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The Lighthouse War is over, but conflict still continues.

With Erusea's defeat at the hands of the Osean Federation and the International United Nations, the imperial nation has splintered into a confusing mess of separatists, freedom fighters, warlords, rogue military factions, and those seeking to profit from the chaos. Worse, Erusea's many automated drone factories still remain intact, waiting for new masters to come to claim them.

The Usean continent remains in crisis, and it's up to a new generation of pilots to face this next generation threat...

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You are MILLY, the "Red Tail", a Belkan Air Force pilot fighting for the IUN!

Currently, you were on the way to the Lighthouse with Misono in order to attend a memorial ceremony in honor of ex-President Harling. While you didn't have any particular desire to go out of any sort of love for the man, Karla was going to be there and she invited you along, so you couldn't just turn her down like that.

Well, maybe you could get some free food and drink out of it. At least Misono seemed pretty eager to go. The moment you told her about, she was extremely excited to go, and dressed herself up in this weird, foreign robe thing she called a "kimono". Weird, but oddly pretty, you had to admit. And of course she was still carrying that sword of hers, much to the taxi driver's obvious discomfort.

You just casually stare out the window of your taxi, looking at the steadily growing Lighthouse, wondering what the day had in store for you when Misono suddenly speaks up.

"You now, Milly, there is something odd I have observed." Misono tilts her head curiously as she stares at you. "You don't seem very excited about this event? Or at least, I feel that you are very apprehensive about it, at least."

Damn, you had to admit, Misono was observant. And observant people were dangerous.

>Eh, it's nothing. I just don't really like fancy parties like this.
>I don't particularly like the guy they're honoring.
>Other
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>>3653157
>Eh, it's nothing. I just don't really like fancy parties like this.
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>>3653157
>>Eh, it's nothing. I just don't really like fancy parties like this.
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>>3653157
>Eh, it's nothing. I just don't really like fancy parties like this.
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>>3653157
>>I don't particularly like the guy they're honoring.
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>>3653157
>Eh, it's nothing. I just don't really like fancy parties like this.

Time for snow!
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>>3653157
>>I don't particularly like the guy they're honoring.
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>>3653157
>>I don't particularly like the guy they're honoring.
Dawwww kimono Misono
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>>3653157
"Eh, it's nothing." You shrug. "I just don't really like fancy parties like this."

"Oh? Nothing to do with the event being about Harling?" Misono wonders, her flower hair decoration glinting in the light.

"I don't have any beef with him personally." You grunt. "He wasn't around when Osea carved up Belka like a turkey. Plus, Karla likes him a lot so it's not like I can hate the guy."

"Ah yes, Karla Weiss! The Valkyrie!" Misono's eyes flash as she leans in closer to you. "I never knew you were her protégé! What is it like?"

Huh, well, you guess you should've expected an enthusiastic pilot like Misono to be aware about Karla. However, you didn't quite expect her to fangirl this much. Everybody always could hide a surprise or two, you figure.

>She's totally the best.
>She can be a real hardass at times.
>Don't be so eager. That also means I have to double as her babysitter...
>Other
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>>3653356
>She's totally the best.
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>>3653356
>>She's totally the best.
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>>3653356
>>She's totally the best.

I hope the other Wildcards are doing alright.
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>>3653356
>Don't be so eager. That also means I have to double as her babysitter...
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>>3653356
>>Don't be so eager. That also means I have to double as her babysitter...
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>>3653356
>Don't be so eager. That also means I have to double as her babysitter...

>inb4 the little rascal is on her best behavior for Misono
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>>3653356
>>Don't be so eager. That also means I have to double as her babysitter...
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>>3653356
"Don't be so eager." You snort. "That also means I have to double as her babysitter."

"She's with child, too?!" Misono gasps. "I would very much like to meet them!"

"Heh, be careful what you wish for." You shake your head. "Her kid, Ellisaria, though I just call her Ellisa for short, is a real goddamn terror. She can get away with pretty much anything short of murder and she knows it."

Honestly, Ellisa was way too cute and WAY too fucking smart for a kid her age.

"Oh my." Misono blinks. "That just me all the more curious!"

However, before you can come up with a suitable retort, the taxi comes to a halt, and you realize that you were now across the bay and at the foot of the massive Lighthouse once again.

And you weren't the only ones here, too. There was a procession of cars and limousines lined up along the front driveway, dropping off their VIPs to much fanfare and attention. Media and reporters from dozens of countries were there waiting to see who would be present.

So obviously Karla wasn't going to be there. She had done a good job staying out of the public eye so far and you were pretty sure she wasn't changing that anytime soon. But, well, you can't help but be curious to see what kind of bigshots would be showing up as well...

>Might as well go see who's showing up.
>Better go find Karla.
>Other
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>>3653480
>>Might as well go see who's showing up.
I'm actually curious. Might be good to scout out whose who as well.
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>>3653480
>>Might as well go see who's showing up.
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>>3653480
>Might as well go see who's showing up.
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>>3653480
>Might as well go see who's showing up.

Time to see who's who.
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>>3653480
>>Better go find Karla.
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>>3653480
>>Might as well go see who's showing up.
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So we're totally going to give Ellisa a gift since she's here, right?

Maybe something Space Elevator themed?
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>>3653480
>>Better go find Karla.
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>>3653480
Hm, well, there were a lot of big shots showing up, right? Well, it couldn't hurt to see who exactly was coming out for Harling's memorial. Despite your indifference towards him, you had to admit that Harling was amazingly charismatic and made quite a lot of friends in high places. Well, at least as many friends as he did enemies.

