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Back to eden.
Varakiel: We weren't able to kill nihilister, but at least she won't be a problem for a while.
Neon: yeah, it's so unfair another heretic came to take away nihilister!
Anis: we should have obliterated her from the start!
Rapi: *shake* The reason we weren't able to kill her was because she spoke too much about the queen.
Papillon: Indeed, they wouldn't have cared about us killing her, but knowing about the queen? It seems raptures fear we might find out about her.
Varakiel: Yeah, but….*smirk*
Rapi: that smile, it seems you figured out something very important commander.
Varakiel: Yeah, this is very huge.
Rapi: Are you talking about whatever this lilith's body is?
Varakiel: *shake* no,
Anis: Then what is it?
Neon: It sounded to me that only this body was very important.
Papillon: what did you find out honey?
Varakiel: "the queen's predecessor and the only thing she neglected to take care of during her time on the surface. " Nihilister said this, remember?
Anis: yeah what about it? It sounds like the queen is bad at taking care of things.
Neon: yeah.
Rapi: "neglected to take care of during her time on the surface."
Papillon: "her time on the surface…." !!! Honey!!
Papillon throws herself to varakiel and begins to kiss his cheek.
Papillon: honey!! You're a genius! *smooch* *smooch*
Rapi, anis, neon:.....
Varakiel: *cof* please papillon, behave.
Papillon: Oh sorry.
Papillon then walks away from varakiel.
Rapi: So that's how it is, but how is this that huge commander if i may ask?
Anis: I still don't understand what all of you mean.
Neon: me neither.
Varakiel: it means that the queen isn't on the surface, it means she's hiding underground!
Anis:....Oh!!! I get it!
Neon: Wow, I didn't understand before!
Varakiel: *nod* and we already found out the kind of places raptures use to hide isn't? Remember where we found Material H? Where was modernia also hiding?
Rapi: !! commander this means!
Varakiel: Yeah, the queen is in one of those underground nests.
Papillon:.....what a power of deduction and wits…..no wonder you're a commander.
Varakiel: heheh, please you'll make me blush….haha, this trip was more rewarding than i expected we got the creation method for vapaus for the ark and we also got information of the whereabouts of the rapture queen...but we are still too weak to begin searching for the queen, we need to get stronger, we need to change the ark, to end this war once and for all.
Rapi: I'll do whatever you think is necessary commander.
Anis: As long as you don't make me work overtime, count on me.
Neon: I'll follow you to the end of the world, master.
Papillon:.......
varakiel , rapi anis and neon turn to see papillon.
Varakiel: so? Are you in?
Papillon:....you promise…doing this will allow us to end the war against raptures?
Varakiel: *nod* I promise, but I can't do this alone. We need people, good people, people that still believe in the good people still in the ark.
Papillon:......If that's the case...I'll do everything I can honey.
Varakiel: *nod* for now all of you should take a rest, today everyone worked hard, you deserve it.
Neon: ok!
Anis: Great, I want to see more of eden.
Rapi: roger, commander.
Papillon: Yeah, I want to see more about this place too.
The squad then disperses on their own way.
…
*jing*
Cecil exits a room and approaches varakiel.
Cecil:...just as I assumed. I figured I'd find you here.
Varakiel: oh, lady cecil, is something you need from me?
Cecil: I went over the communications logs, and something that nihilister said struck me. She feels there's something inside you that she wants. I can probably guess at it. However, I doubt dissecting you is necessary to ascertain this mystery object. That is our primary concern right now.
Varakiel: Oh yeah, she said something like that.
Cecil: so? Are you following me?
Varakiel: Sure, I am curious too. Do you need me to do anything?
Cecil: nothing, really. Give me an hour of your time. Consider it a routine health exam. A few injections, drawing blood, taking photos, stuff like that.
Varakiel: oh, sure.
Cecil: Good, follow me then.
…..
*beep beep beep*
Cecil:....hmm. Of course. It's exactly as I thought. Do you know your blood type?
Varakiel: Rh X yeah.
Cecil: So you are aware of it already, good, that saves time from explanations, was your blood type ever saved in the database?
Varakiel: according to my investigation no, never.
Cecil: I see, keeping health examination data a secret is no mean feat. whoever did this cares about you deeply….
