For a moment Abel's eyes were upon Bridgett, but her embarrassment communicated itself quite plainly and he looked away, hoping he hadn't been intruding. The whole situation was a bit awkward; he would have liked Gren to come along with him, but he supposed that picking up things was important too. As he made to reply, Abel happened to peer through the thin gap in the curtains surrounding Kuhaku's cot. While he couldn't be sure who lay inside, a tuft of off-white hair provided a pretty good clue. Seeing no cause for alarm in that department, the guardian looked back toward Bridget and replied at last. “Everything out there is great. Made my way straight here to share the news. Gren'll be comin' in a few minutes. How are you two doin'? Feelin' alright?”

The two settled down to speak. Abel leaned against the wall and related to the best of his ability the naming ceremony. He emphasized the naming of the team that had saved his and Bridgett's life in Forever Fall, telling her that they had been dubbed 'Pilgrim'. While he forgot both teams Big and Camelot, and his vocabulary was somewhat limited, he hoped that the picture he painted with his words helped make his partner feel as if she were there. Last came the pertinent news: “And here's the coolest thing: you are the leader of our team! Ozpin called it 'Blackguard'--B for you, K for Kuhaku, G for Gren, and A for me. Pretty neat, right?”

At that moment a knock came at the door. Abel moved quickly to answer it, gesturing for Bridgett to rest easy. “Here's Gren now,” he told her, and opened the door. Seeing the gifts he had brought, he stooped slightly and took a step back to allow his comrade center stage. While he did so, he glanced in turn at both of his teammates and the drapes that shrouded Kuhaku. “Blackguard is together for the first time,” he breathed, too faint for all but the keenest ears to discern.