[hr][Center][h1][color=#FF007F]Iris[/color][/h1][/center][hr]

Iris had to focus on destroying the thick plating that protected the armory from any sort of traumatic events. She was cutting a circle out, somewhat smaller than a manhole cover. She had hoped that the size of the whole would prove too small for the mercenary to follow. A way to stop the Tayanen goons from following wasn't something that she couldn't do by herself. She would need Samuel to hastily arc weld the hole shut. Iris looked over to see how close was Nero and Samuel to her.

As she looked toward Nero she witnessed an onyx wave pulse out from him. As the energy rushed toward her, Iris balled up to protect her organs and face from whatever that wave is. Moments after Nero's magic had made contact with her body, she realized that Nero let out some sort of AOE defense or enhancement magic. Iris let out a brief sigh, [color=#FF007F][i]Man that scarred me.[/i][/color] She didn't know that Nero had that kind of magic but its umbra color and range and use had mystified Iris. Iris could feel her nature pulling her back into fighting rather than running. As those desires continued to tug at her, she was reminded by Nero that we were leaving and she turned her attention back to making the hole. 

She focused on making the hole once again. This time she had steeled herself to just keeping an eye on the fight. She watched her brother make his super cool railgun, a little jealous that he got to have the fun in this fight and that she, once again, did not get to punch anyone.[color=#FF007F][i] Oh well, their will be more missions. Plus maybe if I ask Nero he be willing. Abaddon would be fun too but I have a feeling like I'll end up seeing stars before I actually do anything.[/i][/color] Her concentration didn't waver even as the Sonic boom raddled her eardrums. She looked to where the baton had impacted expecting, no hoping for a dead bird. Instead, she saw nothing. The lack of visuals on her enemy made her anxiety spike as her heart rate increased. The hole was done at this point and they just needed Nero to get over here to leave.

It seemed the fight wasn't over as 2 of those plasma shots were fired at her and Samuel, trying to cover his movement to Nero. Iris quickly grabbed some railing near the wall, and with a jump, pulled herself out of the way of the shot entirely. She didn't need to check if Samuel dodged. If he didn't she would either be dead or flat on her butt. As she landed she was able to hear the slimes moving around. Some moving towards Iris and Samuel one moving to the ceiling. As she began to prepare herself for conflict with the Tayanen She heard from, Amy!?. Her voice was surprising but brought a sense of calm to her in a strange way. She decided to try to respond back to her before the slimes got there. [color=#FF007F][i] Yes Amy, I can hear you just fine. And thanks for keeping an eye on us. It really brings peace to my mind. [/i][/color]Tayanen are [i]very[/i] annoying to fight. To the point that Iris wishes that she made a spell specifically to kill them. [color=#FF007F][i]Might do that actually. Got one for Kaisoken why not Tayanen?[/i]][/color] She was prepared for whatever was going to happen though. As the Tayanen were finally upon her and Samuel. 

Iris was planning how to take care of the slime on the roof as a purple portal opened up and a whole slew of magics came through it. Iris was starting to get annoyed with how messy this fight was getting. As she readied herself for whatever was going to happen, something entirely unexpected happened. Bluebird and his 3 slimes were ripped through a portal, ending the fight right there. She heard Nero ask if the hole was ready, she was irritated so she almost cursed at Nero but instead she would do something constructive with her stress. Iris picked the heavy metal slab up and threw it against the floor to relieve [i]some[/i] of the pent-up stress she built up during this mission. After that, she smiled at Nero and Samuel and said, [color=#FF007F]Follow me and I'll get up back to Xuanxang in no time,[/color] as she jumped down the hole and began to navigate their way back to the ship.

Iris could still feel a sort of connection with Amy and that excited her a bit. It is like having another person with her as she is traveling and she really likes that. Iris thinks to herself that now is her chance to get some time with Amy. Iris was getting a bit nervous and going back and forth on whether she should ask.[color=#FF007F][i] I mean she is super sweet and cool and cute. Plus I want to check up on her.[/i][/color] She felt sure of asking her now but before that, she questioned herself [color=#FF007F][i]Wait, I thought she was cute. Where did that come from? Is she cute?[/i][/color] Iris thought of Amy's image and slowly it became clear to Iris that Amy is [i]very cute, even hot[/i]. Iris made up her mind. She spoke in her mind, hoping that Amy would pick it up. [color=#FF007F][i]Hey Amy, so I was thinking of maybe if you're up for it to have a sleepover? Hanging out and eating some sweets.[/i][/color]Iris kept heading to the ship hoping for a yes.

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