"Hey, Misono, wanna go rub some shoulder with the big shots?" You grin.

"It would certainly be educational, yes." Misono nods as she makes sure her sword is securely fastened to the sash wrapped around her waist like a big ribbon.

"Um, are you sure that isn't going to be a problem?" You ask, pointing to her sword.

"Do not worry, it's a well known custom here." Misono smiles. "Shall we go then?"

"Sure..." You say, not entirely convinced.

>Roll 1d20
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>3653595
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Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>3653595
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Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>3653595
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>>3653574
How about a plush toy of something? Maybe a Nugget?
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Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>3653595
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>>3653595
You narrow your eyes as you scan the crowds of VIPs exiting the limos. The first one you could pick out was Prime Minister Nikanor, still the current leader of Yuktobania since unlike Osea, their prime ministers didn't have term limits. You saw him with President Armstrong, the current leader of Osea, both leaders briefly embracing and getting into some pretty intense conversation.

At the same time, you saw some guy getting out of a limo flying Erusean flags. You didn't immediately recognize him, but he was wearing a suit like the other leaders, with a few medals pinned on it showing he had a military background. He was with who you recognized as Princess Cossette, the deposed ruler of Erusea. Now, THEIR relationship seemed far less warm than Nikanor and Armstrong's. More like absolutely frigid. There was definitely some history there.

And then you catch sight of Karla, who seemed to have attracted the attention of a few fans of hers who seemed to have cornered her with their admiration. She didn't look to be in any sort of danger, though maybe she was in need of a wingmate here...

>Try to see what Nikanor and Armstrong are talking about.
>See who this guy with Princess Cossette is.
>Better go help out Karla.
>Other
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>>3653653
>Better go help out Karla.
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>>3653653
>Better go help out Karla.

The old squire to the rescue
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>>3653653
>Better go help out Karla.
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>>3653653
>>Better go help out Karla.
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>>3653653
>Better go help out Karla.
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>>3653653
>>Better go help out Karla.
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>>3653653
>>See who this guy with Princess Cossette is
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>>3653653
>>Try to see what Nikanor and Armstrong are talking about.
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>>3653653
>>Better go help out Karla.
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We should probably get prepared for a surprise attack from the little devil.
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>>3653653
"Hey, Misono, there's Karla over there." You nod to her direction.

"Oh! I see her now!" Misono says with excitement. "Who are those people with her?"

"Probably fans like you." You sigh. This was gonna be tricky to get Karla out of there.

"Hm, I think they are pilots." Misono says as she narrows her eyes.

"What makes you say that?" You pause.

"Look on their shoulders." Misono points. "Unit patches."

You squint, and sure enough, most of the guys talking up Karla had unit patches on the shoulders of their suits. It was blue and white, with what looked a goose or something holding a sword in its beak.

"If I'm not mistaken, that's the emblem for the old Voslagian Air Force..." Misono frowns. "If I recall, they're still trying to fight for their independence from Erusea..."

>Oh, that sounds pretty interesting, then.
>Regardless, we should get Karla away from these nerds.
>Other
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>>3653708
>Oh, that sounds pretty interesting, then.
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>>3653708
>>Regardless, we should get Karla away from these nerds.
Rebels looking for a hero-for-hire I'd wager.
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>>3653708
>>Regardless, we should get Karla away from these nerds.

I'm betting they want to be a Squire to her.
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>>3653708
>>Regardless, we should get Karla away from these nerds.
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>>3653708
>Oh, that sounds pretty interesting, then.
Shilage-Voslage did nothing wrong.
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>>3653708
>Oh, that sounds pretty interesting, then.

Maybe they want a taste of those Belkan Combat Rations?
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>>3653708
>>Oh, that sounds pretty interesting, then.
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>>3653708
>>Regardless, we should get Karla away from these nerds.
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>>3653708
>Regardless, we should get Karla away from these nerds.
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>>3653708
Damn, the only pilot allowed to nerd fangirl over Karla was YOU! You had to figure out a way to get Karla away from these damn nerds!

"Milly? Are you all right..." Misono asks with a bit of concern.

>HIGH SPEED PASS
>BOUNCE 'EM
>WINGMATE DISTRACTION
>Other
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>>3653781
>BOUNCE 'EM
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>>3653781
>>BOUNCE 'EM
wake the greek
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>>3653781
>>BOUNCE 'EM
I am scared but also curious what "Bounce" will be
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>>3653781
>BOUNCE 'EM

Say, anyone have that "BOUNCING SOON FELLOW PILOT" image? I've been looking for it for a while now, with no luck.
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>>3653781
>WINGMATE DISTRACTION
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>>3653781
>>HIGH SPEED PASS
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>>3653781
>>HIGH SPEED PASS
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>>3653781
>HIGH SPEED PASS
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>>3653781
"Back me up here, Misono." You whisper as you stride towards the little knot of pilots around Karla.

"Wait!" Misono blinks. "What are you-"

>Roll 1d10 (ACM test 6)
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Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>3653831
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Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>3653831
Time to dive into the fireworks.
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Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>3653831
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>>3653832
>>3653841
Too easy.
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>>3653844
Done it a dozen times, just like riding a bike
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>>3653831
"KARLA!" You say loudly as you practically walk right through the line Voslagian pilots as if they weren't there, your arms outstretched. "It's so great to see you!"

"Oh, Milly!" Karla's eyes light up as she sees you approach. "You actually came!"

