zerotohiro | Some Legends Are Told, Some Turn To Dust Or To Gold [CEREALIA INBOX]

[It's a combination of being too intelligent for his own good and being a stubborn teenager. He wants things to happen and he's frustrated that he doesn't have answers or means to make things happen. It's almost a relief to know it's not just him even if the levels are different. He watches her hand for a moment, tilting his head like he's confused (because he is, actually) before tentatively resting his palm on hers. It's…nice, actually, to have some back-up. It makes him miss his team less.]

Slowly making waves. Right. I want to see if I can find more data but maybe we should just wait. It's almost time for new people's codes to be booted in, right? Someone told me it's every month or something. Maybe we'll find out more then.

[He nods along as she lists off the people they know.] That sounds like a good list so far. I should tell Katsura, too. He's the one who told me about the Bridge. …with Mosley? I think I'm gonna give him a few days and give him a call. We have a lot of things to discuss. I doubt he'll meet with me but I'd like to find out. Tadashi told me to talk to him a long time ago, but this was the first time I spoke with him. He owes us some answers anyway.

[Rei's fingers curl up around his, gentle but firm, still just a bit too warm to be normal. Hiro was...certainly something. No replacement for Ami, for those years of training and fighting side by side, but having someone like him around certainly was comforting. It helped, having the leader, and someone with a brain, and some of the other people here who could form a hodgepodge team if needed. Mentally, she's calculating the list, figuring out that sort of thing and knowing Minako would probably have already done the same thing.]

Yes, that's a good time to look for people too, agreed. There may be allies from your world as well, or others from my team. Another few days would fit the pattern.

[She thinks for a moment, but nods.] I believe I'll tell Archer, and possibly Ryuko Matoi, if you know either. I trust them, and I've fought beside them. They know the stakes, and both are powerful allies, particularly in a fight. We tend to share information.

As for Mosley, well. I can't say I disagree with him owing something. So, when you do? If you need backup, you know who to call. My partner and I will be there. And if not? At least keep me apprised. I'll do the same, if anything comes up.

[Knowing there are people with similar goals in mind has definitely put him at ease and though it's a little strange for her to be holding his hand he doesn't mind. It's weirdly comforting, almost the same way falling asleep on Tadashi had been comforting. Nobody will ever replace his real team, but there are people who come close.]

I'm going to check it out and make sure. One of my friends arrived when I did last time but he's gone now. And Tadashi was waiting for me when I got here. It'd be nice if any of them showed up. [He tilts his head.] Just how many girls are part of your team anyway? [It's presumptuous to assume they're all girls but…he's seen enough anime. He has Thoughts on it.]

I haven't met either of them, no. I have a couple of others in mind that I need to gauge and see if I trust them enough. That's the thing isn't it? Figuring out who we trust. This'll be the real test.

I appreciate it though, Rei. Really. [There's a genuine smile and everything.] Korra and I should be okay but we'll definitely let you know. [A beat.] Besides, pretty sure Tadashi's going to be with me no matter what for a while.

[It is a fair assumption, though one Rei has to stick a pin in. It's been a long time, but really, in a lot of ways? She's come to think of Mamoru Chiba, Endymion, as a part of the team.]

Ten girls, and one man. One of each of us for the eight planets aside from the Earth, two for the Moon and it's kingdom, and then the Guardian of Earth is a male. [And she was happy to work with him, of course.]

And yes, I suppose it is. Trust is something precious, and difficult to really give. But at least in this it's unlikely someone's goals are going to run counter to ours. Getting home, figuring out what's going on? That's the endgame, and while opinions may differ on how to reach it, we can at least trust that people will act in their own best interests.

[And supporting CERES has obviously not been the way to go.]

I'm sure you'll be fine, yes, I really don't doubt it. But [she flashes a warm smile.] think of it as a professional courtesy.

That's a pretty big group. [But it makes sense. He knows enough about the planets and the way the solar system works that it isn't even questionable, though he's curious how the Guardian of Earth came into play. It's something they can talk about later, he thinks.]

I hope everybody's goals are lining up but you never know. Sometimes the people you trust the most are the ones who also betray you the most. [Speaking from experience...] For all we know, CERES could be brainwashing people to go against us. We'll just have to take it case by case.

Professional courtesy or not, it's not your job. [It's wholly appreciated anyway.] That's what makes it better. And you know the same goes for you so...we're even.

[Later, for sure. She will tell him, but now isn't quite the time.]

For all we know, yes. Though that seems a bit too active for them right now. [Of course, she could be reading the situation entirely wrong. Hopefully not. But...you never knew.]

And thanks, Hiro-kun. I appreciate that. [Truly.] If I need help, I'll definitely let you know. Or...if I plan anything more active. Though, that'll have to wait until the headaches stop. [She smiles somewhat self-deprecatingly.] I'm just glad you're okay. [And then to Baymax.] And you too.

Probably. [At the mention of her migraines though, his attention shifts and he frowns slightly.] We should probably head back so you can rest. I told Tadashi I wouldn't be gone long anyway. And then I can start doing some more research and find out what other people know around here.

We're both pretty glad you're okay, too. Just work on getting better, okay?

Some Legends Are Told, Some Turn To Dust Or To Gold [CEREALIA INBOX]

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