-CHAPTER 19-
Written By
David Kenneth Lacey
Sometime later, Perle is seen to be waking up from her harrowing experience at the hands of Rhapsody. Perle is seen to be back in her seat within the cockpit of the Tyranny ErotiCake, to which as she wakes up, she does so strained and still reeling from the pain inflicted upon her from Rhapsody. She speaks-
Perle Luisant
...Mgh...ah...?
As Perle's vision becomes clear, she sees that she's back in the Tyranny ErotiCake. As her vision improves, she continues to get a feel of her surroundings-
Perle Luisant
...This...is my seat...within the Tyranny ErotiCake...!
Now realizing that she's back in the Tyranny ErotiCake, Perle will tilt her head to look to her right. She then sees-
Sabrina Madison
...Ah...you're waking up, Perle...
Sabrina says, as she is seen to be awake now. Relieved, Perle responds with-
Perle Luisant
Sabrina...you're...patched up already...?
Perle says, as she notices that Sabrina now has bandages in place of the wounds that she had before. Sabrina then speaks-
Sabrina Madison
Yeah...I'm still in need of seeing a doctor, but...at least until Cicienna and the others come to us, I'll be fine-thanks to...Rhapsody...
Perle Luisant
!
Now sensing that someone is behind the two fo them, Perle then turns to see-
Rhapsody Luisant
...
SYSTEM-DESTINY
...
Now, behind in Divitiya's seat, Rhapsody is seen to be nearly naked, as she will have given her own kimono to Perle to wear. Her voluptuous nude body is now reveled, as she is busy working on SYSTEM-DESTINY with some make-shift tools that she has. It is revealed that SYSTEM-DESTINY now has a kind of mechanical brace over her body, to which Rhapsody is currently trying to remove. However, she doesn't have any success, as she lacks the tools to properly take it off at the moment, to which she then stops and speaks-
Rhapsody Luisant
...I'm glad to see that you're awake now...my granddaughter...
Perle Luisant
!...
Now surprised by this comment, Perle will try to turn around to face Rhapsody-but she can't, as the pain in her back will prevent her from doing so. She aches in pain-
Perle Luisant
Ah!
Perle shouts, as she grips the left side of her back in pain. A moment later, Rhapsody is then seen to walk over to Perle's left side, to which she then places her hand on Perle's back, and then speaks-
Rhapsody Luisant
Try not to move too much-that wound I inflicted upon you will open up should you move around too much. While I did find some medical supplies, I was only able to patch you two up, until your friends arrive and take you elsewhere for proper treatment.
Now, Perle will reply to Rhapsody by looking to her left-
Perle Luisant
Ah...thanks...
Perle says, clearly tired. However, Rhapsody will then say-
Rhapsody Luisant
...I also had a pleasant conversation with Sabrina here, Perle. I have a few things to tell you...if you wouldn't mind hearing me out.
Rhapsody asks, kindly enough. However, it's clear that the tone that Rhapsody is saying this indicates that she's angry. Perle, unaware of this, will simply reply with-
Perle Luisant
...Ok...what is it?
Perle says, weakly, to which Rhapsody now-
Rhapsody Luisant
I really hate to say this to you while you are like this, but it still must be said-what the hell were you thinking-engaging me in battle the way you did back there?!
Perle Luisant
...Wha?!
Surprised by Rhapsody's sudden outburst, Perle will be shocked. She then replies with-
Perle Luisant
...What...are you-
Sabrina Madison
...
Sabrina will not intervene in this conversation, to which Rhapsody explains-
Rhapsody Luisant
I'm talking about how you blatantly and arrogantly chose to fight against an unknown enemy, when you should've signaled for backup at the start of the battle! From there you should've kept your distance and surveyed the situation, until reinforcements came to support you!
Perle Luisant
...!
Now realizing what it is that Rhapsody is upset about, Perle will try to explain herself-
Perle Luisant
I...I just thought that I could...win against you! You were all by yourself, so-
Rhapsody cuts off Perle, saying-
Rhapsody Luisant
That's all the more reason for you to have retreated! One of the first rules of war is to ALWAYS judge a potential enemy before you engage them! If you go into battle underestimating your opponent like you did with me and die in the process, what would've been the point of your decisions?!
