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[1 - later than other two prompts actually]
[With some caution regarding use of unfamiliar technology, Sielje reviews a mission recording time and time again. Or rather, a part of it - one during which her own words can be clearly heard. A desperate confession forced by an enemy...]
There is no way to make this disappear...
...
So be it, then. This is, after all, the truth.
Painful may it be.
[2]
"I could not find lord Ishin."
[Ynya returns from a short visit to the Fumerco headquarters. For some reason, his entrance nor leave was not halted by anyone.]
"I saw it - war machines torn to shreds, killed guards... only armed guards. But no sight of Ishin, he is gone like the wind itself."
"It is not his style to murder a defenseless servant. But one with a weapon, even if he is no more of a match to Ishin... regardless, this is not all. Please take a look at this. It is a 'copy', one of many."
Kimhone has in her hands a file of documents. Even cursory reading reveals incriminating evidence - a whole lot of incriminating evidence. Illegal black ops operations, biotech research that violates multinational law (and was done on beasts imported from Ankaia)... it's enough to sink Fumerco forever.
"These papers are strewn all over the Fumerco merchants' building. Not very well guarded, for their contents. I believe Ishin said he needs them no longer? This looks to be his parting gift, to ensure Fumerco will disappear as a player in his game."
"Hmm. But there is something else. Good news, for a change."
The Champion's Arm holds something in its hands.
"This is a device. I am no expert at such matters but it looks like something to open a portal to Ankaia. Very similar to what we have back on our planet... but smaller, more limited. Fumerco had it, and it seems undamaged. Shall we try?"
[3]
[One matter yet remains...]
"Perhaps... it was my mistake to reach out to Fumerco. Blinded by my own optimism, I could not see through intentions of leaders behind it until it was too late. I was blind to many things that seem so obvious now."
"We all made mistakes. What to do of them but to learn and move forward? Look to the future. Is that not right?"
[Kimhone and Ynya both turn towards the third person present.]
"..."
[Sielje is not too eager to start a conversation. Have you something to say perhaps, before leaving the three alone?]
[With some caution regarding use of unfamiliar technology, Sielje reviews a mission recording time and time again. Or rather, a part of it - one during which her own words can be clearly heard. A desperate confession forced by an enemy...]
There is no way to make this disappear...
...
So be it, then. This is, after all, the truth.
Painful may it be.
[2]
"I could not find lord Ishin."
[Ynya returns from a short visit to the Fumerco headquarters. For some reason, his entrance nor leave was not halted by anyone.]
"I saw it - war machines torn to shreds, killed guards... only armed guards. But no sight of Ishin, he is gone like the wind itself."
"It is not his style to murder a defenseless servant. But one with a weapon, even if he is no more of a match to Ishin... regardless, this is not all. Please take a look at this. It is a 'copy', one of many."
Kimhone has in her hands a file of documents. Even cursory reading reveals incriminating evidence - a whole lot of incriminating evidence. Illegal black ops operations, biotech research that violates multinational law (and was done on beasts imported from Ankaia)... it's enough to sink Fumerco forever.
"These papers are strewn all over the Fumerco merchants' building. Not very well guarded, for their contents. I believe Ishin said he needs them no longer? This looks to be his parting gift, to ensure Fumerco will disappear as a player in his game."
"Hmm. But there is something else. Good news, for a change."
The Champion's Arm holds something in its hands.
"This is a device. I am no expert at such matters but it looks like something to open a portal to Ankaia. Very similar to what we have back on our planet... but smaller, more limited. Fumerco had it, and it seems undamaged. Shall we try?"
[3]
[One matter yet remains...]
"Perhaps... it was my mistake to reach out to Fumerco. Blinded by my own optimism, I could not see through intentions of leaders behind it until it was too late. I was blind to many things that seem so obvious now."
"We all made mistakes. What to do of them but to learn and move forward? Look to the future. Is that not right?"
[Kimhone and Ynya both turn towards the third person present.]
"..."
[Sielje is not too eager to start a conversation. Have you something to say perhaps, before leaving the three alone?]
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[The pocket of chocolate bars is emptied next to them and Kei puts down one cup in front of Sielje.]
I just wanted to make sure you're okay. And tell you not to beat yourself up about it too badly.
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I am not beating myself up.
You know how I feel.
About everything.
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Nobody seemed angry, but I can only say for certain I'm not. [Her voice is softer as she continued.] I'm not that much of a hypocrite.
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A hypocrite? Why would you be one?
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You always spoke well of them and you did nothing to hurt them or they'd have noticed. You never did anything to us either. You just wished you had things that you didn't.
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[Sielje's hand clutches the cup slowly, feeling its warmth.]
Ambition comes from wishing to be better. On Ankaia, it is viewed favorably, as source of growth.
But those who only wish for something but do not do anything to achieve it...
Are shameful...
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I see...
But I doubt anybody did everything they wanted to or tried to gain everything they wanted. And if they did, they'd probably be someone like Ishin who doesn't think about others and what their actions do to them.
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[Sielje takes a deep breath. It's painful to admit, but...]
Ankaia, our culture, promotes men like Ynya and allows them to rise to the top. In... theory...
But for its noble intents, it seems that for every Ynya the realm fosters, there are two Ishins...
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[Sielje sips her tea. After this pause, she sounds pretty collected actually, if apologetic.]
Even if I let my feelings be known, they remain the same still. I look at others, the mighty - and wish that strength was mine, too.
My apologies. I cannot help it.
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Maybe it is.
[Sielje remembers well what Kei said at the start of the conversation. But she won't pry.]
This is the reason Lady Beldyn was disgusted by people of Earth, was it not?
Yet.. people on Ankaia are humans too. Our way of thinking is not completely different.
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Ynya does feel guilty about Lady Beldyn's true colors, that I know. Even if he really has no reasons for doing so.
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[Even if he wasn't the only one who had no reason to feel guilty here.]
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What irony, is it not?
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[Sielje takes a deep breath.]
This is it. Be it with her actions or against it, but... I am still myself. With my flaws, and all else... to admit the truth, I do not like myself much.
But, I will keep on going. I will live, and fulfill my promises.
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Yes, that is true. Let us continue going forward... together.
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