Black Stranger

[star_of_sad]

A trap, isn't it...

[Setsuko is resting somewhere on the Chimera battleship, a sweet bun in her hands. It still tastes like nothing, because of the Sphere, which does not make her any happier. Not that she doesn't have bigger things to worry about.]

The Cambio Protocol will try to surround us and wipe us out. They'll probably bring in whatever allies they can find...

Call it intuition if you have to, but Asakim Dowen will be there. I know it.

...

[She recalls everything the Black Stranger did - how he killed her friends, tormented her. How he tried his hardest to save the world from an ancient god...]

I'm sorry Leos. It felt nice to do something for everyone but in the end...

In the end some people I just can't forgive. I still want vengeance.

Comments

[star_of_sad]

I'm pretty sure it's your imagination.

Or you're trying to make me worry on purpose.

[a_linear_mind]

You probably see them in a different light than I do and I can't really blame you for that.

And I think that I'm the last person you should be worried for.

[star_of_sad]

I can't help it... I guess I worry too much in general. Not just about me, but about all the other people too.

[a_linear_mind]

That's not a bad thing, it's why so many people here care about you and want to make sure you get better after everything that's happened.

...but sometimes that worry is just a waste, especially on someone like me.

[star_of_sad]

Are you saying if I were gone, a lot of people would be sad too?

And... I know you are hard to get rid of. I know what you're capable of surviving Willis. But, please take care of yourself, okay?

This will be a really hard fight. Maybe we had worse, but I want everyone to be safe regardless.

[a_linear_mind]

A lot more people. Trust me on this.

I know but...I've lived a long enough life.

[Willis pauses for a moment.]

Besides, if something did manage to get rid of me they'd deserve some recognition for their effort.

[He says this in a joking manner but...]

[star_of_sad]

Well... you were lost in that underground realm for a while.

I was really afraid you're gone for good back then.

[a_linear_mind]

But I came back, which is exactly why you shouldn't worry about me especially with how much you already have on your plate.

...doing that hasn't done anyone any good.

[star_of_sad]

I guess you're right.

[Setsuko sighs in defeat.]

Worrying didn't do anyone much good, did it?