"Well of course!" You roll your eyes. "How could your loyal squire NOT come when you called?"

You smugly note that the Voslgian pilots were muttering nervously among each other, when Karla speaks up again.

"Gentlemen, it's been wonderful talking to you all but I'm afraid I do have other matters to attend to." She says politely with a very disarming smile. "Perhaps we can continue some other time?"

"Of course, Mrs. Weiss." One of the pilots bows his head. He looked really damn young, you noted. "It was us who imposed on you, after all."

"Oh please." Karla giggles. "You don't have to be so formal with me."

"We shall be present during the ceremonies, should you wish to continue." The pilot bows his head again as he and his comrades walk off.

"So what was that all about?" You turn to Karla.

"Ah, just a few fanboys looking for pointers." Karla shrugs and nods to Misono. "I take it she's one of your new squadmates?"

"That's right." You confirm.

"T-the Valkyrie herself..." Misono mutters to nobody in particular.

Oh jeez, she was fangirling hard.

>Snap Misono out of it.
>You might as well give her her moment.
>Other
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>>3653879
>Snap Misono out of it.
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>>3653879
>>You might as well give her her moment.
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>>3653879
>Snap Misono out of it.
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>>3653879
>>Snap Misono out of it.
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>>3653879
>Snap Misono out of it.
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>>3653879
>Snap Misono out of it.

Not sure if her image of Karla would change if she ever finds that special pilot suit.
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>>3653900
Implying that it wouldn't increase her adoration of her. Maybe it'll even get Grunder Industries invested in making next gen flight suits?
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>>3653879
"Karla, this is Misono!" You say, slapping her on the back to snap her out of her fangirl trance. "Misono, this is Karla, though I guess you already know her!"

"Y-yes, that's right!" Misono nods rapidly, looking just as flustered now as Vicky commonly seemed to be.

"Gotta say, you look real sharp." Karla nods approvingly at Misono's kimono. "Never seen anything like it"

"Why thank you!" Misono giggles nervously. "It's a traditional garb in this region."

"Hm, I should think about grabbing one, then." Karla smiles.

"Hey! How about me!" You pout, not happy with Misono getting all the attention.

"And you look properly handsome, Milly!" Karla laughs as she ruffles your hair.

"Anyways, uh, where's Jaeger and Ellisa?" You ask.

"Well about that..."

Suddenly, a cold chill surges through your bones as your pilot instincts warn of impending danger...

>HIT AFTERBURNERS
>TURN AND FACE THE THREAT
>USE THE WINGMATE AS COVER
>Other
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>>3653939
>TURN AND FACE THE THREAT
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>>3653939
>>USE THE WINGMATE AS COVER
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>>3653939
>>TURN AND FACE THE THREAT
Her only weakpoint is the front air intake!
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>>3653939
>>TURN AND FACE THE THREAT
Belkans face danger Bravely!
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>>3653945
So you're saying we should plug her nose? In that case...
>TURN AND FACE THE THREAT
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>>3653939
>>HIT AFTERBURNERS
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>>3653939
>>TURN AND FACE THE THREAT
Inb4 Ellisa is sitting on Jaeger's shoulders in order to assert her altitude advantage
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>>3653939
>HIT AFTERBURNERS

>>3653925
Maybe after it becomes a bit more modest.
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Rolled 3, 1, 3 = 7 (3d10)

>>3653939
You don't pause to question your instincts, you simply follow them, spinning around to face the oncoming threat...!

>Roll 1d10
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Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>3653991
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Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>3653991
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Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>3653991
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>>3653991
>1
nice seeing you Milly
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>>3653996
>>3654001
I swear that 3 is Milly's number tonight.
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>>3653991
You spin around, only to see Jaeger standing there, but Ellisa nowhere in sight. Did she use him as a distraction to throw you off?

Oh that clever-

"Gotcha!" Ellisa laughs as she latches on to your back, nearly bowling you over flat on your face. "Still can't watch your six, huh?"

"Ellisa, what have I told you about ambushing Milly like that?" Karla sighs. "You can seriously hurt her, you know!"

"Awwww, Milly's tougher than that!' Ellisa chirps as she pokes at your cheek. "Isn't that right, Milly?"

"Yeah. Sure." You say with a forced smile.

"Oh dear, so this is Ellisaria?" Misono looks on, curiously.

"Oh yeah, a proper little hellion, as you can see." You note.

"Sorry, she always has far to much energy." Jaeger says apologetically.

"Now dear, you don't have to apologize for her!' Karla tuts. "It's good that Ellisa is so active at her age!"

"C'mon, Milly! Let's go play!" Ellisa whines, her tiny legs digging into your sides. "It's only grownups here and they're all so boring!"

>This ain't the time or place, kid.
>Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.
>Other
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>>3654024
>Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.
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>>3654024
>>Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.
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>>3654024
>>Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.
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>>3654024
>>Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.
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>>3654024
>>Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.

Where to? Is it time to make stupid plane noises while she rides on Milly's back, or shoulders?
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>>3654024
>Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine
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>>3654024
>Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.
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>>3654024
"Fiiiiiiiiine" You grunt as you acquiesce to Ellisa's silly request. "What do you want to do?"

"Let's go fast!" Ellisa giggles as she clambers up your back so she's resting your shoulders. "We're gonna fly around and shoot down the bad guys!"

Of course she would ask for something like that...

