<em>Arizona</em>looked up as<em>Shinano</em>told the battleship that she would answer her questions, but there was a catch.<em>Arizona</em>would have to swear her loyalty to<em> Shinano</em>. Granted the Aircraft Carrier said that she would let<em>Arizona</em>stay as the flagship of her friends, just that she followed<em> Shinano's</em>orders.<em>Arizona </em>looked at<em>Shinano</em>as she extended her hand. A part of her wanted to accept the offer as it would return her, and the others to the familiar embrace of a true Fleet. To have a purpose again, even if it meant that she was following someone else's orders. Yet, there was something about all this that was throwing<em> Arizona</em>off. The fact that<em>Shinano's</em>first "invitation" was delivered with gun salvos, and even her second one was hostile as well made the aged battleship rather leery about accepting<em>Shinano's </em>invitation.<br/><br/>After an "Eternity" within her own core, processing the pros, and cons,<em> Arizona</em>slowly shook her head. "My Apologies,<em>Shinano</em>. I can not accept your invitation. We will simply continue on our journey and seek the answers out ourselves."<em>Arizona</em>stated simply. She didn't want to hurt Shinano's feelings, but she had to remain true to her Fleet, and their mission. Had Shinano given them the information up front,<em>Arizona</em>would have been far more inclined to accept her invitation. However, the stipulation that She join did not sit well with her. It made her suspicious. So she could only hope that<em>Shinano</em>understood, and would let them be on their way.<br/><br/><div align="center">----------------------------------------------------------- </div><br/>A soft moan of pleasure slipped from<em>Maori's</em>slips as she enjoyed the feeling of<em>Effie</em>playing with her long ebony hair. It felt good, and filled her with a warmth that she enjoyed. "Nya."<em>Maori </em>said cutely, completely ignoring the Conversation between<em>Fuso</em>, and<em>Effie</em>. She simply held the Cruiser tighter, and nuzzled her breasts affectionately. Coaxing<em>Effingham</em>to continue. "<em>Maori's Effingham</em>." the destroyer purred.