>>6246950But before you can muster a response, more people show up!
“Dragon?” Jielun is the first to react to a newcomer for once.
“Dino boy.” It’s Suan De! Your favorite homeless kitty and Slob Dragon!
“Suan De, I’m so glad you’re here! Did you come to help?” You’re having so much of a blast you destroy any tension between the two. “Thank you!”
“Don’t act like a puppy.” Suan De is a little embarrassed by your genuine reaction.
“Good one again, Vera!” Rora acts like Cheese-on-Wheels is the smartest girl on the planet!
“D-Don’t look at me, I didn’t invite her.” Vera cleans her hands.
“I’m glad you’re here either way.” Nina smiles at the dragon. Constance smiles alongside her.
“You know this gang of misfits? Hm, explains a lot.” Jielun is making his own conclusions.
“And I’m here due to different circumstances.” Suan De relies.
“Which are?” You wonder.
“I knocked on the door, and they attacked me on sight! What’s wrong with this city?! The only saving grace is that I’m dealing with the less unhinged one.” That annoyed voice, it’s Jesse! Your friend from the bubble! “I wanted to pay you a quick visit, now I’m entangled in this meaningless duel.”
“Ichie?” You ask Suan De. Your new hobo can be erratic sometimes...
“Ichie.” Suan De sighs.
“Sorry about that, man.” You scratch the back of your head.
“It could’ve been worse.” Jesse sighs.
“Mr. Rosenberg?” Nina is somewhat surprised to see him here.
“Ms. Uccelli? Are you part of this, too?” Jesse is confused. “Oh, you’re here with Constance. I see.”
“Hey, Jesse! How’s Yukika doing?” Constance wonders.
“She’s fine… She might pay you a visit soon. I should do one as well.” Jesse feels a little guilty.
“You all know each other?” You raise an eyebrow.
“Kata introduced us. I ask her to inform me of all Flame Users she finds, since you know what her ability is.” Nina explains.
“That Kata is trouble…” Vera grumbles.
“Kata? Nah! She’s lovely!” Aurora has a different experience.
“Uccelli and I come from the same town, funnily enough. Never got the chance to talk to her since she’s much older than I am.” Jesse adds.
“Y-You don’t have to specify that much.” Nina feels slighted.
“I mean, I think you look great for your age! Whatever it might be!” Rora sure knows how to cheer someone up! Nina appreciates it somehow.