On the bridge of the Tenebris Root, three other similar ships will be seen close by on the monitors. Then, the inside of the bridge will be reveled, to which many pink-skinned bridge staff are seen. Some of them will be Consumers, to which in the center of the bridge, a motorbike-style captain's seat is then seen. On it, a very beautiful woman is seen to be in a conversation with two individuals via hologram. A Consumer will be seen standing next to her, as she finishes speaking. General Idris, Faith and Grace immediately recognize the two on the hologram, as they speak.
General Idris Requiem
...
Faith Nadir
...!
Grace Nadir
...!
Rear Admiral Irena Requiem
...And so, that is all I've just heard from them.
Now, a familiar pink-skinned woman will respond.
Queen Media Ascension (comms)
Very good, Rear Admiral Irena.
Rear Admiral Irena Requiem
Thank you, my Queen.
Now, the woman next to Media will speak.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
...Ah! Faith and Grace! Please, do come closer so we can have a chat with Idris, please.
Rear Admiral Irena Requiem
!
Now, Irena and the man that was standing next to her will look behind them, to which the man will be revealed to be-
??? Rusty Impulse
?
Rusty Impulse will be revealed to be the man standing next to Rear Admiral Irena. Back at Faith and Grace, the two will flinch at coming closer to the hologram.
Faith Nadir
Gh!
Grace Nadir
Ngh...
Both will be seen to be extremely reluctant on coming closer, to which Queen Media will then speak up quickly.
Queen Media Ascension (comms)
Wait, you two! I saw how the two of you reacted to Howard and the Emperor earlier. I'm terribly sorry about that, as I forgot they were behind us during our chat earlier.
Faith Nadir
...I'm sorry...about all of this...
Grace Nadir
...
Queen Media will continue.
Queen Media Ascension (comms)
You don't need to apologize. Afterall, it was our mistake in not remembering what they put you through. Honestly, we should be the one apologizing to the two of you.
With Queen Media accepting the blame for what happened earlier, Faith will grow curious, as the only way she would be talking to her like this is if both Howard and the Emperor are not present. She will speak.
Faith Nadir
...Umm...are they...there?
Now, Queen Azalea will speak up.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
No. We had Howard, Susan and the Emperor go do some errands at Minerva. So please, do come a little closer so we can talk for a bit.
Now more confident due to both Howard and the Emperor not being present in the throne room, Faith and Grace will respond.
Faith Nadir
Ah...ok.
Grace Nadir
Mnn...
With that, Faith and Grace will walk into the bridge-while still holding onto the hands of General Idris. Once close enough, the three will then stand next to Rusty Impulse, who will then speak.
Advisor Rusty Impulse
...I'm happy that you managed to make it back here along with your friends, Idris. We were just about to talk in more detail about the capabilities of the Confederation, but we need your input in order to learn more.
Now, General Idris will speak to Rusty.
General Idris Requiem
...Certainly, Rusty. If I may ask, what have you gone over so far?
General Idris says this with a hint of suspicion in his tone. Rusty ignores his tone and explains, calmly.
Advisor Rusty Impulse
We just heard from one of your friends, General Cosmo, that the Confederation had fielded several new technologies that far outclass our current technology. We hadn't heard of any specifics yet, so we were hoping you could fill us in on some more details.
With Advisor Rusty's' comment, he will now let General Idris speak.
General Idris Requiem
I see. In that case, I can tell you all that the Confederation will have a lot of surprises in store for us.
Now, Rear Admiral Irena speaks up.
Rear Admiral Irena Requiem
How so, Idris?
General Idris responds.
General Idris Requiem
During my first mission, I was ordered by my sister and the Two Queens to investigate the strength of our new D1 Divide against the Confederation's Curtain Barrier. I only managed to slice through it using the maximum power of the blade, to which was a surprise for me, as I didn't expect a simple Curtain Barrier to be so strong.
General Idris Requiem
The reason behind this bump in technology is because the Confederation had improved the design of the Curtain Barrier technology and now call it the "Next-Curtain Barrier". I learned that from Erick and Alex, who had listened in on some of the comms chatter in the areas they were sent to and heard that term being passed around. I strongly believe that from now on, the Confederation will use the term "Next" for all of its new technologies, in place of our own "Enhanced" terminology.
Queen Media will then speak.
Queen Media Ascension (comms)
...Interesting.
Now, Queen Azalea will speak up.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
Did you learn anything else?
General Idris continues.
General Idris Requiem
Indeed. After I had sliced through the "NCB", I then decided to have my force of E-AndroIs in their Superior Splendors engage in battle with the Confederation's military-while I stayed behind and watched the battle unfold. As they fought, the NCB soon reformatted itself after 10 seconds, which I believe is an important fact that should be noted for future reference.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
Indeed...
General Idris Requiem
As the battle continued, I did observe several new Confederation Blockades and Frontiers, which I did expect to see. But then, as we reached a stalemate, the Liberty ErotiCake made a sudden appearance.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
!
Now, Queen Azalea will be shown to have fond memories of Bijou. However, General Idris will then speak.
