>>19297127Ash's back stiffened as she was hugged by her pupil, hands raised. Her eyes shifted to her partner, the blonde biting her lip to hold back her laughter. Romero rolled her eyes before, rather robotically, patting Paule on the back in reassurance.
>In my defense, you were the one that ran off.>... But yeah. I won't do it again, kiddo.Ash broke the embrace gently, ruffling the rookie's hair before taking the lead. They had to go straight back to the airport. She looked over at Hisakuma.
>おい、ポニ。>私たちは出発します。Ashleigh whispered into Romero's ears, audibly holding back laughter.
>"Are we keeping them?">Would you-?! 