Varakiel: Well I have a lot of friends in the ark so i can't begin to fathom who it is haha.
Cecil: friends you say? hmm…*giggle* I can see how you got along with the others so fast….congratulations, you have been blessed with the Rh X blood type. Or should I say cursed…
Varakiel: For me it is a blessing, you should be aware by now of what my objectives are.
Cecil: That's right. From it, we can extract and synthesize vapaus….tell me, how long have you been aware of this?
Varakiel: since I was born.
Cecil: really?
Varakiel: yep, i also created my own vapaus bullets.
Cecil:....then why come here?
Varakiel: I need a strong alibi, after all, if people knew that I can create vapaus bullets, they would swarm me trying to get their hands on it, by any means necessary, to the point of even using children as hostages.
Cecil: I see, it seems you are way smarter than I initially thought, so coming here to Eden is all but part of your plan….to liberate nikkes?
Varakiel: well, not quite, i would had enough with saying that i found the creation method in the institute, but johan and the girls came, and then he called those raptures and well, i couldn't let him get away after that, so i decided to come to wherever he was going and make him pay on my own way~.
Cecil:....i retract myself, you're very childish too….and after you heard about Dorothy needing help against nihilister?
Varakiel: I wanted to help, this place, Eden, all you have built here, I can feel every ounce of it. The blood, the tears and all the effort everyone here put on it to survive, you didn't lose hope, you held on to it. And this is a reward for it. Nothing else could prove that humanity hasn't lost yet.
Cecil:.......your way with words is very….inspiring to say the least, if it wasn't because i have to keep an image i would have shed some tears….*smile* coming from someone as strong as you means a lot.
Varakiel: heheh,
Cecil then begins to destroy all the examination results.
Varakiel: Thank you.
Cecil: *nod* no one outside this room can know about this. That includes the nikkes serving under you.
Varakiel:......ehm.
Cecil:.......*sigh* Are they really worthy of such trust?
Varakiel: I will be willing to give my life for them, just like how they always do.
Cecil:...what about papillon, she's working for a deputy commander from a different faction, is she not?
Varakiel: I have someone working with that deputy commander, don't worry.
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Burningum: *Achis*....why is it so cold? Did the AC break down?
From a shadow in the room a pair of crimson eyes shine.
D:....
D was observing burningum from the shadows, varakiel requested her a very important mission, one that can could change the ark future for the better, but burningum could ruin it all with his greed.
Burningum: it's been almost a long time since they left, just where did they go?
…..
Cecil: I see, so you are keeping that deputy commander in check, you are quite resourceful for a regular commander.
Varakiel: I lay low and hide in the shadows, just how the ark does, I will use its own tactics to take it down and change it.
Cecil:...looks like you have it under control. You should get going. Johan had something he wanted to discuss with me, and i don't want to keep him waiting.
*jing*
….
Varakiel exits the lab room.
Johan:....
Johan walks past varakiel and is about to enter cecil's lab.
Varakiel: Good luck in there Johan, an angry lady is no joke haha.
Johan:.....
Varakiel: also one more thing.
Johan: what?
Varakiel: Thanks for the rescue back there haha.
Johan:....don't get all sentimental on me. Anyway, what are you going to do now? Go back to the ark?
Varakiel: I had that in mind.
Johan:...then it might be good to stay here. Your hearts are in it, but with a bit of time, we could turn this place into a better stronghold.
Varakiel: really?
Johan: don't believe me? Maybe nobody remembers this anymore, but I was once considered something of a rising star by the media. Technically speaking. I outrank you.
Varakiel: of course people remember, back in the ark, There's people that believed in you,
Johan:......
Varakiel: I am a huge fan of your work sir johan, hahaha
Johan: Please absolutely not call me like that, I feel old enough as is. And it's probably best if you don't bring this up in front of cecil.
*jing*
Varakiel: Can I have your autograph? It might be worth billions in the ark hahaha.
Johan:...
Johan walks….or rather, runs into cecil's office.
Varakiel: aw, guess i'll have to take a raincheck for an autograph.
…..
Papillon:...I can't believe this. This stupid base is always bragging about its own cutting-edge technology, and I can't even send a basic SMS to the ark?
