Sayla floated around the hangar, pondering her current state. There had to be some piece of equipment around the hangar she could use. Then she remembered there was an airpump used for the tires on the Core Fighters; the pump could work in reverse.

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"Finally." Sayla muttered. It took the better part of an hour, but she was able to set the pump.

She put the nozzle in her mouth and started the pump, which was a feet in itself since she was too big to use her hands. At first, Sayla didn't notice as the gas was sucked out, but after the first few minutes, she could feel her body getting smaller. Sayla deflated to the point where she could use her limbs again when she heard voices from above.

"What makes you think you left the Guntank on, Hayato?"

"I don't think I did, but I want to be sure."

Sayla gasped. She couldn't be found like this! She looked around for a place to hide, and decided to take refuge in a nearby supply closet.

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Sayla sighed out of relief once she was inside. Her body was still inflated, she looked as if she weighed 600 pounds, but it was a noted improvement. At least now she was free to plan her next course of action.