Luminary

Episode 16 - Wanna be Startin' Somethin'

Brazil was a country incomparably busier than Ecuador, probably due to one being the border of a planetary wide war.

Allen and Silver couldn't hide their amazement at Rio's wide streets and its sheer amount of people. The north was busy as well, but here there wasn't the usual fascist dictatorial regime constantly ruining the mood. Silver, who was the youngest, was mind numbingly looking around. Allen was also looking at all the people with a very intrigued gaze.

Silver: So... Colorful and lively. I love it

Allen: Agreed, the north is usually so gloomy and depressing...

Silver: I swear the north is in black and white

On the way they actually stumbled on Nana and Jade.

Paris: Hey, isn't that...

Jade was looking in an art shop for more stuff to help her with her work in decorating the team's base and Nana was holding everything that Jade bought so far.

Jade's eyes were sparking with happiness, but Nana was still with her tired gaze, probably helping her teammate just to put her mind on something other than what happened last night.

Jade: This shade of Lilac is soooo pretty...

Jade was putting her items in the cart like a kid in a toy store, without noticing the other group smiling at them.

Sora: Looks like someone is planning for a big project.

Silver: I'm guessing her whole deal is paint?

Paris: Yes, it's pretty impressive, actually.

Allen: I finally found her...

Paris: Hm? Did you say something?

Allen: Ah, not at all, just thinking out loud.

Jade looks at the group.

Jade: Hola, Sora, Paris, and two new comers.

Sora smiled, she loved Jade's friendliness and excitement

Paris waved and gave Jade a friendly handshake, he wanted to give Nana one as well, but her tired expression just scared him off, but she was also with both hands on the cart with stuff Jade was choosing, so Paris just waved at her.

Paris: Hello to you too.

Nana: Likewise.

Leo and Luiz come to meet the group, they were both carrying market bags.

Leo: Hey, Jade, do you think this will do?

Leo asked her while opening up his bag for her to check out.

Jade: Si, they are Perfect!

Meanwhile Luiz' gaze met with Nana's and she coldly ignored him. It could have been just Luiz' imagination, but Nana seemed to be even more on guard towards him than before.

Silver: I like the paint girl. She has a happy vibe.

Sora: So, what's with all the paint?

Leo: Jade is painting a bedroom for our base and... Oh, who are those new faces?

Sora: Be nice not sleeping on the floor and in a real bed.

Jade: As real as painted into reality is.

Paris opened the way to Allen and Silver moved ahead to introduce themselves.

Paris: These are Allen and Silver, the last survivors of the last batch of refugees and they will be joining our team.