You were successful in repelling the robots attacking the city, but you've been left with far too many questions. For once, Tails doesn't have any answers for you, and a gloomy uncertainty has fallen over your three allies. It probably doesn't help that everyone had a rough time of it last week. A win is a win, but it doesn't really feel like a win when you're not even sure who this unknown threat is...
Regardless, life goes on. Things are a bit different this week in Chicago, however.
THE CITY
You'll need to be careful now more than ever when heading out into the city. Though Eggman's usual robots are still present, their numbers have been cut drastically. Far fewer drones patrol the streets, with only the occasional tank or B33 to be seen. You can still find and fight them, and they will still call for backup, but it seems like you all really have destroyed a lot of them.
But there are the new additions to Eggman's forces. Unlike the white chrome versions, these are here to cause problems. You can find them patrolling sometimes... but usually you'll find them in the city proper, destroying whatever they can. Whenever they catch sight of you, they will stop at nothing to try to pursue you and destroy you.
The city itself is still undergoing changes, with more of that white chrome spreading throughout, as if infecting the structures themselves. The Badniks will still destroy even that, though; it's more like they're mindless machines than carrying out any precise orders.
But in a stroke of good luck, occasionally you'll find that some of the humans recognize the danger they're in. It's only when confronted with a robot - but you might hear a scream, or see them try to run away, and if you save them, you may even be able to get a few words in before they simply return to their monotonous lives. You won't be able to get any truly valuable information from them, but they will thank you repeatedly for helping. They don't seem to realize that they're being controlled by someone else, even if you ask them about it.
VISIONS
If you thought last week was a lot, get ready for the madness of week 4!
You may still have nightmares. You may still be pulled into each others' nightmares (same as last week, if you'd like to play out more of these). Or maybe you'll finally be able to catch a break and get some z's, but even if you are lucky enough for that, you'll still be dealing with everything else.
You may find yourself randomly teleported into the city. This happens at random, and can happen to multiple people at the same time. One minute you may be waking up, the next you'll find yourself surrounded by robots ready to kill you. And yeah, the robots are a feature, not a bug. No matter how it happens, you will always be facing down robots whenever you're brought into the city. Enjoy!
But maybe your luck holds out and you're unaffected by that. Well, there's still the visions to deal with!
There are two different kinds of visions that may happen.
The first are the more minor ones - where you may see the people closest to you (positive or negative). They will appear for others as well, and they will gladly speak with you - though they aren't exactly behaving in the way they should. They will torment you, reminding you of past failures and imperfections, and speaking as though everything is your fault. They will follow you wherever you go, and will only fade when someone else has helped you come to terms with the horrid things they're saying. These visions are a manifestation of a character's psyche and thus are based on their own perceptions of their friends/enemies and their own faults. They're incapable of interacting with the world or the characters, but they sure can insult you!
The second are much larger in scope. No matter where you were, you may find yourself pulled into friend's memory. These memories are one-for-one versions of what exactly happened, though now you're here! Are you playing the role of someone else, or are you just a bystander in all that's happening?
The character having the vision may or may not be aware of you initially, but once they're made aware of your presence, the vision will still play out as the memory would. The only way to stop it - aside from simply letting it play out in its entirety - is to drastically alter the memory in such a way that it cannot get itself back on track. Considering the trauma some of the people in this game have, it might be a good idea to help break them free of it.
Regardless of which happens to you (the nightmares, the teleportation, or the visions), your vision will turn bright red for a moment afterwards - it vanishes quickly enough, but it leaves you with the eerie feeling that you're being watched.
SHARDS
Your powers are growing, and you'll find you're able to defend yourself with your power in some way, even if yours is a power made for support. All characters are now able to fire off a blast of energy in their shard color to defend themselves - this attack will grow stronger in time, but at least everyone should be able to defend themselves (somewhat) now?
As you fight with your allies - particularly those you have a close bond with, positive or negative - you may feel the tug of something in the back of your head; it tells you that you can do more. Together, you can become more powerful. You can use your shards together. Doing so will grant you a new power, or strengthen the one you already have. The more you trust one another, the easier this power will be to use.
It might be good to experiment with these new powers; after all, you never know when you may need them.
