Rosetta A Flash of Love
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This one turned out well.
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This one's not bad either.
On the artificial lawn of Babylonia's Central Park, warm sunlight filters through the dome above, while the laughter of children at play swirls through the gentle breeze.
Amidst the park stands Rosetta, her silver mechanical frame half-kneeling beside a flower bed, aiming her camera at the tumbling children nearby. Her shutter clicks with precision, her movements as calculated as if she were targeting enemies on a battlefield.
Yes. Children are a symbol of vitality. I haven't been in Babylonia for long, but any place where children can laugh carefree must be a good one—these should make excellent promotional material too.
Just as she finishes speaking, a little girl suddenly appears in front of the lens, her chubby face pressed against the camera glass.
Miss, are you taking pictures of me?
Rosetta is momentarily taken aback.
The Commandant asked me to capture Babylonia's beautiful moments, so I'm taking photos of you.
Then in exchange!
The little girl stands with her hands on her hips, eyes sparkling with excitement.
I want a photo with you! I've seen you in the park before—you're Rosetta, right? That winged form you have, like a centaur, is so cool! Just like a warrior from a fairy tale!
Ugh...
Rosetta gives you a look that seems to plead for help—the girl's energy and straightforwardness are clearly a bit much for her to handle.
Understood.
Yeah, you're right.
Upon receiving your instructions, Rosetta takes two steps back and begins gathering energy.
Rosetta, transform!
Rosetta's mechanical pegasus wings fold gently inward. As her metal joints emit a soft click, she rapidly transforms into her centaur form.
Wow! She really transformed! That's so cool!
Then, [player name], could you please take a photo of me with Rosetta?
Of course I know! Mom and Dad always talk about you.
Oh, and Rosetta—can you please do that super cool pose? You know, the "hero on horseback, conquering Europe" one?
Uh, what pose is that exactly...
The little girl is probably referring to a pose from a famous painting.
After hearing your description, Rosetta immediately begins to adjust her posture—
Her front hooves plant firmly on the ground as her upper body stands straight like a human's. Her mechanical arm holds a lance resting against her side, her head slightly raised, silver-gray hair and metallic mane intertwining in the light to create a cold, brilliant gleam.
Commandant, I don't think I can hold this pose much longer...
Totally understandable.
I'm ready, yay! Hurry and take the photo, Gray Raven Commandant!
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You hear a familiar notification chime after pressing the shutter. Once the little girl confirms that the photo has been taken, she immediately rushes over.
Lemme see the photo... Hey, I can't even see myself in this!
I'm too tall when standing. The camera had to zoom out, making you appear too small in the photo...
Hmm... what should we do then?
Indeed. If I crouch down, I should be at her eye level.
Rosetta returns to the lawn to adjust her posture—gently lowering her front hooves to the ground, her massive mechanical body gradually lowering until her back is parallel with the ground.
Wow! Can I lean on your back, please?!
Without waiting for an answer, the little girl pounces onto Rosetta's silver-gray back. She grabs one of Rosetta's forked tails with her tiny hand and, after playing for a moment, suddenly pats the empty space beside her.
Oh! [player name] should join the photo too! I'll give you the spot closest to Rosetta!
After setting the timer, you quickly walk back to Rosetta's side and gently lean against her warm back, just like the little girl did.
Once everyone is in position, Rosetta adjusts her hovering wings, positioning them on both sides of her back like a protective embrace.
Beep—the camera signals its countdown alert.
Say Cheese!
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The shutter sound captures both laughter and sunshine in a single frozen moment.
Can we take more photos like this please?!
What do you think, Commandant?
You take several more photos in the same pose until the camera's storage space runs low. Rosetta suggests transferring the photos, but just as she's about to stand up—
Zzz—
She discovers that the little girl lying on her back has closed her eyes and fallen into a peaceful sleep. Rosetta immediately freezes, afraid to move a single part of her body.
Let's let her rest then. By the way, Commandant... may I use the remaining storage on the camera?
I just want to record this moment of us being together, Commandant.
She takes the camera and holds it above her head, flips the lens around, and presses the shutter. After the click, she lowers the camera to display the image: her centaur form lying docilely on the ground, a sleeping child on her back—
And you, Commandant, right by my side.
The entire image is serene and tender.
Babylonia is a good place, Commandant.
That's one reason. Another is that I get to spend such peaceful days with you, Commandant, and capture these everyday moments.
Until there's no more room left.
She then takes several more photos, only stopping when the camera is completely full.
