We had no way of knowing what to expect, but next time we should be more prepared for the status effects.
[The tiniest twitch, like she's thinking about reaching out a hand to reassure Haru. Maybe she's already burned past her embarrassment threshold when it comes to offering awkward physical comfort, because she hesitates before putting her hand back in her lap around the handle of her teacup.]
I'd be happy to. Let's do it when we know what we'll be working with? [Haru had mentioned wanting to test out those new skills, and she needs to finish her leveling. Then they'll know what tools they have to protect against the next phase.]
We'll have to steel ourselves emotionally. I may have been too soft last time, but I don't want to lose sight of who I want to protect anymore.
[ She's always been a bit of a pushover, and maybe that was why the charm was so potent. As much as Haru wants to be the self-assured leader the Operatives deserve, it doesn't come naturally to her as it did Arsène. Miharu's support fills her with determination though, and when she thinks of how close a call that data drain attack had come, her feelings are even stronger. ]
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[ This whole phase business has been making Haru snap and choose violence. On a more serious note, though, she looks down at her hands. ]
I'm honestly a little frustrated with how poorly I fought last battle. I wonder...Miharu-chan, would you be willing to train with me?
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[The tiniest twitch, like she's thinking about reaching out a hand to reassure Haru. Maybe she's already burned past her embarrassment threshold when it comes to offering awkward physical comfort, because she hesitates before putting her hand back in her lap around the handle of her teacup.]
I'd be happy to. Let's do it when we know what we'll be working with? [Haru had mentioned wanting to test out those new skills, and she needs to finish her leveling. Then they'll know what tools they have to protect against the next phase.]
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[ She's always been a bit of a pushover, and maybe that was why the charm was so potent. As much as Haru wants to be the self-assured leader the Operatives deserve, it doesn't come naturally to her as it did Arsène. Miharu's support fills her with determination though, and when she thinks of how close a call that data drain attack had come, her feelings are even stronger. ]
Thank you so much. I look forward to it.