General Idris Requiem
I didn't get to see much of the pilot's skill with the Liberty ErotiCake...though, I must say that I don't think that the pilots are the same people that you showed to us via video a while ago, my Queens.
Now, Queen Azalea will speak.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
How do you figure that, General?
General Idris continues.
General Idris Requiem
I say this because shortly after they arrived, the Confederation then sent out several Confederation Divides and Superior Maneuvers-of which both of these newer models then activated their own version of Enhanced EffectPhase armor.
Now, both the Two Queens will show genuine surprise to this claim. They speak.
Queen Media Ascension (comms)
Th-that's Impossible! We've just barely managed to figure out how to build that technology into our ships!
Queen Media says in disbelief. Queen Azalea then quickly speaks up.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
...Are you certain that you saw this correctly, General Idris?
Queen Azalea will say-with the tone of disbelief as her sister. General Idris will then speak.
General Idris Requiem
Absolutely. Because of this, I think we may have a hell of a fight on our hands in the near future-if we don't get more of those "advanced blueprints" into immediate production.
Everyone on the bridge of the Tenebris Root then goes silent. Queen Azalea then speaks.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
...And the Confederation just willingly showed off this technology to you? Just like that...?
General Idris Requiem
Yes. From what I recall, you told me that the pilot of the Liberty ErotiCake, Bijou Luisant, was a smart and careful individual, yes?
Queen Azalea responds.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
Yes. Bijou...I remember her being very intelligent and very kind. She didn't strike me as a person who would do something without careful consideration of the consequences.
General Idris will then speak up.
General Idris Requiem
If your memories are true, then why would the Confederation send out their newer Blockades and Frontiers to engage us-but then when the Liberty ErotiCake shows up, a few minutes later they then send out their more advanced Divides and Superior Maneuvers as well? That kind of strategy just doesn't make sense...unless there was someone more inexperienced piloting the Liberty ErotiCake instead that told the Captain of that ship to do such a thing.
Now, Queen Media speaks up.
Queen Media Ascension (comms)
...What you say might be true-if the person in this ErotiCake is above the level of a captain to issue such an order in the first place. If so, then this person must be rather important to even be allowed to pilot the Liberty ErotiCake in the first place...
General Idris Requiem
Yes...
After a bit of silence, Queen Media continues to speak.
Queen Media Ascension (comms)
...Well, we shall defiantly have to deal with whoever this individual is in the near future, as we have to once again return to war in order to protect ourselves from the hand of the Confederation this time. Keep this in your minds moving forward, as we will just have to manage in order to also enact our revenge against them.
General Idris Requiem
Yes!
Now, Queen Media bows her head in silent rage. She then speaks.
Queen Media Ascension (comms)
I will not rest...until we have found who killed my sister Fayola.
Now, more of Media's dark mood will be shown, as she makes this statement known. General Idris then speaks.
General Idris Requiem
...Do you two have some kind of plan to deal with this disparity in military tech?
Now, Queen Azalea will speak up.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
Of course. We still can interact with the SEED from 18 years ago, to which we will simply add in more concepts in order to further boost the specs of our next-gen Divides-based on what you've just told us. This can begin as early as the D2s, which we were just about to finalize their concepts and begin mass production.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
Thanks to the information you've just given us, we should be able to better stand against the Confederation in the near future. Thus, you have our praise.
Queen Azalea says with confidence in her voice, to which pleases General Idris. He speaks.
General Idris Requiem
Fantastic.
Queen Azalea then speaks.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
In the meantime, however, we will need to continue to investigate the capabilities of the Confederation, as a new piece of information has just been given to us by an "informant" within Saphirius.
General Idris Requiem
An informant? You mean...a spy?
Advisor Rusty Impulse
...
Advisor Rusty will now be shown to be completely silent. Rear Admiral Irena and General Idris will now secretly suspect something is wrong with him, but neither of them will call him out on this at this time. Queen Azalea then continues.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
Yes. According to the information that was provided by this spy, the Confederation have just fielded a new kind of ErotiCake from the city that you just retreated from.
General Idris Requiem
!
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
The ship that this ErotiCake is currently on is called the "Hydra Noon", to which it is currently headed to the main capital of Saphirius, Archangel's Dominion, along...this route.
Now, in front of Rear Admiral Irena's face, a large holographic screen will show the planned flightpath of the Hydra Noon. Queen Azalea will then finish up.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
We want you, Faith and Grace to head back down to the Confederation and gain more information on this Superior Splendor. If you can uncover more of its secrets, then that will be more of an incentive for us to continue to ramp up the specs of our own Superior Splendors-after the D2s-based on whatever you three can learn.
General Idris Requiem
I understand.
Queen Media Ascension (comms)
We will not be able to move forward with that plan until we have the needed information, Idris. That is why we are sending you with Faith and Grace, as the spy also detailed that the pilots of the Liberty ErotiCake were just transferred to this new Superior Splendor-meaning that Bijou and her friends should return to being the pilots of the Liberty ErotiCake. Should these individuals be as sloppy as they were just now with you, then the three of you combined should easily be able to push them to show you more of what this ErotiCake is capable of.
