Sister Theresa was actually quite imposing, but the requirements were rather high: she had to neither speak nor move. The moment she did either, that dopey aura naturally leaked out, and not even Judah could hide it.
Fortunately, that all fell under the category of performance art. She could still put on an imposing act.
"Come out."
Theresa spoke calmly, her right hand stroking a spear at her side.
The drone's speaker gave no response. It seemed to have gone to fetch someone.
Hoshino was watching a newly released spy movie in the cinema with the children, getting along with them wonderfully. Suddenly, the dim theater lit up brightly, and the movie was stopped. Chattering immediately broke out.
"Is it over?"
"Doesn't seem like it. The male lead just found out his boss is an important figure in the villain organization."
"How did he only just find out? What an idiot."
"..."
Amid the chattering discussion, someone yawned. A few tears slid down dazed faces, their eyes bleary with sleep. It was obvious just how boring the movie was.
Hoshino silently raised her head.
The little rabbit Amiya stood at the door, gesturing at her. Her motions were somewhat unladylike, making her look rather comical.
"Coming, coming."
Hoshino slowly got up and followed Amiya out of the theater. They remained silent all the way until they reached the forward observation room. The large screen displayed a live feed from the drone: the sister stood alone in the wilderness, a gentle breeze stirring her soft dress.
"Ah, Theresa?"
Hoshino nodded nonchalantly. "She told me she'd notify me after settling the people at the shrine. I was wondering why she hadn't contacted me yet. Turns out she came herself."
"Settling them?"
"Didn't the shrine have several troubled girls? They couldn't all come