Post-Mission 'Desperate Assault on Sanc Kingdom'

[stardreadnought]

1. [The mission ended on a bittersweet note. And afterwards, you might run into a certain white-clad mage - now decked out in heavy looking gear - as she touches down on the deck. There's a serious look on her face.]

I'm sorry; inter-dimensional space has been rough lately, but I hurried back here as soon as I could.

I'm glad that everyone seems to be holding up since the last time we met, and while we're at it...I do have some good news to share...

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2. [A while later in the hangar, Nanoha is holding a small holographic clipboard as she inspects the equipment she used in the mission: The Fortress and Strike Cannon. The individual parts are floating - occupying one of the mecha stations, and Raising Heart in its standby form is hovering just above her left shoulder.

If some of you couldn't tell already, this stuff is new even to Nanoha. That's also why she's inspecting it: to make sure it won't do anything she doesn't want it to. Her first impression?]

Mm...maybe they would have overdone it if they'd kept at this...

[And those are not words she just throws around. If you're curious, now's a good time to ask.]

Comments

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[space_macgyver]

Sounds like something we could use! So, what's the good news?

[stardreadnought]

One of the potential incidents was taken care of all of a sudden.

I know that it sounds a little too convenient, but because of that, some of the other squads in the Bureau are being transferred over here to help us out with Earth.

[space_macgyver]

Potential incident, you say? There's so much shit going on around Earth, sometimes it's easy to forget other places have their own problems, too.

So, that squad... that's you, right?

[stardreadnought]

Mmn, that one might have gotten out of hand, even for us. We have someone to thank for solving it before it started- someone we don't even know.

[She shakes her head at the question though.]

Nope! It wouldn't be much news if it was only me.

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[the_innocent_blade]

...You're sure that you're still a mage right Nanoha?

[stardreadnought]

Huh? Why would you ask me that?

[the_innocent_blade]

[He points to the HEAVY BOMBARDMENT EQUIPMENT.]

I mean...this doesn't seem like standard TSAB equipment.

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[zaku_for_xmas]

"I've been wondering what that was. Wow, it's like you're a mobile suit!"

[stardreadnought]

Ehehehe...it does look that way, doesn't it?

Although, the last thing I'd want is for someone to mistake me for a robot.

[zaku_for_xmas]

"But it looks like you can defeat anything, even a mobile suit. So if you're mistaken by the enemy, they got something coming."

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[mecha_eihwaz]

Hello again. Do I see some new equipment?

[A wild Lily approaches with a strange glint in her eye.]

[stardreadnought]

Ah, Lily. That's right. There are still some things about it that I have to confirm, though...

[This is when she notices that glint...]

Um...is there something wrong?

[mecha_eihwaz]

It looks really good and fits your outfit well - obviously a custom job, made specifically for one user. And from what I can tell, the craftsmanship is excellent! It has been a while since I saw a human use weapons of this caliber on foot, too...

Please tell me how your new stuff works, miss Nanoha. In detail.

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[saikyocivrobo]

I didn't expect you to be the one who came to my help back there, Nanoha. Thanks for that.

[stardreadnought]

[She shakes her head slowly.]

Any of you would have done the same if you were in my situation. I'm sure of that.

I have to thank the Asura's crew for getting me here on time, too.

[saikyocivrobo]

They must be busy. You've been travelling to and fro a lot lately.

Well then, what's the good news?

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[azure_savior]

It's no problem, you're not one to show up too late to help.

But what's the news?

[stardreadnought]

More help is on the way.

There's still a lot happening here, and now that the Bureau has more mages to send out, it's only the next logical move.

I haven't caught up with everything going on just yet, though.

[azure_savior]

That is good news! You guys helped out a lot and made a huge difference at Arkham, and right now we need all the help we can ge. What with the power vacuum that Kairos Aspida's caused by falling back and Bian dying.

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[emorangerpink]

[Laura boggles.]

Nanoha!?

I read the logs about your returning but in person it's -

My goodness, and I thought Devon was a surprise.

[stardreadnought]

Ahaha...I've been getting that a lot.

It's nice to see you again, Laura.

[emorangerpink]

You too.

I suppose it must be strange, coming back and finding everything still... like it is.

I hope where you've been has been more... better.

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[sexygodofscienceandwar]

[Someone is admiring your new toys.]

...Beautiful.

GDI Roads you already have a lolibook

[stardreadnought]

Umm...Mister Roads...?

I can't inspect the units when you're standing that close to them.

But she's always wrapped up in her work. So cold. So distant.

[sexygodofscienceandwar]

B-but then I can't inspect them...