Where on Earth...?

[gravitons]

[On a less important note, some may have noticed that a certain amnesiac professor is now missing from the bases as well. In fact, the last time you've probably seen him was after that death-trap of a mission in La Gias.

There is a note on the local terminals however. It reads:]

Hey there!

If you're reading this, Master and I have finally gotten permission to go off on a quick trip. There's something really important that we need to take care of, and we took the Granzon with us, obviously.

We'll be back as soon as we can, promise!

- Chika

PS: I had nothing to do with rigging the stoves to explode. It was obviously the scarecrow!

Comments

[tiger_ken]

Maybe Dido then...

[And at the mention of breakfast...]

...huh. Hadn't... really realised. Was up all night. You got a clock in there?

[prismphantom]

Of course! I also have connection to the internet, combat logistics, a list of recipes to cook for Selena-

Ah! That's right! Selena!

We need to cook breakfast for Selena!

[Wait. "We"?]

[tiger_ken]

...Who are you talking 'we'? That other guy who works with you and Selena, or...?

[Ken has a bad feeling about this.]

[prismphantom]

Well I'm very, very sorry... I'm not asking for much but if you could at least help to try to-



Elma.

[Selena's voice makes the subot visibly shudder for a moment, but the woman just raises a hand.]

I appreciate your motivation but it's not something to panic about. Besides, Albhard woke me up when he heard the news.

[tiger_ken]

The news being...?

[Ken seems... distracted.]

...Sorry, been thinking about some things. Your bot asked me about helping him make breakfast for you. I mean... if that's still an issue, I could maybe...

[prismphantom]

The news regarding Shu. Since Albhard and I are his handlers, finding out he up and left with the commander's blessing was a bit of a surprise.

And I wouldn't ask you with making breakfast. It's been a hard week for you, hasn't it?

[tiger_ken]

...Hard for all of us, I'd say.

[Ken dodges quite answering the question as he clutches his other arm, now looking slightly awkward.]

I-Its no trouble though, really...

[prismphantom]

Hardest for the people who lost teammates and close friends.

[She's not going to ease off here.]

I haven't had to deal with that personally, but it's not hard for me to imagine.

You had breakfast yet?

[tiger_ken]

...Yeah. Pudding and a couple of other things. Haven't had the best appetite though.

Why?

[prismphantom]

If you'd be up for it, there's a story I think you should hear. I'd been hoping maybe to share it with you over breakfast.

Even if Elma needs repairs it's not like I cant fend for myself.

[tiger_ken]

...Sure, I guess. Just so long as you're better at it than Mizuki probably is...

[Ken'll walk along to wherever they need to go. He's curious how exactly the young woman has her breakfast if a robot normally prepares it.]

[prismphantom]

[And she does it in the most utilitarian way possible: a bowl of cereal.]

If you want one for yourself feel free to pour yourself a cup. Just try to pay attention... because the story is about someone who -from a certain point of view- would be considered a ninja just like you.

A man who lost the closest person in the world to him.

[tiger_ken]

...

[Ken... simply pours out the cereal, puts in some milk, and stays quiet to listen.]