[i][u]Glory Star Orphanage - Lucent's Room[/u][/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/biwBHlL.png[/img] Reeta: Good to know you're going to try. Just do your best okay? You'll be happy with the results for sure. [i][u]World Crossers Guild - Laboratory[/u][/i] Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JfBjfhHBdM]Briefing[/url] [img]https://i.imgur.com/NcL4zy2.gif[/img] Nancy: Tatianna, you have one more visit. [img]https://i.imgur.com/V66CQMb.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/YNa8Smd.png[/img] Tiane: Really? Who is it? [img]https://i.imgur.com/jdUIwsC.png[/img] Rayla: ... [img]https://i.imgur.com/dF7pIRI.png[/img] Tiane: Oh... [img]https://i.imgur.com/ZmVwO9X.png[/img] Rayla: ... (Yep...just as I expected her to be.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/848mTcA.png[/img] Andorina: What's wrong? What's with the heavy mood? [img]https://i.imgur.com/Zo3Ussn.gif[/img] Nancy: I thought you knew. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ejd9rwF.png[/img] Andorina: About? [img]https://i.imgur.com/nk5cxVO.png[/img] Tiane: It's something about our rivalry...You don't need to know... [img]https://i.imgur.com/dbe502p.gif[/img] Nancy: Maybe I won't talk about it if that's the case. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Q7OU21i.png[/img] Tiane: So...Why even Ted is here? I thought he hated my guts. [img]https://i.imgur.com/9isX3qL.png[/img] Ted: Hate is too strong of a word...But yeah, I'm still uncomfortable about your behavior. [img]https://i.imgur.com/GFgbRJZ.png[/img] Tiane: Hmph...As always, the goody good kid that is the prime example of being a good kid. [img]https://i.imgur.com/MZYcHvG.png[/img] Andorina: A-Anyway...Tiane...I can call you that right? I came here to say thanks for saving my best friend. [img]https://i.imgur.com/4BnrS1C.png[/img] Tiane: Oh...Really? [img]https://i.imgur.com/MZYcHvG.png[/img] Andorina: Yeah, Rayla here said that you deserve all the credit for her rescue. [img]https://i.imgur.com/eK8ObJg.png[/img] Tiane: I don't know...I heard there was a lot of guys involved in her kidnaping...Rayla probably took some of them down. [img]https://i.imgur.com/PAeiQud.png[/img] Rayla: But you were the one that managed to actually get in the van and save Kaori. Be more proud about it. [img]https://i.imgur.com/IY6qh5P.png[/img] Tiane: Pride huh? [img]https://i.imgur.com/MZYcHvG.png[/img] Andorina: Again...Many thanks! I don't think I can thank you enough. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Q7OU21i.png[/img] Tiane: R-Right...You're welcome... [img]https://i.imgur.com/rnxvG1h.png[/img] Hiagor: Hmmm... [img]https://i.imgur.com/All66TF.png[/img] Tiane: And who's this? Did I save a friend of his too? [img]https://i.imgur.com/rkbH2xT.png[/img] Hiagor: Nothing of the sort, I'm just your everyday private detective. My business is with someone else. [img]https://i.imgur.com/sbuQd0U.png[/img] Tiane: I see. [img]https://i.imgur.com/dbe502p.gif[/img] Nancy: Now then... She picks up an object that was on the table near her. [img]https://i.imgur.com/2hmIC9p.gif[/img] Nancy: It's story time with Auntie Nancy. [img]https://i.imgur.com/9R3SCqU.png[/img] Andorina: Sweet! [img]https://i.imgur.com/fTyGdPW.png[/img] Tiane: The Compact Glaive Device... [img]https://i.imgur.com/OHDMFj7.png[/img] Rayla: What is that thing exactly? [img]https://i.imgur.com/M4EckY9.png[/img] Tiane: It's a device made with the purpose to insert knowledge into someone's mind and changing their nervous system to adapt it to these new memories...However, it's still in test phase and supposedly, only lesser powered psychic users can withstand the strain of the device. [img]https://i.imgur.com/nqdrfMm.png[/img] Hiagor: Psychic Users huh? They were planning to use that on Miss Kaori right? [img]https://i.imgur.com/ISJ9lBZ.gif[/img] Nancy: Most likely. [img]https://i.imgur.com/848mTcA.png[/img] Andorina: N-No way...My friend is an Psychic User? [img]https://i.imgur.com/Q7OU21i.png[/img] Tiane: From the looks of it...yes... [img]https://i.imgur.com/Xq3sPpG.png[/img] Andorina: ...I see...To think she has such power... [img]https://i.imgur.com/ikCPFeW.png[/img] Hiagor: Psychic Users have been