There were so many things happening all at once it was almost dizzying, or maybe it was just from coming out of the simulation after such an intense battle. Arrish quietly noted to himself that unless it was required of him, he would step away from VR for the next few days. He wondered if it was something about this specific iteration of it or if the impression his squad mates had left on the program had done something to his mind.

Nonetheless, he comforted himself by the attractive woman on his arm and did his best not lean any of his weight into her. He didn't want to bowl her over and knock the poor woman into the ground. Something about that thought brought a smile to his face just as Sparks had walked over to question about the mysterious transformation of Bug's dear cockroach. Perhaps it was lucky that the mind fog he was experiencing just made him confused about the question. [Color red]"Well, I-"[/color] But before he could even start, Astolfo would wander into the conversation and answer for him; Arrish wasn't sure if he liked that too much, but if there was anyone that knew just how he had gotten away with it, then it was Bug. Of course it was bug. [color red]"Pink, was it? That's not too flamboyant for you, is it bug? Well then, I suppose I could of been the one to do it but then again, why not? I know they didn't say it out loud, but if we were only fighting to win then I daresay I made a terrible misplay in jumping to Elora's aid. Could be it was a mistake in any case."[/color]

[color red]"But, my esteemed colleagues, we were fighting to showcase our strengths and expose our weaknesses. If we can do anything to quash the Cruxi Menace than I see little reason not to show my willness to commit. Whoever turned my dear Bug pink, must of thought the same."[/color] He paused for a beat and looked between the faces of those that were around him before asking.[color red]"The question I pose to you is this: If you could have done anything before the battle to change the tide, what would you have done?"[/color] Arrish knew that turning the Cockroach pink didn't bring any real tactical advantage, but it was a statement to those watching the ongoing battle and to anyone else that might have picked up on it.

[color red]"Regardless of that, and of the outcome, I have a new found respect for many of our peers."[/color] Arrish turned his head over to where Mema-ka had last been at and then added.[color red]"While others remain in suspect for their decisions. I digress, please, tell me your own thoughts."[/color] Arrish would raise his free arm up to his throat and lightly rub at it; He really hated this manner of speaking, but he was around those he held in high regard and treated him of the noble status he was born with. Arrish supposed it couldn't be helped.