Elora was quiet throughout the entire lecture that Lorenzo had made. She took notes on her study laptop dutifully, but when the video began, she found it difficult to write anything down. In fact, her fingers froze on the keyboard, and tears started slowly drifting down her cheeks: it was a terrible reminder of the day she lost her parents, and the pain and sorrow that had followed her since. She buried her head in her arms, and started sobbing.

But amidst her crying, she heard Arrish' voice ,and she slowly lifted her head back up to look at him. Though he seemed apologetic for bringing up the topic, she never blamed him for it. In fact, as he recounted the need to face this evil together, she found herself nodding, and wiped her tears with her sleeve.

"I-I agree. I can't turn my eyes from the Cruxi. I must face them, just like my father did." That was when other pilots began to excuse themselves from the classroom, and Elora found herself following after them. "Thank you for the lecture, professor," she said with a little bow before she headed out, giving one last look at Ava as she passed by her desk.

Lorenzo, however, still remained, as he seemed focused on Arrish now. "Duval...I know what you're doing." He walked up to his desk, and leaned forward, his single eye now staring at him. "You're brown-nosing. I don't like that. Speak what's on your mind, laddie, or get out. My patience is wearing thinner than a squeezing Scyllian."

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Lieutenant Ritsu saluted in return to Bug when he made the appropriate gesture, and afterwards listened as he asked her if she would be able to assist in their training. "Yes. In fact, I have submitted a proposal for some additional training sessions to be held by myself and Sergeant Ken to Admiral Cain. He and Executive Officer Lorenzo have personally spoken with the emperor of Ytalia, and informed me regarding your...specific circumstances in the induction to this project," she said, referring to his brother Orlando. "He wants to ensure you '[b]get properly started on your training and don't slack off and fool around[/b]', to quote him."

However, the lieutenant's expression shifted from a cordial one to a displeased one when Bug next made a crude question. She sighed, and shook her head. "Despite any rumors you might have heard prior to your arrival, the shower spaces are gender-exclusive. There was, however, a mishap caused by a certain pilot," she said, and refused to elaborate. "I advise you study the ship's map so you won't make the same mistake," she concluded as she adjusted her glasses.

She then turned her eyes to the twins, who seemed more pleasant to speak with. She seemed especially interested in Mema-Ka, whose gift of gab made a good first impression on the usually stoic woman, causing her to give a slight smile at the suave request for a date.
"Dinner, you say? Well, I suppose I could use a change of pace from the rather chaotic routine here...I'll reconsider my current schedule." She took out her personal device, and tapped it with a wink. "Expect a message soon for if I am able to make time for it. In the mean time, I expect you three to start your training at 8 AM. Dismissed."