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Flynn nodded. "Yeah, I'll be sure to keep that in mind," he told Naomi when she warned him about being more careful in the future. He was actually having too much fun to worry about other things. Another first in a long time. He lowered his arms as Naomi hopped out of them, the warmth of her legs fading from his skin. He watched her stick her landing before turning and sticking out his tongue at him. "Aren't you supposed to say "Nyan"?" He asked as she turned and scampered off. He laughed to himself as he watched her go. "She's like the polar opposite of you, isn't she?" Flynn asked, talking to nothing more than a memory. He looked down at his watch and double-checked the battery life on it before he followed after her.

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The monk would step into the depth of his mind, before his personal space would be assaulted by an UFO, apparently in the form of a Canned coffee beverage.

A few meters away from him, was a dark skinned woman which was guilty of the UFO's attack.

"Glad to have you back."

It was all she could say at that moment. Cautious as always. Giving room to Illo to breathe and have him wether accept her or chase her away.

"Sorry about that. Coffee is the only thing I've got. Illo san"
While she was usually meticulous with every person, these past days had been really agitated with all the ruckus going on. Many victories and losses for the DMWA, The Intelligence Bureau had been working nonstop practically all week. Illo could even spot some bags starting to form bellow Mira's eyes.
"Here, it opens like this."
Giving his confusion look, Mirai demonstrated how to open his can, it could sometimes get tricky, but surely he would take the idea of how the opening worked.
Given Illo did not chased her away, Mirai gave the next step while standing next to Illo, not necesarily looking eye to eye, rather if possible they would both be facing the view of Death City while discussing.
Chuckling upon Illo's remark of how not many people would be glad to have him back she would give the man some credit.
"That makes two of us."
Lately with the latest events, Mira was tasked with confirmation of the losses. And having to be the one to deliver the news to the many families and homes. It was a no brainer of how she wasn't exactly the most popular person in death city at the moment. but someone had to do it.
"It's been a while since we last met here, hasn't it? how long?... 10 years?"
Way back when she was still a student, the monastery made one of their visits, more likely to introduce Lord Death the next phoenix. It had been a while since the last visit from the monastery, but she was sure to get a good amount of memories of that time.
"Still having issues with the nurses?"
With the latest events, and given her position of the Intelligence Bureau, she was expected to keep tabs on all of DMWA's personal at the very least. So it was no surprise she got news regarding Illo's little skirmish with Cynthia, and the on and off relationship he had with Melanie.

"We did met, but It's understandable. You can't just remember every face and keep every name,right?"
while she could, for the most part, was because THAT was her discipline and line of work. While Illo's was different. Hearing the voice of the monk flattening like that, she would give him some privacy, as she woudl refrain from staring at him at all. Her eyes would remain on the beautiful city.
"So, you've read the memo."
Said, referring the one where Melanie's loss was filed. Otherwise, she wouldn't know why Illo was down like this.
Despite that, even if he didn't knew, there was a reason she was there, and one of them was to do her job. Which currently and sadly was to be the bearer of bad news.
However, selfish as it was, she admired the dedication and discipline of the phoenixes, and so, she wished to find some strength on the Iron Phoenix, one that could help her keep up with this job. As sad as it was, it was necessary.

"I see..."
Clearly he had no need for a condolence, neither did had for her to hear the speech she usually delivers about Melanie taking the mission knowing the risk and how she would be remembered as a hero. All of her words would have no effect on him. Still, it was his strenght, the way he took it, that help her stand on her feet and keep her job going.
She had seen the tallest man fall unto his knees when he's told his son, her daughter, wife, or father would never come back. But Illo endured this pain with more wisdom than he could be aware of.
"Illo, don't say that"
As he would finally address her face to face, she would deem polite to face him at last as well.
"What makes us mourn today, gives us strength tomorrow."
Said Mira, as she could relate to the loss of someone dear, Sid Sensei among one of them. It was mostly because of that, that she was able to deal with this job with more ease than those who've lost nothing. And now, she could get an idea of what it's like to lose a partner.
A weapon and a meister at the roof, grieving over a weapon and a meister that were lost in action. Quite the twist.
As he addressed her job wasn't easy either, she would chuckle at the monk.
"I know that, but it's because I have you, that I know I can move along."
Said Mira, this time, she would be the one to break the eye contact.
"What makes us mourn today, gives us strength tomorrow... maybe you've forgotten... but those were your words of wisdom for me back then. And you've no idea how useful the've been to me all this time."
Said this last line with a smile.
"I'm sure you'll rise again, stronger, wiser. As long as there's a beating in your heart, no matter the tempest. I'm sure you'll fly."

"Well, who am I gonna ask for inspirational shelter when I'm under the verge of my sanity if you're not around?"
She teased. After reassuring he had identified her at last.
"I was very nervous back then. I lost my first partner. But you brought me back... and now... here I am."
She giggled turning back to face the phoenix.
"All I know is, tomorrow I'll be here, standing against what fate has to throw at me... but... will you?"

"All I can advice you is to follow your heart. Sink your mind, put yourself together. It may take you a while. but , once that happens. I'm sure you'll find what it's best for you."
Mira said with a smile blooming from her lips as he spotted. Illo, no matter how much the tales of the phoenix ran down from mouth to mouth, Illo was still a human, and as such, needed someone to rely on. To lose a partner was always a hard hit to anyone, and the Iron Phoenix was no exception.
"But, I suppose you could always come here if you want to talk. I'll make some space. I'm sure someone can cover up for me a few hours."
She reassured as she extended her had towards the phoenix. Either to be greeted by his wings or chased away by his talons, she was there for him.