Perle Luisant
Ghk!...
Sabrina Madison
...
Sabrina will continue to stay quiet, as Perle needs to hear this. Back with Perle, she's still surprised, to which Perle will now try to explain herself further by saying-
Perle Luisant
But...it worked out in the end, as we found out that you are my grandmother! Isn't that wonderful-
Now, Rhapsody gently places her fingure onto Perle's soft lips, to which she then leans in closer to her. Looking straight in Perle's eyes, Rhapsody says this-
Rhapsody Luisant
Let me ask you something, Perle. What would you have done if I wasn't the pilot of that Divide that you decided to fight today? What would you have done if I had been serious from the start and intended to kill you and Sabrina? What then?
Perle Luisant
Ngh!...
Sabrina Madison
...
Still silent, Sabrina will stay this way. Rhapsody continues-
Perle Luisant
I...I...
Perle will be unable to answer any of these questions, as the clear answer...will scare her. Rhapsody then explains-
Rhapsody Luisant
Before any of this occurred-with us meeting here like this and me discovering you are my granddaughter I fully intended on destroying the Tyranny ErotiCake...killing the two of you in the process.
Perle Luisant
!...
Sabrina Madison
...
Rhapsody continues-
Rhapsody Luisant
In doing so, I would've helped to ensure that the Ascension would be safer from the threat of the Confederation, as we are still in a war with them-no matter how things on our side are deteriorating at the moment.
Perle then replies-
Perle Luisant
...But, that didn't happen, because I managed to tell you I'm a Luisant, too!-
Rhapsody then shouts back-
Rhapsody Luisant
That's not the point, Perle!
Perle Luisant
EEEEK!
Sabrina Madison
!
Rhapsody now pauses as Perle screams in fear at her, as she continues to try to explain to Perle the fault in her reasoning. Rhapsody then explains-slowly-
Rhapsody Luisant
...The point that I'm trying to tell you, is that you shouldn't have been so reckless during our confrontation earlier. If I was not in that Divide, the both of you could've died. Do you understand that?
Perle Luisant
Kh...
Sabrina Madison
...!
Perle now has to look away, as Rhapsody asks her all of this, with a fierce look in her eyes. Perle even starts to cry a little, as this talk will hurt her emotionally.
Sabrina then tries to speak up for Perle, saying-
Sabrina Madison
...Um...Rhapsody, I...I did kind of tell Perle back when we first started fighting that we...could maybe take you down. I thought how silly it was that your Divide only had a wooden sword equipped, so...I too believed that we could defeat you...at first.
Perle Luisant
!...
Sabrina says, trying to cover for Perle. However, Rhapsody will reply with-
Rhapsody Luisant
I remember you telling me that after you awoke and explained to me what happened, Sabrina. However, Perle was the one who then pressed the battle against me-despite your warnings otherwise, correct?
Perle Luisant
...!
Sabrina Madison
!...
Perle will see that Sabrina ratted her out, to which Sabrina will realize the error in saying what she just said just now. She then says-
Sabrina Madison
...Yes...I did try to tell Perle to retreat...after we started fighting...but...
Perle Luisant
...
Faced with this, Perle will go silent, as Rhapsody then says this to her-
Rhapsody Luisant
I hope this defeat you two experienced will leave a lasting impression on you both, as you can't afford to keep being this immature. You two aren't just fighting for yourselves anymore...but also, the lives that are now growing inside of you, too...
Perle Luisant
!...
Sabrina Madison
!...
Both Perle and Sabrina's eyes will darken, as they will now realize the foolishness of their previous actions. Upon realizing this fact, both Perle and Sabrina will become ashamed of their actions, as their faces are then covered in shadows. Tears fall off both of their faces, to which after saying her piece, Rhapsody will gently extend her hand out to Perle's face, and-
"Gentle rub"
Perle Luisant
!
