Visit of a Ghost.

[Lafayette]

Nicole was surprised. "Oh dear. I thought you were still part of the Gen'an. What happened?"

"They have never given me any real reason for such... exaltation. And my access to their frequencies have been revoked, so i can not afford any evaluation."
Yuyu shrugged, looking at her katana she left by the door. "All things considered - now it is for the best, but i would still like to have something to backup my existence. Would you happen to have something for me to do?"

Nicole stood up with the cup of tea still in her hands, and moved next to the windows, staring outside. ""Damn it" she only managed to mumble as she needed Yuyu in her plans to support the female cause in Kusari.

"Infighting within the Sisterhood had always been the movement's greatest weakness. To throw you out of their group means that Gen'an is just as hopeless as the main cell." The woman said while she kept staring outside. She was clearly angry and perplexed in her own thoughts.

"Hopeless? Seems like it. If they truly aim to change something - they need to learn the meaning of unity." Yuyu couldn't tell for sure what was it that irritated Nicole, but what she felt is... a degree of empathy. Strict, but honest and easygoing, that's what this mature business lady awaken in the young rebellous swordsman. Taisen approached Nicole from behind, softly grabbing her hand. "Hey, Nicole. Can't we just let it all go?"

Nicole finally relented, feeling the situation was hopeless. She lowered her eyes and sighed. She then slowly turned towards Yuyu. "It doesn't matter now indeed. I am sorry. I know that the Sisterhood has meant a lot for you." she placed her second hand on top of Yuyu's. "If there is something I can do for you, tell me."

"I... i know you have been going to do a lot for the Sisterhood as a whole and for me particularly. So i really should not ask for more and juat leave, that would be the best way to end this story..." The girl tilted her head. "... But i would not be honest with myself like this. Just leaving, disappearing without a trace? No, that's not how i want this to end. I have no reason to return to Kusari and the Sisterhood...but i could just stay by your side – if you are willing to let me do that."

Nicole nodded. "It is probably not safe for you to return to Kusari. Wanted by the authorities, exiled by the Sisterhood. No, it's better if you stay here." she said and smiled. "Your offer is too generous, I can't really say 'no' to that."

Yuyu stepped back a bit, she seemed hesitant how to react to this: simply holding Nicole's hand just wasn't enough, but getting more personal could just be too much.
"Nicole, to your kindness i will respond in full courtesy. I will be protecting you - as long as you would want to have me around."

The Chief of Staff firm and serious replied. "I accept your vow, Yuyu Taisen."