>Better find somewhere nice and open.
>Better head somewhere a bit more private.
>Just play with her here and now.
>Other
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>>3654140
>Better head somewhere a bit more private.
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>>3654140
>Better find somewhere nice and open.
Time to shoot down those Osean bast... bad guys.
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>>3654140
>Better find somewhere nice and open.
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>>3654140
>Better find somewhere nice and open.
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>>3654140
>>Better find somewhere nice and open.
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>>3654140
>>Better find somewhere nice and open.

Then we gotta ask the usual questions like how school was, or something.
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>>3654140
"All right, all right, let's go then, you little squirt!" You grin as you turn to Karla. "Uh, you don't mind, do you?"

"Oh, not at all!" Karla smiles. "I doubt either you our Ellisa are going to be able to sit through the whole memorial service, so this is perfect!"

"Um, thanks?" You frown, unsure of whether she was complimenting you or not.

"Quite the apt judgment." Misono chuckles. "Then shall I accompany you?"

"Sure thing!' Karla says happily. "It'll be nice to catch up with one of MIlly's friends!"

You totally didn't just feel a pang of jealousy right there.

>Let Misono hang out with Karla. She's earned it.
>Misono is just going to have to suffer with you.
>Other
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>>3654209
>>Let Misono hang out with Karla. She's earned it.
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>>3654209
>>Let Misono hang out with Karla. She's earned it.
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>>3654209
>Let Misono hang out with Karla. She's earned it.
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>>3654209
>Let Misono hang out with Karla. She's earned it.
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>>3654209
>Misono is just going to have to suffer with you.
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>>3654209
>Let Misono hang out with Karla. She's earned it.
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>>3654209
Eh, might as well give Misono her opportunity to hang with Karla. Denying that chance to her would be kind a dick move.

"Come on, Auntie Milly Let's flllllly!" Ellisa whines, the back of her feet kicking into your chest.

"All right, all right, we're going!" You grunt as you make a beeline for the grassy promenade area on the borders of the island, where there was more open space for you to maneuver. "And quit calling me Auntie! I'm like, your big sister at best!"

"FULL SPEED!" Ellisa orders, completely not listening to you. "Hit that afterburner!"

"Where do you learn these terms?" You ask suspiciously. "Your mom doesn't talk like that at all!"

"Less questions more flying!" Ellisa pouts. God what a spoiled brat! But she was too damn cute to say anything against!

"All right, fine, but don't blame me if ya get scared outta your mind!" You grin as a spot a clear path to sprint through...

>Roll 1d10 (ACM test 6)
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Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>3654250
Time for dice.
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Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>3654250
Are we going to get more 3s?
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Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>3654250
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>>3654250
"FWOOOOOOOOOOSH!" You yell for dramatic effect as you sprint down the grassy promenade at full speed.

Meanwhile, Ellisa is laughing as she has her arms stretched out like aircraft wings.

"Faster! Faster!" She giggles.

"Don't push your luck, squirt!" You grunt as weave around a group of surprised refugees.

"Time for an attack run!" She declares and points. "Target sighted!"

You crane your head to look where Ellisa is pointing and you see...

>Princess Cossette
>An old man in a wheelchair.
>Uncle Weiss.
>Other
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>>3654273
>>Princess Cossette
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>>3654273
>Princess Cossette
Aw jeez.
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>>3654273
>>An old man in a wheelchair.
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>>3654273
>Princess Cossette
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>>3654273
>An old man in a wheelchair.
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>>3654273
You pause when you see... Princess Cossette sitting on the grass, looking off in the distance rather mournfully. What was she doing here? Shouldn't she be at the ceremony, too?

Your curiosity gets the better of you and you find yourself walking towards her, curious.

"Wow, she's really pretty!" Ellisa whispers to you.

"Yeah, well, I don't think she's greatest role model for you." You whisper back as you close the distance.

"Oh, hello there!' Princess Cossette turns to you, suddenly realizing your presence. "I'm sorry, can I help you?"

"Oh no, we were just sorta passing by and noticed you sitting here all alone." You try to explain yourself.

"You look like somebody pooped your ice cream!" Ellisa says in that charming bluntness only children were capable of.

That elicited a very unroyal snort from the Princess as she tries to hold in her laughter before regaining a big of her composure.

"Well then, the two of you are free to join me and enjoy the view." She smiles. "My name is Princ- I mean- Rosa Cossette D'Elise. It's a pleasure to meet you!"

>And that's it for tonight! We'll continue things on Saturday so don't miss it!
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>>3654319
See you tomorrow!
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>>3654319
Thanks for running Merc!
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>>3654319
Thanks for running, Merc!

Will Milly become Cossette's Setsuna F. Seiei?
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>>3654356
Milly's too socially capable to be Setsuna.
Heero at worst.
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>>3654951
To be fair Setsuna becomes extremely socially capable by the movie.
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>>3654319
So there you were, just sitting casually beside a princess. Well, an ex-princess, technically. You were both seated on the grass of one of the promenades circling the Lighthouse, watching the sun slowly set into the sea. Ellisa for once was being quiet, nestled securely between your legs. Looks like she had burnt off a lot of energy already and was busy resting up, thank god.

"I suppose you're wondering why I'm out here and not at the memorial." Cosette says mournfully.

"Well, not exactly, but you're free to tell me." You shrug.

"Yeah! A story!" Ellisa adds.

"Well." Cosette chuckles a bit. "I suppose I just don't have the courage to face everybody there. I don't think I have the right to attend the memorial of a man I helped to kill."

>That's uh, pretty heavy.
>Yeah, I guess you're not exactly as popular as you were before.
>That's a lotta BS.
>Other
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>>3656356
>>That's uh, pretty heavy.

