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« on: June 22, 2013, 07:26:38 AM »
Meanwhile at an unknown location, a young woman and an elderly lady discuss the events that have come to pass.
??? - I spoke with Archetype again. Soon it will be time to take action... but, I still have my doubts. It's like a nagging feeling in my head that something may go wrong. We can't allow what I saw in the previous jump to happen again. He may not have what it takes to navigate the quantum space like you, Akane.
Akane - He'll be fine. He just needs a little... push.
??? - And what if that "push" gets him killed?
Akane - If that happens, we'll still be able to find him. His body may be lost, but consciousness is eternal; it is never truly lost. We will find him by tracing his jumps and have his present consciousness reach this timeline. All the events that have happened thus far is going as expected: His reformed identity, you communicating with him in the desert, the Resistance reaching the bar... it's all falling into place.
She said, looking up at the sky.
??? - ...
The young woman bit her nail.
Akane - You still seem worried, dear. What is the matter?
??? - It's nothing... just... I can't believe this is the same man. With everything he's done, why does he want to be some... some... "hero"?
Akane narrowed her eyes.
Akane - Some people change for the better... or worse. It's as simple as that. The mind is an extremely fragile place... one revelation, one idea or one person... can change someone forever. With someone of your ability, you should know that better than most.
There was a brief pause in the air and the young woman immediately stood up from the bench she was sitting on.
??? - ... I think it's about time I meet up with Archetype. Will you be fine here?
Akane - Yes, I'll be alright.
The elderly woman nodded.