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[sub][color=904e80]FLASHBACK[/color]   [color=cecece]—[/color]   [color=904e80]FARHAVEN-CEC [Train][/color]   [color=cecece]—[/color]   [color=904e80]Prelude - 08:00AM[/color]   [color=cecece]—[/color] [@DeadDrop][@Salsa Verde][@Archangel89][/sub][hr][color=8d8e8f]Emilia tucked away her bag and rifle in the overhead compartment row, above the window, as Eun-ji chatted about the Research Division. [color=3c5f7d][i]Belladonna...? Hmm, oh yeah, Emberletter... that's where I recognize that name from,[/i][/color] she thought to herself. There was always a story that the media attempted to tell, whether true or not. Emilia had gone through that storm herself, way back when the thing with Ben happened. [color=3c5f7d][i]The thing... ugh, how could I forget?[/i][/color] Emilia scuffed underneath her breath, being sidetracked by her inner dialog as usual. [color=6598c4]"That name rings a bell, but I don't remember what she does, exactly."[/color] Emilia sat down on the comfy seats again. The rumbling and movement of the train had a soothing quality to it. There were no complications, just a straight line to follow. A smirk broke onto Emilia's lips when the elated researcher offered good flavors this early in the morning, and glasses—all in that tiny carry. [color=3c5f7d][i]I have to get me one of those...[/i][/color], Emilia thought. 

[color=6598c4]"To the third edition, maybe?"[/color] Emilia said and raised her glass as well. She could not think of anything else. Being in the [i]Group[/i] was not some grand aspiration of hers, but it did come with a certain prestige. At least they had a common purpose. They were all on their way towards the same destiny. That in itself was worth celebrating in this world of utter chaos and confusion—or so it seemed. Emilia swiped the whole shot and let the liquid do its thing. The usual, slightly brisk sensation caressed her throat and a hint of a frown on her face came and went within the same second. Emilia had tasted both food and liquor from Goryeo before, but this [i]Ghost[/i] thing was something new. It was good, though. Emilia gently nodded her head and glanced at Eun-ji, as an indicator of approval. [color=6598c4]"Nice flavor. Hit me again,"[/color] Emilia said and put the glass back on the narrow table between the two, facing row of seats the party currently occupied.

It was in this serene moment that some of Emilia's spirits made themselves known and visible. A slight shimmer of white and light blue slowly swirled about and around Emilia's presence. Its shape was somewhat abstract, but in certain twists and brief pauses it resembled a tiny bird of some sort. It was a playful little thing, one that Emilia knew well. It motioned towards Eun-ji and circled the girl's shoulders and head a couple of times before doing the same with Robert. The spirit, or spirits showing as one entity, eventually returned to its sanctuary and seated itself on top of Emilia's head. [color=6598c4]"I didn't expect this to happen. She usually doesn't show herself around people like this,"[/color] Emilia said and broke a proper smile. When and where the spirits within decided to show themselves was quite a mystery to most people. All of it seemed random, yet deliberate. However, all of it appeared to depend on the nature of the spirits themselves. Some of them preferred calmness while others preferred strife.

Everything was interrupted by a loud entrance. Emilia's spirit quickly returned and was no longer visible. The origin of the ruckus was a familiar face, at least to Emilia. It was a man named Aaron Nyles, or 'Zephyr', as he so elegantly put himself. Emilia had run into him a couple of times over the years, exchanged some banter and gossip, but that was about it. The guy was fast, plenty fast, perhaps too fast for his own good at times. Emilia's frame jerked rather harshly at the sudden scare of Aaron's booming tone. [color=3c5f7d][i]Fuck man...[/i][/color], she thought to herself but lightened up right away. The guy was a blast to be around, high energy, but being an IntDiv agent made a lot of people nervous. Emilia did not mind, though—she had nothing to hide. [color=6598c4]"No, I'm the fastest, Aaron. You know this already. It's truly mind blowing that I have to remind you of this every time we meet,"[/color] Emilia said with a teasing tone and frisky smirk on her lips.[/color]

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[sub][color=758186]EMILIA "GARUDA" LANGE[/color]   [color=cecece]—[/color]   [color=758186]UDF: CETRA EAST COMMAND [Briefing Room][/color]   [color=cecece]—[/color]   [color=758186]Day 1 - 05:33AM[/color]   [color=cecece]—[/color] [@Prisk][@Salsa Verde][@Rockette][/sub][hr][color=8d8e8f]Emilia caught a glimpse of Helena Westerly, as the general intently spoke about who to keep in one piece and not to fuck things up. The girl was brisk on her feet, but Emilia eventually extracted what she knew about Helena from a tiny compartment in her mind. Keeping track of other Aeons and somewhat know about their profiles was a casual hobby of Emilia's. She had a pretty decent grasp of most Cetra based Guardians and even Renegades, but the ones form Anatolia were more or less unknown to her with a few exceptions. As the general concluded his brief scolding, or whatever one were to call it, Emilia found a moment to breathe. Eun-ji showed concern, which was a welcomed relief. [color=3c5f7d][i]Wait, what...?[/i][/color] Emilia thought, as she noticed the stylish version of the hideous uniform they all had to wear on the Goryean. [color=6598c4]"Eh, he's not normally like that. But, hey—look at you, fashion. Where..-did you do this yourself?"[/color] Emilia eyed the girl up and down in the same moment as a warming and reassuring presence passed them by. Of all the Aeons present, Emilia had probably spent the most time with Scylla. They had been stationed together some years ago, not too long after Emilia's break up with Ben. That time in her life was a whole chapter by itself.

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