Post 'Rebirth In Flames' (Locked from Astara)

[holdthefuture]

So at the end of that fiasco, the mysterious horned girl escaped. The surrounding area is vast, even if she possesses unusual physical characteristics, it can't be too difficult to flee.

But, you should know your Kijin better than that, right?

Wandering the city not long after the mission may lead you to an encounter with the girl in one of a few situations...

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1. [A vending machine looks like it has been run over by a vehicle, and an unhappy policeman is giving the girl a scolding. She stays where she is and listens.]

Yes...I understand. I'll be more careful next time...

But for now I have to...

[Unfortunately, the officer, thinking that she's one of the district's cosplayers, continues his lecture about respecting public property...

So much for a flawless escape.]

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2. [Towards the end of the day, a bench in a quiet park is where she sits. Staring into space and looking not only directionally challenged, but also troubled.]

I did that much to her, and she just shrugged it off.

She isn't a normal Kijin...

Comments

[holdthefuture]

!

[The girl's ears are raised as she snaps to attention.]

...Y-yes?

[Unfortunately, she doesn't recognize Asagi right away.]

[cloningblues]

You're the Kijin that attacked Astara. Don't act like you're not. Few people with horns and tails around.

[holdthefuture]

I wasn't trying to act.

...

...But, who are you?

[cloningblues]

It doesn't matter. What matters is why you did that. During the fight you said a lot of cryptic stuff that's not very helpful for those who are not in on the mystery.

[holdthefuture]

That's because none of you need to know...

I didn't want to get anyone else involved, and I still don't want to.

[cloningblues]

Just... who are you, exactly? I didn't know there's another Kijin organization on Earth.

[holdthefuture]

...You could say there is, but I'm not part of it. Not anymore.

[She stands up.]

Anyway, this isn't your fight. I have said too much already.

[cloningblues]

A lieutenant of the Kijin Emperor returned to life. Who knows if more won't follow.

They're a danger to everyone on Earth. How can you say it's not my fight?

[holdthefuture]

I'll take care of it, and I'm not alone. That's why.

[cloningblues]

And you'll keep fighting us if we get in your way?

[holdthefuture]

That's right.

I'd rather not, though.

[cloningblues]

Neither would I. But I can't promise anything.

[Asagi turns to leave. So long, strange goat person.]