voice @kijyo | May 11th

[saudadist]

[ She's trying very hard to keep it all together. Not just for her own sake either. Lucy's emotions have been chaotic since early this morning and she's not sure how to handle it other than to cry.

Still, in the midst of hiccups, she stammers out. ]

G-Goji-san, he was- Kaede-san saw...uuuu...

[ No, she can't do it. She can't keep it together. She's crying again with a total lack of dignity and sobs leaving her lungs starved for air. ]

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[lionize]

How many are out there? You said Nyuu and Lucy, but only one's been communicating.

🔒

[harboredfeelings]

[ It's not exactly a secret anymore since Lucy and Nyuu have been working on communicating with each other but Kaga appreciates Cagalli's discretion all the same. It still feels kind of off to just bring this up. ]

Essentially? They're two people sharing one body. Lucy-san is much more... direct, dangerous even. If she's letting Nyuu-chan control their body while she's this distressed then something is very wrong.

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[lionize]

Got it. And... Kaede? [Yes, she's been looking at the replies and saw that mentioned, too.]

Must be close with Godzilla, then.

[harboredfeelings]

Lucy-san's real name. She's never introduced herself to me as such so I don't use it.

[ S h r u g, not that Cagalli can see it. Kaga figures if Lucy wanted her to use her real name she'd tell her. ]

As for their relationship with the overgrown gecko? Near as I can tell it's attached to them, damn thing went on a rampage back in Brasov over them from what I've heard. Lucy-san seems to be the only one that keeps Everlight's pet monster in line.

[ Kaga Does Not Like Godzilla. She can't believe Lucy trusts that thing enough to go out into the woods alone with it!

Outsiders Kaga can't punch for one reason or another aren't important right now though. She's made her way to the hanger by this point and has pulled out a helicopter, boarding it with Kiko and getting situated for Operation Bubblegum Panic. ]

Kiko and I are ready to go. I'm sending you the locational data now.

[ Just a quick share over the network of what Nyuu sent Kaga. ]

Nyuu-chan's basically a civilian, so don't be too hard on her when we get there.

[lionize]

He's not-- [Kaga can hear her sigh.] Nevermind.

Got 'em. [Insert mobile suit start up noises here.]

Hey, why would you think I'd be too hard on her? She's obviously going through something.

[harboredfeelings]

[ Cagalli if you like the gecko so much maybe you can take over its leash. If it ever shows back up...]

It's nothing personal, Cagalli-san. I'm just... a little protective of this one, that's all.

[ Helicotper noises. Awaaay she goes. ]

She has a good soul, too good, too tender. Nyuu-chan isn't even capable of hurting someone in self defense. And most of the people here, well. [ SIGH. ] They're not exactly patient with that.

[lionize]

[Give her a chance, and she'll try.]

Sure, fine, that makes sense. Just don't worry about me, okay? I'm here to help her, not hurt anyone.

[She's already launching and heading to the coordinates, keeping an eye out for helicopters at the same time.]

I'll hang back and let you land first so I don't startle her. Give me a signal when I'm good to join you guys.

[harboredfeelings]

[ From world leader to reptile wrangler. What a charmed life she has. ]

Of course. I should know better to begin with, you're Everlight. Sorry I doubted you.

[ This is probably the only time Kaga will use the statement "You're Everlight" in a positive context... ]

I've already informed her to expect the mobile suit to make it easier on her. If anything truly dangerous is around I'll mostly be counting on you, the Sea Barons are armed but it's more for support than anything.

[ With three helicopters at her disposal Kaga's keen to space them out for coverage too. On flies off far ahead of the intended destination as a lure in case anything is waiting to attack, the center chopper is the one containing Kaga and Kiko that'll make the landing, and, well.

Shortly after Cagalli's in the air a friendly ping will hit her radar as one of the gaudy blue and gold Sea Barons follows onto her trail. The assault craft is quick by rotorcraft standards, but the Akatsuki can likely easily out pace it. Which is fine! It's more there for backup if something happens to the first two craft than anything else.

[lionize]

[Multiple hats, etc.]

Everlight has nothing to do with it, but if that stops you from worrying, that's fine.

[If she knew, she might be a little flattered. Maybe.]

Got it. I'll follow behind you. Seeing the Akatsuki first might spook her if she's not familiar with it. Once I get the call clear, I can land as well if that'd be of any help. Just keep me updated.