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[Lenore suddenly finds herself in a barren, desert-like area, with clear blue skies above. She immediately knows something isn't right, since she remembers being in a fight only moments ago.]
This again...
[As she takes in her surroundings, she realizes she isn't alone. The figure of a slender female with long, white hair, wearing a flowing dress stands not too far away - facing the only tree that stands for miles around. A tree that looks very healthy somehow.
This figure is someone familiar to Lenore. The first time they met in this mental landscape was shortly before Lenore escaped Carina's facility mere months ago - when she was calling for help and no one else answered. This mysterious person was the same person who bestowed the power of the Phantom Guardian to her, and though she didn't recognize her before, her encounter with the UG changed that.
Lenore's right arm, normally wrapped in a thick sleeve, is exposed here. It is covered in white-silver scales, which are glowing with golden light. There was no doubt...]
Seta Albreich.
[The figure turns around to face Lenore.]
Yes. You recognize me at last...thank goodness.
D-don't give me that look, please. The only time this arm glowed was when that name was mentioned. It didn't take long to figure out... and I had to run away not knowing how to explain...!
[Seta only smiles at that.]
There are many things I wish to speak to you about, Lenore. But...the time we have in this space is short.
So, I will tell you this... you are in good company now. Even if their individual methods may leave you questioning them, at times. With their help, you will be able to bring closure to this, for both of us.
And, there is one more thing...
...What would that be?
In one of the places you will be at... there is a tree on which I have inscribed a message. I... may have done so in a hurry and made a mistake.
If you could... please check it for me.
[Lenore is a bit stunned by this request, but...]
S-Sure...
[At that point, the surroundings start to fade away...]
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1. [A certain Kijin awakens in the infirmary, in one piece thanks to Roy's intervention.]
Ugh...
[She is mostly fine, if a bit drained, which only leaves getting the answers needed...]
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2. [Eventually, Lenore manages to make her way to the tree where Seta's message was written. She gazes down at the words, and exhales.]
It's hard to figure out exactly what you're like...
But, you did save me, so I'll take your word for it. I'll stay here.
This again...
[As she takes in her surroundings, she realizes she isn't alone. The figure of a slender female with long, white hair, wearing a flowing dress stands not too far away - facing the only tree that stands for miles around. A tree that looks very healthy somehow.
This figure is someone familiar to Lenore. The first time they met in this mental landscape was shortly before Lenore escaped Carina's facility mere months ago - when she was calling for help and no one else answered. This mysterious person was the same person who bestowed the power of the Phantom Guardian to her, and though she didn't recognize her before, her encounter with the UG changed that.
Lenore's right arm, normally wrapped in a thick sleeve, is exposed here. It is covered in white-silver scales, which are glowing with golden light. There was no doubt...]
Seta Albreich.
[The figure turns around to face Lenore.]
Yes. You recognize me at last...thank goodness.
D-don't give me that look, please. The only time this arm glowed was when that name was mentioned. It didn't take long to figure out... and I had to run away not knowing how to explain...!
[Seta only smiles at that.]
There are many things I wish to speak to you about, Lenore. But...the time we have in this space is short.
So, I will tell you this... you are in good company now. Even if their individual methods may leave you questioning them, at times. With their help, you will be able to bring closure to this, for both of us.
And, there is one more thing...
...What would that be?
In one of the places you will be at... there is a tree on which I have inscribed a message. I... may have done so in a hurry and made a mistake.
If you could... please check it for me.
[Lenore is a bit stunned by this request, but...]
S-Sure...
[At that point, the surroundings start to fade away...]
===
1. [A certain Kijin awakens in the infirmary, in one piece thanks to Roy's intervention.]
Ugh...
[She is mostly fine, if a bit drained, which only leaves getting the answers needed...]
---
2. [Eventually, Lenore manages to make her way to the tree where Seta's message was written. She gazes down at the words, and exhales.]
It's hard to figure out exactly what you're like...
But, you did save me, so I'll take your word for it. I'll stay here.
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I was sure that I could handle it without getting too many involved...
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We were about to store it in a secure place, but there was an ambush...
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But...
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The fact of victory is what matters most, does it not?
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But, she said that your group is good company.
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[This is a complicated but familiar feeling. However...]
She? Who do you speak of? Astara Kellin?
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[She glances down at her right forearm. Now that it isn't hidden under a sleeve, Sielje can see that it is strangely wrapped in white serpentine scales.]
I spoke to her not long ago.
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But... was she not...?
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She said something... about a tree.
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A tree... what of it? It may be important.
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[Lenore pauses, not sure how to mention this next part.]
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And she told me to check it in case she made a mistake.
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You would best find that tree, and soon. Ah!
I do not mean to throw you out of your bed while you still recover!
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[She sits up and turns, so that she can put her feet on the ground. There's a slight wince at the end of that movement however.]
...If it's something she left here, I can at least find out more about her.
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... Is it?
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I've never heard of trees running away before...unless it's sentient...
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... As far as I know.