General Idris Requiem
...
Though worried about Faith and Grace at first, Idris will now turn around and see the two girls in a new light.
General Idris Requiem
..."smiles"
When both Faith and Grace are out of their Superior Splendors, they are meek and delicate little girls. However, now that the two have the opportunity to join General Idris in battle within their own Superior Splendors, both girls will now have a completely different face on them now.
Faith Nadir
"Grin"
Grace Nadir
"Grin"
Both girls will now have a confident grin on their faces, to which General Idris will feel confident in this shift in their attitudes. He will then turn around and speak to the holograms of the Two Queens.
General Idris Requiem
We understand, my Queens. We will launch as soon as we can and bring you back a full report.
Now, Queen Media will speak with some care towards General Idris.
Queen Media Ascension (comms)
Thank you...however, please launch after you've taken a short break, as you did just get back from watching some live combat, yes?
Surprised, General Idris will speak.
General Idris Requiem
Ye...yes, that's right.
Queen Media continues.
Queen Media Ascension (comms)
Go and get some refreshments from the mess hall...with your sister and my husband. Then, after you've rested, take a fresh group of E-AndroIs and then launch back to Saphirius with Faith and Grace, alright?
Rear Admiral Irena Requiem
!
Advisor Rusty Impulse
!
Now, both Rear Admiral Irena and Advisor Rusty will be seen to be surprised at the gesture-as if they don't get a lot of time off from their duties to enjoy some leisure time off. However, they will then smile, as General Idris speaks.
General Idris Requiem
O-of course, my Queens! We can do that.
Finally, Queen Azalea will then finish up.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
Oh, and do try to remember to listen to the orders of your sister from now on, alright? While your investigation provided us with plenty of invaluable information that will incite change immediately, there still needs to be a proper structure in our military-lest your actions incite others to believe that they can get away with similar insubordination.
Queen Azalea will say this with a slightly serious tone, to which General Idris will apologize for at once.
General Idris Requiem
Ah, yes...I'm sorry about that. I will remember that.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
That will be all for now, then.
With that, the comms will then turn off, to which now, General Idris will then speak.
General Idris Requiem
...Irena? Rusty? Are you two ready to go to the mess hall now?
Now, Rear Admiral Irena will speak up.
Rear Admiral Irena Requiem
...Just one second...
Rear Admiral Irena will say this, as she then presses a few of the holographic buttons in front of her. After a moment of that, she will then finish.
Rear Admiral Irena Requiem
...All right. All done.
Rear Admiral Irena will now raise her left leg off of the motorbike-style captain's seat and then turn her whole body off of the captain's seat to then land on her feet. As she then stands up, she will then speak to everyone.
Rear Admiral Irena Requiem
By the time we are done at the mess, a fresh complement of E-AndroIs will be ready and waiting for you three at hanger #11.
General Idris will then smile, as he then speaks.
General Idris Requiem
Thanks, Irena.
As everyone turns to leave, suddenly, General Idris will let out a slight pained cry.
General Idris Requiem
Argh!!
General Idris will now feel a slight pain coming from his upper chest, to which he will then send his hands to immediately. Rear Admiral Irena will speak to him in a concerned tone.
Rear Admiral Irena Requiem
Big brother!? Are you alright?!
Faith Nadir
?!
Grace Nadir
?!
Advisor Rusty Impulse
!
Everyone's attention will now be on General Idris. However, his pain will then go away, to which he will then speak.
General Idris Requiem
...Ye...yeah, I'm fine...
General Idris will say, as he now let's go of his upper chest. He will then speak.
General Idris Requiem
Sorry about that, everyone. Lately I've been feeling this sudden pain over my body. It just comes suddenly and then goes away in a flash...
General Idris will say with a look of confusion on his face. Then, Rear Admiral Irena speak up.
Rear Admiral Irena Requiem
Same here, actually. I've been feeling that same kind of sensation for a while as well...
With both Irena and Idris feeling the same pain, Faith and Grace will then speak up.
Faith Nadir
...Have you two tried seeing a doctor?
Faith will ask, innocently enough. General Idris will then respond.
General Idris Requiem
Yes, in fact. However, they couldn't be of much help, as they said that they were seeing this kind of situation all over the place and can't pinpoint the cause. Almost everyone that they've spoken to under the age of 18 has had this sort of pain crop up recently...
With General Idris' words pointing out an odd occurrence, Rear Admiral Irena will then speak.
Rear Admiral Irena Requiem
...That can't be a coincidence...
Grace will then finish up.
Grace Nadir
I hope this pain of yours goes away soon.
Grace will look down at the floor, with a concerned look on her face. Then, Advisor Rusty will then speak up.
Advisor Rusty Impulse
...I'm sure that it will go away soon. Anyway, let's get going to the mess hall already.
Rusty says in a dismissive way. He then walks on and out of the bridge first, leaving everyone else behind. General Idris will then speak.
General Idris Requiem
...Yes...
