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[greyerrant]

An armored figure glowers out over the Hinoto-Ri COMP network

"I found the actual combat skills displayed recently at these so-called persona fights somewhat lacking. You may understand how to use your sorcerous.... things, but if you need to learn how to fight with bullet, blade, mind and hand, seek out Cerberus. I shall instruct you on how to not completely embarrass yourself when asked to fight."

Comments

[pistolsakimbo]

That... that sounds awful.

Does everyone on your world make really bad choices?

[greyerrant]

No. Some of us are loyal sons of the Emperor.

[pistolsakimbo]

Emperor?

What's that?

[greyerrant]

The master of mankind, the one that saved us from destruction at our own hands. A scientist, a psychic, and a warlord of heroic stature and skill. Some worship him as a god, though I find this extremely distasteful.

[pistolsakimbo]

Sounds like a lot of responsibility for one person...

[greyerrant]

No doubt. I have faith he is up to it though my gene-father disagreed.

[pistolsakimbo]

...

[Rune fell silent for a moment.]

...I... guess if one person can change the world on their own without destroying it, it's a good thing...

[greyerrant]

Not on his own. He has armies.

[pistolsakimbo]

[Rune just fell quiet, the conversation bringing up a lot of bad memories. She just dealt with this; she didn't need more reminders of it to test her resolve. After a moment she reached up, rubbing at an eye.]

...uh, right. I-I should go.

[greyerrant]

Very well.

[pistolsakimbo]

[Thankfully, Rune manages to hold it in until she closes the COMP.]