Second Strike of Lightning

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[1]
(Fate is standing before the tube which holds Bardiche with a hollow look on her face. Because she wasn't strong enough Bardiche got this damaged. She was also reckless in pushing herself and Bardiche so hard during the battle. Fate walks up to the tube and puts her forehead and  clinched  hands on it. Silent tears start to fall down her face.)

Bardiche...I'm so sorry....

[2]
(Fate is out on the observation deck with a distant look in her eyes. If you approach her you will see that she hasn't even noticed you yet. Her eyes are puffy, she obviously has been crying.)

(What do you do?)

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[lightning-1.livejournal.com]

You can't be blamed Kamille. You weren't there. I was though and I should have been able to do more.

[zetahatsudo.livejournal.com]

[What's that bubbling up inside? It's Kamille's old friend anger!] I can be blamed for not being there just as much as you can for not being strong enough, Fate! Don't shoulder it all on yourself!

[lightning-1.livejournal.com]

I...I...

(Fate is so shocked by Kamille's outburst that she can't think of anything to say. Fate turns and bits her bottom lip.)

[zetahatsudo.livejournal.com]

[Kamille's volume's more controlled, now.] Listen to me, Fate. This blame game only hurts. It does nothing for all people involved. We can sit around and have a pity party, or we can look at what we did wrong today and vow not to make the same mistakes tomorrow with our heads held high. Are you going to face tomorrow, or be dragged down by yesterday?

[lightning-1.livejournal.com]

(Fate looks down sadly. She looks like a child that just got scolded by her parents. She remains silent for a few seconds before letting out a weak voice.)

I-I understand...That doesn't make it easy though.

[zetahatsudo.livejournal.com]

[gives a sad smile] Nothing worth working for is ever easy, Fate. That just means we have to work that much harder for it. [Smile becomes lighter] You were braver than me today to go out there. You should be proud that you fought where others would run.

[lightning-1.livejournal.com]

(Fate thinks about what Kamille has said for a few seconds.)

I'll try. Thank you Kamille. It means a lot.

(Fate still looks down but it looks like something that will get better with time.)

[zetahatsudo.livejournal.com]

[Pats on the head for Fate]

We've finally got some more foodstuffs, so I'll make you something special for desert, how does that sound?

[lightning-1.livejournal.com]

Can I have some ice cream?

[zetahatsudo.livejournal.com]

[Smiles!]

Sure! What flavor did you have in mind?

[lightning-1.livejournal.com]

(Fate gets a shocked look on her face.)

There are flavors?!

[zetahatsudo.livejournal.com]

['Oh Madoka, what kind of sheltered life has this child led!? No good, we must rectify this at once!']

[A look of mystery crosses Kamille's face as he starts talking to himself.] I know now what must be done. [A massive grin pops up as he starts some warm up moves with his hands.] Don't worry about making the decision then, Fate! If you don't know the flavors, then I'll just make them for you! [That fire in his eyes! Such passion! SURELY HE IS BURSTING WITH YOUTH!]

[lightning-1.livejournal.com]

(Fate sweatdrops at Kamille's enthusiasm.)

Uuuummm, Kamille? You're kind of scaring me...

[zetahatsudo.livejournal.com]

[Too late, Fate, he's already run off, cackling like a madman. What have you unleashed, dear girl?]

['ALL THE FLAVORS!']

[lightning-1.livejournal.com]

(The sweatdrop increase in size tenfold.)

...

I think I should hide out on the Asura for a while...Probably should lock the door too.

(Fate goes off to find a hiding spot, afraid of the sudden change in Kamille.)