~Hal~
“I actually think I know just what happened. Well, sort of anyways,” Hal’s assessment made Tiara’s heart leap, a wave of nervousness washing over her. H-had he worked it out? He seemed to understand exactly what Lucy had managed, but for the moment, seemed far more concerned with the content, then the ability that the caseal had just shown. That was… Good. Word couldn’t get out about what Lucy could do. She wasn’t ready yet…
The change in tone and expression from Hal broke her pensive expression, his request catching her completely off guard. No doubt, he believed that his talk of conspiracies had caused it, and was attempting to take her mind off things. Perhaps she should have been more concerned with those theories, but for the moment, her protective instinct over Lucy was clouding her judgement. Regardless of that, Tiara realised she was still yet to respond to Hal’s request, her face tinging slightly before she could finally stammer out a response.
“W-well, I am supposed to work on Bec’s mag…” Tiara looked away for a moment, feeling bad for turning him down. It was a pretty weak excuse after all. Perhaps, had she been more confident in herself, she’d have taken the opportunity. However, the poor introverted scientist was still quite socially inept, and her embarrassment prevented her from taking part in an activity she probably would enjoy…
~Ridly, Kylli & Lance~
Through Bec’s boasting, she hadn’t heard Lance at all - not that it would have bothered her at all – nor was she smart enough to work out just what the male hunter had revealed that he knew. What she did hear however, was Ridly flagrant accusations of each of them, along with her jealous (As Bec believed) and embarrassingly bad attempt at both an insult, and a threat. Pivoting on the spot, Bec planned on mouthing off some more before Kylli stepped in, attempting once more to diffuse the situation. Huffing a little, Bec shrugged and put her hands behind her head.
“I’m with you Kylli - This lady’s loco - and I’m not one for picking on the disabled, let’s get out of here”. Standing partly to the side, she allowed Kylli to catch up with her. “Definitely not worth the time dealing with the whack job.” Grinning as she walked side by side with her new partner, the HUnewearl came to stop a moment as the RAmarl turned back towards Lance, introducing the two. Bec frowned a little as she did so, deciding to interject with her own point of view, but instead ended up muttering it under her breath.
“Not that we needed it, bucko…” Mumbling, she began walking in an attempt to get Kylli to follow, to which she quickly did. The Hunter’s guild was now relatively devoid of people, the previous rush ended as the majority of the clientele was still on missions. With that in mind, there was no wait to approach the counter, Sienna having taken a seat and was reading a magazine, feet up on the counter.
Bec ahemed loudly to get her attention, however, Sienna made no effort to move or stand.
“Yeah, what is it?” She flicked through the magazine, not interested in her job in the slightest, it seemed. Bec growled a little, still somewhat angsty from her earlier encounter with Ridley.
“We’re here to turn our mission in. If you’re willing to do it, that is.” Once again, Bec’s sarcasm was creeping heavily into her voice. Unlike Ridley however, something good seemed to come for it as Sienna sighed, checking the mission requirements and that they had indeed brought back supplies, before handing them each a division of the pay packet.
“Take it on down to Tawny and you’re all done, so beat it and give me some peace.” Sienna grumbled, Bec hmmphing at the rude tone and snatching the cheque from her. “Thanks~”
Back at the transport station, Rio was attempting to calm Ridley in her own unique way, asking her to remain calm, reminding her of the rules, and attempting to find positives to the situation. “W-well Miss, at least you came out of it uninjured – and even if the mission wasn’t entirely successful, you probably gained a lot of good experiences down on the surface.”
Pausing, she moved up to Ridley. “I’d say you should be thankful for that, so try not to be too glum.” Smiling cheerfully in an attempt to get Ridley to do the same, the transporter girl went to the terminal, typing some things. “But um, going by the pickup records, I don’t think Bec or Kylli could’ve been anywhere near your location, seeing as they were over the other side of the forest… Just uh, thought you should know…” Speaking a bit softer, she looked to the screen, another request for a pickup coming in as she began bringing them back…