In the name of...

[jianai]

[1]
[The conversation from a few days' back assured Ren into making this decision.

Here they stand, wearing a pilot suit sans helmet - two obvious reasons get in the way of wearing one.]

Hello again. I was taken to your leaders and just a few moments ago it was made official. Starting from now on, I am Unity Group's newest pilot.

[Salute.]

I can't just sit back and wait while everyone is risking their lives. I'll help too! I had some experience piloting mobile suits already, but it seems it's time to add "combat pilot" to the list of things I've done during my life. Also, well.

I love everyone.

But I understand that sometimes, there is no other option than to hurt someone to save someone. I won't hesitate.

[2]

Well then, which one of those would suit me~?

[Ren is checking out Unity Group's hangars, trying to find a unit for themselves. They act more like they're picking up groceries though.]

I must say, the selection is quite amazing! You have some really rare suits... I think. I'm not much of an expert. But some of them don't even look that much used.

Comments

[jianai]

It is not a decision to be made lightly, I agree.

Why are you glancing so much at me, Seta?

[caressthedarkness]

...Horns.

You should pilot something that matches you...so it should have horns.

[jianai]

That's an interesting way to look at it.

But are there even such units? I thought military designers valued utility over aesthetics.

[caressthedarkness]

'One should always strive to maintain an appearance that matches their elegance in battle.'

This is what I was taught.

[And she believes it, too.]

So...there must be one somewhere.

[jianai]

I see. For me, appearance is just a matter of personal preference. But I know that it's more than that for many people.

So, does that mean your own robot follows these rules?

[Ren turns their head curiously, looking for a lithe and flat-chested unit in the hangar.]

[caressthedarkness]

Um...it is white in color...

But...it is not here like the others.

[jianai]

No?

Where is it, then? It's not hidden in a secret underground base, is it?

[caressthedarkness]

[Instead of answering with words, she taps her own chest, where her heart is.]

[jianai]

I see.

[Ren smiles broadly. That's too adorable.]