As they separated to change, Lumi found himself thinking again about Lena's future.
It went beyond his mere affection for her. She was legitimately talented. Even Alice was impressed with her. It was tactically useful to cultivate another powerful figure who can stand against evil.
He has twice as much reason to help her.
A few minutes later, they reconvened in the reception room. The transformation was remarkable. They were ready for court now that they had an appearance that was professional, and worthy of imperial recognition.
"You all clean up nice." ToraX complimented, his formal wear somehow making him look even larger. "Especially you, Hazy. Very mysterious. Very shadow... person... like."
HazyNova mumbled something that might have been thanks.
"We look like heroes!" Ryan said, clearly pleased with the effect. "Like something out of the stories!"