TAILS' TASKS
Like last week, Sonic Team is still in need of rings. Rings are still annoying to get. You'll probably need help to get them, but they're worth collecting. So make sure to grab some for Tails!
You may also be tasked with tracking Chaos Energy. Like with tracking rings, Tails will give you a device that can pick up on the signature. You should be careful in approaching, especially if the signature is a large one, considering the three enemies you faced last weekend. Still, Chaos Energy may lead you to more of Eggman's fake Chaos Emeralds, which could prove useful...
Tracking the source down will lead you to one of the weekly enemies with a shard somewhere on its body. It will be much harder to kill than the regular versions of that enemy, and capable of some kind of special power (players' choice). Crushing the shard will weaken the enemy and bring it back down to its normal power level, making it fairly easy to defeat, but if you manage to defeat it without breaking the shard, you can bring it back to Tails for examination.
ENEMIES
Though you can still find the enemies from previous weeks in Chicago throughout the city, their numbers have thinned. Mostly, you'll be running into new faces - robots that don't look anything like Eggman's usuals. They are very rarely actually patrolling or idling, instead focused on destroying parts of the city or attacking any people unfortunate enough to get in their way.
Moto Bugs are... rather cute. They roll around on their singular wheel and can slash with their front claws, though primarily they deal damage by ramming into things at fairly high speeds. They're fairly weak, all things considered, especially by now. They're completely powerless when knocked over or onto their backs. Though one Moto Bug is weak, you will never find them alone - instead, you'll usually find at least 3-5 of them in a group.
Crabmeats are robotic crabs. Where does the meat come in? Unclear. Regardless, they're stronger than Moto Bugs and are capable of both bashing with their massive claws and snipping, and either way they are capable of a good deal of damage if you get hit. They're slower though, which means getting out of the way shouldn't be too hard. Like Moto Bugs, these usually are never alone, often working in pairs.
Buzzers are bees. Did you think we were done with bees? We are absolutely not done with bees. These bees function almost identically to the B33 models in that they're capable of firing lasers from their stingers, divebombing to try to sting, and generally be(e)ing a nuisance. Unlike the B33 models, they do not have a glaringly obvious weak point and are a bit harder to hit and destroy as a result. Though you may rarely encounter only one of these bees out in the wild, usually you'll run into groups of them and they will not be(e) happy to see you.
[ while void archives is going through the motions of trying not to be upset, being upset, pouting even (wow!), before slipping back into their normal cadence, wolfwood watches the way “vash” slowly and properly begins to fade away as the time ticks by. and, this time, wolfwood does say a prayer as “vash” makes his exit apparently satisfied with the way that wolfwood handled his emotions. or is the proper way to say it that he finally recognized them for what they were instead of denying what they could mean…? ]
It’s “somethin’ stupid” because it is nothin' short of somethin’ stupid. It doesn’t have to be much more complicated than that.
[ wolfwood says with levity in his voice. suppose it’s just semantics at this point as wolfwood finishes his prayer—let him have the chance to be brave for once. to be able to follow through in what he sets out to do. please god: he doesn’t ask for much. he only wants a few things in his life. so, can’t it be possible? even if it’s only for a few moments. an hour, minutes, seconds—wolfwood would be willing to take whatever he could. seemingly aware of wolfwood’s prayer, “vash” speaks one final time with a look on his face that might have fooled wolfwood to think that he was facing the real person.
❝Are you scared to take that final step forward, Wolfwood?❞
the question has wolfwood chuckling to himself as he watches the last bit of “vash” dissipate into nothing. he knows that there’s no reason for him to provide an answer to someone that is no longer there, but he can’t help himself. there’s no way that he’d let those be the final words that they’ll exchange. truthfully, the next words that he says, he also hopes won’t be the final words that he’ll end up saying to the real deal. ]
Maybe, but whatever I have to say is between myself, God, and him.
[ please. please god, give him the chance. If he still had any right to ask for anything—all he wants is that chance. …and as much as wolfwood might joke about needing god’s strength to deal with archives, things seem to be easier—for the moment. lord knows just what will come out of their mouth to ruin things. ]
I gotta confess; I wouldn’t have expected ya to be so worked up over me. I had the feelin’ yer attached but guess it’s a lot more than I suspected. [ there’s probably some stuff in there worth unpacking, but he won’t. ] But not knowin' all the answers is what makes ya human. There’s plenty that any of us knows and even more that we don’t know—it’s why humans sinned in the first place.