General Idris will say with a hint of suspicion in his tone. As he, Faith and Grace then follow Rusty out, Rear Admiral Irena also do the same. Just as she's about to leave, she will then call out to-
Rear Admiral Irena Requiem
...Eai-rdsidh? Watch over things while we are at the mess hall.
Now, a large metalic face will be seen embedded into the ceiling above everyone else. It will speak in a robotic tone.
Eai-rdsidh
Of course, Ma'am...and please remember to return soon, as you still have other meetings that you must attend to.
Eai-rdsidh says this in a way that hints at several other groups needing to be seen by Rear Admiral Irena. These groups will not be mentioned or seen at this time. Rear Admiral Irena will then reply with a casual tone.
Rear Admiral Irena Requiem
...Of course.
With that, the five will now leave the bridge. As they do, the screen will then transition back to the planet Gleen.
Back on Gleen, the Hydra Noon will now be seen to be traveling above the ground at a fast speed. As it does, deep inside of the Hydra Noon, inside of the mess hall several people will be eating their food at the tables there. Of these people, Perle, Sabrina and Divitiya will then be revealed to be sitting together, along with Bijou, Callius, Chole and Isaac. As they sit, everyone EXCEPT for Divitiya will be seen to be eating the food in front of them.
"Eating sounds"
Divitiya Iran
...
As Divitiya sits in her body suit, behind the mask she will be seen to be completely silent. Though she will want to also have some of the food in front of her, she will have to force herself to put to rest any such thoughts. Just as she manages that, however, Bijou will then speak.
Bijou Luisant
...Perle? Sabrina?
Now, both Perle and Sabrina will stop eating and speak to Bijou.
Sabrina Madison
Hm?
Perle Luisant
Yes, mother?
Bijou continues, as she puts down her fork.
Bijou Luisant
Now that you two are going to pilot the Tyranny ErotiCake with Divitiya here, I think you two should start practicing controlling it at the speeds that we agreed on earlier.
Divitiya Iran
!
Upon hearing Bijou's proposal, Divitiya will speak as if to agree with Bijou. However...
Divitiya Iran
I agree with that statement. Afterall, I've trained for years with it already, so I'm more accustomed to it's power by now...!
Just after saying this, some random people will pass by the table-close enough to have overheard what Divitiya just said. As they walk by, Divitiya will regret what she just said, as it's a crucial piece of information that she was not supposed to say. Bijou will then think to herself.
Random Pilots
...
Bijou Luisant
*...It's interesting that she says that. Afterall, Divides are relatively new Superior Splendors within the Confederation, so her saying that she's trained for years with an ErotiCake that's similar is quite telling of who-and WHAT she really is...*
Bijou Luisant
...
Now, Bijou will give Callius, Isaac and Chole a sly look, to which they will then nod in acceptance. Upon seeing this behind her helmet, Divitiya will then flinch.
Divitiya Iran
!
Then, Divitiya will receive a secret transmission from Francoise. She will speak to Divitiya.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant (secret comms)
...Divitiya? What was that just now?
Francoise will want an answer, to which Divitiya will speak secretly to her now.
Divitiya Iran
Forgive me, Francoise. The scent of the food at the table right now is getting to me...
Divitiya will make up an excuse, to which Francoise will speak.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant (secret comms)
...Those people who just passed by might heard you just now. The probability of them speaking to their friends about what they've just heard from you is very low, but that doesn't bode well for you overall, as we can't have rumors of your true nature springing up at this time.
Divitiya Iran
...
Divitiya will now subtly look down, with a pained look on her face, as she is then reprimanded by Francoise now. She will then speak.
Divitiya Iran
...Please...I am sorry...
Divitiya will mean this, to which Francoise will now lighten up on her, as she finishes up.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant (secret comms)
I'll have to order some secret service agents to make sure that they don't start up any unnecessary rumors. Just remember to be careful in what you say-and where you are when saying it, as we agreed that only after L-Day occurs, when we reach Mainland were I to then welcome you and your race as an ally to Consumers.
With being reminded of this, Divitiya will now calm down and speak.
Divitiya Iran
I recall, Francoise. I will watch what I say from now on. I promise.
Satisfied with Divitiya's determination, Francoise will then finish up.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant (secret comms)
Good...and remember to just relax, Divitiya. Afterall, these are your friends now, which makes you a part of the Luisant family, now.
Divitiya Iran
!
Now, Divitiya will forget about the previous blunder she just said...and feel a hint of appreciation towards Francoise for her words just now. Divitiya will then start to blush behind her helmet, to which then, Perle will speak.
Perle Luisant
Wow!!! It's amazing that you've trained for years to control the Tyranny ErotiCake, Divitiya!!!
Divitiya Iran
Eh?!
Bijou Luisant
!
Callius Maverick
...
Chole Madison
...
Isaac Carter
...
Now, Perle will suddenly blurt out in a happy and excited tone her feelings on Divitiya's training. Sabrina will then also speak up.
Sabrina Madison
With you mentoring us from within the Tyranny ErotiCake, there is no way we will lose to the Ascension!
Now, both Perle and Sabrina are shown to be naive, as unlike Bijou and the others, neither of them will have caught what Divitiya just said-or its implications. Despite this, Divitiya will then speak.
