13 To Threaten (1/2)

That 1% survival rate was fate's choice, as Amber's arm, along with the new weapon it held, stopped right before colliding with Xero's face.

*Instant Replay Slo-Mo* (0.5 Seconds)

Only Hikari and Elektra could perceive time at super speed, however both were preoccupied to observe. Hikari was mid-play with his new warhammer, whilst Elektra continued to fangirl over the arsenal that stood before her.

As Amber's arm swung to land apparent justice, white coloured orb (powered by Super-Rare sOr [Sponge]) shot out of Aloe's box and quickly produced a medium density foam mid-air, absorbing the blow.

*End*

Xero recoiled in fear before quickly adopting a ”nah I'm good” face, whilst Amber's attention focused on the substance that stopped her strike, her minor anger replaced with genuine curiosity.

”Woa woa woa woa woa!” Ryan hurried over, siezed and caressed Amber's new gun. ”I just made it this morning! Don't go around hitting people with it!”

Amber was half listening, as her eyes followed the Sponge Orb, which retreated back to the box. Aloe had fully woken up, though merely wore a face showing mild concern. She adjusted her glasses (aviator frames for those interested), and sighed.

”If that landed, he would've died.”

Amber scratched her head, semi-embarrassed that her sting posed a real threat to Xero.

”Ahh, um..sorry about that.”

Aloe approached her slowly, stopping right in front of her and staring straight into her soul. Though quite a bit shorter than her (158cm vs 172cm), she was certainly seemed more dangerous.

The room was tense and the air was thick, as everyone (including Hikari) focused their attention on this unexpectedly heated staredown.

”It's okay, it's my job to protect you guys.”

Aloe's expression immediately reverted to a tired one, as she stood besides Amber and hugged her arm. She turned to Xero, who had also defaulted to his signature subtle grin, and lowered her head to glare at him, over her glasses and with her naked eyes.

”I'll let you die next time.”

”But you just said..?!” Xero became temporarily speechless, dumbfounded at the inconsistency in her words and entire lack of emotion whilst saying them.

Amongst the commotion, Amber returned her attention to the prince, who had finished inspecting his newest creation.

”As mentioned, I only recieved word of your joining last minute, so I put this together this morning. However given that I already possessed the schematics for your sOr from the original blaster I made for you, it was rather straight forward to create. Your sOr please.”