Perle will now look at Rhapsody-while still crying. Rhapsody's face will then be seen to be much more relaxed, as she then says this while looking directly into Perle's eyes-
Rhapsody Luisant
...I said this to you...because now that I know you are my granddaughter, I care about you...just as much as I do for my daughter that I haven't held in my arms in over 2 decades. I don't want to see you two get killed out here, as there are a lot of people from the RF and Ascension acting within Mainland at the moment-who are just as experienced as me and would easily kill both of you-if you'd happen to discover them like you did me today.
Perle Luisant
!
Sabrina Madison
!
Upon hearing this, both Perle and Sabrina will be shocked to hear this. Rhapsody continues-
Rhapsody Luisant
I...probably shouldn't have told you that just now...but, I did so because I want you two to understand that there are a lot of people out here that would kill you two without a second thought-as the success of their missions is more important than the lives of two girls like yourselves.
Rhapsody Luisant
Thus...I beg you two to please don't ever be so reckless as to throw away your lives against an enemy that you don't know anything about. Use your eyes and ears to take the time to assess the situations that you are heading into beforehand, and once you've gotten a better grasp on as much information as you can get, then proceed forward-with the assistance of your friends and family backing you up.
Rhapsody says, imparting some wise wisdom onto both Perle and Sabrina. She then finishes by saying-
Rhapsody Luisant
...Please...remember my words and become better from this...
Perle Luisant
!...
Sabrina Madison
!...
After saying this, Rhapsody begins to leave from the Tyranny ErotiCake. Before she does, Sabrina calls out to her by saying-
Sabrina Madison
!...Wait, Rhapsody!
Rhapsody Luisant
!...
Rhapsody pauses. Sabrina then asks-
Sabrina Madison
I...I thought that you'd...come with us...come to the Confederation...where Bijou is waiting...
Rhapsody Luisant
...
Sabrina pleads, to which Rhapsody then replies with-
Rhapsody Luisant
...I'd...love to do just that, Sabrina... I'd love to go back and hold my daughter in my arms...especially after all this time...but...
Rhapsody goes silent, to which Sabrina then asks-
Sabrina Madison
Why...?
Perle Luisant
?
Now, Rhapsody will simply turn around to face both girls, to which she will then explain herself-with a kind expression on her face. Both Perle and Sabrina will look at her as she says-
Rhapsody Luisant
I simply cannot go back to the Confederation...ever. All because of the crime that I committed 18 years ago, as my actions in allowing the Ascension to live cost the lives of everyone who lived in the DIC...
Perle Luisant
!
Sabrina Madison
!
Rhapsody continues-
Rhapsody Luisant
Most likely, I'd be looking at execution for my actions, much like everyone in the RF and Foundation-if any of us ever surrendered to the Confederation. That's why, I can't come with either of you...and...I don't think I'll ever get the chance to ever see my daughter that I abandoned ever again...
Perle Luisant
...
Sabrina Madison
...
Faced with this, Perle and Sabrina will not be able to say anything. Rhapsody then says-
Rhapsody Luisant
...However...even though I can't go with you...I can at least give you some advice right now...along with this-
Perle Luisant
Hm?
Interested, Perle sees that Rhapsody now points to Perle, as she's actually pointing at a pocket in her kimono that Perle is currently wearing. Perle then moves her hand to the pocket and then takes out a-
Perle Luisant
...A keycard?
Sabrina Madison
What's it for, Rhapsody?
Rhapsody now explains-
Rhapsody Luisant
That keycard unlocks a door within the detention center of one of the military bases within Mainland, where my daughter's brothers, Sebastion and Cesario, are being held.
Perle Luisant
Wha-what?!
Now, Perle will jolt in surprise, as Rhapsody takes notice and speaks-
Rhapsody Luisant
Those two were kept here in Mainland all this time, so by using that keycard in the main control room of the base, you can unlock their doors and get them out of there. I'm sure my daughter will also enjoy seeing them after all this time.
Now, Perle will speak-
Perle Luisant
Oh, yes-she would enjoy that! All this time we thought they had...died...
