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srwu2016-08-28 10:21 am
caressedthedarkness) wrote in srwu2016-08-28 10:21 am
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And just like that...
1. [The following days after The Lady's defeat and the encounter with Loni are quiet for Seta - days are spent traveling around Sakihama and what was left of Alhambra Base. As the Kijin Empress, she knows she has a duty to return to in her home world, and that it might be some time before she can see her friends here again.
That being said, the feeling behind her smile as she stands by the hangar's exit is bittersweet. There is a soft rumbling of a fancy car's engine in the background - the vehicle ready to take her back to the Gate at the Gloster headquarters.]
...In the end, I really could not have done anything without all of you. Even matters of my world were solved with your help.
When I first arrived here... what is, for me, many years ago - I was unsure...afraid. I did not know much of anything of this world. But not anymore.
I will not return for some time, but do not worry... Astara and I have agreed to keep in touch through the Gate. She will resume her duties of managing Kijin affairs on Earth, as well as receiving any news from you.
I am...
[She pauses, to wipe something from her eye. It doesn't help much, but she keeps smiling regardless.]
...I am really... truly glad to have met you.
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2. [Many months later, after Project Unification's dissolution, a particular horned Kijin visits Sakihama City. She heads to a seaside area, where there is also a park, and a brand new outlet of a popular fast food chain.
However, this particular store is filled to the brim with beach-goers, and as such, even someone who stands out of the crowd as much as Lenore cannot find a seat after receiving her meal from the counter. She finally decides to sit down anyway - on the edge of a raised wooden patio outside the store. Her tray is set down beside her.]
Now that everything is over, I suppose this is going to be the norm...
[She unwraps her burger, but doesn't bite into it just yet. The fries, those go first.
While she does this, she looks ahead. This place holds a special meaning as well: the place where she first ran into the Unity Group and Astara. The site has since been rebuilt, though some buildings remain under construction.]
...I wonder how they're all doing right now.
That being said, the feeling behind her smile as she stands by the hangar's exit is bittersweet. There is a soft rumbling of a fancy car's engine in the background - the vehicle ready to take her back to the Gate at the Gloster headquarters.]
...In the end, I really could not have done anything without all of you. Even matters of my world were solved with your help.
When I first arrived here... what is, for me, many years ago - I was unsure...afraid. I did not know much of anything of this world. But not anymore.
I will not return for some time, but do not worry... Astara and I have agreed to keep in touch through the Gate. She will resume her duties of managing Kijin affairs on Earth, as well as receiving any news from you.
I am...
[She pauses, to wipe something from her eye. It doesn't help much, but she keeps smiling regardless.]
...I am really... truly glad to have met you.
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2. [Many months later, after Project Unification's dissolution, a particular horned Kijin visits Sakihama City. She heads to a seaside area, where there is also a park, and a brand new outlet of a popular fast food chain.
However, this particular store is filled to the brim with beach-goers, and as such, even someone who stands out of the crowd as much as Lenore cannot find a seat after receiving her meal from the counter. She finally decides to sit down anyway - on the edge of a raised wooden patio outside the store. Her tray is set down beside her.]
Now that everything is over, I suppose this is going to be the norm...
[She unwraps her burger, but doesn't bite into it just yet. The fries, those go first.
While she does this, she looks ahead. This place holds a special meaning as well: the place where she first ran into the Unity Group and Astara. The site has since been rebuilt, though some buildings remain under construction.]
...I wonder how they're all doing right now.
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[She stares at the amount of food Astara has, before hesitating to take her next bite.]
Still...I don't know. Even when I tried to take a break from fighting, it didn't work out like I thought it would.
And now...
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We just...need to remember what we're fighting for. For me...it's moments like this where I'm able to spend time with people I care about.
[As she starts on her second burger she takes out a smart phone and begins to check her messages.
Circe, Circe, Circe, Circe.]
Ah...nothing from her. I gave her a new phone when she left...she probably forgot it at home.
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...You should probably not ignore the rest of those messages too, though.
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...and in the end only you can decide that, right? Even if you can't find an answer now you have plenty of time and the everywhere to go. Getting caught up feeling sorry for yourself in the present is something your grandpa always wanted to avoid.
[Astara's devouring of her meal continues as she sends a text message to both Circe and their late guest.]
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[But then, she pauses.]
And, are you sure you should be casually calling him that considering the circumstances...?
I mean, I'm not exactly your...you know...
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Besides you met him, I bet he'd be happy to have a granddaughter no matter the circumstances.
[There'a a reassuring grin on Astara's face as she says this.]
...wouldn't you agree?
[The question seems to be directed towards someone past Lenore.]
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I did not speak with him for very long...but, yes.
[Lenore is surprised at first, but immediately lets out a defeated sigh. She doesn't even turn around, because she knows who it is.]
...
You two are taking this way too easily...
Perhaps...but this is not the time, nor the place for such things...
I apologize for being late...I forgot to take my phone with me...
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[Astara gives a quick wave to Seta as at this point the lost phone was completely unsurprising to her as well.]
Aaaand it's fine...I'm more surprised that you actually made it here at all.