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Bianca: Veritas VI
Outside the Council Office, Babylonia. 10:54 pm.
Commandant.
My apologies. Did I startle you?
I've been waiting for you, Commandant.
You seemed a little upset during the evening when you had to leave.
I also think our date shouldn't end like that, which is why I want to give it a proper conclusion.
...Commandant.
...I disagree.
Let's go, Commandant. I'll walk you back.
Let's move past the pleasantries.
You're welcome.
Silence fills the air at once. All you can hear is the sound of your overlapping footsteps.
I had a good time today—
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...I had a great time today.
Going to gatherings with you, cooking for you, and watching a movie with you has made me very happy.
Perhaps my usual sternness has not made me very popular.
But it troubles me sometimes as well.
...What is that?
Anyway, it troubles me sometimes as well.
Why would I have conflicting thoughts when I claim to abide by my faith...?
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...Do you really believe that, Commandant?
You're right. I've chosen this path, and I will see it through.
I will sacrifice everything for what I believe to be "right" until the day the Punishing Virus vanishes from this Earth.
Commandant... why do you think I'm determined?
Everyone else thinks I'm stubborn.
Commandant... why do you think I'm kind?
Everyone else thinks I'm cruel.
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It's illogical to carry out purification when I have not confirmed the risks the targets pose with my own investigations.
Those infected Constructs... are in such unimaginable pain that someone has to free them from their torments.
Commandant...
...Me too.
Me too.
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Hmm? Why?
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We've arrived, Commandant.
Then, I think this concludes our date. Properly.
I'll see you again, Gray Raven Commandant.
