All you need is...

[jianai]

[1]
[Immediately after Through the Stomach mission. Said in person for those who were present (or had a reason to be around the area), or as a transmission for those who were not.]

I'm sorry everyone. But I will not be returning with you to Unity Group.

At least, not now. There are many refugees around, who have lost houses, lives, friends and family.

I have promised to help them, and I will. As soon as the ESUN relief group arrives, I'll join it. I have a little bit of experience doing something like this, so don't worry about me.

I'll return as soon as those peoples' immediate needs are taken care of and their base for building their own future will be restored. See you in a few weeks.

I'm very proud of you.

[2 - for Walt]
[Ren hopes to find the depressive Lt before he departs. If they do, it's time for a small private conversation.]

It seems you have been given a unique gift. And, well, a rather scary one - I don't mean for me, I'm not afraid of you. Unless you want me to be afraid that is. No, I mean it could be a little bit scary for you.

Would you like to talk about it? Don't worry, I won't take much of your time.

Comments

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[tillallareone]

It is understandable Ren. I understand the need to fulfill promises... as well as to help others in need.

I hope that both they and yourself remain safe in the days to come.

[jianai]

I think these people have been through the worst. It will only get better from now on. Hen has lost, and knows that.

Thank you for your hopes, Optimus.

1/2

[brought_it_back]

[Still in a hospital gown, Eva replies to the transmission.]

...Please come back soon...

..You were...um...very...

2/2

[brought_it_back]

[It take Eva longer than usual-even for her-to settle on the next word. But as she does, she goes from her usual awkward face to a smile.]

...Comforting.

[jianai]

I will be back as soon as I can. You won't have to wait for very long Eva, trust me.

[Ren on the other hand looks a little surprised.]

I was?

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[abugslife]

Do not do anything that will put you in danger needlessly. Or those people.

[1]

[fire_dancer]

"I totally understand I have done what I could but there needs to be things I have to take care of. IF you need anything major? Just contact me I'll do what I can."

[blackhole_sunattack]

"Good luck in your endeavors."

Banjou hands her a card. "If some finances are needed, don't hesitate to give the Haran Foundation a call and speak with Garrison. We'll try to budget something out."

[jianai]

I won't. It's not like Hen to try to try the same thing twice, especially after the first attempt failed so spectacularly. The kin won't be back.

I'm not afraid of any other hardships I may encounter.

[jianai]

Thank you, Raquel. This is not a situation where large sweeping acts are necessary - we already did that part by fighting off the enemies. And if I may say so, you did a great job yourself!

All that remains now is hard, base work.

[jianai]

That's very generous of you!

Well, the biggest problem in a situation like that is not having budget to buy supplies, but to make sure they come from their point of origin to point of arrival safely, and reach hands that really need them.

[Ren hides the card in one of the overalls' many pockets.]

Still, I'll keep this in mind. I'm sure your donations will come in handy.

[blackhole_sunattack]

"Given time, and your hard work, I'm certain they will. Do everything you can, but don't overextend yourself. You still have a place among us. And if another situation arises, we'll be sure to fill in for you absence."

[jianai]

I'm not so sure about that. What will you do without my talent to heavily damage mobile suits one after another?

... That was a joke, by the way.

[blackhole_sunattack]

"Well I've been looking for a reason to cut loose." Banjou points at his forehead, but he's referencing Daitarn's Crest.

He got the joke, obviously!

[brought_it_back]

Yes! Nobody's been that nice to me before.

[jianai]

Ha ha ha.

[Polite but mostly genuine laughter.]

Please make sure to leave some for me for when I get back.

[jianai]

I'm really glad to hear that. I try to be nice to everyone, and hope they pay back.

But, you see Eva...

I don't really know which situation you are talking about.

[brought_it_back]

Just after the alaska mission, when I started...seeing things...

Do you really not remember?

[jianai]

I'm sorry, Eva.

After that mission, I was too busy helping clean Fort Severn up from rubble. So I... don't really know what you're talking about. You were seeing things while I was gone?

[brought_it_back]

Yes...

Are you...sure you didn't talk to me? If it's a joke, this...isn't funny...

[jianai]

I didn't talk to you that day. Yes, I am sure.

I'm serious, I would never joke about things that are important for others, or if the joke can hurt their feelings. You said...

You said that you were seeing things? Maybe it wasn't really me. Maybe it was another of your friends, and you mistook them for me.

[abugslife]

I hope you are right. You might be invincible, but those people suffered enough already. They do not need any more on their plate.

Enjoy your return to the life of a Good Samaritan.

[jianai]

Oh? Correct me if I'm wront, Hetepheres...

You seem to be under impression I've spent most of my life doing something like this.

[brought_it_back]

...So...all those things you said, that promise...

...None of that was real?

[To be fair, Ren did slowly transform on that day into some woman, but still...For absolutely none of it to have happened...]

[jianai]

What promise did "I" make that day?