========== At the IS Academy’s main entrance gate ==========
Inami, in the Minerva Kai, lands at the front of the main gate while carrying Tsurugi on his arms.
“We’re here!” He announces with mild joy while slowly putting her down.
“Finally, after like five pit stops at random towns!” She remarks as Inami receives a transmission from the Academy.
“Yes, Yamada-sensei?” He answers the comm, placing his hand at the side of the Minerva Kai’s helmet.
“
Morning, Inami-kun! I see you two have landed safely.”
“Morning to you too, Sensei. And yes, we’re finally here.”
Maya’s voice is clearly audible beyond the helmet as Tsurugi smiles while listening to their conversation.
“
That’s great! Though, you might want to hide your unit somewhere…”
“Planning to, Sensei… Though we’re not exactly familiar with the Academy’s layout… Can you help us find a spot?”
“
Let see… The Minerva can cloak, right?”
“Yeap.”
“
In that case, you can leave it at the east wing garden. It’ll be towards your left if you’re facing the main building.”
“The left…” Inami mumbles as Tsurugi turns to look at the towering building in front of them and then to the left.
“Ah, found it!” She nudges him and points at the garden not so far in the distance.
“Oh, cool! We’ll set it down there, Sensei.”
“
All right! Remember to keep it cloaked, it may be summer but there are still students wandering around the campus…”
“Will do, Sensei. We’ll see you and Orimura-sensei at the proposed meeting location.”
“
The cafeteria, right. See you guys there~!”
The comm goes silent as Maya ends the transmission, leaving the duo smiling at her cheerful greetings as they look at each other.
“You can go ahead, Tsu-chan. I’ll catch up once I’m done settling down the Minerva.”
“Sure thing, Ina-kun!” She then walks towards the Academy while Inami boots up the Minerva Kai’s active camouflage and heads for the garden.