Isolation

[infinite_rabbit]

1. [Some of you might have noticed that a certain IS pilot has been back on the ship for a while now, though for some reason she's avoiding others whenever possible.

The times you'll likely run into her are when she's relentlessly pummeling punching bags in the gym or just dining and reading in the mess hall. She's looking plenty irritated regardless of the location. Bug her?]

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2. [There comes a time when everyone has to rest, even someone like Laura. What you probably wouldn't expect is finding her, seemingly asleep, in the changing room adjacent to the hangar. She's still in that skintight IS suit of hers too.

It doesn't seem like her to be so lax, but she is sitting all stern-like on one of the benches with her arms crossed, if that counts for anything. That eyepatch isn't on her either...]

Comments

[mecha_eihwaz]

...Huh? That's all? Did he even do anything to you?

[infinite_rabbit]

It's not that simple...

The Instructor is someone I respect...the strongest and most skilled IS user of our time. Someone I wish to surpass.

[She stops for a while to close her eyes.]

To see someone like her wearing such a kind face at the very mention of him...that doesn't sit well with me at all.

[mecha_eihwaz]

Oh, I see!

You're jealous of him.

[infinite_rabbit]

[That takes her by surprise.]

...Jealous?

Why would I...?

[But...maybe there's some truth to that...]

[mecha_eihwaz]

You want your instructor to recognize you, right? Instead of just paying attention to Ichika all the time. If you beat him, you hope that her attention will turn back to you.

[infinite_rabbit]

It's nothing like...

[And she suddenly goes quiet.

Maybe you did hit the nail on the head there, Lily.]