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[primianpolarity]

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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[trionicpolarity]

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?

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[thxforthememories]

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.

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[trionicpolarity]

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.

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[thxforthememories]

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

...

Talk?

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[trionicpolarity]

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.

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[thxforthememories]

All right.

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

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[trionicpolarity]

I appreciate that, Kagerou.

I will not forget about you.