Now, Rhapsody will smile, as she continues-
Rhapsody Luisant
...I'm sure she has a lot of catching up she'd like to do, as well as introducing you as well...oh, and take SYSTEM-DESTINY to some of your technicians and have that brace on her body removed, if you'd kindly. She should prove quite useful to the Confederation, as with Rebecca's help, she can offer your navy some information about the RF...
Perle Luisant
!...
Sabrina Madison
Gk...
Now, the tone will sour, as Perle will remember hearing about Rebecca from her mother. Sabrina's face will also darken, to which Rhapsody will notice and then ask-
Rhapsody Luisant
Hm...what's wrong?
Now, Perle will try to explain, but she won't be able to do so before-
Perle Luisant
...Rebecca...my mother, she-uh...um...well...
Rhapsody Luisant
?
Now concerned, Rhapsody will try to ask Perle a question-
Rhapsody Luisant
Did something happen to Rebecca? Howard told me that she is alive when last I asked him. Is that correct?
Perle Luisant
...
Sabrina Madison
...
Neither Perle nor Sabrina will be able to answer Rhapsody's question, which will indicate to her that something is horribly wrong. However, a second later, a sound will be heard-
"Next-EffectPhase armor soundeffect"
Rhapsody Luisant
!
Perle Luisant
?!
Sabrina Madison
?!
Now, it will be heard that across the way from the critically damaged Tyranny ErotiCake, the reinforcements are closing in on the area. Their thrusters can be heard in the distance, to which Rhapsody reacts-
Rhapsody Luisant
Dammit-I have to leave you two for now!
Rhapsody says, as she then hops out of the Tyranny ErotiCake. As she goes, both Perle and Sabrina cry out to her-
Perle Luisant
Rh-Rhapsody!
Sabrina Madison
Wait!
They cry out, but Rhapsody can't wait, as she then turns around while running back to her Superior Weapon. She then screams-
Rhapsody Luisant
I'll try to meet you two again to learn what happened to Rebecca! Take care of yourselves!
Perle Luisant
...
Sabrina Madison
...
Neither Perle or Sabrina can reply, as Rhapsody gets further and further away from them. Perle then says-
Perle Luisant
...But...Rebecca is...dead...
Sabrina Madison
!...
Perle admits, as tears swell up in her eyes. Sabrina is silent, as back with Rhapsody, she then gets back to her cockpit. Once in, she then proceeds to dress herself in a spare kimono, before sitting back down in her seat. As she does, the monitor in front of her then lights up, reveling several messages. As Rhapsody reads them, she then speaks-
Rhapsody Luisant
!...Looks like I won't be leaving Mainland just yet. However, I can at least tell "them" that things should go more carefully for a while-until they've recovered, at least...
Rhapsody says, as she then proceeds to look at a camera that's within the Waste Disposal area. By moving her Divide to show several hand signatures, the camera then blinks several times, to which a hidden door then opens up-one that is large enough for Rhapsody's Divide to enter inside of. As it disappears into the darkness, the door behind it then closes, to which a few seconds later-
"Confederation Divides"
Now, several Confederation Divides arrive on the scene, to which one of them-the lead unit, then has her Divide kneel down next to the crippled Tyranny ErotiCake. It then brings it's arm closer to the cockpit of the Tyranny ErotiCake, to which it's pilot then rushes out along of. As she gets to the hand-which is now right in front of the open cockpit, she says-
Cicienna Domino
...Perle! Sabrina!
Perle Luisant
Cicienna!
Sabrina Madison
You made it!
Perle and Sabrina reply, relieved to see Cicienna. Cicienna then climbs inside of the Tyranny ErotiCake to check up closer the injuries of both Perle and Sabrina, as outside the other Superior Weapons then set up a perimeter around the area. Inside of the Tyranny ErotiCake, Cicienna checks the injuries of both Perle and Sabrina, to which they speak-
Cicienna Domino
...Your wounds...they were patched up?
Cicienna asks, curious as to how Perle and Sabrina are already patched up. Sabrina speaks-
Sabrina Madison
Yeah...we actually got some help from...Bijou's mother, Rhapsody...
