The return

[star_of_sad]

[Setsuko looked around various locations in Unity Group bases. The memorial, with Chief's name written on it. The hangar, where remains of Virgola unit 3 rest, its combat data and special attack already transferred to the first unit. All to realize - yes, she did not make it up. The recent past is as painful as she thought it was.

Yet there is still hope.]

I'm sorry for worrying everyone. I was transported to Paradigm City, and also lost my memory... I don't know why. But I think that... whatever is responsible for all that happens to me, was trying to protect me somehow.

I won't accept that. I can't lie low and do nothing for the rest of my life. That'd be disrespectful to Chief. And there's Toby - he wasn't with me. But somehow... I just know he's still alive. I'm sure of it. And I'm going to find him.


It's good to be back.

Comments

[majestic_keiki]

It's good to have you back.

[star_of_sad]

Thank you Kei. Did I miss anything while I was gone?

[majestic_keiki]

Not much has happened. [Her voice trailed off, looking uncertain for a bit before finally deciding to continue.] At least after the mission...Dr. Shirakawa killed that man.

[star_of_sad]

That man... you mean Chief's killer?

[mistaken_for_monster]

[Volya lets out a breath he didn't know he was holding.]

Its really good to have you back Setsuko.

I... I was worried...

[star_of_sad]

I know. I'd be worried too, very worried.

But there is no need to worry anymore Volya. Everything will be alright from now on.

[mistaken_for_monster]

Yeah... Yeah it will be.

[star_of_sad]

So... did Interitus behave while I was gone? You remembered to water him, yes?

[kill_all_vagans]

[Just seeing Setsuko back, seeing Virgola Unit 1 back and okay...]

Setsuko!!!

[Yeah, there's a big beaming smile on Flit's face.]

[star_of_sad]

[How could anyone not cheer up seeing this reaction?]

Ha ha. It's nice to see you too, Flit.

[cloningblues]

You... lost your memory?

[star_of_sad]

Yes. It happened to everyone in Paradigm City - but that was 40 years ago.

I don't think it's a coincidence that I was taken there.

[cloningblues]

Probably not. That's too close to just be a coincidence...

But you remember everything again, right? Do you know where Toby and those other people are?

[actuallyselfish]

"Good to have you back, Setsuko." The pilot of ShelLancer says

She scratches the back of her head. "Although...I don't think we've talked all that often. My name's Dido."

[star_of_sad]

Thank you. It's nice to know your name Dido... I believe I saw you in engineering?

I didn't know you were a pilot.

[actuallyselfish]

"Yup. I'm a Tech on loan from the Solaris Organisation." Dido confirms.

She hesitates. "And just joined the roster. After all that happened...someone needed to step up and fill the gap."

[ugyuuya]

"Saving my bacon right as soon as you get back in the saddle, and you were worried about keeping up with us before your little side trip."

[Yuuya greets Setsuko with a warm smile and a friendly hand on the shoulder.]

"It's been a rough few weeks but I'm glad your back in one piece. You find anything on Toby let us know, don't go running off on your own again."

[star_of_sad]

W... well, it's not that I ran out on my own. Not this time, I mean.

I'm sure Toby is alright. Don't ask me how, I just know. And that means I will find him.

[ugyuuya]

[Yuuya puts a hand on Setsuko's shoulder and squeezes it gently.]

I'm just teasing a bit there, we all pretty much got rolled over on that mission and I'm glad you're safe. So what happened in the meantime? It took us a while to find you so I'm a bit curious.

[brought_it_back]

You seem better.

[star_of_sad]

Thank you.

...

Umm.

Who are you?

[brought_it_back]

...I've worked here for two months...

...It was short notice, but...Some of the other staff got you a small cake...

[tiger_ken]

Hey Setsuko.

[Ken walks back, coffee in hand not even bothering to look...

Crash

And now he'll have one mug deducted from his salary, as it hits the floor.]

S...Setsuko?

[star_of_sad]

Ah!

Hello, Ken-kun.

[tiger_ken]

Y-You're back? When did-? How?!