Always sucks when people think they know something.
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>>3656356
>That's uh, pretty heavy.
It's okay, he was an Osean, not a person.
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>>3656356
>>That's a lotta BS
She's a Princess of Erusea. If she isn't gonna represent her country, who is?
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>>3656356
>That's uh, pretty heavy.
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>>3656374
You do have a fine point my friend:)
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>>3656356
>That's uh, pretty heavy.
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>>3656356
>Yeah, I guess you're not exactly as popular as you were before
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>>3656381
Is she? Isn’t she an ex-princess not liked by the people?
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>>3656356
>>That's uh, pretty heavy.
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>>3656356
"That's, uh, pretty heavy." You blink.

"Super heavy!" Ellisa nods. "Like the concrete blocks they tie around your legs when they toss you into the ocean!"

"Seriously, where the hell do you learn this stuff?" You eye Ellisa suspiciously.

Cosette bursts out into laughter again, in a very unroyal way. Looks like this was the sort of levity she needed today.

"I'm sorry, I'm just not used to anybody acting so casual around me." Cossette manages to regain some composure. "It hasn't happened since... well... back when I was in high school."

"How's that?" You raise an eyebrow. "I thought everybody knows the princess?"

"Well, it's not commonly talked about, but I was never originally supposed to be in the line of succession." Cossette smiles mournfully. "But... there was a big accident and I suddenly found myself thrust onto the throne, just like that."

"Damn." You blink. "So I guess you weren't as popular as everyone thought?"

"Oh dear, the Conservatives never liked me or my parents." Cosette shakes her head. "They largely considered us usurpers, made whispers that we had the original royal family killed."

"Wow, that's super mafia of them!" Ellisa butts in. "Did you cut all their heads off?"

"It doesn't exactly work that way." Cosette laughs nervously. "Thought I suppose that just made it easier for the Radicals to lure us in, to convince us that they knew what was best for Erusea..."

Cosette sighs, and then looks at her hands.

"And now I'm considered either a powerless puppet or a traitor who led her nation to ruin. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever be able to return to Erusea again."

>I'm sure they'll come around eventually.
>Fuck 'em, who cares what they think?
>Other
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>>3656521
>I'm sure they'll come around eventually.
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>>3656521
>I'm sure they'll come around eventually.
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>>3656521
>>Fuck 'em, who cares what they think?
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>>3656521
>>Fuck 'em, who cares what they think?
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>>3656521
>>I'm sure they'll come around eventually.
|| you help us we help u ||
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>>3656521
>>Fuck 'em, who cares what they think?
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>>3656566
I'm really not sure "lol fuck your countrymen bro who cares :0" is a good way to go desu
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>>3656521
>>I'm sure they'll come around eventually.

No cursing in front of the kid.
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>>3656521
>I'm sure they'll come around eventually.
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>>3656521
>I'm sure they'll come around eventually.

>>3656587
Yeah, fucking dumbasses using adult language.
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>>3656521
"I'm sure they'll come around eventually." You assure her. "They can't hate you forever... right?"

"Oh yeah, look whose taaaaaaaaalking." Ellisa giggles.

Goddamn this girl!

"Hm?" Cosette looks at both of you curiously. " Is something the matter."

>It's nothing.
>She's just giving me some shit about being Belkan.
>Other
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>>3656611
Fucking hell i hate goddamn assholes with shit for mouths. Fuck.
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>>3656627
>She's just giving me some shit about being Belkan.
Ellisa, you're actually Belkan as well.
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>>3656627
>She's just giving me some shit about being Belkan.
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>>3656627
>>She's just giving me some shit about being Belkan.
1. You are Belkan yourself sweetheart
2. Osean pig doggus go home
3. Make Belka Great Again
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>>3656627
>>She's just giving me some shit about being Belkan
Pot meet kettle.
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>>3656642
Karla and Jaeger need to instill more national pride in their child, at this rate she'll grow up thinking Ustio has a name other than South-East Belka.
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>>3656627
>>She's just giving me some shit about being Belkan.
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>>3656627
>She's just giving me some shit about being Belkan.
>Other: And this little filthy traitor is too Osean to want to reclaim rightful Belkan clay
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>>3656669
Karla flew for Osea. There is no hope for her child. She is forever of North Osea.
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>>3656669
>Karla, the woman who built her career on supressing Belkans
>patriotic
Lmao
Unironically hope we get to shoot her or Jaeger down
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>>3656627
>>She's just giving me some shit about being Belkan.
"You do know you're ethnically Belkan too, right?"
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>>3656627
"She's just making fun of me for saying that since I'm Belkan." You roll your eyes. "You know, the epitome of people who don't know how to let go of a grudge."

"Oh my."

"Which is also funny because this little twerp here is Belkan as well!" You grumble as you give Ellisa a well deserved noogie.

"Gah!" Ellisa wails

"Please, then answer this question I have." Cosette looks to you sadly. "What are feelings about... what happened to your country?"

Well crap, that's something you're not exactly keen on answering...

>I'm still pissed.
>I learned there's no point staying angry about it.
>It's complicated.
>Other
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>>3656764
>It's complicated.
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>>3656764
>I'm still pissed.
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>>3656764
>I learned there's no point staying angry about it.
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>>3656764
>I'm still pissed.
>"It's South Belka, not North Osea."
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>>3656764
>Pissed
>My feelings? The Oseans need to fork over South Belka, and -then- we’ll see about my feelings
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>>3656764
>>I'm still pissed.
LET'S
GO
Punished Milly
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>>3656764
>I'm still pissed.
>>
Also, LIVERY DESIGN WHEN?

