Team FLME Volume 8

Cunning Mind

\After the opening, Ing and Llew are seen once again inside the courtyard of Shade Academy. Ing is seen with a new cast, one much more loose and unofficial compared to last time. He is also seen using his semblance, creating some large ice sculpture before him with Llew watching. Ing takes a deep breath and continues onward with his work. The statue resembles that of the former Queen of Vacuo who was also Shade's first headmaster. Ing begins to pick up the pace a little as more and more of his aura is drained.

Llew looks over and her eyes widen a bit as she sees Ing's aura shimmer a bit. She walks over to him and places a hand onto his shoulder. Ing glances back and looks at his teammate.

Llew: Slow down. You are pushing yourself too much and-

Ing: I got this!

Llew: I know you do...but just rest for a split second.

Ing sighs and stops making the sculpture. He slowly turns around to face Llew and he sees a smile on her face.

Llew: I just want to make sure you are safe and healthy. Might I suggest some food?

Ing: We had breakfast 4 hours ago. I can manage.

Llew: Just double checking. Your abilities seem to be growing. You should be proud of that fact.

Ing: Well, I should-we should be third years by this point. I would hope they would grow in each of us.

Llew: I am being truthful, Ing. But still, a little more help would always be required.

Ing: I know. Ready to go back to physical combat?

Llew: I believe it best that you continue your semblance training. Growing that skill will be of benefit, especially given your condition.

Ing nodded and went back to the sculpture. As he was working on it, he took some deep breaths as his power continued to flow from his aura. As she watched, Llew slowly moved around out of view of Ing and silently teleported herself away. Ing took a few more breaths and stopped suddenly and panted a bit.

Ing stretched a little and looked back to his arm. He sighs to himself and turns around expecting to see Llew. His eyes widen a bit as he looks around, trying to find his friend. After some time, Llew teleports back in and goes down with a slash, trying to attack Ing. Ing uses his semblance to create an ice wall and blocks the attack.

Llew shatters the ice wall and goes to attack Ing again. Ing takes out his baton and blocks each strike Llew throws at him while taking a few steps back. Ing flips back and slams his hand down onto the ground and creates a pillar of ice to stand on. As Llew jumps up to continue her assault, Ing flips again and lands on the ground to evade her.

Ing: I thought you said to take things slow?!

Llew: Ing...you know me. This is me taking it slow.

Ing gives an annoyed look before he smirks and runs up to attack Llew. Ing jumps up and throws a kick to Llew who blocks it with her wrist. Ing uses his semblance along his right arm but Llew teleports away to avoid the attack. She appears along the ground and readies herself. Ing converts his baton into his assault rifle and opens fire at Llew, using his left hand to shoot while his right holds it down so he can aim.

Llew's eyes widen and she runs off.

Ing: You can't hide forever!

Ing leaps off of the pillar and chases after her. Along a walkway, Eadwulf is seen looking down at the two with his arms crossed. He chuckles slightly and smiles. Violet then walks on screen and stands opposite him.