[Random Melody]

"Tsuki?" Koja sat Sade down and immediately went over to his brother. "What happened?"
"He's kinda cute when he's worried." Claire mused in that same monotone voice, then turned to Kion.
Kion had his eyes fixed on Tsuki, just as concerned at Koja.
"Awwh," Claire's voice rose in pitch just slightly, more sarcastic by the second. "And you're even cuter when you're worried, Mister Feisty."
"Claire," Kion sighed. "Shut up."
"You want me to shut up?" Claire blinked at him with obviously feigned innocence. "Make me."

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"Right," Kila took a deep breath. "Right." She looked down, then slowly raised the pistol, aiming at one of the drones. Just as her hands had started to tremble slightly, she could almost feel Kiyu beside her, encouraging her.
I know you can do it, sweetheart.
I can do it, Kila let herself relax slightly, keeping the pistol aimed at the drone. Ready.
Aim.
Fire.
Shot.
Kila took a deep breath. I did it..
You did it, angel.