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

[star_of_sad]

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

[mistaken_for_monster]

Well he'd definitely never let me forget.

And he's... been real quiet lately. I'm... actually not sure if that's a good thing.

[star_of_sad]

You think he might have been sad, or maybe worried?

[mistaken_for_monster]

I don't know. He's never been sad as long as I've seen him. And I know how he is when he's worried.

Maybe...

[star_of_sad]

Could it be... no. Let's not worry for no reason.

Let's go to him, see if he cheers up?

[mistaken_for_monster]

That'd work, he still loves attention.

[Volya has a small grin on his face as they made their way to the plant thing. It was curled up into a ball before it heard more people coming, unspooling itself from its ... 'nap'? Either way its head perked up and looked in their direction.]

[star_of_sad]

Ah, Interitus. Hello.

[Setsuko waves.]

I'm back. No, I don't have any water or ice cream for you.

[mistaken_for_monster]

...Ice Cream? Do I want to know?



Tbbbttttht!

[Well Setsuko, cabbage dog is happy to see you. Its crouching in front of you on all fours and head within touching distance. If he had a tail, he'd be wagging it.]

[star_of_sad]

You were a good plant, weren't you?

[Pet pet.]

Umm, do you remember the vacation, Volya?

[mistaken_for_monster]

Yeah I-... Wait... did he sneak out?

[Volya's eyes went wide with shock.]

How-what-

[Interitus just lets out a series of happy rumbles. Surprisingly its head felt warm to the touch, though it was as smooth as a river rock.]

[star_of_sad]

He went around the beach, begging people for sweets and water. Don't worry, he was mostly hiding.

As a palm tree.

[Setsuko seems amused by this description.]