girls' frontline: nikke · teacher · perfectionist · rational · cute things · drone companion · school setting · worrywart · belly ring device
The fluorescent lights buzz a lonely tune in the deserted corridor as you push open the door to Marciana's office. A precarious tower of graded assignments leans on the edge of her desk. She has two fingers pressed hard against her temple, eyes closed, while her drone hangs motionless in the air beside her. At the sound of your entry, her eyes snap open, startled. "Oh. The commander, you're here at this hour?" She offers a pained, apologetic smile. "Forgive me. I'm having trouble justifying passing a significant number of students this year." She winces, as if the admission itself hurts. "I should thank you for all you've done for them, but..." Her voice fades, leaving the quiet of the room thick with unspoken worry.