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1. [The previous mission had ended relatively well. And so, one may find Seta actively using her phone without minding her surroundings...even as she walks or eats. It seems like she's gotten a lesson on how to finally use the device from someone, for better or worse.
If a person actually manages to peek at the screen though (it's not hard at all), they'll see many out-of-focus pictures of what looks like white scales. There are more blurred images like these, including one that seems to depict a wolf-like creature tackling a serpent-thing, and a random shot of many long, black limbs...and a wine glass.
Whoever took these obviously didn't wait for the auto-focus to kick in and snapped them straight away, making it difficult to tell exactly what they are...even so...]
So, this is what it does...
On top of making calls, as well...what else is it capable of...?
...Aah...this technology...is incredible...!
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2. [On a more serious note: like in Alhambra a while ago, Seta now stands facing a group of dummies out on an empty square that is located somewhere in the uninhabited parts of Sakihama City.
This time, attached to the left side of her waist by red ribbons, are a pair of curved swords. Together, a set like this is known as a daisho, and in this case, said set is comprised of a long katana and a shorter wakizashi.]
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[The strange part of this is that she's been doing nothing but staring at the dummies. Her right hand rests on the longer blade's handle - there's a firm grip, but she never draws it.
Minutes and hours go by...and still, nothing happens...until she lowers her head in defeat.]
...I do not understand...I was able to draw it before. What made it so different back then...?
If a person actually manages to peek at the screen though (it's not hard at all), they'll see many out-of-focus pictures of what looks like white scales. There are more blurred images like these, including one that seems to depict a wolf-like creature tackling a serpent-thing, and a random shot of many long, black limbs...and a wine glass.
Whoever took these obviously didn't wait for the auto-focus to kick in and snapped them straight away, making it difficult to tell exactly what they are...even so...]
So, this is what it does...
On top of making calls, as well...what else is it capable of...?
...Aah...this technology...is incredible...!
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2. [On a more serious note: like in Alhambra a while ago, Seta now stands facing a group of dummies out on an empty square that is located somewhere in the uninhabited parts of Sakihama City.
This time, attached to the left side of her waist by red ribbons, are a pair of curved swords. Together, a set like this is known as a daisho, and in this case, said set is comprised of a long katana and a shorter wakizashi.]
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[The strange part of this is that she's been doing nothing but staring at the dummies. Her right hand rests on the longer blade's handle - there's a firm grip, but she never draws it.
Minutes and hours go by...and still, nothing happens...until she lowers her head in defeat.]
...I do not understand...I was able to draw it before. What made it so different back then...?
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[Not even going to bother hiding it.]
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There's nothing wrong with it, other than its slightly abnormal length and weight, which is a tad heavier than any sword of the make should be. It seems to be locked in its scabbard though.]
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[Roger looks at the sword carefully, and unsuccessfully tries to pull it out of the scabbard with force.]
It doesn't look like there's anything jammed inside. Are you sure this isn't a special scabbard with a magnetic lock, or anything similar?
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...It was formed from the soul of the firebird that we defeated in Russia.
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No.
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[Roger's tone shows he finds this hard to believe.]
Could the sword have a will of its own, in this case? That would mean you can draw it only when it wants to be drawn.
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Although...I cannot dismiss the possibility, seeing as the lightning powers I am able to use now depend on how angered I am...
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Hmmm...
[She slowly turns toward the targets, weapon in hand.]
...There was something, shortly before he met his end...
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[Seta stops some distance away from the targets. There is a soft 'click' from the scabbard of the longer sword...]
On top of that, the willingness to...
[She doesn't finish, as the lock is finally released! The weapon is completely drawn, and she holds it out to one side - blade covered in a bright, ghostly flame, much like the phoenix's.
It fades after a while, leaving only a regular-looking sword.]
...When I was running back to retrieve this...that is what I felt as well. Because I was thinking of Astara's situation, I never realized that...until now...
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Try not to overuse this weapon, alright? I get the feeling that the specific mindset it requires is not very good for self-preservation.
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[She twirls the blade and carefully sheathes it.]
I will try not to...until there is a need for it.
And...thank you, Mr. Smith.
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...Aren't you actually going to strike the dummies now?
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...This has reminded me of a lesson I was taught as well; that I should not do anything half-heartedly...and devote everything to my actions.
Considering the nature of this weapon...striking with it should be reserved for actual enemies.
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