[CENTER][i][b][color=f6989d]HIBIKI[/color] & [color=6ecff6]SHIZUKA[/color][/b][/i][/CENTER]

When the Elicitor returned back to it's motherbase, Hibiki and Shizuka tried to distract themselves with repairs. Dressed now only in their maid uniforms, they helped undo the damage done to the hull and exterior. Hibiki herself led a few operations on the hull, while Shizuka volunteered for the dirty job of removing corpses. Hibiki was no stranger to dead bodies, but Shizuka wasn't going to let her sister have to be face-to-face with some of the more... Gruesome ends. Around this time, many of the fallen Machina personnel were resurrected as well. They had to be screened for further demonic corruption, and at some point Hibiki and Shizuka were also called to be screened. This wasn't unusual after a brush with the demonic forces; sometimes they would lay curses or diseases that would cripple them on the next battle. So everything has to get screened for viruses, infection, or simply bugs planted on them (Both Literal and Metaphorical).

As the two sisters waited for their turn Shizuka leaned onto Hibiki. Hibiki put her hand on her sister's face before she started petting her hair. This was something that made Shizuka feel at ease when she was stressed out, or helps her sleep whenever Hibiki needed to go to bed, but Shizuka's holy spirit was too restless for that. 

[color=6ecff6]"What going to happen now sis?"[/color]

[color=f6989d]"Same thing that always happens. We'll have to do better and get ready for the next battle."[/color]

[color=6ecff6]"When is the next battle?"[/color]

[color=f6989d]"Soon. There's always a battle in the Nexus. We'll find out soon."[/color]

[color=6ecff6]"Are we in trouble?"[/color]

Hibiki didn't have an answer for her sister. They did the best they could against the demons and managed to live. But they had lost the precious cargo, Bastion, as well as the intruder. Gwynn died during the battle so they could not keep her as a prisoner. All they had was that succubi that frankly, Hibiki would have just shot and thrown off the ship. That last battle was a total lost, a complete disaster. Their next battle has to be better, or else who knows what would happen to them.

[color=f6989d]"Yes. We lost something very important. Now we'll have to get it back."[/color]

Eventually the sisters were screened for demonic corruption. They both passed without any signs of infections and were allowed to reutrn to their duty. As they walked through the halls Hibiki spotted the capital not too far. Even though this wasn't her first time here, the capital was always glorious to see. Massively tall structures, with marvels of technology attached to them like like gravity rings, perpetual motion devices, and so. Many. Lights. It actually made Hibiki want to go visit. [color=f6989d]"Hey sis, let's head to the city. There's something I remembered we have to do there."[/color]

Shizuka wasn't one to refuse her sister. They turned in their weapons at the armory, though Shizuka was allowed to carry the sword and shield from the angels. Hibiki questioned why her sister wanted to hold onto them, but Shizuka was adamant. In her own words, [color=6ecff6]"I have to give them back."[/color] Hibiki was somewhat worried, but as long as Shizuka didn't cause any trouble because of them she wouldn't make too much of a fuss about it. Soon the maids received clearance to board a transportation shuttle to the city. And the first thing they would do was see the Queen.

[@Flamelord][@KoL]