Well, there you have it. You can’t go to your apartment to celebrate, so your bestie will have to come in clutch! You ask Vera to tell everyone to get ready, you’re going to the unknown!

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Vera says all confused. Then relays your message to the others…

Vortexia drives the van through the street wilderness to find the mysterious location prophesied by your bestie. It’s a rental house near the stadium, it appears this entire zone is way cheaper after the days of the disaster. Looks fairly new, but not of incredible quality. It’s two stories big, but not particularly wide. It’s nicer than your apartment, but yours has the benefit of being a bunker that has endured the passage of time. Who knows if this building is flimsy? Maybe you’re going to find out…

“Welcome! Welcome! This is my new home!” Crossbill smiles at all of you as she tells you to park in their garage. “We’re renting it together with the other girls. Scroll will be safe and sound here.” It seems the time to get cozy with them has arrived.

“Other girls? You don’t mean…” Vera is putting the puzzle together.

“Don’t mean what?” Vortexia raises an eyebrow.

“...The prisoners.” Vera facepalms.

“P-Prisoners?!” Vortexia doesn’t like the sound of that! “Like, as in criminals?! You *actually* went to prison, Crossbill?!”

“T-They haven’t told you?!” Vera is in shock.

“Too dramatic. Behave.” Kushi doesn’t see the issue with working with people outside the law.

“Yeah, don’t overreact! They’re nice and proper gals, their hearts will break into a million pieces if you’re cruel to them — and Johnny won’t stand for it. Besides, they think the world of you because you helped them, Vera.” Crossbill doesn’t like the girls’ attitude, and ignores the baseful (?) accusations.

“I-I… Hmm… I can make them join the fan club. Yeah. Hehe…” Vera is having bad ideas.

“And Vortexia, I’m sure they’ll end up as your fans if they learn more about you!” Crossbill adds.

“I-I wasn’t judging… I’m just… uhm… impressed?” Vortexia is nervous.

“Relax anyway, they are really one of a kind!” You smile.

“If Noon trusts them. I trust them.” Kushi is all aboard too.

“I mean, same, but…” Clutz wants more details...

“Then what are we waiting for? Let’s head in!” Crossbill leads the charge…