showing a lot lately. They're still fairly low in number, and due to misinformation about their powers, can't control it very well and as a result, they end up causing unwanted destruction. [img]https://i.imgur.com/9MUVTvy.png[/img] Andorina: N-No way...She's going to be like this as well? [img]https://i.imgur.com/Zo3Ussn.gif[/img] Nancy: Miss Andorina, have you noticed something odd about your friend's behavior? [img]https://i.imgur.com/848mTcA.png[/img] Andorina: ...Well...She was going through some therapy last month...I'm not sure why... [img]https://i.imgur.com/t7Aekjz.png[/img] Hiagor: Maybe that's how the mysterious group deduced she had said powers. One of the traits that a Psychic User has is increased senses. Maybe, all of the weird things she was having is because of this power. [img]https://i.imgur.com/WUQ0b9G.png[/img] Rayla: But...wouldn't they had to know what she said to her therapist to actually deduce she was awakening to her powers? And even if they somehow knew, it is still an assumption that they've made. With that in mind, it's safe to assume they were willing to risk an innocent life to test their weapon out... [img]https://i.imgur.com/Nsguj9B.png[/img] Ted: Speaking of which...what happens if a normal person uses said device? [img]https://i.imgur.com/InLNjMs.png[/img] Tiane: ...Part of their nervours system might receive permanent damage...like losing motion of one or many limbs...or losing one of their senses... Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp8vdsPdsns]I'm no Hero[/url] Suddenly, Tatianna showed an hearing aid device on her ear and a spare pair of contact lenses. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ZmVwO9X.png[/img] Rayla: T-Tiane...Don't tell me... [img]https://i.imgur.com/0w8cfs7.png[/img] Tiane: I hade my five senses affected by it after I woke up here in the Guild...I can't smell anything...Taste anything...Feeling pain is almost non-existent...And I have to use these to at least hear and see better. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ECHrcFf.png[/img] Rayla: (...This can't be...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/MNfvQK9.png[/img] Tiane: Well...It's what I get for being so feist... [img]https://i.imgur.com/WUQ0b9G.png[/img] Rayla: It wasn't your fault...nobody knew what would happen. Don't blame yourself for losing your senses. [img]https://i.imgur.com/sbuQd0U.png[/img] Tiane: ...Still...I'm taking it as my punishment. Maybe...If I wasn't such a rebelious child, I would be living together with the other orphanage kids right now. [img]https://i.imgur.com/0reib3A.png[/img] Rayla: You... [img]https://i.imgur.com/848mTcA.png[/img] Andorina: But then...you wouldn't be there to save my friend. Tatianna was surprised with the sudden hug Andorina gave her. [img]https://i.imgur.com/MZYcHvG.png[/img] Andorina: It because you kept being yourself that her life was saved...so don't be so hard on yourself. Promise me, from here on out, no self-loathing! You did a good thing. Getting yourself hurt in the process was something no one could've avoided. None of it is your fault. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ANyNxF3.png[/img] Tiane: I guess...You got a point. Heh! Geez, I'm such an idiot. Worrying about something that wasn't even my fault... [img]https://i.imgur.com/KLCj2EX.png[/img] Rayla: Took a while to admit... [img]https://i.imgur.com/5J5JUXm.png[/img] Tiane: Now then...Rayla...One day, I'm going to challenge you to one final duel. I'm not going to force you to fight me anymore. That one will truly be the last one. Regardless of who win or loses, my mind will be at peace. [img]https://i.imgur.com/slqNc42.png[/img] Rayla: ...Very well, It should've been like this from the start...but better late than never that you realized that. [img]https://i.imgur.com/kB76F1t.png[/img] Tiane: Then it's a deal! [img]https://i.imgur.com/rl62MkX.png[/img] Ted: (With this, maybe their rivalry will be finally put to an end.) **Briefing plays again** [img]https://i.imgur.com/0kF5TlB.png[/img] Hiagor: So in a nutshell...Some crazed organization are kidnaping people who are supposedly psychic users in order to test a prototype weapon that might serevely