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Dana returned Nicole’s smile as the redhead stepped over to help her carry the wounded soldier. [color=Gold]“Gotcha,”[/color] she confirmed with a nod after Nicole explained her plan. [color=Gold]“And don’t worry about me,”[/color] she added. [color=Gold]“I’ll be right behind ya!”[/color] 

Although passing by the Void was certainly dangerous, it was also the best chance they had to get the soldier somewhere his wounds could be tended to, and [i]that[/i] was the important thing. Or maybe not, if Astrelle’s opinion was anything to go by… Dana was unable to hide her shock when the other girl so casually suggested they leave the wounded man behind. That was simply unacceptable. There was simply no way that Dana would ever abandon someone in need, and, in her opinion, it was a horrible attitude for [i]any[/i] Ars Magi candidate to have. She was about to tell Astrelle as much, when the other girl suddenly dissolved into the shadows. 

[color=Gold][i]Fine, if [b]that’s[/b] how she’s gonna be…[/i][/color] 

[color=Gold]“Okay, Nicole! Ready when you are!”[/color]

Not wasting another moment, the redhead leapt past the Void, while carrying the soldier with her. Dana was right behind her, once again taking her place on the opposite side of the wounded man the moment they had returned to the corridor floor. With that accomplished, they proceeded on their way to the control room. Even with the added burden of the wounded soldier, they still managed to arrive at their destination shortly after Astrelle. It should be noted that before departing, Dana had conjured a second, smaller sphere of light for Penny and Vanna to make use of. It wouldn’t last long without Dana around to maintain it, but it would hopefully provide enough illumination for the two girls to finish off the Void.

Upon arriving at the control room, they were greeted by a rather chaotic scene, with soldiers and crewmembers rushing to and fro. A flash of light drew Dana’s attention to the forward view port, through which she could vaguely make out the forms of two figures dueling in the darkness. 

[color=Gold]“Woah…”[/color] Dana whispered as she observed the combat with a look of awe. [color=Gold]“That looks like Miss Victoria, but… who’s she fighting?”[/color]

The answer to that question would have to wait, as they were soon approached by some crewmen, who took the wounded soldier off their hands, while demanding to know where Penny and Vanna were.

[color=Gold]“T-They stayed behind to keep the Void distracted so we could escape,”[/color] Dana explained, somewhat taken aback by the crewman’s intensity. [color=Gold]“They should be here shortly.”[/color]

[color=Gold][i]I hope…[/i][/color]