[center][img]https://i.ibb.co/ZBBcRq2/sorairo-banner2.png[/img][/center][hr]Ely shifted her position, sitting upright as she eyed the group that had suddenly gathered around her in a curious manner. She wiped away some of the sand that hit her, especially in the chest and tighs, before putting away her now dirty — juice. Her eyes betrayed the fact that she took a particular interest in Mila's [i]unique[/i] mannerism as well as the awkward behavior of Kuni and Hiro, the latter of which has slipped away "unseen" despite being responsible for at least part of this commotion.

[color=c0c0c0]"Oh! I get it now, you all are Cadets at Yamato, aren't you? That's really impressive, especially to someone like me. It's not every day that you can get to meet real-life heroes like you,"[/color] she said as to the Cadets. [color=c0c0c0]"Oh, please, forgive me for my lack of manners,"[/color] Ely's face blushed from embarrassment after remembering that she hadn't introduced herself properly, [color=c0c0c0]"I'm Elysia Greyhardt, but you can feel to call me Ely, just like Lucia."[/color]

[color=c0c0c0]"Well, since all of you are in a military academy, I suppose you must be on leave, right? If that's the case, I can always give you some space. You'd probably feel better hanging out between friends than with a stranger, is it not?"[/color] Ely said in an awkward voice as she suddenly felt like she was in a place she didn't belong to.

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Mavis was practically bouncing in place as the line in front of her grew smaller with every passing minute. Sure, she was excited to take a picture with Psyman, possibly [i]too[/i] excited for someone wearing a "cast" because of cracked bone, but like hell, she would she miss something as cool as Vel-Tor. After all, Mavis [i]knew[/i] that it was only a matter of time until the former rivals became allies, united to fight an even bigger threat. It had to be like this, she was sure of it.

And, after waiting all that time, imagine Mavis' when she not only got a few good photos with Psyman but also found that Vel-Tor knew her. [color=de3163]"Oh yeah, you bet I did! I'll be waiting for the next one, maybe... will you finally join Psyman by then? I'm sure the two of you would be so cool as allies,"[/color] She said in a joyful tone, seemingly completely clueless about the identity of the person behind the mask.

[color=de3163]"Anyway, can I, erm... ask you something? Could you, take me on your shoulder for a picture?"[/color] Mavis said in an uncharacteristically shy voice. [color=de3163]"If that's not going to be a bother, I mean,"[/color] she added hesitantly.
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