you there Avaritia. Pardon my brashness. It has been some time since I could get- Eos, what is the point of a disguise if you announce it to everyone within ear shot?"[/color]

And rather suddenly all the love in the world couldn't stop Roma from tucking the stuffed animal under one arm and reaching out to pinch Eos' ear smartly for undermining all their cloak and dagger, though enmity was a whole other matter. 

The crack of ionized air and a discharge of electricity occurring from right behind her brought the cold disposition of the Eel to the forefront as she whirled to find Bastion with arm raised. Or rather, it was something familiar but not the sweet  girl who could befriend Demons and Angels with nary a hateful bone in her body. 

[color=C71585]"Kiara."[/color] Roma drawled stepping between her and Henry after the demon thankfully refused to flee or fight back and escalate the situation. That would have made things rather catastrophic in their outcome. [color=C71585]"You've chosen a poor time for your memories to resurface. You are out of your element and I will forgive your haste, but know this Demon has pledged his loyalty to Eos and myself, and I will not tolerate it being made a mistake on his part. Calm yourself, Master."[/color]