Divitiya Iran
Oh, uh...of course. That is why I'm here, to help you two become the best pilots for the Tyranny ErotiCake as possible.
Divitiya will say this with a hint of skepticism, as she will just try to go along with the situation. Thus, Perle will then finish her food now and then stand up immediately.
"Perle standing up"
Perle Luisant
Alright, it's decided, then!
As Perle stands up, she will say this, to which Bijou will then speak to her.
Bijou Luisant
Perle? Where-
Before Bijou can finish, Perle will then cut her off.
Perle Luisant
We are going to go train with the Tyranny ErotiCake, of course. Afterall, we should begin to learn how to move that Superior Splendor, considering the blunder we had when first getting into it.
Perle will say this with a smile on her face, indicating that while it did hurt her and Sabrina when first they piloted the Tyranny ErotiCake, this will not have affected her in the slightest. Sabrina will now also finish her food and then speak.
Sabrina Madison
You don't think you are going to leave me out of this, right, Perle?
Sabrina will say, with a smile on her face as well. Perle will then speak.
Perle Luisant
Of course not, Sabrina. Afterall, we will always be two peas in a pod!!
The two will now politely fist bump each other, to which their parents will smile at, fondly.
Bijou Luisant
"smiles"
Callius Maverick
"smiles"
Chole Madison
"smiles"
Isaac Carter
"smiles"
After this, Divitiya will then also stand up, to which she will speak.
Divitiya Iran
Well then...shall we get going?
Divitiya will say in a happy tone. However, now Perle will be seen to be looking around.
Perle Luisant
..."Looking around"
With Perle looking around the mess hall, Perle will see some more of her friends, who will make brief cameos at this time. Such people will be Teresa and Terese, of whom will be sitting next to the table that Callius is sitting at. A few new characters will also be seen, briefly. After this is shown, Divitiya will appear to be visibly confused behind her helmet. She will then speak.
Divitiya Iran
...Perle? Are you looking for someone?
Now, Perle will speak.
Perle Luisant
Yeah...even though it's lunch time, I don't see Phillip or Robin here.
As Perle finishes looking around, Sabrina will then speak.
Sabrina Madison
...If we know them, then those two are probably busy on the bridge, working their staff to the bone...as usual.
Perle Luisant
!
With this revelation, Perle will then brace herself, to which she will then speak.
Perle Luisant
...Ok, quick change of plans, girls. We'll first make a quick pass to the bridge to bring Phillip, Robin and their staff some food to eat.
As Perle turns to head towards the food counter, Bijou will then call out to her.
Bijou Luisant
Perle?! What about training with the Tyranny ErotiCake?
Perle will then respond.
Perle Luisant
Don't worry, mother. We'll be on the bridge for at most for 5 minutes, and then we'll go and train with the Tyranny ErotiCake.
With that, Perle and Sabrina will then run off to the food counter. Divitiya will then run after them, to which they will then leave behind Bijou and her friends.
Once at the food counter, Perle and Sabrina will come up to Ember and Cicienna, who are just finishing handing out some food to some other people. As they finish, Perle will speak to them.
Perle Luisant
...Hey! Harper and Ember!
SS Agent Harper Domino
!
SS Agent Ember Domino
!
Upon hearing Perle's voice, the two will instantly recognize her tone and then turn to speak to her. They speak.
SS Agent Harper Domino
Ah, Perle.
SS Agent Ember Domino
How can we serve you today?
As Sabrina and Divitiya catch up to Perle behind her, Perle will then speak, happily.
Perle Luisant
We are going to go to the bridge to give Phillip, Robin and their staff some food. Were they supposed to come down here to collect a trolly?
Both Cicienna and Ember will immediately know what Perle is talking about, to which they will then speak.
SS Agent Ember Domino
Ah, yes. In fact, someone from the bridge was supposed to come here to take those trollies right over there, but no one has come by yet.
Ember now points to three trollies to her right, which will now be shown to still have some food on them inside of paper trays. Cicienna then speaks.
SS Agent Harper Domino
Are you three going to take them to the bridge?
Cicienna asks with a hint of curiosity in her tone. Divitiya then speaks.
Divitiya Iran
Ah-no, we-
Sabrina then cuts Divitiya off. She then speaks.
Sabrina Madison
Why, of course we are going to take them their lunch! I can only imagine how starved their bridge staff is at the moment.
Divitiya Iran
?!
Sabrina says, happily, to which she and Perle then go to start moving the trollies. Perle then speaks to Divitiya.
Perle Luisant
C'mon, Divitiya. Let's hurry on to the bridge.
Divitiya Iran
Uhh...
With Perle prompting Divitiya on, she will then reluctantly accept the proposal.
Divitiya Iran
...Alright...
With that, the three then begin pushing the trollies of food to the bridge. As they go, Divitiya will then speak, as they get into an elevator.
Divitiya Iran
...Perle? I do not understand...why Phillip and Robin place their duties ahead of nourishment for their bodies and their bridge staff. Is there a reason for that?
With Divitiya being confused, Perle and Sabrina will then speak up to explain a few things.
