He's baaaaaaaaack~

[a_linear_mind]

[There's a somewhat familiar looking machine landing inside the hangar of Fort Alhambra. Those of you who've seen it before will probably be able to tell that it's that loveable scamp Willis' machine Strahlend. However...it's a bit of a far cry from how the machine looked in the past. The new almost regal appearance of the machine completely betraying the demeanor of it's pilot. Eventually, the pilot emerges from it and sticks a landing on the ground below. Unlike his machine, Willis looks...exactly the same as he always did. Same beat up jacket, same shaggy hair, same child-like expression on his face. He looks rather happy to be back at the base. ]

Wow, this place hasn't changed at all in the last two years. Some of the same machines from back then are still here!

[It doesn't look like he's realized how much time has passed on the surface.]

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[a_linear_mind]

I should consider myself lucky, I've gotten to see the Granzon destroyed not once but twice.

[gravitons]

"Ah, that's okay. The Granzon's a pretty old bird if you consider our two years, and she's still doing just fine! Right, Master?"

[As usual, Shu takes this by not saying much. But then...]


...Speaking of old machines; will you be keeping yours in this form?

[Said while gesturing at the Strahlend. This is what he was probably here to ask in the first place, though.]

[a_linear_mind]

...probably not.

[There is a quick shift to a more serious tone of voice.]

Although, at this point it might be too late to go back into hiding.

[gravitons]

For those in this group, perhaps.

It might still help you avoid unnecessary attention out on the field.

[a_linear_mind]

I only need to avoid the attention of a certain group of people...

...I'm almost jealous of you. You were able to settle most of your grudges while I still have a lot left to hide from. Especially up here on the surface.

[gravitons]

The largest grudge remains, and this is not over until it is wiped from this existence.

[He closes his eyes.]

And...you had the choice of leaving all that behind by staying in La Gias. I am curious as to why you opted otherwise.

[a_linear_mind]

...to be perfectly honest there is a part of me that wanted to, but...when Kadum's remains fell into the Cross Gate I wasn't going to just let that become someone else's problem.

[gravitons]

...Well said.

[And the professor turns around.]

As for the matters haunting you...you may not choose to reveal them any time soon, but with that answer, I am certain that this group will accept you regardless.

[a_linear_mind]

Maybe...only time will tell, right?