"Has there been any issues aside from the side effects that you mentioned? Anything that gave you more pain than the usual?" Dr. Sinclair asked while holding a clipboard, sitting forward-studying Azule's body language in addition to the questions.

"No ma'am, it's only some occasional mild chest pains that I experience now." Azule replied wholeheartedly while feeling his chest, sitting on the patient bed.

"Well, that's good news. That means the medication is working…but it could be improved. I want to get this treatment to a point where you don't experience any harmful or painful side effects."

Azule nodded with a beaming smile, "I'm confident that you'll pull it off! Say, why the burning question?"

Dr. Sinclair took a quick glance at Azule before she resumed writing in her clipboard, shifting one leg of the other as she engaged more with her writing; Azule looked around the office room, observing the medicine cabinet and the many medical stuff in the area.

"Say, why did you come here this morning? Don't you have school?"

Azule nodded, "I do, but I chose to come here because I feel like it's been some time since I saw you."

Dr. Sinclair kept silent, feeling it wasn't the right time to bring up what she had intended for him and his sister in a couple days. In two more days, she'd ask Sky to come and take a blood test for research into making a possible medication with that blood; Azule needed to be notified because it was only common courtesy.

Maybe tomorrow I'll tell him… she thought, preferring to defer on bringing up the blood test.

"Hey, could you tell me why you became a doctor here?"

Dr. Sinclair was perplexed, "W-Why!?"

"Oh…It's just that since we've been doing this I feel like it's only natural that I learn something about you, after all, trust is very important in these kinds of relationships." Azule winked holding up a finger.

Dr. Sinclair bit her pen, "Fine. But only because you're an important patient…"-she explained her past, telling him in detail of all the events and in the order that they occurred; Azule was stunned to learn such a sad history- "And so, that is why I work here now. The people here take care of me the same way I take of my patients, and that's with tons of heart."

Azule looked at the clock and realized that he'd be late for third period, and so he got up and bowed, thanking her for sharing her past-then bolted out the room and made his way to the train station. Dr. Sinclair stared at her clipboard, thinking about the mistakes she made in her life; I'll overcome these obstacles…I'll find the cures to all these diseases and make this world better; I'm sorry Azule, but I must use you as the foundation for myself to become recognized again…It's not to deceive you, but if I want to do reaserch on the bigger diseases, I'll need to get more popular again…

At school during lunchtime, Pastelle and Taylor walked over to their usual spot where the other second years in their class ate. Pastelle looked extra excited, seeing that one of her favorite foods was being sold today: Curry Buns! Pastelle ordered two, taking Taylor's bun to make it three.

"You're lucky you're my friend!" Taylor said, handing Pastelle the bun; Pastelle swipes the bun away and take a bite.

"I wuv yhu so muh~!" Pastelle said with her mouth full of the delicious pastry.

Kosami arrived at the lunch hall, intimidated by the amazing sight of all the students that were packed in the room; she went in search of Pastelle. After asking a couple of people, she found where Pastelle was sitting and immediately made her way there-noticing that Sky's description of Pastelle was identical.

"A-are you…Pastelle?" Kosami clumsily asked, nervous that she'd be speaking to an upper classman outside of Sky for the first time, and it had to be about something so important.

"hmm? Yeah…"-she gulped down her first bun- "That's me."

"Could I have a word with you? I was told to come to you for help…"

Pastelle waved her off, "I'm eating. Go and ask me later on."

"B-But it's urgent! Sky recommended that I come see you…"

Pastelle's eyes widened, "Sky sent you!?"

The others at the tabled paused, knowing how much Pastelle loathed Sky as a rival. Pastelle stared at Kosami aggressively for half a minute, finishing her second curry bun before beckoning Kosami by the finger to come closer.

"Meet me out on the rooftop, I'll be up there in a sec…" Pastelle said in a low tone, trying not to raise any attention from her peers about the new girl's sudden appearance at the table. On the rooftop, Pastelle found Kosami waiting for her; Pastelle still had one more curry bun left.

