[quote=@Saltwater Thief]
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And like that it was over. Lucia, with R.R. joining her, had been prepared to intercept the large Invader when it attempted to strike back, but it seemed that wouldn't be necessary as Tian ruptured its defenses and Yui, with assistance, saw to its end. It was a satisfactory end, as far as command was concerned. But Lucia couldn't help but grit her teeth in frustration. Not only had she arrived late to the scene, she'd been completely ineffective in the fight. When brute force seemed futile, she'd shied away and back off, whereas Tian had continued to press forward, and as a result had provided the opening Yui had needed to bring it down. 

She'd acted like a coward, and this was her reward. Disgusted with herself, she shook her head and went to reunite with the rest of Novae before making for the portal alongside them. [color=00a99d]"I'll do better next time,"[/color] she muttered to herself, [color=00a99d]"I HAVE to."[/color]

[color=00a99d]"Oh, R.R?"[/color] she asked as she passed the other Striker, [color=00a99d]"Thanks for your assistance today."[/color]