[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

[crestofcourage]

But... who am I to pick two lives over everyone that died on Draco Island?!

[lyricalmagical]

Should he have killed them, the Seal probably would have took hold regardless. Only then, I don't think it would have been as probable to bring you out of it as they were able to do.

And do you think he would have stopped at just them?

[crestofcourage]

... You're right...

[lyricalmagical]

You're a brave and kind person, Taichi.

Letting Daemon's machinations dictate your life from here on would only give him another victory, and I know you have what it takes to not let that happen.

[crestofcourage]

I can try, Nanoha.

But... I can't forget all those lives we took...

[lyricalmagical]

Don't forget, but don't let it eat away at you, either.

You'll never be able to forget it, and know the world probably won't let you. But that's where your own resolve must come in.

[crestofcourage]

... Thank you...

[lyricalmagical]

You needn't thank me, Taichi.

[crestofcourage]

I still... think I needed to hear it...

[lyricalmagical]

Sometimes, you just need to hear it from someone else.

[crestofcourage]

I know...

... Commander? Do you think... I should see somebody? Like a professional?

[lyricalmagical]

Perhaps. It couldn't hurt.

[crestofcourage]

Alright...