Tell Me What I Am

Things were moving too fast for Chunhua.

"How many girls is that now?" she asked herself. Then pausing, to count it out on her fingers: "Me. Bridget. Lorica. Cindy. And now…"

She glared at the little blonde [Pocket Maid]. "Newbie...what's your name?"

"My name…?" the girl repeated while hooking a finger into her lower lip, bearing a thoughtful stare, as Bridget set her gently back onto the ground. "S-sorry"—she gave a sheepish smile, rubbing the back of her head—"it's been so long since I had one, so I can't even remember."

"What did you just say?" Chunhua exclaimed, then exchanged glances with Bridget—who merely shrugged—before returning with a scowl.

"Whatever you're keeping from us, just give it up already. We're comrades now."

"No, no. It's not like that at all…!"