evanescence

02

" I didn't ask for a drink, but thanks ... I suppose. " I said, slightly bothered. I wasn't used to showing gratitude to anyone outside of missions. In casual things like these, I just—no, I hardly even participate in these. " Though... you were the one behind Arda's invasion of my private space, no? "

" Hahaha, I don't know what you're talking about. " He said as he sat across me, eyes averted to his side as he took a sip of his own coffee that smells of hazelnuts.

Ah, well, I suppose I should go back to reading my book.

Now, where was I? Wasn't Kayce supposed to confess to Lyndon? I just hope she could convey her feelings well enough for him to understand! They're practically couple material~. If KayLyn isn't going to sail I swear—

" Starry Night Sky, huh? "

" ... W-Wha...? "

He then took the book from my hands, without even asking for permission.

" A beautiful romance novel which capture the hearts of those who lay their eyes upon its contents, visualizing an ideal, happy, healthy relationship with its very own ups ad downs between protagonists. I suppose this is why you didn't sleep? "

Ugh, such a know-it-all.

" Shut up and let me finish the last chapter. "

" After fawning over the sweet scenes depicted in the text last night? "

" ... "

H-How did he—...?

" ... "

" Shut... "

God, so he heard me squealing last night!? Such a jerk...! N-Now how will I face him!?

Ngh, I'll just get my book back and use it to cover my probably flushed face.

" Roger, roger. " Syris sighed. " Anyways, I'll look up on Taurus' latest information. I'll inform you guys whatever I've learnt. "

H-Huh?
But I already got that part covered—...

" I've looked up on those, okay...? "

" Eh? "

" I'll let you all in on the information, so gather everyone, okay...!? "

" O-Okay! "

" ... "

Dork. You're lucky I did some advance reading.

" Why are we so agitated, anyway? " Syris sighed, typing away on his terminal device.

Meanwhile, I leaned back onto the couch, my arms crossed as I turned my head to the side. " Your fault. "

" Sorry. "

... Ngh.

" ... I'll forgive you. " I mumbled.

" Much appreciated. "

Good.

It fell silent after that, so I distracted myself by starting to browse over the intel I've got on the Stellar Haemgang saved in my Terminal Device, then calling the captain's attention to brief him on the same thing.

It wasn't long until the other six members came around, just as I was finished giving him the info he needs.

" Take your seats, guys. " Syris ordered. " We'll be having a briefing for our operation later today. " He added, transferring from across to beside me, while everyone else settled down after.

" ... They're husband and wife. " A foolish comment by Vixen.

" Mm-hmm. " I saw Deus giving her a nod from the corner of my eye. " Got in her pants yet, Sy? "