srwu | Beyond

1. (Locked - takes place right after the mission ends)

[Judgement disappears just short of landing before Lady Grey's location, which is shrouded by smoke from the UG's incredible joint attack. In the aftermath of the battle, Seta certainly can't ask the others to do more. So, she's chosen to approach her former teacher herself.

Wounded, and still affected by the venom, she lands, albeit unstably, and soon falls to one knee.]

"...The fight is over...

Please...stop this."

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2. (Open - Frontdated to a day or so later)

[The recent events have been particularly difficult for Seta, both mentally and physically. After returning from the battle zone, she is now bedridden and in much worse shape than before.

Still, what happens in the infirmary now brings some much needed respite.

If you choose to visit, you'll see that Seta's bed is surrounded by...the same Kijin children from before. With the chaos regarding the Foundation, they have nowhere else to go. Looks like they've brought board games to play with her, too.

But as you approach, they surprisingly give way, and Seta waves a bandaged hand at you.]

"...Hello. I hope you are doing well...

"Things have returned to normal...and it would not have been possible without everyone's help. I am thankful."

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3. (Open - responses not required, but welcome)

[It is snowing in Sakihama. But out here in the cold is where Seta stands, as soon as she is well enough to walk. Seems that she's chosen a location where she believes no one else is, too.

The amulet she had obtained from Lady Grey is in her hand. She activates it like she would a weapon created from a higher Kijin's soul. Instead of transforming into one straight away, though, it projects a small image...like a holographic display.

A silhouette of a man appears. His features are shrouded in darkness.

This is Shahryar...the one who led the rebellion against the Emperor.]

"...Seta. If you have received this...it means you have also discovered who you truly are. I hope...that by the time you hear my voice, you will be wise enough to make your own life decisions.

"There is no doubt that you are wondering: why was your own lineage concealed from you? The answer is that...I wished for it to be hidden.

"You should know who I am. You know the burden that I bear...as a traitor to my own race. As well, I will warn you that the power that you have inherited is a threat to your own life, like it is to mine...the more it is used, the more you will suffer..."

[He lowers his head.]

"My wish...is that you come to know yourself as your own person, not simply 'the daughter of Shahryar'. I do not want you to face the same agony I did. And...I regret that I could not spend my time with you...to show you the wonders of this world.

"But, no matter what may happen from now on..."

[There is a pause. If one looks closely enough, the silhouette appears to be smiling.]

"...I am certain that if I were able to see you now...I would, without a doubt, be proud. Out of everything that has happened while I was here on Earth, it was your arrival that brought me the most joy...

"Remember. You are my child, and I will always love you."

[The message ends...and Seta holds the amulet close to her.]

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Threaded | Flat

Seta! Seta!

[His forehead wrapped in a bandage, Izuru barges into the room. He tries to make a way straight to Seta's bed but kinda has to maneuver around the Kijin children first which kills his momentum.]

You did it!

You really were a hero!

"Have you already forgotten everything I've taught you?."

Despite her massive injuries, the haughty Kijin is still somehow standing on her feet.

"I'd much rather prefer dying here if it means that I can take you with me."

Another formation of dark spears form around her. However, their number and intensity have been drastically lowered. Her expression seems to change ever so slightly when she finally gets a full view of Seta's condition.

"Should I remove the pain? I want you to entertain me at the very least before I finish you off."

Aaaahhh, so this is where you all were!

Hey. I had a really bad feeling when people started going down, but looks like everyone's fine in the end. My stomach won't let me forget that anytime soon, though.

Doing fine, yourself?

That was... your father?

[Izuru stands there, experiencing a whole bouquet of emotions. That was quite a reveletion right there.]