[ It doesn't have to be anything more complicated? That sounds hilarious, considering that the topics flying back and forth between them seem anything but simple. Well, besides a slight eyebrow raise, Wolfwood is lucky there is nothing else the blond feels fit to comment on the fact, especially since they observe the specter simply disappears entirely.
A sense of triumph rises through them swiftly and incredibly so at the success. Out of their mouth is about to be some pretentious, arrogant stream of words at the heels of Wolfwood's prayers and response to Vash's final words, but therein it, he manages to slip in something else that has them rethink that entirely. Because, really? ]
Attached? I was just...well, that isn't - did you really have to put it like that? It sounds completely and absolutely ridiculous. Besides, it's your fault for making me get so worked up, so please remember that well.
[ Maybe they should have left this priest to wallow over his stupid love interest after all. No...damnit, they couldn't do it.
Anyway, yeah, better not open this can of worms, Wolfwood. Void Archives may make it a regretful experience. Things are already complicated enough, priest who sounds far too close to a certain someone else they've met in their life (the differences are night and day, but it's hard to shake off how many times they've had to pause to listen for it. It's unfair. Why does he have to sound like him?)
Though, that's not all to dwell on... ]
You're saying this, while knowing I'm not even human. You do realize that at least part of it sounded a little profound until the very last comment of yours, however.
[ "Have you ever wondered why I refused to talk in your language?
Because...I'm not you, and you're not human."
Those words that they said at that time might have been when they were still delirious with the notion of freedom, and yet on the precipice of being discarded for their own plans. But, somehow something about this recollection feels too raw, and they definitely don't like that, so: ]
We're just about done here. Though, if you ever wish to grace me with the praise I am due for assisting, please do feel free~
[ now it's wolfwood's turn to raise an eyebrow at them for when they stumble over their words momentarily. he had used the word in a tongue-in-cheek sort of fashion but clearly it tripped them up more than wolfwood would have guessed. huh. he hadn't considered them to be the sort who could do something like that, and while he could spend some time looking into that, wolfwood's heart isn't in the mood to do anymore soul-searching. the only thing he wants to do now is focus on the truth that lies before him and pray for a tomorrow.
if he was at fault for anything, it was for making the scene public instead of shutting himself somewhere even more private so that no one could catch him off-guard. it wasn't as though wolfwood demanded that void archives stayed the entire time. (stayed long enough for wolfwood to realize in what way he cared for vash. a god-like being and their most devout follower.) ]
It's because yer not human that I bothered to say that in the first place. [ wolfwood replies easily enough. maybe some people might have found issue with stating something to bluntly but he saw no reason to. void archives wasn't human, and it didn't change much of anything. ] Like I said, blondie—Vash—isn't human himself but he can understand humans even better than other humans. His humanity is one of the things that makes him stand out above the rest; I figured that a being who makes a huge show about bein' all sorts of knowledgeable would fine it interestin'.
[ to close in the gap between those who consider themselves different from the other and use the differences as some sort of excuse to justify why one should stand above the other. but with the disappearance of the impostor, wolfwood will be more than glad to go about the rest of his day in peace and allow void archives to do much the same. ...and hopefully that doesn't involve them continuing to follow him for any particular reason. ]
If ya can overlook a priest forgetting the holy scripture sometimes, maybe I'll consider throwin' some praise yer way when ya really deserve it.
[ Void Archives says simply in a playful manner; it's a matter of a lack in logic used when they were being petulant in response to Wolfwood's correct assessment about attachment and whatnot. So, it's clear whatever is going on here...they are simply messing around now that they're out of the deeper emotions aspect. Though, it doesn't quite last very long, in a sense. ]
As for that other matter, it isn't as if I didn't find it interesting. If anything, I hadn't exactly figured as to why you even bothered to mention it to someone like myself. But, I suppose I shall grant you that you have given context as to the 'why'. Fortunately, for you, is it not beneficial that I am one who is able to convey when I am in state of gratitude, as opposed to yourself, who is clearly incapable of such things?
But, really, of all things that I am - on this particular subject, at least - I am not offended! Just also...surprised, for a few reasons, I suppose.
