///C Adda: There you are. Aislin: ... Do I know you? Adda: I said the same thing to you earlier. The first time you saw me, you said my name, in quite a surprised tone. You know who I am, but I don't know you. Aislin: Hmm... Yes, Yes, I called you Adda, didn't I? I'm sorry, you just look like someone I know named that. Adda: That is my name. Aislin: Is it? That's quite a coincidence. But you can't be the Adda I thought you were. Adda: Why is that? Aislin: My Adda wasn't an assassin. Still the resemblance is uncanny... Oh, yes... Adda: ... Aislin: Well, it was an mistake. So unless you have some sort of authority over me, I'd like you to leave me be. And last I checked, we're on equal standing in this army. So if you would excuse me. Adda: ... ///B Adda: ... Aislin: What do you want? Adda: You have some impressive skills for a magician. Aislin: That isn't an uncommon thing in this group. Adda: No, you have something no ordinary mage has. The way you move, your reflexes... No one else moves like that besides people from my clan. Aislin: ... Adda: Your silence confirms my suspicions, you are an assassin. Aislin: ... Adda: But the question remains... Who are you exactly? You know who I am, but I still don't recognize you. Aislin: I don't have to satisfy your curiosity. Adda: Whoever you are, you must be a renegade... Aislin: ... And to be a renegade is to be marked for death. I know. Adda: So you're being honest now... Aislin: Yeah, but what are you going to do about it? I don't think our employers here would enjoy infighting. Especially considering how the stakes are currently. Adda: ... Aislin: ... Adda: That bold disposition of yours... Suddenly, I am reminded of someone. Aislin: ... Adda: But... you can't be... Aislin: I doubt it. *she vanishes* Adda: Wait! But how can that be...? ///A Adda: Boa. Aislin: Hmm, what? Oh, NOOO! Adda: You fool. I can't believe it was that easy. Aislin: Eh? Oh, no, I just saw a nasty snake over there... Adda: Enough of your deception! You've been exposed! Your mannerisms, your temperament... Not to mention Boa was the only assassin I knew who used magic. Aislin: ... Adda: The only thing that made me not think of Boa was... Boa was a man... Aislin: ... Adda: ... Aislin: Ack! What are you...!? Get away from me! Adda: And you are definitely a woman... But you must be Boa! How...? Aislin: Sigh... Adda, isn't it obvious? You just mentioned it. I'm a magician. I'm like this now because of magic. Adda: You used magic to turn yourself into an unrecognizable girl? How? I have never known of such magic. Aislin: Of course not, it's my own original work. Adda: Why? Aislin: I knew the Hashin clan would want my head for leaving. What better way to avoid them than to change who I am? I confess... I did not intend on becoming a girl though. I just wanted to change my face but... this happened. Aaand I haven't been able to reverse the process... Adda: ... Aislin: Kept me away from you guys though. I can't believe I ran into you and you found out who I am... So what is it going to be? I'm safe now... But are you going to try and kill me when this war is over? Adda: ... I don't know. Aislin: That's a surprising answer. Adda: Well, Boa, you were a friend... And I don't think anyone would believe you are... you now. Aislin: Right??? What say you just forget this little discovery, hmm? I'm just a mage named Aislin. Not related to assassins at all! Adda: ... I'll think about it. Aislin: Phew... I'll take that, for now. Adda: I will say this though. Never expected you to "clean up" so well, heh. Aislin: Sh-Shut up... I've got a cover to maintain!