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Ember blinked as she gave Haruna another once-over just in case she missed some detail that she could use to place the girl. She came up empty, just as the protector and as she considered herself good at remembering faces, it seemed odd that the girl said they met recently. Then again, it could be the fact she referred to their meeting during the night, which made more sense. 

[color=red]”My sincere apologies,”[/color] responded Ember as she bowed slightly. [color=red]”Though for future note, not all magical girls are capable of recognising each other when they are not transformed. Please do keep that in mind for the future.”[/color] She straightened up with a smile on her face. Following that, she took her well-deserved seat beside Kiyo, listening to the others. Thankfully, Nyxia caught her up quickly and then the discussion proceeded to monkeys attacking Kiyo’s eyeballs and the GEMS getting the jump on them.

Of course, then the matter came to her reassignment. Honestly, it had not been a surprise given that Hotaru wanted nothing more than to be rid of Haruna, but it still stung deep down. Ember tried her best to keep her expression straight, turning her expression into a mask of a pleasant smile as the faint sting of betrayal slapped at her heart. It had been even worse when they first discussed it. The only solace she along with Sylvia could take was that it would not be permanent.

[color=red]”About the monkeys…”[/color] she spoke when she felt she would no longer let her emotions show in her speech, [color=red]”They retreated when I made an example from one of them during the night, so it might not be plausible to follow any kind of trail that they left and I honestly doubt that the one who met Haruna is also the one responsible for the monkeys. It is highly unlikely, so please do not get your hopes up about it.”[/color] She shot a look at the light girl and nodded, acknowledging her contribution to their cause.

[color=red]”But on the other hand, it might mean that there are two more Dark Girls we can recruit… speaking of which, is Kana-san well?”[/color] Worry entered Ember’s voice as she looked at Suki’s partner, then at Suki. [color=red]”I do not mean to be demeaning towards her, but she sounds and looks as though she had drowned.”[/color] She frowned. She knew that the girl could appear emotionless and disinterested, however, this seemed to take things much too far.

[color=teal][i]”It feels like she’s not even here,”[/i][/color] chimed in Sylvia with her observation before a shiver went down her spine and she shook her head. [color=teal][i]”But she’s still scary! Please be careful, Ember. I’ll step in if I have to.”[/i][/color]

Ember gave a mental nod to Sylvia before she returned to the conversation with a question.

[color=red]”And are we aware of how many GEMS there are? Kana-san and I have encountered three different individuals for certain.”[/color]