Not a good-bye, but a till we meet again

[stupidhonor]

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I believe this to be all. Well...

[In the days after the Lady's defeat, Project Unification is slowly being dissolved. Sielje may not be a member, but now she is leaving. AHer belongings are already gathered and packed up, a small load for the Arm. All that is left is to await a portal opening...]

The Earth is safe, I have fulfilled my vow. It is time. Time for me to return... home.

I am honored. Where would I be without you - my allies, my dearest friends? Know this, this is not our last farewell. I have my duty as the envoy to Earth, and even though for now I depart to Ankaia, I will be back. Back when the duty calls me. And even when it does not...

I will make sure to keep our bonds alive. That is a promise.

[The knight's eyes are wet as she speaks the words, but this time, finally, her back is straight with pride, her expression happy.]

[2 - for Gwen]
[But before she can depart for real, there is an important person to speak to.]


Gwen? The Lady is of the past now, I had time to think without worries. And I made my choice.

Back then, when I spoke to Jen... when I spoke to you, we decided that we should try - to date. But, but it is not going to work. I did not give you attention it requires. All that time, we did not even...

[Sielje coughs, getting red on her face. It's not the time to get distracted.]

No, that is not important. You and I, our lives are too different. We are too different. I am sorry saying that. It must hurt to hear, I know it hurts me to say it. But...

But you deserve the truth, and this is how I truly feel. We are close friends, but you would not be happy at my side.

...


Please do not be angry. There are so many things in this world worth living for. I am sure you know that far better than I do.

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[an_emulated_mind]

...Don't just unilaterally decide my feelings...

[Gwen has listened patiently, saying nothing. As Sielje kept talking, she leaned on the wall for support, she looked to the side, her hand covered her mouth-all little measures to try to avoid dealing with what's in front of her.]

...Acting like you don't deserve good things, that's your most annoying trait...

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[tillallareone]

We both have our duties to our home Sielje.

[There was a soft chuckle from Optimus as he bows lightly to the knight.]

I am honored to have met and fought alongside you. I hope that peace will suit us both well in the days to come.

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[lostamigo]

Take care. Don't let anyone push you around, you hear?