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Papillon [1:31 pm]: I found out what the commander is after ;-)
Papillon [4:34 am]: Successfully Entered Eden :D
Papillon [7:10 pm]: Made contact with the heretics Nihilister and Librelio and an unknown Heretic that scared the latter.
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Papillon: All I need is for one of these to go through, and it's straight up the corporate ladder for me!
???:...hahaha.
Papillon: !! Who goes there?
Dorothy: It's me, Dorothy. Why are you so surprised?
Papillon: Who, me? Er…I'm not surprised! It's just…you snuck up on me, that's all. I get that we're only guests here, but that doesn't mean I'm not entitled to my privacy.
Dorothy: My apologies. However...if we were to allow something as blatant as direct communication with the ark, do you think this base could have existed in peace for as long as it has?
Papillon: you…heard all that? You're not going to kick me out, are you?
Dorothy: I'm considering it, among other things.
Papillon: Is that right? For example?
Dorothy: some gentler methods. Others with more…bite. We can do this the easy way, or the hard way, It's up to you.
Papillon:...
Dorothy:..
Papillon: i'm warning you, don't do anything rash. I work for one of the ark's deputy chiefs. I have a lot of sways there. Seems to me like you don't get along too well with the humans here. Don't you think it'd be wise to have some form of insurance? Like say…making some connections with the higher-ups in the ark? There are ways I could make that happen, but lay one finger on me, and the offer's off the table.
Dorothy:....alright, then. Sounds like it's in my best interest to let you be. However, I do have some stipulations. From now on, you are not allowed to communicate with the ark without my permission. I also get to choose what communications are sent to the ark. How does that sound? Considering your life is on the line, I'd say it's rather reasonable.
Papillon:....doesn't sound like I have much of a choice. Since i'm a guest and all, i'll have to defer to you.
Dorothy: haha. Good thinking. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time here.
*jing*
Papillon:....just my luck, getting caught by that weirdo.
Varakiel: yeah that's just a big strike from lady luck.
Papillon:!!! H-honey!? Were you there all this time?
Varakiel: Yep, I heard everything~.
Papillon:.....
Varakiel: don't worry, I don't mind the deals or things you do, after all this was initially your mission, just the fact that I was looking for vapaus would have lent you a huge promotion, but despite that you kept following us. Haha, deep inside you care about others.
*pat* *pat*
Varakiel: Just make sure to not involve no one from my squad, you can talk about me all you want with burningum, but not put rapi, anis or neon in danger.
Papillon:....is that an order?
Varakiel: is a suggestion, if you believe burningum and you can go against ingrid, syuen, andersen and probably mustang together go ahead, bite me.
Papillon:.....*nod* I'll keep it in mind.
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Meanwhile, somewhere remote up on the surface.
Nihilister: AHhhhhhhh!! Curse those bloodsuckers! That's it. I won't be able to calm down until I wipe out their entire base.
Liberalio: be quiet, nihilister. You already forced me to appear once. Are you trying to disrupt my slumber once again? Compose yourself, before I put you to sleep permanently.
Nihilister: Huh….you'd really kill me?
Liberalio: *yawn* yes. The queen does not permit internal strife between her vanguards. You've bungled this job badly. This queen is very disappointed with you. If you intend to regain the trust which you have lost, you must wipe out that place on the surface they call eden. Should you fail, we'll bury you long before those humans ever have a chance to.
Nihilister: don't you threaten me! I'll burn you to a crisp before you ever make a move.
Liberalio: That reminds me. Before I arrived. You were running your mouth about something. Remind me what it was again?
Nihilister:...!!
Liberalio: something about lilith, wasn't it? If the queen were to get wind of this…
Nihilister:...oh, you mean that? I was only bluffing! I was merely buying time so you would finally mosey along, slowpoke. If anything, the queen would praise me for my ingenuity.
Liberalio: whatever happens, your actions going forward will determine what you truly meant by those words. The queen is always watching. Never forget…..and before i go back to sleep, did you feel it?
Nihilister: yeah i did, someone almost equal to the queen.
Liberalio: do you know anything about it?
Nihilister: if i did i won't be here you idiot! He said that was his territory, he just ignored me!
Liberalio: i see...
Liberalio falls asleep.
Nihilister: *sigh* all i care about is burning those cockroaches to the ground. And to tear that insufferable asshole to pieces!
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