[locked from known hostiles] - [audio]

[lyricalmagical]

I'm very glad to say I've finally been given a clean bill of health and let go from the DATS Medical Ward.

I've got an awful lot to catch up on, now!

However, I wanted to thank those out there who helped in battling Chaosmon, both those on the island and those who rallied around Vice-Commander Ivan's call to arms. It was very much appreciated.

Do take some time to remember, and appreciate, that we standing here are fortunate. Our homes were restored, and we're still able to continue forward. Many on Draco Island cannot say the same, and never will again.

We would also not be standing here were it not for sacrifice of Meta Knight. Those on the Halberd have always been steadfast allies in our battles, and his is thus a painful loss for us all.

Thank you all, again.

[DATS Lock]

And thank you, Ivan-san, for covering my duties these past couple months.

Has there been anything besides the obvious events that others have covered openly I need to be aware of?

Once I get everything sorted out, getting to spend some time with my daughter when I'm not laid up in a hospital bed, assessing all of the new Tamer class specifications... DATS can expect a brand new round of training courses to cover all of these recent changes, as well!

Comments

DATS Lock

[have_hat_will_travel]

On a scale of 1-10, where 6 is Ivan's standard training practices, how potentially painful will these new training exercises be?

Re: DATS Lock

[lyricalmagical]

I'm somewhat disappointed you don't already know the answer to that.

Re: DATS Lock

[have_hat_will_travel]

Fourteen?

[savesnine]

Oh my! That Chaosmon sounds horrible! Oh if only the other girls were here! We could unleash the Elements of Harmony and reclaim this world from the evil trying to destroy it!

[lyricalmagical]

Sadly, given the limitations placed upon us in this world, it likely would not be that simple.

The notion is very much appreciated, though, Miss.

[savesnine]

Limitations? What do you mean?

[guardianofearth]

Commander, I'd really like to apologize for Randar's behavior during the Chaosmon battle...

[lyricalmagical]

Yes, and I see that Vice-Commander Ivan has handled things further towards that since then.

You and he need to understand that as Tamers, you must function as a unit. The actions of one will always affect the other, and if you are to be efficient in the field, neither of you can let your emotions or tempers run unchecked, and remember that our chain of command is there for a reason.

[guardianofearth]

I understand, and I'm sorry! I've been trying to get him under control for about three years now. He even acknowledges something is wrong with himself from time to time. I don't even know what do about it any more...

I'm really sorry about what he said to you Ma'am.

[darkmagicalgirl]

... Nanoha, are you certain you're completely up to speed?

[lyricalmagical]

Of course I am, silly!

[darkmagicalgirl]

Alright...

You know I'm going to keep worrying, right?

[crestofcourage]

... Welcome back, commander.

[lyricalmagical]

Thank you, Taichi.

How are you feeling?

[crestofcourage]

Like I've done something horrible.

[Audio]

[uberlikehermama]

You're really feeling better Nanoha-mama!?

Re: [Audio]

[lyricalmagical]

Yep!

It was just an extra hard battle.

But I'm just fine, now!

[Audio]

[uberlikehermama]

Yay! I'm so glad!

... So umm, do you want me to help with the whole figuring out what some of the new tamer classes can really do thing? I kinda don't have my magic anymore.

[externalmonologue]

Welcome back to duty, Commander. You can have your seat back, it is terribly uncomfortable.

I intend to test you later to make sure that you actually ARE fit for duty.

As for other occurances... It has been disturbingly quiet. I am waiting for the other shoe to drop...

[DATS Lock]

[lyricalmagical]

I wouldn't expect anything less of you, Ivan-san.

...but, that is disturbing. Although, Kagura and Kurata showing activity again is in and of itself disheartening enough.

Re: [DATS Lock]

[externalmonologue]

Well, yes... But you've already been briefed on those.

Besides, I'm more worried about the Area Leaders. That we haven't heard anything is a good indication that they're still squabbling about who's at fault for what happened...

[Audio]

[gotthescent]

...Everyone left really is lucky. A lot of the people on Draco Island didn't even get any warning before they died. Most of the rest died running or trying to protect people.

Meta Knight... I only met him that morning...

Re: [Audio]

[lyricalmagical]

Yes, we are lucky.

However, Meta Knight did what he did not for us to mourn him, but for us to keep on.

It's sort of odd for me.

When I first met him, it was as a little girl. I never got to know him very well. He was stoic and silent, and the longest I ever spent around him was one morning when the Halberd transported the DATS unit I was in to Kurata's stronghold...

And yet, then I left this world, coming back over a decade later for me, but only a few weeks for this world.

So knowing someone I knew from my childhood died like that, when I was unconscious and unaware...

It is a bit unsettling. I can't deny that.

[lightmyspiritoffire]

[He was there for like two comments, that totally counts]

You're welcome.

[illuminatings]

I'd like to offer any help that's needed, Takamachi-san.