[ The fact that they found themselves having agreed with Wolfwood's words about the state of being 'human' and not truthfully finding objection shouldn't have unsettled them, logically speaking. Yet, they hadn't even reached the point of seeing themselves as anything other than "the Void Archives"; a tool, still. Or maybe they had, and they were now the one being a coward? That conversation with Lucheni flashing in their mind couldn't have been coincidence.
But the last comment grants them an actual scoff, and unfortunately for Wolfwood, that means they have decided to stick around instead of walking straight off. Which, considering how they are, only bodes well. ]
Anyway, why should I overlook a priest who forgets to say his proper prayers if he does not think that I am deserving of praise in a situation such as this?
You call yourself a man of the cloth and yet it seems that you barely know the meaning of expressing proper appreciation. Or is it because it's myself involved? [ And then they grin in that troublesome manner Wolfwood should recognize, playful tone settling in. ] Or rather...it's because you're embarrassed due to everything that played out with the phantasm just now? Don't be afraid to admit the truth, Wolfwood!
Oh no, ya caught me red-handed. [ wolfwood will place the back of his good hand against his head in full dramatics as he pretends to be beside himself and swoon. you know, very victorian era behavior. …not that wolfwood knows what that means. it’s fine. he’s doing this for the dramatics anyway. ] I’m much too much of a blushin’ maiden in my current state that I’ve forgotten all my manners. Whatever shall I do?
[ don't worry, wolfwood won’t draw out his dramatics for too long and will lower his arm after holding the pose for an appropriate amount of time. it was just to drive home the point of how unserious that response was from him; they were free to tease him but there's no way that wolfwood would stand by and just let it happen after everything. especially not when they did have some point of wolfwood being embarrassed. how could he not be, though? everything between him and vash was personal.
fortunately, there’s another (excuse) reason that he can easily rely on to justify the reasoning behind why he limits the amount of praise that he would give to void archives. …or anyone really. kind of. well, the next statement was specifically aimed for them. the ones later? not so much. ]
It doesn’t have to do with how a little bit of praise goes to yer head at all. [ wolfwood says plainly with a slight trace of humor in his tone. ] As a man of the cloth, it’s important to remind those that they should be humble and practice modesty when asking for more. We should always be thankful for what the Lord has given us.
[ words that wolfwood speaks to easily even if he does not practice them himself. there have been plenty of times, especially in recent memory, of wolfwood begging for something that he likely had no right to. then again, a man like him had no business being a priest to begin with. but to give void archives a bit of honesty before he went his way (or will try to go his own way), wolfwood will leave them with some parting words. ]
We’ll see how all of this plays out and I’ll reconsider thankin’ ya then.
[ is he referring to what they’re doing here or whatever will happen back home? who knows. wolfwood won’t say until it happens. ]
[ Unfortunately, Void Archives can't help but laugh at Wolfwood engaging in such ridiculous performative dramatics, even if there is likely to be some sarcasm filtering in there, because really.
But, they know that it is probably at least a true cover for actual embarrassment. None of that exchange he had with the phantasm couldn't have been without it as things started to go towards its end. In then does their actual amusement mean he doesn't get anymore commentary on the matter?
...Probably. For now. ]
Personally, I would like everyone, including yourself, to consider the irrefutable fact that I am a blessed gift even if crafted by the hands of men. Therefore, I should be an exception to the rule.
[ They pass him a shit-eating cheeky grin at this, just knowing that isn't going to fly because none of those words are uttered seriously. But, well, they just can't help themselves here. But, that fades when he grants them a serious answer. ]
...You had better. I deserve that much.
[ Now this they say haughtily, before turning on their heel, their back to him. ]
And do try not to find yourself in the midst of another phantasm. It would be a shame if you got caught up in this again without someone competent to help you.
[ Then, they leave after giving a small unserious wave, before shoving their hands inelegantly into their pockets and walking off. ]
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It’s “somethin’ stupid” because it is nothin' short of somethin’ stupid. It doesn’t have to be much more complicated than that.
[ wolfwood says with levity in his voice. suppose it’s just semantics at this point as wolfwood finishes his prayer—let him have the chance to be brave for once. to be able to follow through in what he sets out to do. please god: he doesn’t ask for much. he only wants a few things in his life. so, can’t it be possible? even if it’s only for a few moments. an hour, minutes, seconds—wolfwood would be willing to take whatever he could. seemingly aware of wolfwood’s prayer, “vash” speaks one final time with a look on his face that might have fooled wolfwood to think that he was facing the real person.
