Iteration's End

[a_linear_mind]

[1] [Post "Inheritance"]

[Somehow against even his own expectations Willis returned to Sakihama with Leigh still in his arms, alive and in one piece all thanks to Elys' last actions. Something as minor as giving him permission to the MCR was what lead to in what was Willis' opinion a miracle. One that he still couldn't quite believe actually happened.

However, as quickly as Strahlend returns it takes a bit of time before the two emerge from the machine. As they do they break apart slightly in embarrassment again. ]



"You're still a big idiot, you know that right?"

[Leigh says this with the biggest smile on her face.]

I know...

[2]



[Some time later Leigh stands inside of Sakihama's hangar again, standing next to Amagahara's cockpit on one of the many elevated platforms. The machine was responsible for the fact that she was still standing here and for all intents and purposes it was her machine

As it was now Elyssa Soleil had essentially given up her life twice over allow Leigh to continue living.]

...thank you Elyssa.

[As she says this she closes the cockpit of the machine, even if it was now hers she didn't want to disrespect her memory by altering the machine in any way.]

[3]

[As for Willis he seems...actually Willis seems to have disappeared for a bit. A short time later a strange clean cut man stands in front of Strahlend, wearing a familiar looking jacket that has seemingly finally been washed. The man's gaze seems to be set on the now floating Discovery of Self.]



Just one more big problem to go.

Comments

1

[star_of_sad]

You both are. You really are made for each other, one exactly as stupid and reckless as the other... you always make me worry!

[Setsuko chastizes the duo, trying to hold back tears of happiness.]

Welcome back.

[a_linear_mind]

Sorry...

[This time he really had no excuse.]



"We really are though, aren't we?"

[Those words just seem to reassure Leigh further as she grabs onto Willis' arm.]

"...thanks though Setsuko, I'm glad to be back."

[star_of_sad]

Finally, all of this is over. It was a long time even for me, and for both of you...

Well. It looks like you'll have a lot of catching up to do.

[a_linear_mind]

Yeah...but that will have to wait just a bit longer.



"...you're still planning on fighting against the Lady as well?"

[There's a small look of concern from Leigh. Given that they had just survived thanks to a miracle going up against the Lady almost immediately, it made her worry a bit.]

I'll be fine...

2

[stupidhonor]

This is what she wanted. Was it not?

[Sielje looks up at the Amagahara. Elys is still gone. But somehow, she doesn't feel so bad about it anymore.]

[a_linear_mind]

[A nod from Leigh.]

If she hadn't cared about him so much I wouldn't have been able to keep this second chance.

...in the end we were able to honour her dreams in a small way, and I'll be eternally grateful to her for that.

[stupidhonor]

This is all your doing. I was unable to do anything.

Yet.

[a_linear_mind]

[Leigh shakes her head softly at that statement]

The only reason we got to this point was because of everyone in Project Unification and the sacrifices they've made to protect everyone.

3

[star_of_sad]

Yes. One more... umm...

[Setsuko does a second take.]

Re: 3

[an_inherited_mind]

Hmmm? Is something wrong Setsuko?

[Something about that smile looked familiar...]

[star_of_sad]

Willis? Are you trying to hide from someone with a clever disguise?

[Looks like shenanigans are not quite over yet.]

[an_inherited_mind]

This isn't a disguise...

[Somehow this was even more embarrassing than everything else leading up to this moment.]

I just cleaned up my jacket and Leigh cut my hair. She said it was getting way too shaggy...

3)

[ressurectionof9]

INTRUDER ALERT! INTRUDER ALERT! COOOODE REEEEEEEEEED!!!!!!!

[Willis will find a smol tackling him from the side with all her might.]

I don't know who you are but I'm not gonna let go!

Re: 3)

[an_inherited_mind]

Intruder!? Where? I'l-blargh

[And as quickly as he goes to alert he's tackled off screen by the smol being and struggles against her.]

Lana what are you doing!?

[ressurectionof9]

You KNOW MY NAME?! HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN HERE?! WHO ARE YOOOOOU?!

[Lana... is simply clinging to Willis. Interrogation by tiny screaming blue haired girl. This is a new one.]

[an_inherited_mind]

[Somehow, despite how decades he had been around this was actually the first time something like this had happened.]

What do you mean? It's just me!

1

[gravitons]

Good work out there! You guys had me scared for a bit.

...We're not interrupting anything, are we?

[Chika and Shu await the duo outside the machine, with the former looking overjoyed and the latter being back to his usual self.

Shu is looking off to the side, but not saying anything just yet.]

[a_linear_mind]

N-no, it was nothing.

[Eyes darting away in embarrassment now.]

1

[abugslife]

Ah, the lovers reunite again, undefeated even by death. I am sure storytellers will tell tales inspired by this event for centuries to come.

[a_linear_mind]

Ah He-...tepheres.

[Almost slipped into old habits again.]

Or end up as a footnote in the Tales of the Unity Group.

[abugslife]

I was being facetious.

This whole incident seems to be over, at this point. Are you two feeling fine? It would be a pity if either of you joined the ranks of the numerous victims of Setsuna Zeeck, after everything that happened.

[a_linear_mind]

Come on, it's a good enough story. I'm sure some people would be interested!

[There goes Willis' feelings.]



"Now you're just overreacting on purpose..."

[Leigh rolls her eyes at Willis' reaction but still has a small grin on her face as she does. She gives a nod at the rest of Heph's statement.]

"...so far everything seems fine."

3

[abugslife]

Is this how your new appearance is supposed to look like, Willis?

It looks bizarre.

Re: 3

[an_inherited_mind]

I just cleaned up a bit...

Why is everyone reacting like this...

[abugslife]

Perhaps a cleaned-up state is a very unusual one for you.