Strange Encounter

"Aghh!! That was close!" Ashley retorted in frustration before leaving the simulation capsule. 

"Ohh, hey Ashley, long time no see, hehe," I called to her in a gentle tone.

As soon as she leaves the capsule, coincidentally, she meets Raven outside, seemingly waiting for her.

"Hehe, it's been a long time," Ashley greeted back with a refreshing smile on her face.

"Hehehe..."

"Hehehe..."

The atmosphere between them strangely becomes brighter, as if they're two longtime besties. 

However, that wasn't really the case here; the truth is... The real reason they become like this is because of a certain person.

And also for the fact that they both share the same extreme experience at the simulation test.

"Anyhow, have you seen Lana yet?" Ashley asked in a concerned tone. "I was worried about what happened to her."

"Ahh, that... damnit monster Lana really got a PSTd because of it."