We need a proper paint scheme.
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>>3656764
>I'm still pissed
Osea goes on and on about wanting peace, while they have their military occupying half our country.
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>>3656764
>>I learned there's no point staying angry about it.
Whatever that happened has happened, only path forward is to move on.
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>>3656764
>>I'm still pissed.
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Haha, Karla's going to need to discipline her Squire at this rate.
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>>3653157
Hey guys, what do you call a Commie guitar?
A Yuke-illeleh
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>>3656814
Depending on where Karla’s from, I bet she’d have a paddle with their air force roundels on it.
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>>3656843
>milly spanking session
Anon why must you give us lewd thoughts
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>>3656796
I was thinking of a black plane with bright red tail fins and rudder. Maybe red wings/tips as well.
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>>3656854
Dunno, just seems cute to see milly with an OADF roundel glowing red on her butt.
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>>3656764
>It's complicated.
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>>3656856
Black with red tail and wings could work. Maybe have like a flaming sword as a sigil. Or three swords chained together.
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>>3656872
>>3656856
Last thread, I posted a PNG that you can just recolor in paint with the bucket tool. It should be the very last post.
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>>3656872
Maybe a Kite Shield shape with a red background, and three swords with a red chain which can also be interpreted as a tail?
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Posting again for ease of access
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>>3656764
>It's complicated.
>Used to definitely be super pissed though
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>>3656881
The three swords was kind of my Representation of our team. Us, Misono, and the other one. The shield idea isn't bad tho.
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>>3656860
Honestly though that seems like the perfect punishment for an unruly belkan
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>>3656856
So pretty much Rot in reverse.
>Milly, the Belkan Nationalist, copies the livery of Detlef Fleisher, Belka's No.1 nationalist history professor
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>>3656901
All Strangreal will kneel before the Red Knight!
Longsword!
Seax!
Katana!
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>>3656764
"To be honest, I'm still pretty pissed about it." You grumble. "We've got Osea here all talking about world peace and everything while they're still occupying half of Belka! What kind of screwed u system is that?"

Yeah, you got out of One Belka, but that didn't mean your desire to see Belka whole again had disappeared. It always lingered deep in your heart, at the very back of your mind-

"Ooooh, Mom's not gonna be happy to know you're still talking about this stuff." Ellisa tuts.

"Shush, twerp, the grownups are talking." You glower.

"Hehe, you? Grownup? Hehehehe." Ellisa giggles. Goddamn kids!

"Believe me, I know very well the feeling of being in Osea's shadow." Cosette puts her hand on yours. "But please, do not let your anger and fear control you. It will only lead to self destruction for you and those around you."

And as if on cue, there was the sound of mass clapping, interrupting both you and Cosette. Sounds like the ceremony was over.

"Well, you should get going." Cosette gives that same mournful smile. "At the very least, the reception will have food and drink so you can eat your fill."

"Yes! Dibs on the deviled eggs!" Ellisa's eyes sparkle.

"You're not coming?" You ask.

"I'd... rather not risk running into that man again." Cosette sighs with annoyance.

Hm, was she talking about that Erusean officer she was talking to earlier?

>What man?
>If you say so.
>Other
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>>3656922
>If you say so.
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>>3656922
>What man?
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>>3656922
>What man?
THE 8492nd MAN DOESN'T EXIST!
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>>3656922
>Other
We can fly escort, right Ellisa?
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>>3656922
>>What man?
The General?
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>>3656922
>>If you say so.
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>>3656922
>If you say so.
A failure is a failure, and her failure let down everyone in Erusea.
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>>3656884
>>3653925

If we ever get a custom uniform, how about a colour scheme that uses the Belkan flag's colours and a streak of red down the side?
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>>3656960
Anybody who suggests a red rear to match Muh Red tail is gonna get a bullet.
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>>3656969
What, you mean like a baboon? That'll be a little weird. Wouldn't it be better if the red was more spread along the suit instead of concentrated in one place?
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>>3656922
>>What man?
And does he have a stupid mask?
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>>3656977
Hmmm
Red arms and legs maybe. Black otherwise?
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>>3656977
>>3657010
How about red shoulders, and thighs?

>>3656960
I'm assuming it would be made out of carbon fibre or nanotubes, or something futuristic.
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>>3656960
Custom uniforms should either be black or grey. Special snowflake uniforms are kinda stupid looking.
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>>3656922
"What man?" You frown. "That officer guy you were talking to earlier?"

"Oh, you saw that?" Cosette makes a tired sigh. "That would be Director Labarthe, the current acting head of state for Erusea."

"Oh, so he's like a prince or something?" Ellisa asks.

"Nothing of the sort." Cosette shakes her head. "He merely happens to be the son of the late General Labarthe, one of the leading figures of the Conservative faction."

"You make it sound like you killed him." You frown.

"In a way, yes." Cosette sighs again. "General Labarthe was killed during the height of the civil war between the Conservatives and Radicals. The exact circumstances of death remain unclear, but honestly, there was only one party that would gain from his death."

"And let me guess, he blames you for his old man biting the dust." You conclude.

"...among other things." Cosette nods. "As you can see, our relationship isn't cordial at all."

"Harsh." Ellisa observes.