"So, what reason did Sky ask you to come to me?"

"Sky said that she was busy with a tournament and couldn't help me, but she said that I could trust you."

"Pretty big words coming from her…what is it you need my help for?"

Kosami looked around, "Is it true that you're an agent?"

Pastelle's unwary expression quickly turned cautious, "How do you know…? Did Sky tell you?"

"No, I'm aware because I did some research on you. Though, I didn't know your identity, only your alias as Agent 6."

Pastelle crossed her arms while eating her curry bun-whole, "So, it's something related to that stuff…"

"Yes, if you catch my drift of where this is going…"

"What do you want me to do?"

Kosami began to sweat, "Assassination…"

Pastelle became confused, "Assassination…? Who? Why?"

Kosami looked at the floor, "I want you to assassinate…Saint Henry."

Pastelle became baffled, "S-Saint Henry!? You mean the current candidate to win the election of Prime Minister? Do you realize what you're asking?"

"I'm sorry…"-she hides her hands behind her back- "I know it's a bold request, but I want him dead…"

"Why…?"

Kosami had pain in her eyes, "It's personal…"

Pastelle scratched her head, "Understood…well, what's this man to you? You have any information you could share?"

"He's…my father…well, stepfather to be specific."

"Oh, stepdad huh?"

Kosami nodded, "He's a terrible living creature and needs to be punished with death. I understand that as an inkling what I'm asking for could get me executed if I'm caught, but I'll put my life on the line to make sure that he's dead!"

Pastelle became impressed with her resolve, seeing the determination in Kosami's eyes to see this mission through. Pastelle sighed, holding her arm, looking out at the skyline in the distance. "I'll help you…but, I have some conditions."

"Conditions?"

Pastelle looked around to make sure no one was nearby-then leaning in, "Yes, if we're going to pull off this assassination, we'll need a hideout to make our move. Next, we'll need to recruit members, so far, it's only the two of us-I'd prefer if we have five total members-holding up five fingers in a low tone- "next, we'll need some resources, and probably expect to do some recon missions befor ewe can even kill him…well, we can discuss it later."

"Sure…"-Kosami took out her phone- "oh uh, is it fine if we exchange contact info?"

Pastelle tilted her head a bit and smiled, "What am I getting myself into? Assassinating a politician…?" taking the phone hesitantly with amusement on her face.

Somewhere in the train station of Inkopolis, people crowded the subways-many rushing to get home from work; it was clustered from left to right with much of the traffic being people who were walking too slow or people stopping at the little shops to buy a quick snack or gift. Many of these suit-dressed inklings were on their phones, the rest were mumbling under their breath as if they had a long day at work. On the train, it was a similar sight with the cars full of people-standing room only. Towards the back of one car, Azule and Cobalt sat down side by side as they waited for the train to move; Azule was enthusiastic since he's never really visited too many places outside of the big city-none he could remember that well, at least. Cobalt closed his eyes and breathed heavily-exhaling with calmness as he dozed off, crossing his arms and bowing his head a bit. Azule grabs the books from Cobalt's bag and starts reading, since Cobalt had bought them along for the trip.

Azule grabbed a granola bar from his pocket and unwrapped it, taking a bite and beginning to read; the boys were still in their school uniforms, but Azule had loosened up his a little since it was hot on the train from so many bodies packed in.

Some time passed by as the train began to get roomier as the popular destinations got met. Because of the lengthy train ride, it was dark out; Cobalt's head jerked and he woke up, still sleepy. Azule smiled after reading a good part in the book, interested in the story about a Blue hedgehog fighting some evil egg. Cobalt glanced over seeing the happy faced Azule out the corner of his ruby red eyes. Azule felt Cobalt's gaze and looked in his direction, "Ah-you're finally up!"

Cobalt sat up, "Looks like you're enjoying your read."

