Hiraeth | God Eater 2

Tredici

Brynn trailed behind the silvette as they navigated the den's hallways. It had vintage and antediluvian feel to it, unlike the mobile fortress that she had grown accustomed to. The heels of their boots thumped against the carpeted floors, it was the only thing that could be heard as the duo proceeded in silence.

The moment that she stepped into the Den, she had already found herself comfortable. The lobby was lively and bright, with its brownish hues and the presence of more people. People that would give smiles whenever she would pass by. God Eaters, mechanics, and just normal people.

It was bustling with energy, with life. A refreshing sight after seeing the modern, sleek, yet dreary furnishing that her previous home had. Well, if she could call that place home. The Den was warmer and wasn't as dull. It was worthy of being called a home.

She nearly forgot that she was an instrument in a war that had no end in sight. Nearly.

"We're here." She had been roused from her thoughts the moment that they came to a stop. It was the end of the long hallway, a big wooden door was what she came face to face with. Its lower part was slightly hidden by the other girl's smaller frame.

Alisa knocked on the door thrice before slowly opening it. All eyes turned to her before they noticed Brynn who had been sheepishly looking from behind the Russian. They let themselves in, the door closing with a soft thud.

Julius gave a curt nod and a small smile curled on his lips, "Ah, Vice Captain, we presumed that you wanted to explore the ghetto a little bit. We knew that you would find your way here anyways." She stopped herself from rolling her eyes, they just forgot about her. She would definitely bite his ear off later.

Not in that way.

"You weren't with us?" Romeo scratched the back of his head. "I didn't notice." Nana hummed in agreement.

She didn't know whether to feel hurt or murderous. She gave the male a sweet smile, by sweet she meant a 'I'm-going-to-feed-you-to-a-Vajra' kind of smile. The young Italian shrinked at the sight of it.

"Alisa," The man seated behind the desk had caught her attention, the Silvette beside her stood straighter, "I thank you for bringing our guest. I assume that you have completed the reports?" Alisa nodded.

"Yes, Do- Director." She corrected herself.

"I'll look into them later." He affirmed, his fox-like features had become more evident to Brynn as a smile appeared on his face, his already small eyes decreasing more in size. He had unruly grey hair, pale skin, and was clad in brown garments that resembled robes or what she read as a 'kimono'*. In comparison to the clothes that the people had on earlier, it made him stand out.

A pair of glasses were perched on his nose and another 3 pairs hung loosely around his neck by the metallic chains that they were attached to.

Certainly was an interesting character.

Turning back to the Captain he began, "I would like to first thank you all for coming on such short notice. I am Paylor Sakaki, the director of the Far East Branch." He gave a small nod, the smile that he had never fading away, "I have heard great things about your unit." He looked towards each one of them, Brynn couldn't help but notice that his eyes seemed to linger on her a bit longer.

Julius took the opportunity to introduce himself, "I am Julius Visconti, Captain of the Blood Special Forces." He reciprocated the curt nod.

"When I heard that Emil rescued you from certain doom, I just had to meet you face to face." They gave him a stupefied look. Besides Brynn who had a blank look on her face, same went for Julius and Ciel.