<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/fgm5IMb.png)</div><strong>NAME:</strong>Mallory Minato<br/><strong>DAY:</strong>June 15th, 2021, 9:00AM<br/><strong>LOCATION:</strong>Briefing Room<br/><strong>TAGGING:</strong>Kevin, Azmodiel(m), Ryusei(m), Albion(m)<br/><strong>EXTRA:</strong>Wait, me?<br/><strong>WEARING:</strong>Work Clothes (https://i.imgur.com/DovNuXk.jpg)<br/><hr/><br/>“Mm, I know.”  She wasn’t too crazy about the plan either, but more so to it being so sudden. She’d never actually been in a  mission where she was actively a part of it; rather, quite the opposite. So used to being of use after, helping documents and help any injuries that came along the way, she had become accustomed to the role. However, as Mallory thought to herself, she knew that even if she wasn’t sure of it, Azmodiel wouldn’t have asked her to do this if she wasn’t needed.<br/><br/>“I’ve never really thought of myself as that useful to be honest. I’ve kind of always thought I was replaceable; you know, just someone that could be switched out easily.”  She felt the squeeze of her hand in his, before squeezing back in response; the gesture was comforting, and she couldn’t help but feel her heart race...<br/><br/>“If Lily gets discovered, then the mission gets blown, and she could end up in danger, along with others.”  She turned to look towards Kevin, her eyes shining with a glimmer of something; a shimmer of determination or confidence, she wasn’t sure.  “So if they need me, then I’ll help.”  A smile came to her lips, as she took a breath, her gaze turning away to look back at the others.<br/><br/>“Though, I do feel better knowing you’ll be nearby...and Ryusei and Albion of course.”  Thinking to lighter topics, she remembered back to Azmodiel mentioning SOPHE giving them funds.  “I guess I’ll need to change into normal clothes, no use in staying in my lab uniform.”  She turned back to Kevin, her eyes glancing over his uniform. “Since we<em>are</em>going out to get clothes for tonight, maybe you’ll finally let me shop for you? You know your fatigues only work for so many situations...”  Kevin had always tried to find any excuse to not go out shopping; due to the perceived dangers within the city, she was similar in this fashion, though she’d gotten more comfortable over the years at SOPHE.<br/><br/>He’d evaded her pleas, but not this time!<br/><br/>“Please?” She looked at him curiously, her eyes twinkling pleadingly. Ever since they were young, he was steely and serious, never one to budge when others demanded him of things.<br/><br/>Though there was always the one exception...<br/><br/>“It’ll be fun, I promise.”  Whenever she asked him of something, Kevin never seemed to tell her no. With any luck, she could go and pick up the present she needed to give him while he was away for the moment.