"I'm about to tell you the reason I heard from the Council meeting this morning."
That successfully earned Chiaki's undivided attention. Her eyes were focused on Oriole's face on the other end.
"It's a different reason in your case, different from Azure's problem."
"Oh? Tell me about it."
"Azure's case is more of incompetence."
"Incompetence? How could someone judge him as incompetent? This is Azure Ao we're talking about."
"I know, alright? I also tried to defend him in the meeting."
"Guess who was adamant on convincing everyone that he was a worthless Guardian."
"That lady whose name we shouldn't mention."
"Exactly."
Chiaki sighed. "I don't know anymore. But what about her reason for my layoff?"
Oriole massaged his temple. "I earned a kick-out because I defended you this time. So, welcome me into the club of the official M's enemies."
