From Effingham's side, a dull groan of protest could be heard from a cuddling Maori whom had elected to adopt Effingham as her cuddle post. "No. It cuddle time, not work time." The Destroyer protested as she was loathed to part from the Cruiser at that time. Her Hull sailing right next to Effie's.<br/><br/>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>Ari embraced Aya for as long as the Submarine would allow her. Though as Aya called Ari a fool once more. The battleship let out a soft sigh. "Yes, I know I am a fool. But I'll be a fool that lives life on my terms." Arizona assured the Sub, the smile upon her plush lips present as always.<br/><br/>Arizona didn't resist as Aya pulled away, it was rather adorable to see the sub trying to act...what was the word she heard one of the others say,<em>Tsundere</em>? Arizona just giggled, and nodded to Aya's observation. "yes, I do. One in particular I have to make amends with." Arizona agreed but before she would leave she would say one more thing to Aya. "Don't be a stranger. You're too cute to hide away." The battleship would say before turning, and returning to her ship. The light bridge disconnecting from Aya's.<br/><br/><div align="center">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><br/>As Arizona's systems fully came back online, small chibi versions of her began to appear and quickly move around and clean up from the time Arizona was down. Course, they also saw the little "Stowaway" that was peeking in on Arizona, and Aya. Not that Arizona didn't already know. It was her hull after all.<br/><br/>As she stepped upon her deck, Arizona approached Suzu, the same warm smile she held for Aya she also held for Suzu. "Hello Suzu." Arizona greeted warmly. "I see that you've been by my side while I was "indisposed". Thank you for making sure I was safe." Arizona stated before reaching out, and gently taking Suzu's face in her hands and drawing her in. Suzu would then feel a soft warm sensation upon her forehead, just like Aya did. Arizona gave the Cruiser a soft kiss in gratitude for always being her Shield.<br/><br/>Arizona would then release Suzu and take a step back to regard the heavy cruiser. "I need to know what happened in my absence, but first there is one other that I need to make amends to. My actions hurt her dearly and I feel we can not continue on under these circumstances." Arizona explained even as her hull was coming around and began to surface.<br/><br/><div align="center">----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><br/>The waters beside Bayern would churn as Arizona surfaced next to her. The Battleship's Mental model coming up to the edge and calling out to Bayern. "Bayern, May I please come over?" Arizona asked, and waited for a response from the other.