"Blake, we can't do this yet." Sun and Blake stood around a territory map of Menagerie. "We don't have enough ground force to take Cautio Beach, this is too reckless." He tried to meet Blake's eyes.
"We have to act fast before they double on reinforcements. It'll be hard, but I know we can do it." She finally glanced up.
"Since when were you a strategist? Last time I checked, you always horribly lost at that board game with the others."
Blake's serious face faltered as laughter almost broke through. "Sun, that's completely different from this. And to be fair, everyone always played against me." She smiled at the thought of her friends but quickly regained focus. "Just trust me on this. If we can't advance our territory now, we'll never be able to later."
Now Sun was looking down. "Okay, we'll go with your plan. . . but I'm not splitting up again."
"That one is your call." Blake waved her palm as she turned towards the door.
Sun ran up and took her hand in his. "I'll be by your side, always."
Blake stared at their hands together, then at Sun, flustered. "Just. . . just make sure you have your attention somewhere other than me during the mission," she said pulling away.
As soon as Blake left, Sun started popping off. He danced long enough for Ghira Belladonna to witness.
"And what is it you're celebrating?"
Sun sprung upright and slowly turned around. "Ah yes, well you see, we finally have a plan in motion to expand our territory to the coast," Sun explained with gestures.
"Preposterous. . . but, I know Blake won't back down. I'll discuss this further with her. I'd also like to personally lead a team in this potential mission. We'll need to hit them with everything if we even want a chance." Ghira hammered a fist down on his palm.
"Oh, don't worry Mr. Belladonna, I'll handle things!" Sun boasted, pointing a thumb at himself.
"Is that so? A moment ago you seemed concerned about our chances of taking Cautio."
Sun scratched his head. "Oh haha, all that. Just looking out for Blake sir." He paused when he figured it out. "So... does that mean you saw everything?"
"Yes. I did." Ghira's eyes narrowed. Sun laughed nervously and shimmied away.
Can I really have any trust in. . . that? Ghira palmed his face.