Sabrina Madison
Lately, those two just like to put their duties ahead of their own health. It's all because of L-Day, which happens in just half a month. That is when we will leave behind this planet and move all of our population to Schirra-the planet past the Ascension controlled planet Grissom-but you probably already knew that, right?
Divitiya Iran
Ye...yeah, of course.
Divitiya will already know of this information, to which she will hardly respond to the words. Perle will then speak.
Perle Luisant
Despite that, I think it's still important for people to relax a little, as being so uptight about everything isn't going to do anyone any favors...
Perle will say this as if she is confident in her words, but her tone will be shaky, as she will be revealed to be slightly worried about L-Day herself, as the launch will also worry her as well. Despite that, Perle will do her best to hide her worry, to which Divitiya will then sort of understand what Perle and Sabrina just told her, to which she will then speak.
Divitiya Iran
I see. I guess launching into space would be concerning to Consumers...
Perle Luisant
...?
Sabrina Madison
...?
Divitiya's comment now will slightly surprise both Perle and Sabrina, as they will now take notice of her unusual comment. However, they won't have time to think of it, as they will then reach their destination.
Before the girls emerge from the elevator, the inside of the bridge will then be shown. The bridge staff inside will be shown to be diligently working on their screens in front of them, to which standing at the captain's chair, both Rear Admiral Phillip and Advisor Robin will be seen. The two men will be seen to be looking out to the desolation of their planet from their monitors. They will then speak.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
...Our planet Gleen is in such a bad state right now...
Rear Admiral Phillip says, as his ship passes over the seemingly infinite ash and geomagnetic storms below. Advisor Robin will then speak.
Advisor Robin Blue
Yeah. After the ash storms from the DIC came to the Confederation, everything was scorched from the searing heat, which killed off practically all remaining lifeforms that were alive 18 years ago. Thankfully the people back then were able to erect the NCBs around almost all of our major cities, but at the cost of almost every single other lifeform other than us...
Advisor Robin will then look down in pain, as he then continues.
Advisor Robin Blue
...However, despite all of this environmental destruction, Ginnette has demonstrated how her family can return this planet back to a state similar to what was described prior to 18 years ago. They have also shown how they can bring back every extinct species that died-shortly after the Kinetic Warheads dropped onto the DIC.
Advisor Robin Blue
...All we have to do is make sure that we alone survive this turmoil.
Advisor Robin will say this with care in his tone, to which Rear Admiral Phillip will then respond in kind.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
Yeah...
Rear Admiral Phillip will then think to himself.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
*...Since Ginnette has promised and shown such miraculous technologies through the Neo-SEED, how would the Ascension fit into that? Those videos from 18 years ago told that they were created by the old DIC, and she has promised to revive all other extinct species...*
Rear Admiral Phillp Kai
*Could Ginnette do more...than just recreate...?*
Now, Rear Admiral Phillip will be shown to be lost in his thoughts, as during his childhood he will have seen his parents discussing something called Operation SEED. They will have been talking about this document in secret with Bijou and her friends, while Phillip was hiding behind a partially open door. This experience will have stuck in Phillip's mind, but he won't be able to piece together the facts before him.
After this short flashback, Nai-omi will then speak up.
Nai-omi
...Rear Admiral Phillip?
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
!
Advisor Robin Blue
!
With the attention of the two men, Nai-omi will continue.
Nai-omi
We've just received an encrypted document from our allies in Emarellia. Would you like to see it?
Nai-omi will say this kindly, to which Phillip will respond.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
Yes, Nai-omi. I'll take it on this monitor.
As the document arrives on Rear Admiral Phillip's monitor, he will easily open it and then read it's contents off screen. As this happens, his bridge staff will be seen, to which they will be seen to be working hard still. However, some of their stomachs will groan, as they then start to get hungry.
"Stomach growling"
As their stomach groans, the sounds will be heard by both Rear Admiral Phillip and Advisor Robin, to which Phillip will then speak up.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
!...Bridge staff. In another 30 minutes or so I'll allow you all to leave on lunch break...
"Groan..."
With Rear Admiral Phillip's orders, some of his staff will groan at the idea of working for another 30 minutes. Advisor Robin will hear their murmuring and quietly speak to Rear Admiral Phillip.
Advisor Robin Blue
...Hey, Phillip. It's actually already past lunch time right now, you know...
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
Oh...?
Rear Admiral Phillip will now look at the time next to him and will then see the time-12:27 PM. Despite this, he will say this.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
...I see that, Robin. However, shouldn't our staff here remain on duty like myself, as I can go for long periods without food?
Rear Admiral Phillip will say this, to which Robin will then say-
Advisor Robin Blue
I can understand that. However, our bridge staff aren't built like yourself, as they haven't had a break since arriving for work in the morning...
Robin will say out of concern for the bridge staff. They will silently be rooting for him, but then, Rear Admiral Phillip will say-
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
...Still...
With this, it looks as if Rear Admiral Phillip is going to still keep his staff on the bridge. Just then, the doors behind them open to revel-
Perle Luisant
Surprise!!!!
