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[Ren's room has been vacated. Scarce personal possessions have been moved elsewhere, and the whole place looks like if no one ever lived there, left in a pristine condition.
The horned person can still be found in a Unity Group base, head bowed in prayer in front of the wall of rememberance. Ren wears the same robe they were first found in. Even the gunshot hole and the bloodstains are there.]
Seeing even one person die in front of my eyes, their life lost - when I had means of preventing it... it makes me feel guilty. It's a selfish emotion because it makes you feel bad for yourself rather than the one who just died. But we are inherently self-centered beings. Aren't we?
[As their eyes open, Ren smiles sadly.]
My time draws close. I know I am going to die - not exactly when, not yet, but it will be soon. And I know where it will happen. I really doubt the circumstances will be peaceful, so I already informed Roland. We will do everything we can to ensure no further tragedy strikes.
...
I am really happy we could have met. Thank you for everything.
The horned person can still be found in a Unity Group base, head bowed in prayer in front of the wall of rememberance. Ren wears the same robe they were first found in. Even the gunshot hole and the bloodstains are there.]
Seeing even one person die in front of my eyes, their life lost - when I had means of preventing it... it makes me feel guilty. It's a selfish emotion because it makes you feel bad for yourself rather than the one who just died. But we are inherently self-centered beings. Aren't we?
[As their eyes open, Ren smiles sadly.]
My time draws close. I know I am going to die - not exactly when, not yet, but it will be soon. And I know where it will happen. I really doubt the circumstances will be peaceful, so I already informed Roland. We will do everything we can to ensure no further tragedy strikes.
...
I am really happy we could have met. Thank you for everything.
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[Ren makes a surprised noise as they're slapped across the face, almost losing balance in the process. They listen to the rest of the message hunched slightly down, hair obscuring their face.]
Ha...
Ha ha.
Ha ha ha!
[Ren starts to laugh. The laughter is genuine and jovial, without a hint of bitterness.]
It's really like her! That's Kagura I know! I can really see why she chose someone to play messenger for her.
Yes, James - she really does have a point. In fact, I'd like to relay a message back, if it's not too much trouble. Or, I could just say it myself if she's not too far away. Anyway, here goes:
"Your message was understood very clearly by me. It was never my choice to die. There is no need to worry about me - it looks like I've decided to try to live, instead."
"By the way, and I ask you to take my next words as nothing else but what they are meant to be - a highest compliment. Major Kagura, you are the most optimistic jerk I have ever met."