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"Damn this place is deserted." Trowa commented. He was the last to arrive, and thus the one to do dishes, but he was surprised, like the others, that the members of OZ did not bother to clean up their base.

"Watch your step, Trowa." Quatre said; he was, of course, the first to arrive, with Heero and Duo close on his heels.

"Guys, I think we should leave." Heero said, coming out with a trailer of materials.

"Why? No-one is around."

"But those things were. I found some fresh battle marks."

"Shit." Was echoed, then all promptly left, this time with Trowa arriving first as he had the least amount of time to return to his Gundam.

They had a group of three grinning members of Mithril waiting for them. Okay, so Melissa and Kurz were grinning; Sousuke had his typical face on. The reasons for their glee were sitting in the hangar.

"This is going to rock, guys." Duo grinned, laying his hands upon one of the hulls. "These are already the fastest planes the government has!"

"And I can't wait for you to say they're done." Mao said.

"Give us… three days." Heero surmised.

Kurz gaped.

"Trust me, he can do it." Duo said, "If he can mend his Gundam from severe damage overnight with borrowed parts, he can do this job in three days."

"Okay, we'll leave you to it."

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"…They look the same." Sousuke mumbled

Duo grinned at them, "On the outside, yes. Wait 'til you see the new gadgets. You'll also notice it if you look REAL close at the engines."

Sousuke frowned.

"Go ahead, take them for a spin!"

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Kurz was grinning like a fool. Melissa looked like a content kitten. And even Sousuke couldn't keep a small smile off his face.

"Told you you'd like 'em."

"He looks scary." Quatre whispered to Trowa.

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"Sergeant Major Mao reporting as requested."

Teletha looked up, "Melissa, you're glowing."

"Ma'am, those fly like a dream now. We were unable to test the new weapons, but I have reason to believe that if the improvements to their flight capacity is about the same level as to their weapons, then we shouldn't have a problem with keeping up with those things."

"Good." Tessa toyed with her braid.

"Permission to speak freely, Ma'am?"

"Granted."

"You're still concerned or distracted. Why?"

"…I'm trying to understand their reasons for coming. Are they here to conquer? Are they here to settle? It just doesn't make any sense as to why they would simply arrive, unannounced, and try and take over without trying to communicate with us first. Especially if the people in charge of these 'dolls' are intelligent enough to hit places strategically."

"Well, did you want to try and send a message to them before they attack again? I mean, if they do want to fight, we can hold our aces to the side. If you really want to try and talk, I'll follow you. You know that."

"…Thank you, Melissa."

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"What is this?" The lady asked, looking at a read-out from one of the dolems.

"It appears they wish to talk. Or at least one from the group wishes to talk."

She smiled, "How amusing. I suppose I can indulge them."

"Very well, shall I send them a reply, saying you accept to meet them at the designated time?"

"Yes."