re_alignment | [Video]

The video opens to white walls. What seems like the interior of Prima's temple, for anyone who's ever been there, but recognizable by design only. It's a room that's never been seen before by any Refugee.

In the background, voices can be heard murmuring. Some familiar, some not. One a deep, resonant growl - another smooth like oil. Prima's the one facing the camera, but behind him many of the other the Firstforged can be seen, apparently wrapping up a meeting of some sort...

...including one or two who haven't been seen before. One, wrapped in what looks like an energy sphere vanishes quickly in a flash of light, spacebridging away - of another, only a set of what look like steel, pleated wings are visible.

"We know many of you have questions about the...recent happenings," Prima begins, folding his hands behind him - the camera source seems to be from something other than his personal systems. "In the interest of efficiency, we invite you to ask them in a more direct manner."

"Remind me," an off-screen voice murmurs, utterly humorless, "To reinforce the defenses on my Temple. I don't want another one of your...creatures...messing up the place again."

Nexus, barely visible - even with his greater bulk - shrugs. "They're more than just 'creatures', and they're really not that bad, once you get to know 'em, I promise. So long as they're Marked..."

Prima briefly glances to the two arguing, then reaches forward to end the transmission.

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It is...

It is complicated.

As you are one of mine, I knew you were in danger and we were fortunate in getting to you on time. Saying more...

[No.]

I can't say more.

There is a reason you cannot remember. If you would like, however, I may be able to examine you. There might be some...ah...time we can return.

You knew I was in danger? Then didn't you know what was happening? Why didn't you do anything about it?

[From what the others had said, they'd been on their own, in the fight. Even if he can't remember it, he trusts their words.]

Why?

I need it back. All of it. A piece of myself is missing. I have to have it returned.

I only knew at the point it was too late, my friend. I would have warned you, otherwise.

However, I don't suspect you'd want me interfering with your life too much, would you?

[He wants you to be able to make your own choices, and your own mistakes. Preferably with less dying next time.]

I will see what I can do. I can't guarantee you will be able to remember everything, however. Part of the process...

Hm.

It is complex.

... If it meant saving those I consider friends, then yes. I would want anything to be done that could be done.

Regardless of interference.

I need my memories. No matter what.

That is a noble sentiment. [He likes it.]

What you're asking I can do, but if we're entering such a pact... [He trails off.] You...really wish me to interfere? To be a part of your life like that?

Your memories are that important?

My memories are me. They are everything I am. If I don't have my memories, I don't have my self.

They're only data. But that data is all I have.

Then I shall work with my brethren to restore what we can.

And if you do desire my intervention in the future...

...

We will need to talk.

All right. Where... what do you need of me?

...

Talk?

I will need some time. With this other threat encroaching, we are wary and on-guard right now. [And especially with the recent calling event, they're a bit tired, too.] We will see to you, however, as soon as we can.

...

And yes.

If you wish my future involvement in your life...you'll need to understand precisely what that means. I don't wish you to go in blind.

All right.

I'll... wait, then. For when you need me.

I appreciate that, Kagerou.

I will not forget about you.

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