Bolt- So do you think it's one of them?
Lyria- Yes but no, the appearance really makes me doubt it's the same Vanguard I fought long time ago.
Bolt- In my opinion, I'd say appearances can be deceiving. And the real question is: should we let AAA know about all this or not?
Lyria- Shush! Not a word to her which will not guarantee our safety. Remember that Nihilistic bastard? He is still listening onto our conversations like the creep he is.
Crestfallen (mind voice) - As a matter of fact I am indeed. I would like to say...this Area...rather this Universe...Echelon is quite the spectacle. Take a peek from your windows. Just look at that magnificent Neon and purple themed view from this place. What a spot your 'Driver' has picked.
Lyria- The word 'driver' is for us to use and not scum like you.
Bolt- Besides, she's more to the group than just a driver. I don't want to explain more to the likes of a genocidist such as you.
Crestfallen (mind voice)- Hahahaha A very- descriptive choice of words indeed.
Don't worry you two, you will see my 'real' face at the party that night. So until then...
The mindvoice inside Lyria and Bolt fades as Crestfallen's voice disappears
Lyria- Ugh....anyways might I ask something Bolt?
Bolt- Sure thing.
Lyria- How are you able to actually hear the voice in my head?
Bolt- I.... dunno. Beats me.
Lyria- *huff* Let's just sleep, you take the couch on the left and I'll take the one on the right.
Bolt- Well goodnight then. Remember, we're supposed to wake up by 7 in the morning.
As Lyria nods her head, they both fall asleep on their couches as the great driver and escapist, AAA sleeps in the king-size bed.
At night the thought crosses both of their minds that they couldn't even ask about that blue-eyed girl's identity. It felt like a wasted opportunity to skip by, but by this way they were able to sleep peacefully without worrying about who could be on their backs.
As the night passed, the neon-themed area loses its neon theme and returns to a normal state where the colourful lights are off and there are a large amount of huge, tall silver buildings.
AAA- These two...sleeping, even when I told them to wake me up. Luckily for me, I'm not dependent on others waking me up.
AAA cooks up some breakfast before the two of them can get up along with some sugarless coffee to maintain a young look. After another hour or so the two of them wake up to a breakfast.
Bolt- *yawn* Wo-- you made all this AAA?
Lyria- As expected from AAA, she does most of these stuff without anyone having to wake her up or teach her how to do it.
AAA- Ugh! You guys are upto no good waking up late. We need to go get some clothes for the Party tonight. Anyways hope you had a good sleep because I did and we never know when we might sleep tonight again.
Bolt- You seen to be a bit too worried about sleep.
Lyria- That's natural for her. As someone who can help us escape and make decisions, she should be awake for the majority of the time.
Bolt- Good point. Hopefully we don't get into that kind of situation.
AAA- Anyways, the two of you get ready, I'm gonna watch some TV. By the time you two are ready, we'll depart for shopping.
Both Bolt and Lyria takes turns taking a shower and then get ready for shopping.
AAA- There are not a lot of places built
for shopping here so we need to find the usual big shopping center of the clothes category.
Bolt- There, that place seems good.
AAA- Perfect! Let's go there then and remember, stay budget friendly! Cecilia hasn't provided us with the budget that is meant to help us go shopping the entire day.
Lyria- Alright, got it. Well Bolt you head to the Men's section and we'll be here at the Women's section. If you see anything suspicious or get into trouble just give either one of us a ring.
Bolt- Alright, off I go.
AAA- And before you go, my suggestion is you buy some respectable clothes or rather for gents is a suit. You must know what I'm talking about. Me and her will also get clothes for the occassion. Also bring some accessories like a bowtie.
Lyria- Uh...let's leave him be, he knows what he must get.
Bolt- No actually I didn't and I would've brought some causal wear. Thanks for the advice ehehe...
There's an awkward moment of silence as AAA gives Lyria the sideye as Lyria put her hand behind her head pretending like she said nothing to contradict her.
Bolt- So let me do the planning this time. Now it's 10 in the morning, so I think we should leave this place by 1 in the afternoon and reach our hotel.
Lyria- Yes...in that way me and AAA can take time buying decent outfits.
AAA- We'll go with that then, let's reconnect at this rendezvous point here.
Bolt nods and moves to the Gents section of the clothes shopping center.
After 1 hour Bolt finds a pretty decent, gentleman like outfit which is simple, yet proper for the occasion.
Bolt- Since I'll be having to dance with AAA, I think it would be just best to wear what she would be comfortable to dance along with.
For the next two hours for timepass Bolt just scrolls through his phone and then meetup with the other two
Lyria- So you're done shopping?
Bolt- 2 hours ago. I should maybe reduced the time, we were supposed to meet at.
AAA- Anyways I've made sure I and Lyria have bought clothes that don't look too attractive for others to notice.
Bolt- Oh? What kind of?
AAA- You'll see at the party.
Lyria- So in the meantime me and AAA decided that we're gonna split up before the entrance. You both will go in together as a couple, whereas I, as our deal stated me and another man will go in together as that's the minimum requirement.
Bolt - *I'm guessing she said 'a man' because she doesn't want AAA to know about the vanguard*
AAA- Ohhh??? I'm curious to see who this person is....to have received a dance from someone who isn't very fancy like you...
Lyria- Like you said... we'll all find out at the party. Remember the CEO arrives at 7 so we should be in before he arrives to have a time advantage.
Bolt- Anyways, let's head back to our hotel and start getting ready for the eve.
The three of them head back to the hotel. Meanwhile, somewhere in Echelon...
Crestfallen - Took you long enough to find me Ahaha!
???- If it's a deal we're having, then I've made the right choice. After all you are a force to be Reckoned with, Consort of Orion.
TO BE CONTINUED