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

[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."

[star_of_sad]

Ah. That'd explain it.

After all that happened... I know what you mean. Losing Chief... I'll be honest, it hurts. A lot. And so many in Unity Group experienced something similar.

[actuallyselfish]

"Yeah..." Dido says, rubbing the back of her head.

"I feel like I should be saying something profound, like the night's darkest before the dawn or our courage will open a path to the future, but..."

She shrugs. "Sometimes people die, or are lost. And it hurts."

[star_of_sad]

Life really isn't a lot like fiction when it gets to that...

[actuallyselfish]

"Mmmm." Dido says, and smiles.

"But one of our lost friends came back. And that's awesome. And it gives me–it gives us all hope things'll work out."

She scratches her chin. "Speaking of things working out, what's that new guy Roger like?"

[star_of_sad]

I hope things turn out well for others, too.

I was lucky that he found me. Mr Smith is really a gentleman. He acts like it's all business to him, but it's obvious that he cares for others.

[actuallyselfish]

"One of those chivalrous types?" Dido muses. "Well, he's definitively going to fit in here!"

[star_of_sad]

You... could say that.