Caspian scrutinized Wavygyaza's chalk-white face. He'd finally gotten to see her in person. Though he wished it were under a better set of circumstances.
Mosquito Girl must've been the one to incite this scheme. Fubuki, Suiko, Yuta, or Tatsumaki would never suggest such an idea. But after giving it a second thought, could he believe that with complete certainty?
Irrespective of reason, he let gratitude warm him.
Mosquito Girl, all of them, seemed to understand him better than he understood himself and made the correct choice here.
Yuta, Fubuki, and Suiko stood at his right, waiting in silence.
Caspian shifted his concentration onto the three beauties and said the words on his heart, "Thank you for saving me from myself."
Their expressions melted into relief.
Footsteps originating from a narrow corridor behind the girls and off to the right rang out, prompting all of them to turn.
"Master. What are you doing here?" asked Genos, who stepped out from the corridor, wearing a familiar outfit: a black sleeveless shirt that highlighted his upper body, contrasted by a pair of light-colored pants, held up by a studded belt.
"I'm destined to be asked this exact question multiple times today, it would seem." Caspian scanned Genos' body, causing his brows to raise. "You got an upgrade I haven't seen before…"
Caspian hadn't noticed the changes in Genos' body right away, as they were subtle at a first glance. His overall appearance remained the same as his Post-G4 battle appearance, but now there were more intricate ports all over his figure. These intricate ports resembled the ports on Genos' palms, but larger.
Genos tilted his head. "How would you have seen it before? Do you also possess scrying abilities?"
Yuta, Suiko, and Fubuki all glanced at each other, exchanging looks Caspian couldn't decipher.
"Genos, you ran out of the room in such a hurry…" Doctor Kuseno appeared from the narrow corridor. "So you are... Genos' master. Caspian, I presume. I've always wanted to meet you."
To hear those words…
Doctor Kuseno reminded Caspian of the grandparent he never had. Both his parents' parents died before his birth. His mother and father had described them as kind, selfless people who helped others. That's why Kuseno became one of Caspian's favorite male characters in the series.
How he wished to have met his own grandparents.
Doctor Kuseno moved until he stood in front of Caspian. "I am Kuseno. I used to be an insignificant engineering scientist. Many things happened and now I am supporting Genos in his acts of justice."
"It means a lot that I finally get to meet you as well." Caspian extended his hand, which Kuseno met in a shake. "Thank you for looking out for Genos and also…" Ending his handshake with Kuseno, he motioned in the direction behind him to the left. "…for helping her on such short notice and considering the context."
"Doctor, after explaining Wavygyaza's situation… I believe now is a good time to inform master of everything we discussed and the conclusions we arrived at."
Caspian didn't like the way Genos said 'situation,' but no matter the issue, he would do everything in his power to resolve it.
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Early morning of the following day...
Caspian ascended the steps leading up to Bang's dojo. Not what I had planned, though this isn't a downgrade.
Ahead of him was Suiko, looking around in awe while yawning. He was also looking in awe at her bubble butt that jiggled with every step. He wished to give his heartfelt thanks to the creator of this singular pair of gray yoga pants.
"I hate being up in the early morning, but I can sacrifice sleep for this opportunity."
Caspian smiled and said, "I'm glad things turned out this way."
"Me too…"
He'd originally planned to bring Mosquito Girl here in order to have her learn martial arts, but she and Tatsumaki had left for Dr. Genus' in order to gather the essential items needed for Wavygyaza's recovery.
But when they still hadn't returned last night after several hours, Caspian gave Dr. Genus a call. Who then informed him that six of the required items could only be found far away.
This meant that Tatsumaki and Mosquito Girl would spend the following day, today, flying all over to retrieve these items, which weren't able to be shipped to W-City in under a week.
This also gave Caspian a chance to talk about the guest he wished to bring over to the House of Takoyaki and so they agreed that later today Caspian would bring said guest over.
Once he ended his call with Dr. Genus, he asked everyone at the laboratory if they'd like to go to the dojo early in the morning.
This excluded Doctor Kuseno, who had gone to bed prior to the phone call. After explaining Wavygyaza's situation and then about 'The Organization,' Metal Knight, and Drive Knight. Which allowed for Caspian to find out many additional details and confirm theories of his own.
Regarding his question, it sparked the interest of only two people: Yuta and Suiko. But Yuta decided against going as her own guilt regarding Wavygyaza made her inclined to stay and watch over her, alongside Fubuki.
Suiko, in contrast, was excited and stated she would love the opportunity to meet Silver Fang and witness his martial arts.
Caspian left Doctor Kuseno's Laboratory after talking through the night with Fubuki, Yuta, Suiko, and Genos. Now he climbed these steps in Z-City once more.
While his eyes were glued to the bouncing perfection ahead, he couldn't help but smile, recalling how Suiko reacted when he picked her up in a princess carry and ran into the sky as they departed from the laboratory earlier.
"Caspian..." Suiko stopped and turned around.
He'd been too…focused to look up in time before she turned. His eyes wandered up, only to find a playful smirk on her face.
"…I see your gentlemanly behavior of letting me go first carried an ulterior motive."
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