"Alright, everyone, three, two...one!"
"WELCOME BACK!!!"
"Thanks, everyone. We really appreciate it," Smiled Aria gratefully.
"Yeah, sorry we didn't drop by sooner. Things were pretty hectic once we got back, and after that, we just kinda wanted to take it easy for a while," I added with a wry smile.
"U-Um, yeah...thanks," Chimed in Cleo awkwardly.
Huh, even after all this time, she's still not used to them? Well, unlike with our fellow X-Aces, she hasn't really had the opportunity to get close with them.
Today's the 5th of April, 2172, and we were currently at the Sinners Guild, attending a welcome back party that the Guild members had organized for us. Honestly, we really didn't feel like coming, but since they took the trouble to set this up, we couldn't refuse.
Cleo was especially apprehensive, but Aria and I managed to drag her with us. And honestly, I'm glad we came. It's nice to see everyone again. And the best part is...