Everyone
EHA!?!?!
Everyone on the bridge is surprised by Perle's voice, as she nearly screams out at everyone inside of the bridge. With her on the bridge, she, Sabrina and Divitiya will then bring in the trollies of food, to which Rear Admiral Phillip will then turn around and speak to her.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
P...Perle?!! What are you doing here?!
Phillip says, as Perle then arrives next to him and Advisor Robin with the trolly of food. Sabrina and Divitiya then split off and arrive to the right and left sides of the bridge. Perle will speak first.
Perle Luisant
We saw that you and Robin weren't in the mess hall a few minutes ago, so Sabrina then assumed that you two were working your staff to the bone...as usual it seems.
Just as Perle says this, both Sabrina and Divitiya will then start to hand out the food from their separate trollies. Now, the bridge staff will speak.
Bridge Staff 01
Yes!!!
Bridge Staff 02
Thank you very much, Perle!!!
As the two hand out the food, all of the bridge staff will thank them graciously, to which for Divitiya, their thanking of her will boost her morale, as behind her mask, she will then smile.
Divitiya Iran
..."smile"
However, as everyone on the bridge begins to eat, Rear Admiral Phillip will respond to Perle in front of him, as she tries to hand him his meal.
Perle Luisant
...Here. These are for you two.
With the smell of delicious food in front of them, Advisor Robin will speak first.
Advisor Robin Blue
Th-thank you, Perle.
Perle Luisant
"smiles"
While Advisor Robin will take his food without issue, Perle will then reach out her left arm with the food in her hand to Rear Admiral Phillip. However, he will respond in his usual tone. He speaks.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
...Perle...we are working right now, so-
Perle Luisant
Hmhmhm...
With Phillip being difficult, Perle will then suddenly lean in closer to him and will speak like so.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
Ngh!!!
Now, Perle will be leaning in closer to Phillip's face-close enough that her breasts will be visibly directly in his face. With her over him now, she will speak softly and slowly, as she opens the food bag and begins to-
Perle Luisant
...Here...Phillip...
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
!
Now, with chopsticks in her right hand, Perle will begin to spoon-feed Phillip personally. This will cause the male bridge staff on the bridge to bounce-
Male Bridge Staff
"bounce"
Female Bridge Staff
...Grr...
While the men on the bridge will be startled by the predicament that Phillip finds himself in, the women on the bridge will frown at their boyfriends next to them, as behind them, Perle then continues to hold the food in front of Phillip. She then speaks.
Perle Luisant
...What's wrong, Phillip. I used to do this sort of thing for you all the time when we were little...My Prince...
Perle says, as she then dips some of the food into some sauce. The move will get Phillip's face blushing as bright as a tomato, to which his face will be seen to be strained.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
GHRK!!!!!
Perle Luisant
...Heh!
Upon seeing Phillip dissolve into nothing but a gibbering idiot in front of her, Perle will enjoy the experience. As for Sabrina, she will just continue to hand out the rest of the food on her trolly, while giving Perle a look of confusion-and pity. Divitiya will then be seen to be greatly surprised by Perle's behavior, as this will be her first time seeing her do such things. She will then get a secret contact from Francoise, to which the two will begin speaking to each other.
Divitiya Iran
...Chairwoman Francoise? Just...what kind of parenting did Bijou allow for Perle to become...like this?
Divitiya says, as she looks with confusion on her face behind her mask. Francoise will then speak.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant (secret comms)
...Well...Bijou and Chole were both taken in by Charlotte and Jonathan. I'd imagine that they taught both Perle and Sabrina much like they did their daughter Courtney, which resulted in...this end result.
Divitiya Iran
...
Back with Phillip, he will now respond.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
...Kuh!
Perle Luisant
!
Rear Admiral Phillip will now surprise Perle by snatching the food bowl out of her hands. While Perle will also still hold onto the chopsticks, he will then take a new pair of chopsticks for himself, while Perle holds onto the chopsticks in her hand with the food still clutched in-between. Phillip will then speak.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
...I...I am not...a child anymore, Perle. I can feed myself...
With Phillip trying to calm himself down, he will then turn his seat away from Perle in an attempt to hide his frustrations. Perle will then understand the gesture and then speak.
Perle Luisant
"smiles"...Ok. I guess I'll just have to spoon-feed my boyfriend, Albert, from now on...instead of you...
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
!
Perle will say, as she now eats the food that she was holding with the chopsticks. She will then place them onto the trolly, to which back with Phillip, he will now be seen to look down slightly. Perle's comment at the end will just serve to only wind-up Phillip, as he continues to look down.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
...
With Rear Admiral Phillip lost in thought, Nai-omi will then speak up.
Nai-omi
...Perle. Please refrain from playing your usual tricks on Phillip. He is already devoted to Heaven, anyway.
Now, Nai-omi will be seen to be keeping a close eye on the situation below her. With her comment, Perle will then speak.
Perle Luisant
Yes...I know, Nai-omi.
