Heroic recuperation

[herodrawing]

[Izuru woke up. His condition is declared good, he just needs a bit of rest - and he can see visitors. Anyone who does come visit will see that he's busy, as usual, drawing in his sketchbook. What did he draw is a mystery - unless you sneak a peek!]


Yo.

[He puts the sketches away.]

I'm fine as you can see. Actually, I feel great! But I'm really glad you came to see me.

We did a good job out there. That's what I'd call a victory if I ever saw one.

[Doesn't he act kinda... weird though?]

Comments

[herodrawing]

I never felt better in my life. Red Five was gravely damaged but the hero has to give his all when his comrades' lives are on the line. I'm sure he understands.

[kill_all_vagans]

"He"?

You mean Red Five?

[herodrawing]

It feels fitting to call it a him. "It" is impersonal.

[kill_all_vagans]

I never... really thought about something like that before. But Red Five really has been with you through a lot. All our machines have been.

[herodrawing]

Red Five is like another comrade for me. Not on the same level as living humans of course. I'll do anything I can to protect them!

[kill_all_vagans]

I know what you mean! It's like Mr. Bruzar said... you have to be concerned with saving many lives and not just one.

[Yeah, Flit's being totally wrapped up in Izuru's... new Izuru-ness.]

Just... be careful though out there. You can't protect anyone if your machine breaks down on you again.

[herodrawing]

Jiart is really strong. I had to give my all just to stay alive. If a short stay in bed and Red Five getting damaged is what it takes, then I'll take it.

[kill_all_vagans]

Right...

Best of luck getting him next time though. He's kept coming out, kept gunning for you. And he's been the biggest threat we've seen from the Wulgaru so far.

But if anyone can take him down for good... it's you.

[herodrawing]

Thanks, Flit. I have no intention of losing to him. Everyone has their own battles, and fighting Jiart is mine.