>Yeah, you should probably steer clear, then.
>Don't be silly. We can back you up.
>Other
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>>3657017
>Yeah, you should probably steer clear, then.
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>>3657017
>>Yeah, you should probably steer clear, then.
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>>3657017
>Yeah, you should probably steer clear, then.
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>>3657017
>Yeah, you should probably steer clear, then.
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>>3657017
>Yeah, you should probably steer clear, then.
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>>3657017
>>Don't be silly. We can back you up.
A meme vote but the idea of it amuses me enough to cast a throwaway vote
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>>3657017
>>Don't be silly. We can back you up.

I swear that "Young Erusean Officers" should be kept on a short leash.
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>>3657017
>>Don't be silly. We can back you up.
Have fun with your friends, you never know when they won't come home.
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>>3657017
>Don't be silly. We can back you up.
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>>3657039
Lol i didn't think anyone would vote for it.
Milly you Mad Lass
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>>3657058
What, you think a Belkan would back away from a fight?
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>>3657065
No but the idea of us just flying in as political wingmen for an exiled princess is funny. I approve.
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>>3657017
"Yeah, you should probably steer clear, then." You nod. "See you around, Cosette."

"Well, I suppose you know where to find me." Cosette chuckles and waves as you get up with Ellisa. "Have fun!"

"Same to you." You say as you take Ellisa's hand. "All right, ready to stuff your face with fancy appetizers?"

"You bet!" Ellisa chirps happily like a hungry baby bird. "I'm gonna eat ALL the deviled eggs!"

"I swear those things are gonna kill you." You laugh as you heave Ellisa back on to your shoulders.

>To the party!
>Eh, might as well take your time getting there.
>Other
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>>3657106
>To the party!
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>>3657106
>To the party!
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>>3657106
>>To the party!
Stupid plane noises optional.
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>>3657106
>To the party!
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>>3657106
>>To the party!
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>>3657106
>>To the party
Also deviled eggs yum
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>>3657106
>>To the party!
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>>3657106
You fly Ellisa over to the reception area. However, as you go, you briefly pass by a statue. It's only then that you realize that was the memorial to Harling, a large bronze statue in his likeness as he points to the stars above. You guess it was a reference to his lifelong support for space exploration and the space elevator in general. A fitting tribute to him, you suppose.

However, you pass by the statue in flash, making a beeline straight for the party area.

"Ah! Milly! There you are!" Misono says as she walks up to you. "You missed the whole ceremony!"

"Oh jeez, what a tragedy." You say some what sarcastically. "I was sorta caught up in a few things."

"Ah, well, at least you're here now!" Misono nods. "Karla is over at the lounge area in case you are looking for her. I can look after Ellisaria if you wish..."

>Get some food with Ellisa first.
>Go and see Karla first.
>Other
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>>3657180
>Get some food with Ellisa first.
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>>3657180
>Get some food with Ellisa first.
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>>3657180
>>Get some food with Ellisa first.
Time to get some eggs.
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>>3657180
>Go and see Karla first.
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>>3657180
>Go and see Karla first.
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>Get some food with Ellisa first
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>>3657180
"C'mon, Ellisa, let's get you some of those damn eggs." You say as you let Ellisa down back onto her feet. "And remember to get a plate this time! It's gross watching you just eat straight off the table!"

"Okaaaaaaay." Ellisa groans. "Such a party pooper."

"Me!?" You glare at Ellisa. "Don't get ahead of yourself there, twerp!'

And so the two of you proceed to the refreshment table, with you keeping an especially close eye on Ellisa...

>Roll 1d20
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>3657239
>>
Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>3657239
Oh boy.
>>
Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>3657239
Must not consume sheep flesh.
Must not consume pilot souls.
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I don't suppose Ellisa came up with her own pilot nickname?
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>>3657239
As you keep an eye on Ellisa as she piles deviled eggs onto her plate, you catch sight of what appears to be President Armtsrong and a number of other world leaders in a rather heated exchange with Director Labarthe, that guy who apparently didn't like Cosette.

You narrow your eyes. Whatever they were talking about, it seemed to be super important considering how serious everybody looked, despite the party setting. What could they all possibly be talking about?

>Try to get closer to eavesdrop.
>You better steer clear.
>Other
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>>3657316
>>Try to get closer to eavesdrop.
Casually, while picking out food too...
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>>3657316
>>Try to get closer to eavesdrop.
>>
>>3657316
>>Try to get closer to eavesdrop.

Time for some Belkan Conspiracy!
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>>3657316
>Try to get closer to eavesdrop.

>>3657320

Just be prepared for stereotypes.
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>>3657316
>Try to get closer to eavesdrop.
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>>3657316
>Try to get closer to eavesdrop.
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>>3657316
>Try to get closer to eavesdrop.
[GREY MAN MODE ENGAGED]
>>
Are we still alive, Buddies?
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>>3657316
>Try to get closer to eavesdrop.
This'll be good or terrible but either way it's juicy.
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>>3657316
The next thing you know, one second you were at a refreshment table munching on crabcakes, the next you were slowly and surreptitiously moving your way down closer and close to the little knot of politicians, intent to hear that seemed to have engrossed them in such intense debate.

After all, this could be important to the interestes of Belka, right?

>Roll 1d10 (ID test 5)
>>
Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>3656881
>>3656892
"Bandit's Blades"

>>3657440
Here comes the snow.
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Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>3657440
>>
Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>3657440
>>
Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>3657440
GOTTA STEALTH
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>>3657441
>"Bandit's Blades"

Well that's certainly a nickname for the group. Maybe a joke about how Bandit is surrounded by cute girls.
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>>3657440
You do manage to get close enough to get within earshot as you pretend to be awed by a large chocolate fountain. You strain your ears, attempting to listen in on anything important.