"Mhmm…"-Azule nodded cheerfully, returning his attention to the book-"you were asleep for a quite a while; you enjoy your rest?"

Cobalt felt his neck, "Yes, I feel like all my fatigue is gone."

"You looked like you were knocked out…not getting enough rest?" Azule asked while continuing his read.

Cobalt shook his head, "oh no, it's just that I haven't been thinking straight recently since I received some news."

"It's the secret reason why we're going to Meiju, right?" Azule said perceptively, keeping his attention on the story; Cobalt paused. "I found it a little strange that the only reason you'd go to see someone as important as your teacher after such a long hiatus would be to see them off before going somewhere with an uncertain fate…"-Cobalt lowered his head, ashamed- "You're hiding something from me, too, aren't you…?"

Cobalt clenched his fists, "Forgive me captain…I…the other reason why I am going to see my sensei is because she summoned me there to discuss some news with me about an important topic. Once I heard that from her, I knew I had to go see her immediately."

Cobalt could feel the chilling stare from the side of his eye, seeing a cold blue iris pierce through his soul. Azule closed the book silently, resting it next to Cobalt; he looked out the window, staring at the night lights that illuminated the residential areas they were passing by.

"You know, I always wondered a ton of things about you…" Azule said in a cryptic tone, returning his stare to Cobalt; Cobalt felt numb, worried that Azule might ask the tough questions that he'd avoided up until this point.

"How did you even get into our school?" he said plainly.

Cobalt leaned away from Azule with shock, "That's your first suspicion of me!?"

"Yeah, I mean…"-leaning closer so no one could hear them- "first you're a samurai, and I'm aware that our school isn't normal, but even you are a strange case. How'd you get in?"

Cobalt looked at Azule-feeling a sense of their bond about to grow if he came clean, "you'll listen to everything?"

"Of course!"

He told Azule everything he wanted regarding the question; it turns out Cobalt was another one of Prinicipal Telfin's personal admissions, and one who was safely guarded from everything regarding the government. Tangie was also another under Telfin's watch, he helped in sheltering her after she was out of the hospital.

"I was admitted under the nickname Cobalt-the name given to me by Tangie; I am only registered under that name, so no one knows my last name except for your sister and her colleagues in the military…"

Azule seem focused, "Hm seems accurate. So, principal Telfin is a really cool dude after all."

"hmm? What made you think different?"

"Oh no, I just began to question why there are so many strange personalities at Squid Academy. I mean, I know our school is known for being very progressive and all, but, they took in my sister-a popular daughter of Iconic inkling warriors, the daughter of iconic martial artists, a son of one the most popular samurai in inkling history, and an Octarian princess; all of this just seems too much like something is going on for it to be a coincidence…"

"Are you perhaps suggesting that he orchestrated us all meeting each other? I mean, we all knew each other as children…"

Azule waved his hand, "ah forget that, about your sensei…what is she like?"

Cobalt studied for a moment, trying to remember any details about his teacher. "Can't say I recall much about her…all I can remember is her voice and dominant demeanor. When she'd train me, she put me through the most rigorous tests for a child; I'm pretty sure I could've died on multiple occasions. She was frightening!"-Cobalt lifted his head and stared across- "But, she left suddenly around the time the war was going on, or she got summoned for the war. Either way, I never saw her again…though I did receive post cards from her-albeit not kind ones. But she did express how much she wanted to see me…"

"Seems like it really has been a while."

Cobalt nodded, "I look forward to seeing her again."

The train stops at its destination, the cars emptied out as the remainder of people reached their final stop. Cobalt takes a deep breath, taking his bag and resting it on his shoulders and walking out; Azule follows in similar fashion, tightening the back of his cap. They step off the train and onto the platform, immediately greeted by a rural sight. Orange and Red lights brighten the town-resembling the more traditional towns of Inkopolis that kept to old fashioned roots of inkopolis' history. Cobalt looks to Azule and nods his head, leading him from the train station and into the town of Meiju.