Cicienna Domino
What?!
Cicienna will be surprised to hear that from Sabrina, while Perle will be quieter. Cicienna continues-
Cicienna Domino
Bijou's mother was actually here...in Mainland...?!
Sabrina then explains further-
Sabrina Madison
Yeah...however, I think there is more than just her within Mainland, as she only mentioned something along those lines...
Cicienna Domino
...I see. I'll have to include this in my report, along with the destruction of that ship that was outside. That's was something that also tipped us off that something was going on over here, in fact.
Cicienna says, as she prepares to leave the Tyranny ErotiCake. She speaks-
Cicienna Domino
We can discuss things further-once we've gotten you two checked out at the medical wing on the Blue Aphrodite. Hold on-I'll carry the Tyranny ErotiCake in my Divide's arms...
Cicienna says, as she then turns to leave the cockpit of the Tyranny ErotiCake. Before she leaves, Sabrina says-
Sabrina Madison
...Oh, and Cicienna?!
Cicienna stops to listen to Sabrina-
Cicienna Domino
?
Sabrina then says-
Sabrina Madison
We left the Tyranny Cannon just outside the airlock. Could you have your sister go and retrieve it?
Cicienna then replies with-
Cicienna Domino
Of course.
Cicienna then leaves, to which back with Sabrina and Perle, the two then prepare for Cicienna to pick up the Tyranny ErotiCake from behind. Before that happens, Sabrina then tries speaking to Perle-
Sabrina Madison
...Looks like we'll have a lot of things to explain to everyone...Perle...?
Perle Luisant
...yeah.
Now, Perle will be reveled to be completely silent, as she is thinking about a lot of things. Curious, Sabrina speaks again-
Sabrina Madison
Perle?
After a moment of hesitation, Perle then replies-
Perle Luisant
I know, I know...I'll take responsibility for this...
Sabrina Madison
!...
Surprised by Perle's mention of taking responsibility, Sabrina will sense that something is different about Perle. However, before she can think about this any further-
"CLAMP!" "CLAMP!"
Sabrina Madison
!
Now, outside, the Divide that Cicienna is piloting will clamp it's around the Tyranny ErotiCake. A moment later, it will hoist it up, to which with it now in it's arms, Cicienna will move her Divide back the way she just came. As she and several Divides go with them, two other Divides stay behind to go out the airlock to retrieve the Tyranny Cannon.
After a scene transition, the scene then moves to one of the hangers of the Blue Aphrodite. Here, the Tyranny ErotiCake has to be held up with several black-tape cables, to which several repair crew are seen to be getting to work on fixing it. In another part of the ship, SYSTEM-DESTINY is also seen to be surrounded by several technicians, and then in the medical wing of the ship, both Perle and Sabrina are seen to be recovering in separate rooms. Their parents are seen with them, to which outside, Captain Heaven is shown to be with Captain Phillip in the lounge area. They speak while sitting down in some sofas-
Captain Heaven Risingstar
...And now, with the recovery of the Tyranny ErotiCake and its Cannon, we'll need to wait for Chairwoman Francoise to authorize the use of some of our nations' resources, before we can have it repaired.
Captain Heaven states, to which Phillip replies-
Captain Phillip Kai
Yes. With things being as strained as they are, it's likely that Chairwoman Francoise is going to have a hard time getting those repairs started, as the other three won't be able to even sit down with Chairwoman Francoise-until after a couple more days.
Captain Phillip Kai
Stack that on top of how Ginnette just put so much of her nations' remaining resources into the repairs of the Tyranny ErotiCake and is also helping in the construction of the Liberty ErotiCake Mk-II as well..."hmph"...I'm almost expecting the Black Block to explode when those talks commence-all due to Perle trashing her ErotiCake not even a week later.
Captain Phillip comments, berating Perle. Captain Heaven notices his tone and then speaks-
Captain Heaven Risingstar
Don't be too hard on her, Phillip. You heard them earlier-they said they were assaulted by Rhapsody herself, who we read was the best pilot the old DIC ever had. She was also the original pilot of the Liberty ErotiCake, so her skills are not to be underestimated-especially in today's current climate.