hurt normal people if used on them instead. I understand what's happening so far...What I don't get is why you were so interested to take Tatianna to this place instead of the hospital. What good would it make to get this information way early. [img]https://i.imgur.com/4E1lvOn.png[/img] Rayla: He's got a point... [img]https://i.imgur.com/gKqBiuU.gif[/img] Nancy: I answer your question with another one: Do you honestly believe the police would share information about the Compact Glaive? They would most likely make it easy for this mysterious organization to seize Tatianna and put the blame on some random terrorist attack. [img]https://i.imgur.com/DGyJGiV.png[/img] Hiagor: I see...You did the right thing I suppose. I assume that you've earned some scolding from them. [img]https://i.imgur.com/p7f2awJ.gif[/img] Nancy: That we did. While we, the guild are allowed to patrol around the city, the cops never really called for our backup. We mostly get requests from the people instead. [img]https://i.imgur.com/jdUIwsC.png[/img] Rayla: Why that doesn't surprise me. [img]https://i.imgur.com/wtDnmL9.gif[/img] Nancy: And besides...One of our members has a personal story with this device. I would introduce him to you but...You all would have to promise something for me. Not you of course Andorina. [img]https://i.imgur.com/VXwyd1A.png[/img] Ted: What kind of promise? [img]https://i.imgur.com/Qui9b0M.gif[/img] Nancy: That you must use this information in order to help the city. We're dealing with a conspiracy here and we're going to need as much help as we want. So, what do you think? [img]https://i.imgur.com/0reib3A.png[/img] Rayla: Keep it to yourself then...I've only came here to have Andorina talk with Tatianna. Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVpGyqmUWUg]Under the Moonlight[/url] [img]https://i.imgur.com/g2RlVxA.png[/img] Tiane: Wait, what? [img]https://i.imgur.com/Xq3sPpG.png[/img] Andorina: Rayla? [img]https://i.imgur.com/mTbEGke.png[/img] Rayla: This city...is beyond help...I'm just satisfied enough helping the people around me. Then, she leaves the place, Andorina runs after her. [img]https://i.imgur.com/UFRoznW.png[/img] Tiane: Of all people to refuse...why her? [img]https://i.imgur.com/jppfUO8.png[/img] Ted: I'm out as well...I can't see myself harming other people whether they're good or bad...I'm sorry... Ted also leaves the room. [img]https://i.imgur.com/dbe502p.gif[/img] Nancy: What about you Mister Detective? Are you going to refuse as well? [img]https://i.imgur.com/sNNbnyw.png[/img] Hiagor: On the contrary. If fact, I was waiting for an opportunity like this...You're going to put that explanation on hold though...These [b]Scattered Resolves[/b] bothers me a lot. I want to bring as much people as possible for this cause, that's why I've become a Detective in first place. [img]https://i.imgur.com/2hmIC9p.gif[/img] Nancy: I see, I'll be waiting for your return. [img]https://i.imgur.com/rkbH2xT.png[/img] Hiagor: I'll surely bring a bunch of brave people with me, just you wait! Hiagor takes his leave. [img]https://i.imgur.com/1Vnbvm0.png[/img] Tiane: ... [img]https://i.imgur.com/SoKTmfY.gif[/img] Nancy: Still on the fence I see. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Q7OU21i.png[/img] Tiane: Kinda...Maybe I'm finally reaching my answer. [img]https://i.imgur.com/NcL4zy2.gif[/img] Nancy: Really? [img]https://i.imgur.com/pKoJGta.png[/img] Tiane: Miss Nancy...Can I leave for today? I want to spend the rest of the day with Granny. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Qui9b0M.gif[/img] Nancy: Go right ahead, oh, and take this with you. She gives Tatianna the Compact Glaive. [img]https://i.imgur.com/dbe502p.gif[/img] Nancy: You're going to need it in case they attack you again. Don't worry about getting your body hurt by it..."he" said that since your body is now adapted to the new information in your mind, you won't lose anymore body functions. [img]https://i.imgur.com/sbuQd0U.png[/img] Tiane: If you say so...I might use it if I feel like it. Then, Nancy was left alone in the Laboratory. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ISJ9lBZ.gif[/img] Nancy: I pray that you all make the right choice...