[color=Tomato]"Thank you for this privilege."[/color] Krista took the patch and pistol. She carefully attached the patch to her shoulder. She attached the pistol's holster to her harness at the shoulder. The heft weighed on her more than it's physical weight would suggest. 

After they were dismissed the group dispersed quickly, mainly leaving for the mess hall. Even Elora went to talk to Lora before she could grab her attention. Krista was considering heading towards the mess hall when Romeo caught her attention.
***
The boy was surprised by the decisions, to be sure. Glad that she had been one to get the promotion even though he was told to be one of those who used his brains. It seems the hesitation was enough to lower whatever ranking system was in use. 

Still, he was glad she was selected over many of the other choices and it showed as he approached. Slipping the blade up the sleeve of his kimono, he offered her a soft salute to respect her more than her new station. Casting a look to the professor, he motioned to the doorway as an option to escape all of this tension. 

[color=f6989d]"Je suis tellement fier pour vous...I am proud for you."[/color]

If she followed, he would be trying to lead her to the virtual training areas for a plan he had in mind.
***

Krista smiled and replied, [color=Tomato]"Thanks Romeo. You did a good job out there too."[/color] After realizing that he was trying to lead her out of the room, Krista put a hand on Romeo's shoulder.  [color=Tomato]"Actually Romeo,"[/color] she said after he turned to face her, [color=Tomato]"I'd rather stay here in this hall. I've yet to meet the new guys and I don't want to go wandering off before they get a chance to meet me, and I would like to go talk to Elora afterwards."[/color] She cocked her head towards the mess hall. [color=Tomato]"But I'd be open to finding somewhere quiet after dinner if you'd like to talk in private though."[/color]

Romeo was stopped and surprised that she wanted to stick around but he understood. Back to the wall, next to the exit, he smiled softly and getured with a spinning downturned hand like someone mixing something. It was an intended gesture for her to go mill about and he hoped she understood that.

[color=f6989d]"I'd like that, I'll stay right here for a little bit, I'm in no mood to see what sort of military Cruxisludge they pass off for food without someone for backup."[/color]
***

Krista let out a small chuckle.  [color=Tomato]"I still don't know how they make a grilled cheese taste bad."[/color] she said,  [color=Tomato]"Though is there anything you would like to say right now though?"[/color]
***

[color=f6989d]"They dont use real butter, it makes all of the difference."[/color] Romeo grew a soft smile as he thought about it. [color=f6989d]"I hope you like flowers, now go."[/color]

Krista nodded and went off to go greet the new cadets.