Answers? [Post "The Power Called Sadness"]

[a_linear_mind]

[As the machines that made the trip to the Chimera Headquarters return, one that made the trip is missing. Thankfully, anyone looking for it will find that it isn't fair from Fort Alhambra. The machine is crouched over in one of the empty testing grounds, the self-repair of the machine running a lot slower than it usually does on top of the massive amount of damage it suffered during it's last fight. The pilot is not doing so well either. The man sits on top of the machine, not looking like his usual self at all. His gaze is set on the sunset and...the expression on his face is far from a happy one. He seems to be grasping at some sort of necklace, on closer inspector it's clear that he's holding onto a wedding ring that was kept on the necklace.]

...I bet you'd be laughing if you saw me right now.

[He also seems to be talking to himself. For someone who was just accused of killing someone he loved alongside 200 people, betraying his old friends, and trying to pull the wool over the Unity Group's eyes concerning his identity he seems...oddly calm. ]

Comments

[star_of_sad]

Willis...

[Setsuko looks up from the ground level. This is hard but.]

All those things that were said...

[gravitons]

The situation seems to be against your secrets now.

How much longer will you harbor it?

[a_linear_mind]

[Willis was a bit surprised to see Setsuko, especially after what happened and how he utterly failed to reassure her in any way.]

...they weren't lying.

[star_of_sad]

It's true? That you have killed 200 people?

[Setsuko is literally taken aback, taking backward steps before she can regain footing.]

...

Why?

[a_linear_mind]

...what am I supposed to say?

[a_linear_mind]

...

[Silence again.]

...I had to do it.

[star_of_sad]

...

[The awkward silence lingers from both sides of the conversation. But finally:]

Should I ask?

[a_linear_mind]

Even if I told you, would you believe me?

[Even Willis could tell that he's ruined the trust he's built up.]

[star_of_sad]

...

Not any less than others, if they said they knew what happened back then.

[a_linear_mind]

[Willis climbs down from Strahlend, meeting Setsuko at ground level.]

Are you sure about that? I could just be trying to fool you.

[empress_without_a_throne]

... Hey.

[With the truth starting to be revealed and all, look who's come to pay you a visit.]

[abugslife]

I heard what happened. And I am sure you are aware I cannot just sit idly and be silent about it.

[star_of_sad]

I don't know anything and have no way to determine if what you're saying is true or not.

So... it's logic, really. I'll have to believe you until proven otherwise.

[gravitons]

The truth. Slowly, but surely.

You needn't reveal it all at once. However, saying something is better than mere silence now that Aegis has discovered you.

[a_linear_mind]

I think that most people here would tell you that trusting me goes against all common logic.

[a_linear_mind]

...is it really?

[a_linear_mind]

Then just say what you want to say.

[a_linear_mind]

Hey...

I'm guessing you heard about what happened.

[empress_without_a_throne]

Yeah. But I was also wondering if you would want any company. Or dinner for that matter.

[She held up a bag containing a few fish.]

[star_of_sad]

Maybe. And maybe they are right, however...

Professor Shirakawa said not to judge unless you have a full view on the situation. And he was right, too.

Besides, you're not the one who tried to repeatedly murder my friends just to see me suffer, right? That kinda... tends to put things in perspective.

[a_linear_mind]

No but...I haven't exactly done much to help you either.

[He sounds a bit bitter.]

If Shu and Optimus weren't there...

[a_linear_mind]

It hasn't really crossed my mind but I appreciate the thought...

You must be pretty happy about this though, you have a nice proper lead now.

[star_of_sad]

That was...

Sorry.

I have lost control over myself out there. If others didn't manage to calm me down, then once again I'd...

[empress_without_a_throne]

It's far from proper. Now that I know, I can see why you always tried to dodge the issue.

[a_linear_mind]

And yet you don't seem too worried about what they said.