❝Are you scared to take that final step forward, Wolfwood?❞
the question has wolfwood chuckling to himself as he watches the last bit of “vash” dissipate into nothing. he knows that there’s no reason for him to provide an answer to someone that is no longer there, but he can’t help himself. there’s no way that he’d let those be the final words that they’ll exchange. truthfully, the next words that he says, he also hopes won’t be the final words that he’ll end up saying to the real deal. ]
Maybe, but whatever I have to say is between myself, God, and him.
[ please. please god, give him the chance. If he still had any right to ask for anything—all he wants is that chance. …and as much as wolfwood might joke about needing god’s strength to deal with archives, things seem to be easier—for the moment. lord knows just what will come out of their mouth to ruin things. ]
I gotta confess; I wouldn’t have expected ya to be so worked up over me. I had the feelin’ yer attached but guess it’s a lot more than I suspected. [ there’s probably some stuff in there worth unpacking, but he won’t. ] But not knowin' all the answers is what makes ya human. There’s plenty that any of us knows and even more that we don’t know—it’s why humans sinned in the first place.
[ … ]
Or somethin’ like that.
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A sense of triumph rises through them swiftly and incredibly so at the success. Out of their mouth is about to be some pretentious, arrogant stream of words at the heels of Wolfwood's prayers and response to Vash's final words, but therein it, he manages to slip in something else that has them rethink that entirely. Because, really? ]
Attached? I was just...well, that isn't - did you really have to put it like that? It sounds completely and absolutely ridiculous. Besides, it's your fault for making me get so worked up, so please remember that well.
[ Maybe they should have left this priest to wallow over his stupid love interest after all. No...damnit, they couldn't do it.
Anyway, yeah, better not open this can of worms, Wolfwood. Void Archives may make it a regretful experience. Things are already complicated enough, priest who sounds far too close to a certain someone else they've met in their life (the differences are night and day, but it's hard to shake off how many times they've had to pause to listen for it. It's unfair. Why does he have to sound like him?)
Though, that's not all to dwell on... ]
You're saying this, while knowing I'm not even human. You do realize that at least part of it sounded a little profound until the very last comment of yours, however.
[ "Have you ever wondered why I refused to talk in your language?
Because...I'm not you, and you're not human."
Those words that they said at that time might have been when they were still delirious with the notion of freedom, and yet on the precipice of being discarded for their own plans. But, somehow something about this recollection feels too raw, and they definitely don't like that, so: ]
We're just about done here. Though, if you ever wish to grace me with the praise I am due for assisting, please do feel free~
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[ now it's wolfwood's turn to raise an eyebrow at them for when they stumble over their words momentarily. he had used the word in a tongue-in-cheek sort of fashion but clearly it tripped them up more than wolfwood would have guessed. huh. he hadn't considered them to be the sort who could do something like that, and while he could spend some time looking into that, wolfwood's heart isn't in the mood to do anymore soul-searching. the only thing he wants to do now is focus on the truth that lies before him and pray for a tomorrow.
if he was at fault for anything, it was for making the scene public instead of shutting himself somewhere even more private so that no one could catch him off-guard. it wasn't as though wolfwood demanded that void archives stayed the entire time. (stayed long enough for wolfwood to realize in what way he cared for vash. a god-like being and their most devout follower.) ]
It's because yer not human that I bothered to say that in the first place. [ wolfwood replies easily enough. maybe some people might have found issue with stating something to bluntly but he saw no reason to. void archives wasn't human, and it didn't change much of anything. ] Like I said, blondie—Vash—isn't human himself but he can understand humans even better than other humans. His humanity is one of the things that makes him stand out above the rest; I figured that a being who makes a huge show about bein' all sorts of knowledgeable would fine it interestin'.
[ to close in the gap between those who consider themselves different from the other and use the differences as some sort of excuse to justify why one should stand above the other. but with the disappearance of the impostor, wolfwood will be more than glad to go about the rest of his day in peace and allow void archives to do much the same. ...and hopefully that doesn't involve them continuing to follow him for any particular reason. ]
If ya can overlook a priest forgetting the holy scripture sometimes, maybe I'll consider throwin' some praise yer way when ya really deserve it.