Captain says, speaking highly of Rhapsody and her achievements. Captain Phillip then replies-
Captain Phillip Kai
Yeah, you're right. And besides that issue...you have quite a unique AndroIs onboard your ship right now, anyways...
Captain Heaven Risingstar
Naturally...!
Now sensing someone is near, Captain Heaven will look behind her to see-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
...Hey there, you two.
Captain Heaven Risingstar
Chairwoman Francoise!
Captain Phillip Kai
?!
With Chairwoman Francoise's revel, Captain Heaven and Captain Phillip will jump to their feet to salute her. While Captain Heaven is more normal about it-as she will have sensed Chairwoman Francoise coming-Captain Phillip will jump to his feet more clumsily, to which as they salute Chairwoman Francoise, Captain Heaven them speaks-
Captain Heaven Risingstar
...I had thought you would be coming here with Rohais, Ma'am...?
Captain Heaven will ask, questioningly. Chairwoman Francoise will then reply with-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
We were, actually, but she just went off to check on that keycard situation for me-while I came here to see Perle and Sabrina ahead of her. How are they doing?
Chairwoman Francoise says, as she raises her hands so that both Captains can lower their arms. Captain Heaven replies with-
Captain Heaven Risingstar
Their injuries were pretty bad-with Sabrina having a piece of shrapnel from an explosion stabbing both her shoulders, and Perle being slashed in her back.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
!...My goodness!
Chairwoman Francoise will say-clearly shocked to hear this information. Captain Heaven will then continue-
Captain Heaven Risingstar
However, their injuries are treatable, and by the end of this month they should make a full recovery.
Captain Heaven will say, to which Captain Phillip will then add this-
Captain Phillip Kai
...We have also noticed...a change has seemingly come over Perle in particular, as we had one of our psychologists come to take a look at her, and...
Curious, Chairwoman Francoise will ask-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
...And?
Captain Heaven Risingstar
...
Captain Heaven will be silent, as Captain Phillip replies with-
Captain Phillip Kai
Well...it would seem is if Perle is starting to develop a more...broad...view on what occurs in war. I am personally hoping that this experience might make her more mature as things progress, but we don't have anything conclusive at this time to go off on...other than she admitted that the near destruction of the Tyranny ErotiCake was due to her own recklessness.
Now, Chairwoman Francoise will be genuinely surprised by this, as she expected differently. She says-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
Did she now?! I half expected her to just say something like: "the enemy just got the better of me this one time, so that's why I'll pay them back next time"...
Chairwoman Francoise says, lightening the mood slightly. Both Captains Heaven and Phillip will start to chuckle, as Captain Heaven then takes over-
Captain Phillip Kai
"chuckles"...Yeah, she does usually say that-especially like that time back in Saphirius...
Captain Heaven then says-
Captain Heaven Risingstar
"giggles"...However, she is starting to change, so...maybe you could consider NOT taking either of them off of the Tyranny ErotiCake moving forward-just to see where they go from here.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
...
Now, the idea of having Perle and Sabrina being taken off from piloting the Tyranny ErotiCake due to this event will be presented, to which Chairwoman Francoise will then say-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
I...will see what I can do, as this blunder will be hard for me to convince the other three to agree to that idea. Even so, I will do what I can to the best of my abilities.
Chairwoman Francoise says, to which Captain Heaven will then speaks of-
Captain Heaven Risingstar
Now that we have that covered, are you going to be taking SYSTEM-DESTINY into your possession-once we've managed to reactivate it?
Chairwoman Francoise then replies-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
Ah, yes. I will do that...after I check on Perle and Sabrina's conditions for myself. Could I ask you two to check on her status for me while I go inside?
Now, both Captains Heaven and Phillip will reply with-
Captain Heaven Risingstar
Yes, Ma'am.
Captain Phillip Kai
Of course, Chairwoman Francoise.
