Meaning of Victory (takes place after Deep Core)

[caressthedarkness]

1.
[A video message is sent to the UG bases, though its intended recipients, at least for the first part, are mainly those who were on the recent mission...]

Everyone...

I know that this is a difficult time for many of us, but...

...thank you...for your assistance against Maga. It would not have ended the way it did without your presence...and I could not have asked for more.

[There's a notable pause before she continues.]

There is...something...I did not mention during the mission...that being that Maga was one of the primary reasons for the Gloster Foundation's alliance with the Unity Group. With her demise, I will likely be returning to the Foundation in the near future...to take the place of our agent that was lost.

However, I have witnessed the bravery and skill shown by all of you, in your own ways. So, when that time comes...rest assured...I will make the best use of what I have learned here...

That...that is all. Thank you for your time.

[The message ends immediately. Afterwards, Seta can be found by those who are venturing outside in the woods by Alhambra.]

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2. (No responses required)
[Not too long after the goodbyes are said, another female - who, at least in appearance, looks much younger than Seta - arrives. Her manner of speech, however, is much more mature.]


"Ah, there you are, Seta. Sorry for being late...I must've taken a wrong turn at that last town..."


Ms. Circe? ...You are my escort?

[The other Kijin sighs and puts a hand to her own forehead as she answers.]

"The Unity Group aren't the only ones who've been busy, you know. Each person in the Foundation has been filling in for another every time we're off combat duty - division leader or not. You can tell that's the case when we had to send our 'beloved' Lady on a job that has basic manners as a requirement."


Y-yes...I have noticed...

"Anyway, let's not hang around too long. She'll have my head if we're not back soon. Have you said your goodbyes?"


...I believe so.

[With that, and a quick nod of acknowledgement from Circe, the two turn around; slowly fading into the mist that blankets the woods. Seta however, pauses to take one last look at Fort Alhambra before she completely disappears from sight.]

Comments

[herodrawing]

Ehh? You're leaving... Seta! Wait!

[Izuru responded to an empty monitor. A while later, he treks through the woods, obviously winded.]

Ah... ah... my breath...

There you are.

[cloningblues]

[Asagi is leaning against one of the trees in a more peaceful-looking part of the forest.]

Are you really leaving, just like that?

[empress_without_a_throne]

[After that message, one of the other nonhumans takes it upon herself to track Seta down. At least it's somewhere with plenty of shade.]

Heard your message... you sure you're going to be okay there?

[ugyuuya]

[As Seta walks through the woods she hears a familiar voice call out to her from behind as she passes a tree.]

So you're really going to leave so suddenly without giving us more notification? Seems a little suspicious to me after getting to know your teacher and how she treats you.

[Yuuya stands up off of the tree he was leaning against and places a hand on her shoulder.]

I've been busy with cleanup after what happened at the Yukon base but after I saw your message bout the sudden departure I had to come by to make sure of something.

Is this really your choice or do you want to stay? I'm a bit worried since you seem like the younger, albeit amazingly competent, kid sister I never really had. I'd still worry if you just suddenly left out of the blue like this.

[majestic_keiki]

I guess this means it's time to say goodbye.

If you need us for something, just get in touch with us...Do you have some way to get in touch with you? So I can tell you if we learn something about Astara.

[mistaken_for_monster]

Seta... I... Thanks. For everything. I really owe you a lot...

[There was a slight rumble from below as Interitus poked out of the ground.]

Tbtttthtt.

Interitus says 'thank you' too.