Commander's Rounds

Entry 102- Personal Research

Ships came and went all the time at Azur Lane, and that was even true for ships that were also girls.

In this case, however, it involved three ships that took a long trip from the Iron Blood over to Azur Lane, and then they hopped up onto the dock. Their leader, who possessed a striking head of bi-colored black and white hair was the first up off of the docks to be received by the commander and Bismarck. Brünhilde saluted both of them. "Commander! I am Brünhilde of the Iron Blood fleet technology test division. With me are Blücher and Z16. I know that we are only a small number of ships, but..."

The commander responded instantly. "Any help we can get right now is welcome. Even though the Sirens seem to be on the defensive at the moment, there's no telling what might happen next. Besides, it must have been hard for you to stay at home while the others have been out here fighting."

"I'll say it's hard!" Blücher interjected. "It's nearly impossible to stand next to Brünhilde without wanting to poke her tummy! It's just unfair how inviting it is!"

Brünhilde sighed a little, and then looked at Bismarck. "...And hello to you, too. We were told you would have accommodations for us, and we're ready to organize under your command. Though I am an unproven ship, I will do my utmost and not bring shame to our country."

Z16 put on a big smile herself. "Yep! And you can count on me to keep an eye out for any enemies on the horizon."

The commander finally returned her salute, and then started walking with her. "Very well. Since you were involved in research projects, there's a lot I have to talk to you about."

Brünhilde walked in step with the commander. "I will answer anything you have to ask, commander."

The two of them talked as they walked towards the main part of the base, but it was during that time that Blücher's thoughts began to wander to other things. After all, if she had heard things right, all of her sisters were there, every single last one of them, and she wanted to see them all again more than anything else in the world.

Unfortunately for Tallinn, it was at that moment that she happened to pass by, looking over some training reports on a clipboard, and a flash of recognition popped into Blücher's brain. "Lutzow!" She shouted, and she dashed off so quickly that her scarf trailed behind her like a flag in a hurricane.

Tallinn's clipboard clattered to the ground as she had no idea what was happening until after she had already been scooped up into Blücher's arms. "Wha-! What are you doing!"

"I'm giving my littlest sister all the love she deserves, of course!" She held Tallinn as tightly as she could manage. "I wanted to see you for so long...! Oh!" She gave Tallinn a little squeeze. "Wow...! What do they feed you up north that makes you so big?"

Tallinn blushed immediately, and found herself trying to squirm in her older sister's highly enthusiastic embrace. "...That's none of your business, and I'm not here to..." Tallinn blinked as she looked at her older sister. Blücher wasn't doing any of this to tease or make fun, as there was nothing but pure love in those crimson eyes of hers. Tallinn calmed down. "...You want to see all of the others, too."

Blücher gave her an energetic nod. "Every last one! Now, point me the way, sis!"

Tallinn huffed. "Just put me on my feet, at least..."

Blücher did so, and both Brünhilde and the commander watched the two run off. The commander turned to look at the battlecruiser without the distraction of Blücher's shenanigans. "...It's good to have all of you here."

Brünhilde rolled her shoulders. "Even if we have been helping to do some tests at home, I still feel like all of us have essentially been laying idle by the North Sea... It's not like I don't like the beach or anything, but..."