Thank Archon... Sylvia thought when Shae finally showed up. That was too close. Now that the prospect of leading the team was past her and the usual role of second-in-command presented itself upon the Harp speaking, Sylvia could spend less time thinking and more time observing.
Shae spoke first, and predictably mentioned her disdain for her celebrity status. Sylvia chuckled a little; it was always interesting seeing how the famed Huntress would react to exaltation. Naturally, the silver-haired Feren much preferred it that way over someone who enjoyed being idolized, and the two veterans always had each other's backs in missions. Still, it made watching Shae interact with newer recruits that much more amusing.
Sylvia was in no hurry to take her turn, so before she could reluctantly break the silence, one of the people she didn't recognize spoke up. He was clearly nervous - a fact he drove home when he apologized to Sylvia for speaking before her.
She smirked. "Oh please," she replied. "I mean, you did, but who cares?"
"...nobody answer that," she said after a pause.
After a brief look around the room to make sure that nobody answered that, the violinist spoke again.
"Well, I suppose it's my turn now. I'm Sylvia, and if you know who Shae is there's about an...oh, I don't know...80% chance that you know who I am as well. I joined Echo three years after Shae and have also participated in every major battle Echo has fought...except for the ones that I haven't. Shae'll always have me beat in that regard." She stole a grin at the Shindan.
"Something interesting about me is that I'm not as cold as I may seem."
The Chrysocyon Feren paused, and finished her turn with a sly grin:
"...well, not quite."