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tev001195_MSG0001 |
......[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0002 |
Oh, hello, [ST:playername ].[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0003 |
Sorry about that. I was just lost in thought.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0004 |
Or maybe it's more accurate to say that I was getting[ST:n ]a bit sentimental.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0005 |
When exactly did this place become my home?[ST:n ]When did I grow to love it so?[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0006 |
So many unexpected things have happened, you know?[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0007 |
And yet, humanity has begun to lay down roots on[ST:n ]this planet in spite of it all.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0008 |
I don't know. Maybe that's why I feel like my[ST:n ]perceptions have changed a little.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0009 |
When I finish a mission and return to the barracks,[ST:n ]it really feels like I'm coming home.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_JNK0010 |
Agree |
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tev001195_SEL0011 |
Tell Elma you feel the same way. |
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tev001195_JNK0020 |
Disagree |
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tev001195_SEL0021 |
Say you don't feel that way at all. |
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tev001195_MSG0010 |
It makes me happy to hear that.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0011 |
Interesting. Is that because you miss your home back[ST:n ]on Earth?[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0012 |
Or am I the strange one for getting sentimental over[ST:n ]what amounts to a simple military housing facility?[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0013 |
...No, that's not fair. They're more than that.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0014 |
Did you know that our floor is unique within the[ST:n ]BLADE barracks?[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0015 |
Our quarters are larger than those of the other teams,[ST:n ]and also come with the biggest kitchen.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0016 |
I've been blessed to be able to share them only with[ST:n ]people I trust completely.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0017 |
Nagi and Vandham even allowed me to bring Lin and[ST:n ]Tatsu in here, despite her age and his... Well, him.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0018 |
It was good of them to make all that happen.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_JNK0030 |
Speculate |
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tev001195_SEL0031 |
Assume that it's due to her rank as a colonel. |
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tev001195_JNK0040 |
Inquire |
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tev001195_SEL0041 |
Ask why Elma was given such special treatment. |
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tev001195_MSG0019 |
Hah. No, I'm afraid that's not it.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0020 |
BLADE has no ranks—not in a practical kind of way,[ST:n ]I mean. The only people who really care that I'm a[ST:n ]colonel are Irina and Gwin.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0021 |
Think about it—would you and Lin really want to live[ST:n ]under the same roof as someone you had to address[ST:n ]as \"colonel\" all the time?[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0022 |
No, rank means nothing here.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0023 |
Anyway, if we have another opportunity someday,[ST:n ]I might tell you more about it. ...And about me.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0024 |
But for now, we should drop it. I know you're busy[ST:n ]enough without me taking up all your time.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0025 |
That's actually a bit...tricky.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0026 |
Perhaps once we've secured the Lifehold Core,[ST:n ]I can take the time to do the explanation justice.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0027 |
Besides, this is no time to reminisce about the past.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0028 |
I know you have missions of your own to pursue.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0029 |
Now let's both get out there and do our best.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0030 |
I assume you know why I get \"special treatment\" now.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0031 |
It's because my true nature has to be concealed from[ST:n ]the general public.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0032 |
True, I'm using a mimeosome like everyone else,[ST:n ]so the odds of my being discovered are quite low.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0033 |
However, my knowledge of Earth culture and customs[ST:n ]isn't exactly...flawless.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0034 |
While my appearance is unlikely to betray me,[ST:n ]my lack of knowledge and experience very well could.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0035 |
That's why I was allowed to form a team composed[ST:n ]only of those I trusted.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0036 |
Not to say I don't trust Irina—I just knew her talents[ST:n ]could be put to better use elsewhere.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0037 |
Well, that's enough about me. We should get going.[ST:wait ] |
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tev001195_MSG0038 |
After all, we've both got a great deal to accomplish[ST:n ]for the good of New LA.[ST:wait ] |