[center][img]https://txt.1001fonts.net/img/txt/b3RmLjgwLjJmYThlNy5VMmx5YVhWeklFWnlaV1UuMA/bieksa-free-trial.regular.png[/img][hr][b]Port-1[/b] | [b]Hall[/b] | Outside the Cafeteria
[sub]Sirius Free, Tessa Stride & Ayame Izumi | [@veenknight343][/sub][hr][/center]

[indent][indent][color=#33ccff][b]"Awesome,"[/b][/color] he replied before disposing of his platter and returning to the table. 

For a time he sat there in easy silence. After getting to speak to a few of the soldiers stationed at Port 1, Sirius had imagined them all to be stiffs. Now he believed that all the stiffs were comprised of Tessa's associates and superior officers. Typical soldiers, he observed, where like everyone else just about. Only they were prepared to kill when the time came. He pondered if he'd be able to snuff out a life himself, sure he was an exceptional pilot and supposedly an Innovator but that didn't equate to killer instinct. 

Thoughtfully, he started rubbing the roof of his mouth with his tongue and these concerns chased themselves in that manner for a bit. When Ayame finally moved and returned, Sirius stood, [color=#33ccff][b]"Well let's put our legs to use then,"[/b][/color] he replied bounding off in half-steps, half-leaps towards the hallway. [color=#33ccff][b]"I'm kinda nervous. Imagine me bragging and you end up being some super prodigy."[/b][/color]

As the automatic doors opened, Sirius found himself traversing the halls much easier. He gripped one of the handles that would lead towards the simulators then halted. Gliding down the hall towards him was Tessa, her bag shouldered, and piece of paper held delicately in one hand. He held a hand out to cease her path, gently catching her hand. 

[color=#ff3377][b]"Thanks, Siri. I'm glad I caught you before you..."[/b][/color] Tessa inspected Ayame with a critical eye. [color=#ff3377][b]" Were [i]hopefully[/i] going to do secondary checks on your Neodu. Whose the pretty girl you're escorting?"[/b][/color]

Sirius chuckled, [color=#33ccff][b]"She is pretty isn't she,"[/b][/color] he agreed halfheartedly. [color=#33ccff][b]"Nevermind her though, prying is bad manners, remember?"[/b][/color] 

Tessa smirked. [color=#ff3377][b]"Bad manners huh? you have very auspicious selective-memory, Siri."[/b][/color] 

Sirius shrugged lightly [color=#33ccff][b]"I guess it's apart of my boyish wilds. I'll check up on the Neodu before going to the simulators. Is that piece of paper for me too? please don't tell me its more quote-unquote voluntary homework. Cause its not actually voluntary if you force me to do it."[/b][/color]

Tessa held out the folded paper for him to grab. [color=#ff3377][b]"When you get the chance visit the barracks and ask for this name. The group I was with earlier bumped into a old pilot who called mobile suits "frames". He said he worked on a few and I want you to learn from him. This is exactly the kind of obscure opportunities I want you taking advantage of."[/b][/color]

Sirius took the paper and stuffed it in his pocket, a weary smile was on his lips now. [color=#33ccff][b]"Sure thing, Tess. I'll do that [i]after[/i] the simulation training."[/b][/color] 

Tessa took in a quick breath then exhaled just as fast. [color=#ff3377][b]"Alright, I'll let you get back to your date,"[/b][/color] she teased. She did a quick glance behind the girl, possibly looking for Corporal Seuclid. [color=#ff3377][b]"You two have fun. And, Sirius, don't forget okay?"[/b][/color] She pushed off to the opposite side of the wall, then behind them, and grabbed the lever that would lead further down. 

Sirius called out without turning to face the fleeting form of his sister's back. [color=#33ccff][b]"Its not a date, Tess, and I won't! I'll make sure to keep up with your expectations,"[/b][/color] he mumbled lastly. Finally he grabbed hold of the handle again and started being pulled forward. [color=#33ccff][b]"You can join me at the hangar or we can meetup at the simulators. It's up to you, Ayame."[/b][/color][/indent][/indent]