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[ Void Archives says simply in a playful manner; it's a matter of a lack in logic used when they were being petulant in response to Wolfwood's correct assessment about attachment and whatnot. So, it's clear whatever is going on here...they are simply messing around now that they're out of the deeper emotions aspect. Though, it doesn't quite last very long, in a sense. ]
As for that other matter, it isn't as if I didn't find it interesting. If anything, I hadn't exactly figured as to why you even bothered to mention it to someone like myself. But, I suppose I shall grant you that you have given context as to the 'why'. Fortunately, for you, is it not beneficial that I am one who is able to convey when I am in state of gratitude, as opposed to yourself, who is clearly incapable of such things?
But, really, of all things that I am - on this particular subject, at least - I am not offended! Just also...surprised, for a few reasons, I suppose.
[ The fact that they found themselves having agreed with Wolfwood's words about the state of being 'human' and not truthfully finding objection shouldn't have unsettled them, logically speaking. Yet, they hadn't even reached the point of seeing themselves as anything other than "the Void Archives"; a tool, still. Or maybe they had, and they were now the one being a coward? That conversation with Lucheni flashing in their mind couldn't have been coincidence.
But the last comment grants them an actual scoff, and unfortunately for Wolfwood, that means they have decided to stick around instead of walking straight off. Which, considering how they are, only bodes well. ]
Anyway, why should I overlook a priest who forgets to say his proper prayers if he does not think that I am deserving of praise in a situation such as this?
You call yourself a man of the cloth and yet it seems that you barely know the meaning of expressing proper appreciation. Or is it because it's myself involved? [ And then they grin in that troublesome manner Wolfwood should recognize, playful tone settling in. ] Or rather...it's because you're embarrassed due to everything that played out with the phantasm just now? Don't be afraid to admit the truth, Wolfwood!
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[ don't worry, wolfwood won’t draw out his dramatics for too long and will lower his arm after holding the pose for an appropriate amount of time. it was just to drive home the point of how unserious that response was from him; they were free to tease him but there's no way that wolfwood would stand by and just let it happen after everything. especially not when they did have some point of wolfwood being embarrassed. how could he not be, though? everything between him and vash was personal.
fortunately, there’s another (excuse) reason that he can easily rely on to justify the reasoning behind why he limits the amount of praise that he would give to void archives. …or anyone really. kind of. well, the next statement was specifically aimed for them. the ones later? not so much. ]
It doesn’t have to do with how a little bit of praise goes to yer head at all. [ wolfwood says plainly with a slight trace of humor in his tone. ] As a man of the cloth, it’s important to remind those that they should be humble and practice modesty when asking for more. We should always be thankful for what the Lord has given us.
[ words that wolfwood speaks to easily even if he does not practice them himself. there have been plenty of times, especially in recent memory, of wolfwood begging for something that he likely had no right to. then again, a man like him had no business being a priest to begin with. but to give void archives a bit of honesty before he went his way (or will try to go his own way), wolfwood will leave them with some parting words. ]
We’ll see how all of this plays out and I’ll reconsider thankin’ ya then.
[ is he referring to what they’re doing here or whatever will happen back home? who knows. wolfwood won’t say until it happens. ]
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But, they know that it is probably at least a true cover for actual embarrassment. None of that exchange he had with the phantasm couldn't have been without it as things started to go towards its end. In then does their actual amusement mean he doesn't get anymore commentary on the matter?
...Probably. For now. ]
Personally, I would like everyone, including yourself, to consider the irrefutable fact that I am a blessed gift even if crafted by the hands of men. Therefore, I should be an exception to the rule.
[ They pass him a shit-eating cheeky grin at this, just knowing that isn't going to fly because none of those words are uttered seriously. But, well, they just can't help themselves here. But, that fades when he grants them a serious answer. ]
...You had better. I deserve that much.
[ Now this they say haughtily, before turning on their heel, their back to him. ]
And do try not to find yourself in the midst of another phantasm. It would be a shame if you got caught up in this again without someone competent to help you.
[ Then, they leave after giving a small unserious wave, before shoving their hands inelegantly into their pockets and walking off. ]