Time Force Delta Squad: Trapped (S2 Game)

Grilos nodded. "There are eight families living in this place," he said. "It's a small community, but one we are proud of. We come from all walks of life in Silver Hills. Teachers, Government, private security in my case, doctors, restaurant workers, all of us trying to make livings for our families. On our planet, we used to hold massive congregations, families mingling with each other and nobody worrying about their children. Not like on Earth..." He looked at the two Rangers. "Please, follow me." He walked toward the door, opening it and stepping back to allow Sojiro and Alluka through, the sounds of playing and chatter filling hte air.

Alluka follows, watching the Agronites chatting amongst one another. This reminds her of the times she chats with her kind back home.

"This is like Umekia, except we become clingy when witnessing trauma." Alluka admits, remembering the times she and her sisters lean on each other more and inadvertently clings to Cody. But she tries hard to control this habit. "But at least our powers make up the joy we have with each other."

Sojiro was surprised by how lively the Argonite community once the doors opened, He could feel their energy and once again, he began glowing. "This... I never thought there would be a community that would look like me," he said in astonishment.

"This is like Umekia, except we become clingy when witnessing trauma." Alluka admits, remembering the times she and her sisters lean on each other more and inadvertently clings to Cody. But she tries hard to control this habit. "But at least our powers make up the joy we have with each other."

Grilos smiled softly, watchign the two Rangers. "Argonites enjoy each others company. we treat everyone as family, even strangers or outsiders," he said. "It's a way to make everyone feel included."

"Papa!" a voice elled, a little girl flying through the air and crashing into her father, Grilos laughing as he caught the child. "You're home early!"

"Oh, little starlight!" Grilos chuckled, hugging his daughter and kissing her head. "My darling, these are friends of mine. Sojiro and Alluka. Sojiro's one of us."

The child looked at Sojiro and smiled. "Hi! I'm Lilith!" she giggled. She tilted her head, watching the Yellow Ranger. "He's glowing, Papa."

"We're going to teach him how to control his Argonite form, little starlight," Grilos said with a gentle smile. "And I'll need your help for that."
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"I'm down to eat, but if you want some more alone time I understand." Kari said with a smile and a slight shrug.

"I don't mind the company," Tanjiro said. "Eating alone lately hasn't been all that fun."

"Well, this is the kind of relief I needed." Cody says, leaning against the chair after eating the shared banana split with Rolo.

Rolo covers his mouth to stifle the burp. "Me, too. It's been a long time since we last have some bonding time over ice cream."

"Back then, it's to spoil you. You need that kind of fun."

"True that. I ate so much ice cream, that I went hyper until the next morning. I fall asleep all day at school."

"Right." Cody resists the urge to avert his eyes since he somewhat recall being chastised by Ephraim. Only to forgive him after. He sips the water bottle briefly. "Have any plans later on?"

"Well, I'm going to have a chat with my bodyguard Manas. We just started doing these schedules in case you, Alluka, and everyone else are busy." Rolo shrugs. "I don't see why I have one. I don't need a babysitter."

"It’s not that anyone believes you need constant supervision. We will like to make sure you don't become a target again. If I recall correctly, you're shaken from being capture." Cody reminds his nephew in a firm way.

Rolo seems to be considering this. "I...do. I mean, I always escape unscathed but this is the first time I'm afraid for my life. How do you do it?"

Cody thinks about it. For a long time, he's raised by many people, trying to get through the constant distorted mind he has. But after losing years worth of his life and meeting his friends, he figure what to do with himself. "I get by one at a time. I do feel afraid for my life but I remind myself there are people waiting for me to come home. It's a gradual process."

Rolo hums, taking a sip of his own water bottle. "Makes sense to me. I'll remind myself on this."
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Alluka kneels to Lilith's level, greeting her warmly. "It is honorable to meet you, Lilith." She says, then looking up to Soujiro with an encouraged smile.

Looking at Grilos' daughter, Lilith, he took a deep breath and he smiled, "I am Sojiro. I'm from Time Force," he introduced. "I would love for you and your papa to help me with my powers."

Alluka kneels to Lilith's level, greeting her warmly. "It is honorable to meet you, Lilith." She says, then looking up to Soujiro with an encouraged smile.

Lilith looked at the two and smiled. "We can help," she said, floating up and blinking, her eyes glowing before she turned into a red tinged Argonite form, giggling as she flew around the two Rangers. "It's easy!"

Grilos snickered, shaking his head. "Little starlight," he said. "Some of us take to our forms better or faster then others, and she was using hers as early as four years old."
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"Okay cool. Well then, let's go eat." Kari said with a smile before pulling her phone out. After reading Sojiro's message, she looked at Tan. "Think they will be alright?" She asked with a half laugh.

Tanjiro looked at his phone and nodded. "If it helps Sojiro, they'll be alright."

"You'll do fine, Rolo. Think of it as like having an older brother you'll spend time with." Cody assures his nephew.

"Like you and Dad?"

"Yeah, like me and your Dad." Cody answers brightly, rubbing his nephew's hair.

Rolo snickers at this. "I guess it won't be bad. Maybe Manas will teach me cool tricks."

"Exactly." Cody replies as he stands from the chair, cautiously stretching his arms. "I don't know about you but I will like to return to the apartment."

"Me too. I'll stay there for now." Rolo shrugs, his eyes train to his uncle's recovered arms. As he gets up, he goes over to him, opting to remain at his side while Cody dumps the trash away. Then they walk back to the safehouse.
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Alluka stands up, gazing at Lilith's transformation at an eased pace. "Astounding." She says with awe, her body slowly levitates by her Float so she can watch the child up close. "You handle this transformation without a problem. Just like my youngest sister with her Flight."