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[h2][color=FD0000]The Koopa Troop[/color][/h2]
[b][color=SpringGreen]wordcount:[/color][/b] 636 (+1)
[b][color=SpringGreen]Bowser Jr: Level 7 [/color][/b] EXP: [color=SpringGreen]/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////[/color]/ (69/70)
[b][color=DeepSkyBlue]Kamek: Level 7 [/color][/b] EXP: [color=DeepSkyBlue]///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////[/color]/// (67/70) 
[b][color=DeepSkyBlue]Location:[/color][/b] Edge of the Blue – Open Ocean
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The Atimos dipped down, jr carefully lowering its open bay doors down towards the water, trying to get them low enough to be stepped into by the injured ladies and only getting the deck of the cargo bay a bit wet in the process. The white and red clones moved in and took the girls off the Seaplane Tender’s hands, acting as support and bringing them aboard, where a team of Koopa Troopa strikers took over. They’d try to help the pair up to the flight deck where they might be able to sit down in one of the chairs or lay down on the bed found between the bridge and the back exit. 

[color=SpringGreen]”You could at least help them get upstairs”[/color] Jr grumbled to Geralt as he focused on countering the waves lapping against the airship’s side.

The white mage clone went with them, providing light healing that quickly stabilized Skaura, and then began to slowly build both women back up to full health. The toady carrying Tyrant went too, depositing the pig who quickly ran back to its master. The red clone, however, returned. Not as a threat, but to change roles. As Kamek began to speak with the ship girl, he started to conjure a white globe of energy, which he would use to turn it from killer to healer.

The mage didn’t healing upon her once the change was complete however. Forcing her to live wouldn’t help in the long run, he was fairly sure. She had to want it.

[color=DeepSkyBlue]”I’ve been where you are now. In Galeem’s world like everyone else, yes, but also before. I was once mind-controlled by the Smithy Gang and bound to their cause. In the end I was even forced to try and [url=https://i.imgur.com/vem8PuC.png]kill my own son[/url] for them. It was horrible. Sometimes I wake up sweating remembering it. But I know that wasn’t me, and I know that what you were a few minutes ago isn’t who you are now either. Yes, you killed, but it was a fake version of you, or perhaps it’s a version that is now dead and you have replaced it. Either way. You are alive now, free, maybe for the first time. You don't need to forget what you did, or accept forgiveness for it, but you have choice now, to decide who you will be from now on”[/color] The old mage said, speaking in a kind grandfatherly tone very few had heard pass his beak [color=DeepSkyBlue]”Please don't throw that away”[/color] 

He let that sink in as he completed the spell and transformed the clone from red to white, before he spotted something out of the corner of his eye that caused him to try a different approach.

[color=DeepSkyBlue]”I will admit that, selfishly, we could use you. To give us information that could help end this war. To use your power to help us fight to the depths of the Bottomless Sea to kill Galeem’s guardian. But we’re not the only ones who need you”[/color] Kamek gestured a hand over to the side to where the sleeping abyssal Heavy Cruiser was being unsteadily hauled through the air towards them. The toadies ended up stopping to hover just to the side of where they were speaking

[color=DeepSkyBlue]”That heart, that freedom that she gave you? You can do that too, like this,”[/color] the old Koopa placed a hand to his shell and drew out a friendheart of his own, demonstrating the ability [color=DeepSkyBlue]”So if you can't find the will to live for yourself right now, then perhaps you can live for them. Your people, who you can set free”[/color]

He lowered his hand and returned his focus entirely to her [color=DeepSkyBlue]”Live for them. Live to repay Sakura’s kindness. Live free and for yourself. Do as you wish, but whatever you do, please don’t ever offer up your life like it's worthless again”[/color] 

He'd said his piece, now it was up to her to decide.