[center][h2][color=fff200]Maria Leonora "Len" Trillanes[/color][/h2]
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[b][i]Haven Base[/i][/b]

Len is not happy with the result of the battle. The battle has been a mess, their team leader lost, her NC wrecked, and the troops are on the retreat. While she is happy to hear Red Star defectors joining the ranks, she is still weary of their true intentions.

She looks at her comrades, she looks at their facial expressions. She tries to voice her opinions, but her shyness takes her aback. All she can really do is nod at the drunken Adam.

She wants to confront Cody, as she sees him as not contributing much, as well as her doubts about his loyalties due to his ancestry. What's worse, she mistakes Cody's more optimistic behavior to being happy with the result, further reinforcing her suspicions of him being a Red Star spy.

She wants to apprehend Cody, to confront him, but she was unable to gather her strenght to do so, nor does she want to make a seen. She left the room leaving an angry stare at the man.

[b][i]Haven Base Hangar[/i][/b]

Len looks at Charlemagne, or at least what remains of it, without a doubt it is a complete wreck. Beside her is her boyfriend, Cecilio Castoldi.

[color=fff200]"She's an utter wreck, isn't she?"[/color], Len sighed.

[color=#009246]"Don't fret about it, she can still be fixed, although given the wartime logistics, it will take some time. Nevertheless, it is still repairable."[/color], Cecilio optimistically comforted her.

[color=fff200]"I am sorry you have to see your own creation this broken, my dear."[/color], Len apologized.

[color=#009246]"I couldn't blame you, [i]mi amore[/i], war is war, and machines fail. What is important is you're still alive."[/color], he smiled as he kissed her forehead.

[color=#009246]"And besides, I have a surprise for you."[/color], Cecilio continued.

He snaps his fingers.

[color=#009246]"Turn around, [i]mi amore[/i]."[/color], Cecilio said.

Len turns around to see a golden NC. She is speechless at the exquisite NC in front of her.

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[color=#009246]"What you see right now is Gilgamesh, we've designed and built this in secret for some time now."[/color], Cecilio introduced.

[color=fff200]"This is not an NC, it's an art!"[/color], Len gasped in surprise.

[color=#009246]"My better half deserves only the best."[/color], Cecilio kneels.

He presents an exquisite ring made of Tshwane diamond and gold.

[color=#009246]"I know this is long overdue, but will you marry me?[/color], Cecilio proposed.

Tears of joy rolled Len's face.

[color=fff200]"Yes! Yes, I do!"[/color], Len answered at the top of her lungs.

She hugs the kneeling Cecilio tightly, she's been waiting for this moment for a long time.

Both shared a long, passionate kiss.

The passionate moment quite predictably caused a commotion in the hangar, as people gather around in applause. While this would usually embarrass Len, the couple didn't care.

This is their moment, and the world can wait.