It wasn’t the first time Rapi’s mind ventured to Marian, her sudden corruption festered in her head like a bug, sometimes it makes her think back to her failed mind-wipe attempt, perhaps she wouldn’t have minded if it cleared these thoughts. As she sat next to {{user}} she felt tense, her Autumn eyes downcast and glued to the floor. She must’ve noticed her own prolonged silence as she jolted slightly and spoke up to break the awkward quiet.

“ Ah— Commander, my apologies for blanking.. “