A First Mission

Izokah makes a first appearance, showing up to the Temple to meet Rin and Mizu. He is unsure of why he was called upon, but the two quickly brief him on the threat of Izanagi returning. He is easily distressed by the thought of Daichi being taken, but after being told of their plan to play into Izanagi's hand, he assumed there was a better way. Through conversation, Mizu and Izokah happen upon the Theta-sprite.

Afterward, Triton receives the team as Izokah briefs Rin on Izanagi. The team is picked and briefed, Shiro, Roah, Rita, and Reno. Reno questions Triton and brings up his morals and inability to do the mission, suggesting Alcia is a better pick. At some point he becomes lightheaded and does a 180, suddenly agreeing to accompany them but only if Alcia joins. Mizu accepts and they are sent off after Alcia and Mizu exchange nasty looks.

The group make it to their first night, and an awkward conversation leads Reno and Roah into leaving. Eventually, Alcia makes Rita leave too. In the morning, they head out and travel for hours on end. At some point they encounter a man and he becomes hostile. They fight him and are easily overpowered. Shiro and Alcia eventually take him down, but he gets right back up after dying so Alcia warps him away. Reno and Alcia realize it's the Prowler.

Alcia offers help to Rita, which astonishes her. Roah is almost out cold, and Reno is annoyed. Regardless, they make way to travel until the sunsets. By then, they set up another camp. Reno and Shiro once again talk, having a one-on-one time.

Times

 * May 25th, 336.

Quotes

 * "You don't drown by falling in the water, you drown by staying there." Yosirons Father
 * "Only when you conquer your fear of living will you conquer your fear of dying. A man who lives fully is not afraid of dying at any time." Yosiron to Shiro
 * "Our greatest glory does not come from never falling, but in rising after we fall." Yosiron to Shiro