Thoughts and Questions

I've been told that Outori-san had finally made her decision. We were going to receive a new addition to our society. Sora-sama will be pleased. I smiled a little, walking down the silent corridor that led to the official meeting room of the Black Rose Society. Sora-sama hadn't told any of us why, exactly, she was so important yet, but I suppose we shall all get an explanation soon.

Sparing Sora-sama a glance and a nod, I unceremoniously plopped down on the edge of the cushy sofa. Realizing that our leader didn't respond to my greeting, I turned.

Takumi: Is...something the matter, Sora-sama?
Sora: ...I'm just thinking. Where are the others?

Odd... He didn't bother to correct me when I addressed him so formally.

Takumi: They should be here soon. As well as Outori-san, the new recruit.
Sora: I see...

Silence reigned. I didn't know what else to say. It was most unwise to speak to Sora-sama when he is thinking. Instead, I closed my eyes and waited for the rest to arrive.

I wonder what drew Sora-sama to Outori-san. She seemed like a regular human girl to me... Is it possible that she held some sort of power? No...Sora-sama wouldn't recruit someone solely because of power. What did Sora-sama see in her...that I didn't?

Holding in everything.

I turned around as Sora entered the council room, before bowing low.

Takumi: Sora sama... you've returned.
Sora: I told you not to call me "sama" when we're alone.
Takumi: But..
Sora: And that is an order.
Takumi: Yes... Sora.

I tried not to smile as I looked at him when he sat on the window-still. To anyone else, he seemed cool, and unconcerned. However, I knew him far better than that. He was upset, his eyes glazed over. I pushed my glasses back up onto the bridge of my nose.

Takumi: I take it things with Asuka-san didn't go so well?
Sora: What do you think?

I knew better than to press the matter further. However, there was something I had to tell him.

Takumi: I spotted Taiki only moments ago. He seemed to have come from the same direction as you. I fear he may have overheard something.
Sora: .... WHAT?!!

He sat bolt upright, his fists clenching. He glared at the wall for a moment, and I shivered as I felt the anger and power radiating from him.

Sora: Find out everything he knows Takumi.

I smiled and bowed before exiting the room.

Takumi: That is my job, Sora-sama.