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[hider=OH NO ROS WHAT IS THIS ROUND 3]
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[color=ed1c24]"Wait a minute.....Ayana? but that's not possible, I'm Ayana! is that why you wanted me to leave, to replace me with a new Ayana! Just wait until I tell Duncan! you can't just replace me with a new one!"[/color]
[color=f7941d]"Honestly, I did not know, but you have to admit they are just as cute as you the original, oh wait that's right, you are the second Ayana aren't you..."[/color]
[color=ed1c24]"Second...? what do you mean the second Ayana.....that new Ayana is the second Ayana! now get rid of her, there only needs to be one Ayana, me the honored one!" [/color]
[color=f7941d]"Oh...so you didn't know...? there was an Ayana before you, this new Ayana is the third and you are the second, though I should have expected this reaction, you Ayana are all pretty similiar"[/color]
[color=ed1c24]"WHAT?!?!?! that's not fair! I'm the one and only Ayana! the honored one! that's all that matters, those other Ayana do not count and are nothing like me! I'm leaving! I have to find my friend Duncan anyhow!"[/color]
[color=f7941d]"Careful on your way out...for real this time right?.."[/color]
[color=ed1c24]"Oof!!!"[/color]
[color=f7941d]"These different timeline Ayana are being quite a hassle...one is bad enough"[/color]
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When he corrected her, she didn’t make any remark back, nor did she show any reaction to it on her face. She had meant what she had said whether or not Bookman understood what it had been in reference to. A contract that had been unspoken and one she had formulated with her own mind that needed no binding paper agreement once the handshake had been initiated. Hearing the restrictions and the details of what Bookman wanted made it clear who and what she would need to accomplish this difficult mission. Neither Cerberus’s pendant or Orion's grimoire would be easy things to acquire without the right tools at hand.
[h1][/h1]
That was of little importance for now however, now was the time to make the first move and take advantage of the added resources and backup she had never had the benefit of before. Even if Bookman did not understand her choice in who she had selected, there had been no mistake on her part. She knew who she wanted and had made sure to acquire their services. Not even Bookman's initial skepticism about her selections had any effect on how sure she was about who she had picked. 
[h1][/h1]
Remaining seated as her selections made their grand entrance, only then did she avert her gaze and turn it towards Pink Pounder and MDP as they entered. Bookman was right about one thing, they needed no introduction to Himiko. Despite having never met either before, Himiko knew exactly who both of them were and knew what they could do. She also knew about the disagreements that they had with Gemini in the past. Insights that had been gleaned from her Endless Eclipse. She gave Bookman a dismissive wave of her hand breaking her silence to clarify an answer to his question. 
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[color=f7941d]“A little bird told me they were the two that I needed for this job…” [/color]
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Her train of thought was interrupted by another presence she had felt coming from the hallway even before she had heard her. Himiko knew who it was as she let out a small sigh soon after Ayana made her Oof. It was only then that Himiko stood up from her seat upon the bed and moved across the room, with a smooth glide-like step until she had reached the western  horse girl. A small glance towards Ayana’s hand that hovered near her pistol as she confronted Bookman. Without a word, Himiko brought her hand up to Ayana’s cheek, caressing it briefly as if she felt relief to see her safe and sound. She looked her in the eyes before pulling her hand back and gave her a flick in the dead center of her forehead. Taking a step back as she spoke to her long-time accomplice. 
[h1][/h1]
Despite the complete lack of any emotion or facial expression, Himiko was quite pleased to have Ayana back and in one piece. She would never say it or admit it openly, but she valued Ayana's contribution and skills and her loyalty to Himiko. She didn’t have many friends in this world, but if she had to list at least one, Ayana was the closest thing to it. 
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[color=f7941d]“I see you are unharmed and up to your usual antics, now listen here, this is important, Sovereign no longer exists, that charade has come to an end, now the esper known as Cerberus has taken up the mantle and dons her jacket, do not call me that any longer, you may call me Himiko or by my new true title of Oros,as for the brain chips if Gemini was going to put a chip into anyone’s head you would have been the first…”[/color] Himiko addressed her directly in front of the group before lowering her voice so only Ayana would be able to pick up what she said with her horse ears. 
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[color=f7941d]“What is wrong with my spending habits….” [/color]
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Turning now to face Bookman and her two new compatriots [color=f7941d]“Very well, Pounder, MDP, we can discuss our plan in more detail as we travel to our destination, once I reacquire my grimoire and we can begin the operation, I’m sure you are quite eager to get even with Gemini and Orion in particular so how about we make them realize they should have acknowledged us…”[/color] Spreading her arms apart as her golden eyes glowed yet her facial expression remained emotionless as did her tone.