Hey, how are the stars tonight?
... You wish to talk?
Mmmm. If you don't mind.
Go ahead.
I read that the Ryuvian Empire of your time once ruled Ongess. Tell me, if you were in charge, would you give the Ongessians independence?
I? I have given such matters little thought. Tell me more of this world.
The Ongessians have suffered under the hands of countless foreign powers coveting their resources. But the irony is that Ongess will not be able to recover without foreign intervention.
What resources do you speak of?
Ongessite. A valuable ore we need to win this war. Without it, thousands of lives will be lost. By acquiring Ongessite and refining them we can better arm ourselves and prevent more needless deaths in the future.
Hmm. Such dilemmas came with sitting on the throne of Ryuvia. But men craved for it. Killed for it. But you are different are you not?
That's right. I'm not the Empero-
You were thrust onto this stage, not by choice, but by circumstance. To be Emperor was to decide who lived and who died. Such power was inherent to the throne. But it was my always my hope that the man who sat in the Star Palace would be a fair ruler, who made decisions for the good of the Empire.
Far too many Emperors of my time sought riches and glory for themselves at the expense of the people. And perhaps that was why our empire eventually collapse.
The good of the Empire, huh...Then, the lesser evil would be...
Captain. Whatever happens, I am sure you will make your decision based on what is good for the galaxy.
Don't you wonder what that is? Terms like the, "good of the galaxy"? It could mean anything.
Hahahah. Thanks anyway. I'll come back to you any time I need advice.
Mm.
Well... time to talk to Princess in the Hangar.
Hey. What's up?
Glad to see you up and about! Had us all worried for a sec there!
Don't worry. Cosmos didn't have the balls to kill me.
Did she hurt you anywhere?! The next time I tangle with her, I'll give her some payback, Captain!
Don't worry about it. We'll take her down together. Just like in Tydaria. Focus on the mission.
You betcha! Next time I see her, I'll put her down for good! You'll see!
(...I don't want you to be a killer, Asaga.) Thanks for the concern, kid. But don't worry. I'm all right now. Bye. *feels a tug on his coat* Eh?
... Yeah. I got careless. It won't happen again.
Good.
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Well! I better get back to work on my Black Jack! We've got another big battle coming soon!
Carry on, kid...(Oh, look it's the Angry pair..)
I reiterate, the pirate was escorted by forty armed gunmen. We had no choice but to surrender.
Bah, the first time you told me there we just twenty. And now there's over forty?
It was a chaotic situation! You cannot expect me to remember every detail!
Oh, come on you two... get along.
S-she started it! Sir!
Hmph. Here comes Captain Turbodweeb to the rescue. Or shall we say 'to be rescued'?
Really?
Yes, Captain. She was so upset that she raided the armory and strapped a pile of weapons on herself, screaming something about a rescue mission. Eventually the Commander had to get six guys from security to put her down!
I didn't know you cared, Icari.
W-why would I risk my ass for a loser like him?! I have better standards than you slut!
Oh my... could it be that you actually care about Kryska?
Pffft. You're...bi?
EAHHHHH. Shut up! Shut UP! SHUT THE FUCK UP!
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I don't care about anyone! I'm a mercenary for hire! I work solo! A privateer!
What kind of stuff, Icari?
You're turning red...
Are you ill, Miss Icari?
Fuck! I'm leaving! The Phoenix needs... calibrations!
...be sure to calibrate it thoroughly. Might need to lubricate the joints too.
Uwaaaa, Captain you're so dirty minded.
Miss Claude, I'm not sure what's wrong about lubricating the joints, suppleness during combat maneuvers is important.
Ah yes... suppleness. Well. Kryska, don't take her words to heart. Icari's always trying to act cool all the time unlike m-
See what I mean?
I apologize for the mercenary's lack of respect, Sir!
(Meh... you're like the complete opposite of her.) Carry on, Lt. With whatever you're doing. And Claude... please stay out of trouble.
Alright, Captain! Come back to me if anything hurts~