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1. [Immediately post-Mt. Daisetzu]
[Those present for the mission in Hokkaido already have some idea, but for others it may be a nasty surprise when Getter Robo returns, and out steps - that guy who hijacked it and tried to trash Saotome Labs, and who's been cooling his heels in a cell since. Now unrestrained, and apparently not even under guard, and looking rather pleased with himself. Well, he did help save Denzel and a bunch of civilians, after all! For certain values of "saved", given the civilians' condition, but that's not his fault.
So this fine gentleman now has the run of Sakihama Base, apparently, and soon enough appears around Fort Alhambra and even the Star Rose. Granted, he doesn't seem to be up to anything obvious, and if any blood has been let in the process, none of it got on him...]
2. [Network broadcast]
[Shortly after Getter's return, a worn-looking and grumpy (but that's no change from normal) Professor Saotome makes a video broadcast.]
I'll make this short. Arrangements have been made for Hayato Jin to pilot Getter Robo. For the time being, he's forbidden to leave any UG base or my labs unescorted, and is under full surveillance within them. He knows not to give us any reason to limit him more than this. I trust all UG personnel will exercise similar restraint.
The Reptiloids are growing more daring. We do not have time to spare for squabbling among ourselves.
[Those present for the mission in Hokkaido already have some idea, but for others it may be a nasty surprise when Getter Robo returns, and out steps - that guy who hijacked it and tried to trash Saotome Labs, and who's been cooling his heels in a cell since. Now unrestrained, and apparently not even under guard, and looking rather pleased with himself. Well, he did help save Denzel and a bunch of civilians, after all! For certain values of "saved", given the civilians' condition, but that's not his fault.
So this fine gentleman now has the run of Sakihama Base, apparently, and soon enough appears around Fort Alhambra and even the Star Rose. Granted, he doesn't seem to be up to anything obvious, and if any blood has been let in the process, none of it got on him...]
2. [Network broadcast]
[Shortly after Getter's return, a worn-looking and grumpy (but that's no change from normal) Professor Saotome makes a video broadcast.]
I'll make this short. Arrangements have been made for Hayato Jin to pilot Getter Robo. For the time being, he's forbidden to leave any UG base or my labs unescorted, and is under full surveillance within them. He knows not to give us any reason to limit him more than this. I trust all UG personnel will exercise similar restraint.
The Reptiloids are growing more daring. We do not have time to spare for squabbling among ourselves.
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Re: 1 (and after hearing Prof Saotome's announcement)
Allegedly.
[Hayato's watching the mechanics work on the Jaguar. Watching very closely.]
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Re: 1 (and after hearing Prof Saotome's announcement)
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My status will remain alleged, and no one will take too much trouble to investigate the allegations... so long as I pilot the Getter when it's needed.
[Hayato studies Walt. He does know the score, surely? He doesn't look like one of the naive kids from around here. In fact...]
You were there. The first time.
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Re: 1 (and after hearing Prof Saotome's announcement)
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[Deadpan.]
And I'd say you're more than a nameless grunt now, Lieutenant Schmertz. A marked man, wouldn't you say?
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Don't worry. I'm not putting you under any new scrutiny. The reports on you made for interesting reading, though.
How does it feel?
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So it doesn't matter who did the "choosing"?
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Most people who want to avoid excitement do a better job of it.
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