With that, Perle will then wave to both Phillip and Robin, as she then proceeds to leave the bridge. As she leaves, both Sabrina and Divitiya will get the hint and also leave with their trollies in front of them. Just as the three then get to the bridge door, Phillip will then call out to Perle.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
...Perle!
Perle Luisant
?
Sabrina Madison
?
Divitiya Iran
?
The three will then turn around, to which Phillip will then speak to Perle. with a hint of embarrassment in his tone.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
...Thanks...for bringing us the food. I appreciate it...and...I'm sorry to everyone here for not letting you all go to lunch earlier...
Rear Admiral Phillip will say this, like a small boy who's blushing. The Bridge Staff behind him will accept his apology and smile, to which Perle will see his face, and then react.
Perle Luisant
..."Wink"
Perle will now wink at Phillip, as she then does a cute peace sign to him. Just then, the doors to the bridge room will then close.
As the three get back onto the elevator that they came from to return the carts to the mess hall, Perle will now be seen to be laughing hard.
Perle Luisant
PWHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!
Sabrina will also be seen to be laughing just as hard-but she will instead be seen to be trying to desperately hold back her laughs by covering her mouth. She will thus giggle hard.
Sabrina Madison
"Giggle"!!!!!
Divitiya will then speak.
Divitiya Iran
...What could be so funny, you two...?
Divitiya's tone will be that of confusion, to which Perle will then manage to speak.
Perle Luisant
Ah...sorry about that, Divitiya. It's just...snrk...their reactions are always so darn cute to instigate...hahaHA!!!
Sabrina will then speak, as she calms herself down.
Sabrina Madison
"Giggle"...though, we have to still be careful, Perle, as what would happen if Albert or Thomas saw us playing with Phillip's heart like we do?
Sabrina will say this while still trying to hold back laughing out loud like Perle. Perle will then respond.
Perle Luisant
Hmhm...I'm sure they will understand that it's just us teasing them. Afterall, I've already confessed my love to Albert, so he knows that I'm only for him now.
Though usually bubbly and carefree, Perle's face will now revel that she's 100% serious about what she's just said. Divitiya will then respond.
Divitiya Iran
...I think...I'm starting to understand more about yourselves, Perle and Sabrina.
Sabrina Madison
...Oh?
Perle Luisant
How so?
With Divitiya's comment, both Perle and Sabrina will show some curiosity to her. Divitiya will then continue to speak.
Divitiya Iran
...I really don't have that much experience with talking to people, actually. I haven't really ever had any real interactions with anyone else-aside from my family, Director Oberon and Chairwoman Francoise.
Divitiya Iran
Thus...I'm happy that I get to learn more about how people interact from the two of you...though, I wonder if that is...good?
Divitiya is hesitant, to which Perle will then speak.
Perle Luisant
Why, of course! I'd be happy to instruct you more about how love works from my perspective-just as my mentor taught the two of us!
Though Perle will say this kindly, Sabrina will then cut her off.
Sabrina Madison
Actually, don't listen to a thing Perle says, Divitiya. I'll be a better mentor than she could ever be, as I'm more modest than she'll ever be!
Sabrina says this while getting in Divitiya's face. Now, both girls will be seen to be fighting for the chance to become Divitiya's mentor when it comes to love. Divitiya will speak, worriedly.
Divitiya Iran
Ah...well, I-
Perle will then get into Divitiya's face as well.
Perle Luisant
No! I'll be Divitiya's mentor!!
Perle says, as she tries to kindly push Sabrina out of the way. Sabrina retorts.
Sabrina Madison
No! Listen to me, Divitiya! You want to learn more about the PROPER WAY to a man's heart, yes?!
Divitiya will now look at both Perle and Sabrina, whom are just a few inches away from her mask. She speaks.
Divitiya Iran
Well...I...
Now, the two girls will pause for a second.
Perle Luisant
...?
Sabrina Madison
...?
Now, Divitiya speaks.
Divitiya Iran
...Perhaps I'll investigate this type of interaction...when I decide to find my own lover...one day...
Perle Luisant
!
Sabrina Madison
!
Now, both Perle and Sabrina will take a step back in shock. They will speak.
Perle Luisant
My goodness...!
Sabrina Madison
I didn't think that you were single, Divitiya.
The two will say with surprise on their faces. Now, Divitiya will reply.
Divitiya Iran
...Is that a problem?
Perle will retort.
Perle Luisant
Of course not! It's just...our boyfriends have a third brother who is also single...
Divitiya Iran
...?
Sabrina then speaks.
Sabrina Madison
When we get to Archangel's Dominion, we could introduce you to him...if you'd like...?
Divitiya Iran
!...
Now, the elevator that the three are in reaches its destination. As the doors open, Divitiya replies.
Divitiya Iran
...I'll consider it.
Now, the three then walk out of the elevator with the trollies and then return them to the mess hall. Just as they do, Perle speaks.
Perle Luisant
Alright! Now, let's-
Just then, it happens-
"ALARM SOUNDS"
Everyone
!
Now, far above the planet, several AA Superior Splendors are seen to be descending at a rapid pace towards the Hydra Noon. Three of them are D1 Divides, to which the chapter then ends.
----CHAPTER END----