"This is my final answer." Director Labarthe says sternly. "Erusea will not join IUN policing efforts, nor will we tolerate any IUN attempt to intervene on the behalf of separatist rebels."

"But Director." Prime Minister Nikanor speaks up. "The people cry for freedom and independence! Will you not listen to them?"

"Independence should not be granted through armed and violent revolution." Director Labarthe calmly retorts. "Erusea shall deal with this as an internal matter. And if I recall correctly, the IUN cannot intervene in a nation's affairs unless that nation has specifically requested such intervention or infringes upon the rights of an IUN signatory. These regions are not IUN signatories, nor are they actually recognized as countries, so the IUN has no legal basis to intervene."

"So this is the path you've chosen, huh?" President Armstrong gives a resigned sigh. "We were hoping things would be different."

"And perhaps they would be, if my father were still alive." Director Labarthe calmly replies. "It's quite the pity that his sizeable Osean escort could not prevent his life from being taken."

Now, you knew an obvious dig when you you heard one. the Director here was definitely dropping the implication that Osea had his old man killed. Now, you weren't sure if it was true or not, or whether Director Labarthe himself believed it, but from what you remember, there were no shortage of conspiracy theories revolving around what exactly happened to General Labarthe that one fateful night.

However, before you could hear any more, you noticed a couple of suited guards eyeing you suspiciously. Crap, it looks like they were on to you!

>Push your luck and stick around a little longer.
>It's time to disengage.
>Other
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>>3657455
>It's time to disengage.
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>>3657455
>>It's time to disengage.
>>
>>3657455
>It's time to disengage.

No Belkan spies here.
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>>3657455
>>It's time to disengage
>>
>>3657455
>It's time to disengage.
Pull out, the SAMs are locking onto us.
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>>3657455
>It's time to disengage.
oh no
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>>3657455
>>It's time to disengage.
We got our bit, time for twerp.
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>>3657455
Crap! It was time to disengage! You quickly shuffle away, pretending to have finally filled your plate. As you head back though, you run right into Karla, who had already recovered custody of Ellisa.

"You've gotten a whole lot nosier since I last saw you." Karla chuckles as she ruffles your hair. "You considering becoming a spy like my uncle?"

"As if." You huff. "I was just a bit curious, that's all."

"Hm, yeah, well, it's not secret that even after the War, Erusea's not playing ball with the other countries." Karla nods.

"Can you blame them?" You point out.

"Not really." Karla shrugs. "Honestly though, Erusea's always been pretty bad at playing nice with others, and it's always bit them in the ass. Looks like it's still just business as usual up top."

"So, are you just here for the memorial, or is there more to it?" You raise an eyebrow. "Guess there's a looooooot of wannabe countries looking for muscle now."

"Oh, are you talking about those Voslagian pilots?" Karla chuckles. "Nah, they're very much like Belka. Too proud to ever sink to hiring mercenaries to fight for them, and it's not like I'm in that sort of profession anymore, anyways. They were just big fans, that's all."

"Uh huh." You nibble on a crab cake, not entirely convinced. "And how's that whole push for getting South Belka back?"

"Getting more complicated by the day." Karla groans as she downs her entire wine glass in one gulp. "Not only did one of our biggest backers, Harling, get killed, but all the conspiracy theories of Belka secretly backing the war aren't helping our image, either."

"Man, politics sounds like a real shitshow." You observe as you start munching on sushi. "It's just way easier to jump in a plane and blow shit up."

"Believe me, I'm tempted to do that sometimes." Karla rolls her eyes.

"You totally should!" You grin. "C'mon, you and your loyal squire can take to the skies once again!"

"I'll give it a thought." Karla nods with a smile. "On that note, I heard you're flying for the IUN now. That's quite interesting."

"As if you didn't know from the start." You narrow your eyes. "I'm sorta half thinking you were somehow behind it, too."

"A typical Belkan conspiracy, eh?" Karla gives a taunting wink.

And that's when the telltale shockwave of an explosion rattles the walls and windows of the building. There was confused mumbling among the partygoers, with many thinking it was an earthquake or something. The combat trained or experienced members, though, were instantly alert, including you and Karla.

"Well shit." Karla glowers as she points in the direction of the bridge.

Sure enough, you could see a thick column of smoke belching from the one road bridge linking the Lighthouse to the mainland.

This didn't look good at all.

>And that's it for tonight! As always, next thread will be on Friday, so don't miss it!
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>>3657501
Thanks for running Merc!
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>>3657501
Well it's a good thing Misono brought her sword.

See you next week, boss.
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>>3657501
Welp. Well there's always the tunnel access.

Also I guess with the Belkan economy doing much better relative to the Osean economy (because of Osea stuck in multiple wars), maybe there is a case for an economic union with the former Belkan states.

Thanks for running, Merc!
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>>3657455
Did President Armstrong break the last president in half with his bare hands?
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>>3657531
Not his body, but his poll numbers for sure!
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>>3659003
>>3657531
Now I want Armstrong to ride a experimental jet fighter and start punching other planes out of the sky with augmented fists.
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>>3659003
Did the Princess end up with Mead in this timeline?
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>>3657531
>>3659017
Now the real question is if Armstrong can survive a full power Sturmfuhrer PUNCH.
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>>3659003
When's everyone favourite Yuke merc/smuggler turning up? Though he would be 62 by now.



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