(alright, I won't have Ark say it again, unless it's to get her attention in a life or death situation or something like that, if it's okay)

"I apologize Hikari-chan," Areku said as he apologized, a sheepish chuckle escaping from his mouth. "Though that's quite impressive, to make your own weapon like that," he added somberly.

"I hope," she replied before reaching her hand down to help the crimson clad female up to her feet, wondering who she was, especially since she seemed so young to be joining Beacon Academy.