With the two of them now leaving, Chairwoman Francoise sees them off with a smile. She then looks ahead of herself to the doors that lead into the medical wing. As Chairwoman Francoise passes through several doors, she then sees-
Albert Crossback
...!
Now, Albert is seen to be sitting on a bench with his head lowered. He then notices someone coming closer to him, to which Chairwoman then speaks to him first-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
...Have you come to see your future wife, Albert?
Albert will respond, but with his head lowered. He won't know that he's talking to Chairwoman Francoise, as she says-
Albert Crossback
Yeah, but...I didn't arrive until just a few minutes ago, when Bijou and Noah were still talking to Perle. They asked me to wait outside, so...
Albert says, clearly depressed. Chairwoman Francoise then puts her hand on Albert's shoulder, to which she tells him-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
Don't worry. I'll make sure she receives the best treatment possible.
Albert Crossback
Thank you...!
As Chairwoman Francoise says this, she then walks away, to which now, Albert starts to realize that he was talking to Chairwoman Francoise. Upon this realization, he jolts up-just as Chairwoman passes through another door.
As Chairwoman Francoise goes through the door, she then has to walk down the hallway to get to two lit rooms. Inside of one of the doors she looks through the small window to see-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
...!
Inside is Sabrina, who is currently talking to her parents. Thomas is also in the room with them, which Chairwoman Francoise sees and then quietly goes to the other door, as she doesn't want to disturb them at this time. In the other mini window, she will see who she's looking for, to which she will then knock on the door-
"Knock Knock"
Now inside, Bijou, Noah and Perle will hear the knocking, to which Noah will reply with-
Noah Maverick
...Come in.
Now, the door will open to revel Chairwoman Francoise. She speaks-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
...I'm hope I'm not intruding right now...
Chairwoman Francoise says, worried that she's out of place. Bijou then coolly replies to her-
Bijou Luisant
Of course not, Fran. We were just about finished talking to Perle right now, anyways...
Bijou says, as she stands up from the side of Perle's bed. Now, Perle is shown to be laying up in bed, as she will have bandages over her body. Her wound has been patched up properly, to which she has both of her hands over each other, as Chairwoman Francoise then sits down where Bijou was sitting. A second later, she then proceeds to gently rub Perle's cheek, saying-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
...Perle...are you feeling alright?
Chairwoman Francoise asks, as kindly as she can. Perle replies with-
Perle Luisant
...Yeah...I'm still in pain, but with some rest, they said I'd be fine...
Perle says, calmly enough, but something about her tone will indicate to Chairwoman Francoise that Perle is feeling some tension about something. As if reading her mind, Chairwoman Francoise then says-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
...Don't worry about whether or not you and Sabrina will be taken off piloting the Tyranny ErotiCake, alright? I'll ensure that does not happen, as I've heard that you are starting to mature from Phillip earlier.
Perle Luisant
!
Now, Perle will be surprised, to which she will say-
Perle Luisant
...But, I went and nearly destroyed the Tyranny ErotiCake...again. And it's repairs will cost a lot of our resources, so...wouldn't it be better if we were taken off piloting the Tyranny ErotiCake?
Perle will ask, being honest with herself. Chairwoman Francoise will then explain-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
Well...if you insist, then we'd have to go and find two new pilots to pilot the Tyranny ErotiCake in your stead. And those would-be pilots would need to have the same amount of experience as you two already have so far-and they would need to also be introduced to Divitiya all over again, which would be quite a hassle for her and all of us...
Perle Luisant
!...
Upon hearing about Chairwoman Francoise's explanation, Perle will realize that her reasoning isn't what needs to happen. Chairwoman Francoise then asks-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
There are also several more problems that would come up if you two chose to do that...but ultimately, the choice does rest with you and Sabrina. If you want, I'll do everything I can to ensure that you two remain the pilots of the Tyranny ErotiCake moving forward, as it is understandable why you lost today.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
...Or, should I look for two new pilots to take over for you and Sabrina?
Perle Luisant
...
Faced with this question, Perle will look to her mother and father-
Bijou Luisant
...
Noah Maverick
...
