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It all still feels so surreal...
Is it because of the intense series of events? Now that everything is finally over, you instead feel like being in a dream.
A few days after that, Babylonia sent the Support Force and Engineering Force to Venus Splash Park's vicinity...
And in the end, they found no Ascendants traces in a 300-kilometer radius.
"They must have gotten what they came for," said President Hassen.
But what did the death of Shome, and all the events surrounding the Venus Splash Park accomplish? Perhaps, only time will tell.
President Hassen, like his usual self, laughs it off, saying that he can do the worrying. And as for you all, those who went through this horror-show: Get some rest and wait for orders.
Well...
Lucia and Lee are carrying I-beams around, things a human obviously cannot help with. They must be helping out in the Engineering Force.
Ayla is arguing with Karenina over something...
Camu, who lost track of Roland's whereabouts, has just been silent. He did not leave, but perhaps a word or two asking if he wants to be here would be nice?
As for the rest, they probably went to play.
Well, not like they need help.
Oh? Someone's on the Ferris wheel...
...?
Why can't I be here? It's not like you own this place.
What are you getting at?
...
...Spare the thanks. I just happened to have an adrenaline shot left.
...And, people I save—they rarely live long.
Hearing this, Vera raises her eyebrows as if offended.
...
...Guess you really aren't afraid of death.
You almost became commandant-mince from that Gabriel, and now you're involving yourself with Death again?
So, what are you here for?
Just to say thanks?
Yep. Commandant's coming by just to express gratitude.
So just return a "you're welcome," Vera.
Carrying a bowl of icy-looking snacks, Lee inserts himself between you and Vera.
Here, the engies made this after they fixed up the vending machine over there.
This thing's called "Venus Splash Park Special: Classic Summer Shaved Ice," or something.
You what? And what's with that get-up?
You came all the way here, to give me this? Ridiculous.
Looks like that beastly Lee from before is now all domesticated.
No, I'm just being extra cautious around you.
Hah, should I try applying and transferring your precious commandant over to Cerberus?
That's not going to happen.
Hm-hm, we'll see.
Vera continues on, ignoring your puzzled expression.
So, Kurono kiddo, what "exactly" are you here for?
If it's just to protect your Commandant, you can have 'em back now.
...
Lee stays silent for a while, then he shoves the shaved ice into Vera's hands.
Like Commandant, I've come here to express my thanks.
Regardless of what you're actually doing here, you did save Commandant's life.
...
Not having expected such a situation, Vera pauses for a tiny flicker of time.
What's the point of Constructs eating something that's just taste, and no substance?
Since this is human food, shouldn't you be giving it to [player name]?
If I gave our dear injured personnel this, Liv will burn me at the stake.
You can try, if you wanna die. I still want to live a lil' longer.
A slight frown shows up on Vera's face, but almost instantly, her usual smirk returns.
Fine. You say thanks, and I accept.
...
...Thank you.
You've really changed, Lee.
...Alright, alright. Hurry on and get lost now. You're disturbing my peace and quiet.
You need lessons in lying. You've never been the peace-and-quiet type.
Guess I've changed, too.
You turn to leave, but Vera speaks, once more.
The others in Cerberus will be off on another mission, and I'll be a free agent for a while—Nikola's orders.
Before Cerberus finally gets a commandant, the higher-ups will likely be having headaches about where to settle us jinxes.
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe, I wonder which squad I should go plague next.
...!
Oh, I wonder.
