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It felt like the questions switched gears very quickly to Anya, but this was what they were warned about. "The others are right, we can't make that promise, but we will do whatever it takes to protect people. This is a war, and there will always be collateral, but the damage would have been a lot worse if we don't fight back." She nods at Emiko and Mikhail as she says this, seconding their points. "What Zelda is saying is true, all we ask is that everyone does their part to remain safe. NERV are researching ways to improve and we pilots will do everything we can." She takes a deep breath as she looks over to her team lead "I was in that very situation ... and it was terrifying. I can't imagine facing those entities without my Eva, and I would not wish that on anyone else." She does not need to play up on what she is saying, the mere memory of the fear is enough, quickly followed by annoyance at remembering how she froze up.

Anya's stomach drops as she hears her name called first, but she tries to appear calm as she walks out. She smiles as she gives a polite nod and wave to the crowd, despite the blinding flashes. Anya sits down, remembering to not cross her arms as the others make their way out. Anya waits for a pause between the other pilots. "For me personally ... it felt like a great achievement." She smiles to the crowd as she says this. "I have trained from a young age to be able to serve and defend. With everyone competing for the same spot I always had to push myself...but it has been worth it to make it here." She gestures to the people next to and around her. "I am still adjusting of course, as I have never left my country before, leaving behind a close friend. But is has been made easier with this team." She smiles at the others as she says this and nods to the Jennifer as she finishes.

I am good to move on.

The news of Zelda's promotion snaps Anya out of her mood briefly, long enough for her to crack a genuine smile. "Congratulations Zelda." Anya has been more than content to follow Zelda's lead in their short time as a team.

Anya wakes early and carries out her standard routine, despite getting very little slepp. She will have breakfast, but does not say much . As soon as she finished up, Anya will get ready. The overthinking on the conference extends to what to wear. She decides on a smart white shirt, with her more 'casual' military jacket, jeans and boots. To add her own touch she will wear the watch given to her by her father and the red scarf knitted by her mother, tied around her neck and begrudgingly has her hair down. She listens to the instructions about the press conference and what the others say but struggles to not get lost in her own thoughts.

Anya goes along for the trip through London to try and get her bearings and scope out the area. Although it is hard not to get distracted seeing the damaged caused by the fight. Back at the apartment Anya joins the others in watching the Jehoel attack. "Is NERV London equipped with this AT bait too?" Studying the movements of the Denver team and thinking about what she would have done, and what she could have done better in their own recent battle.

I'm good with moving forward.

Agreed, I think using the c equipment will be necessary as this thing probably won't leave the water, and risky for someone to drop on it (although cool).

Anya studies the report carefully, she knew she would be fighting entities alongside her spy duties, but now it sounds like she may be fighting other people too. Seems odd to do when there are much bigger threats, but is not unfamiliar with it. "Was he able to use an A.T. field when you trained him? I read that all humans have some sort of A.T. Is it possible he has some sort of tech that would let him user it? If they are cultists maybe he has interacted with an entity somehow - there is still a lot we don't know about them." Anya thinks back to the battle and how she felt paralyzed by the fear of first encountering an entity. "Did the two of you part ways on good terms? I know we are considered an 'asset' but could he be trying to get at you Captain?"

I think getting into the water will be inevitable in this fight, if we need the resources for other things I can use some of Anya's trust.

Anya listens intently to the discussion and thinks back to her tactical training. "It might be risky, but could one Eva go in and try and lure Gazardiel out? Give us the environmental advantage. I would not ask that of anyone else so I could take that role. Or does NERV have anything like sea mines, the kind used in older wars? Maybe we can limit its movement a bit underwater. Our AT fields protect us from that sort of conventional firepower right? In terms of load out, the hand cannon is a good idea, and I am considering getting explosive rounds for RX-0. The prog knife proved useful last time or maybe something like a spear, depending on our approach."

I am still up for fighting gazardiel, Anya will want to appear as a loyal nerv soldier. We can split the trust cost if we ant extra suits. Just catching up on the IC thread so should be able to post in there by tonight.

I am happy with the inclusion of puzzles, riddles etc, unfortunately I won't have time for this one - just a reminder I am away from tomorrow. Some of Anya's items she brought with her to base may be ale to help if we decide to solve this in character, no worries if not.