After seeing their concerned faces, Perle will then raise her face up, with a look of determination. She will then say what her decision is-
Perle Luisant
...I'll do it.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
Are you sure?
Perle Luisant
Yes. Please, let me keep piloting the Tyranny ErotiCake, as I don't want to create anymore problems for you.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
...
With this, Chairwoman Francoise will be pleased. She says-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
Alright, then. I'll make sure that you remain the pilot with Sabrina. For now, get some rest, as we'll find where Sebastion and Cesario are by the time the two of you have rested up.
Perle Luisant
Alright.
With another gentle rub, Chairwoman Francoise then stands up and then nods to both Bijou and Noah. As they proceed to leave, Bijou will take Rhapsody's kimono in her hand, to which as the three leave, Bijou then turns off the light, leaving Perle in the dark. With just the light coming from the outside, Perle then leans back in her bed, with her arm over her head. She then says-
Perle Luisant
...Sebastion...and Cesario...mother sounded so happy to hear of them...
A few seconds later, Perle starts to doze off, to which the scene then transitions...
Outside, with Bijou, Noah and Chairwoman Francoise, they then speak-
Bijou Luisant
...I said this before to Perle, but I'm growing more and more worried the longer she and Sabrina continue to pilot the Tyranny ErotiCake...
Bijou will say, clearly worried about Perle. Chairwoman Francoise will then say-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
I have to agree with you, Bijou...however, we don't have anyone else who are capable of piloting it together with Divitiya like the two of them can at this point. Despite that, I have to wonder how they are starting to mature, as that aspect might lead to something interesting...
Chairwoman Francoise says, interested in the continued development of Perle and Sabrina. Noah then says-
Noah Maverick
We noticed that when we were talking to her, just before you showed up, in fact. She's certainly accepting a lot of the blame, but only time will tell if she learns from this particular defeat...
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
...!
Now, ahead of the three, the doors in front of them will revel-
Rohais Luisant
...Ah. Here you are, my daughter...
SYSTEM-DESTINY
...
Now, both Rohais and SYSTEM-DESTINY will enter into the hallway, to which Chairwoman Francoise will then speak to her-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
Mother...and SYSTEM-DESTINY...welcome back to us.
Chairwoman Francoise says more to SYSTEM-DESTINY, to which now, SYSTEM-DESTINY speaks-
SYSTEM-DESTINY
It's good to be back, Chairwoman Francoise...it seems that much time has gone by since last I was awake...
Chairwoman Francoise concurs, saying-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
Indeed, my old friend. If you'd please come with us back to the Black Block, once there I can have you prepared for an upgraded "Next-AndroIs" body. And while we do that, we can explain things to you in more detail.
SYSTEM-DESTINY then replies with-
SYSTEM-DESTINY
I'd appreciate that, Chairwoman Francoise.
Then, Rohais speaks-
Rohais Luisant
...We'll also need to investigate where this keycard is used back at the Black Block, as we can't determine where it needs to go from this ship.
Chairwoman Francoise then speaks to her mother-
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
I anticipated that, actually...and we'll need for both Perle and Sabrina to get better, before we go see them...
Rohais then replies-
Rohais Luisant
...I hope those two boys are alright after all this time...
Bijou Luisant
...
With that, the scene then transitions to another place within Mainland. Here, inside of a detention center-the very same one that the DIC operatives went through on their mission to capture Princess Media-an AndroIs is shown to bring food to a room at the end of a corridor. As it does, it first speaks to the people inside-
AndroIs
...Please step away from the door, before the food is delivered.
It says, as it then scans behind the door. Two men are seen inside at the back in its eyes, to which it then opens a small door and extends the food into the wall. Afterwards, it then closes the small door, to which on the opposite side, two men are then reveled-
Sebastion Luisant
...It sounds as if the Ascension aren't around anymore...
Sebastion claims, to which his brother then speaks-
Cesario Luisant
Yeah...I guess it's almost time for us to enact out escape plan, then...
Cesario says, indicating that the two have an escape plan ready. After this, the chapter then ends.
-CHAPTER END-