Goodbyes, a lost desire, and a new journey

[powertotearer]

[Eiji's nowhere to be found on the ship, but he's left behind a video message. In it, he appears sad and regretful.]

I'm sorry, everyone. I've been working hard on trying to control this combo, but I can't put everyone in danger like that. I'm leaving to find Dr. Maki...and Ankh...on my own. Maybe I'll find out why he left.

There's a lot I need to think about. Mr. Gatsby thinks that the key to keeping control is finding my desire. So I guess I'll do that.

[He forces himself to smile.]

I'll be okay, though. See? [He holds up a pair of purple tie-dye boxers.] I've got a brand new pair of underwear, and that will get me through anything. Also, I left behind the Birth Buster and some Candroids, so hopefully they can help in my place.

[A serious look crosses his face.]

I won't become the destroyer that Dr. Maki wants me to be, though. So don't worry about me.

Goodbye.

Comments

[whats_a_paladin]

Stay well. I know you won't fail, especially with those boxers in your possession.

[make_history_chew_scenery]

[That smile is still making Jeremy worry a little, Eiji. But all the same...]

I wish you the best of success in your endeavor, Eiji Hino. Your life's been a rocky one enough as it is, and though there is nothing you can do about much of it now, you can nevertheless find the strength and the desire inside of you to stop Maki's plan!

Godspeed.