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>>23820629

>AEUG Commander: G-Granada was completely crushed...its all over...!
>Roux: Kayra...
>AEUG Officer: If the Titans attack us now, all of us will be slaughtered! For gods sake, they flayed Von Braun! We are next!
>AEUG Commander: Be silent! What good will it do to demoralize the others-
>AEUG Officer: I did not sign up to die for these Zeons! What the hell is even left of the Federation?! Nothing! There is no way we are going to throw our lives away in the name of-
>Roux: All those dots lighting up aren't friendly, are they?
>AEUG Commander: My god...!

Nearly a hundred unknown I.F.F signals flash across the screen. While usually able to hide her concerns, Roux's legs shiver at the prospect of losing her life in such a hopeless battle.

>AEUG Commander: S-scramble all Mobile Suits! Defend the Colonies at any cost-
>AEUG Officer: Can't you see?! It is over! We've already lost!
>Roux: What, would you rather we just lie down and throw ourselves at the Titans feet? I'll take down as many of those creeps as I can before they can get their hands on me!
>AEUG Officer: You stupid girl! If we just run now, we won't need to throw our lives away on-
>Exaggerated voice?: To proud citizens of Side 3, and to the survivors of the AEUG movement, we have finally returned! The Federation currs and their rabid Titans shall never again set foot on our national clay!

Taking point ahead of the approaching army of Mobile Suits, a red Action Zaku raises it beam saber upwards.

>AEUG Officer: Ha...haha! Reinforcements? They actually came for-
>Roux: What was that about not "not signing up to die for these Zeons"?
>AEUG Officer: Oh, be quiet! If these guys actually intend to save us, then...man, I have no problem with Zeon! Two months I spent in their POW camp in Darwin were some of the best months of my life!
>AEUG Commander: Spineless cretin!
>Roux: A red Zaku? Who does this guy think he is? Char-
>Exaggerated voice?: I, Char Aznable, have returned!!

>>23820834
Anyone want to bet that's "Glemmy" in the mobile suit?

>>23820834
>Immediately kowtowing to the zeeks at the first chance they get
Remember, TOTAL AEUG DEATH

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>>23820834

Broadcasting himself to the people of Side 3 and the AEUG's force openly, the pilot of the red Action Zaku reveals himself as "Char Aznable", the Red Comet of Zeon. Looking at the masked pilot, all Roux can bring herself to say is...

>Roux: What a dork.

[EPISODE 19: CROSSROAD]

>>23820855
Another red soul patch, I wonder if there's going to be a greater meaning behind those.

>>23820859
A marker for Axis cyber-enhancements or cloning perhaps? Or maybe plastic surgery. 'Char' here sounds like Gato.

>>23820929
Yeah, but it's clearly not Gato, they're blonde and being called out as a dork by Roux its clearly Glemmy in that mask. I think Cyber Enhancements is certainly a safe bet but it could just be weird space fashion it's just a weird fucking spot to see a scar unless Axis is giving everyone iron jaws. Personally, I'm thinking it might be some kind of brand to represent a specific class on Axis like all newtypes need to have this clear visible mark denoting them as newtypes.

>>23820855

[U.C 0088, February 26th]

Granada has fallen. The AEUG's remaining forces are battered and scattered. Had it been any other day, it would have signaled the end of a long and harsh Civil War between the Federation...and yet, what the Black Devil squadron found themselves faced with in the aftermath of the battle had them unable to immediately act.

>Haman: Queen Mineva has extended an invitation. As the strongest amongst the Newtypes here, you may choose bring one other with you to face her judgement.
>Kamille: Judgement...?
>Haman: Oh, you will be found worthy. More than worthy...but I do wonder who you will bring as your company. Now then-
>Hizack pilot: General Messa!!

A beam fires upon the shadowy Mobile Suit, with it passing directly through it harmlessly.

>Hizack pilot: W-what?! That was a direct hit-

Instantaneously, the Hizacks cockpit is atomized. Moving at near blinding speed, the Mobile Suit sized shadow warps behind the Zeta Gundam, its hand phasing through the Zeta's chest.

>Haman: Do make your choice, boy. I can barely contain myself for much longer, given all of these...irritants in your ranks.
>Jerid: You...bitch! How dare-
>Haman: If you decline her invitation, then our discussion will end here. You will simply be...unworthy. Now...do be so kind and give your answer.
>Kamille:...And if I don't?
>Haman: Then I would have to make my own decision. If you would prefer that I decide for you, then please...say nothing. Silence is the purest form of consent...

>Will Kamille accept Axis's invitation to negotiate?
https://strawpoll.com/ajnE1r75xnW

>>23820975
So Haman said
>(You have done enough, rabid Newtype. I have use for your fangs...so don't force me to rip them from your jaws.)

I think the safest option here is to do nothing we've got a G-Gundam character here holding our balls here who wants us to follow her and NOT Axis otherwise she would have used a we. Or at least that's how I see it so I'm thinking do nothing and let her judge us instead of going into the hellscape that Axis is in every single run and hopefully get a mole inside Axis who wants to work with us.

Or I might just be crazy here and reading too much into things, really this situation is fucked and any option that isn't fight this physics breaking monster in from of us right now is the best option.

>>23820975
Thinking either Sarah or Four. We need to leave Jerid behind as a second-in-command, and he can rally the men in a way nobody else can in our absence. Remember, Scirocco is on his way to Granada - we need to have a leader in place that can fend him off if necessary.
Fa and Leila would both just be terrified and fall apart as soon as Zeon start prodding them, I think.

>>23821039
Four is NOT a safe option she's a very spontaneous person if we go to Axis with her she's fucking dying there because she's going to encounter something that sets off all her alarms and calls for her immediate action. Sarah's going to have huge problems is Scirocco shows up at Axis while we're there.
I don't think anyone's safe to go to Axis with they're doing weird things to their Newtypes there and everyone in our group's a Newtype and only Kamille has extra lives to risk everyone else only has one.

>>23821046
Obviously nobody is "safe". I'm playing the odds.
Sarah is more stable, Four has our back more. I'm leaning towards Sarah personally. Saying we will take nobody, or letting Haman choose, is even more dangerous than picking one of these relatively safe bets. If Haman forcibly takes Jerid, who the fuck will be in charge here?

>>23821053
That's not what Haman is saying, she's saying that she will judge us here instead of having the queen judge us at Axis if we refuse to go to Axis. We also already know Haman seems to have a high opinion of Kamille specifically and sees us as worthy already so if she judges us here she'll find all things good then return to Axis alone.
>>23820989
Or at least that's what I'm seeing from my readings here. If you see a problem with that, please pick at it this is a very dangerous choice. The most important thing is Haman is saying that Kamille and just Kamille is safe with the bets being off for any companion.

>>23821058
Haman is obviously implying that we would do best to actually pick someone and not disappoint Mineva.
>Haman: If you decline her invitation, then our discussion will end here. You will simply be...unworthy.
For god's sake, pick someone, and I seriously advise against picking Jerid.

>>23820975
I really have no idea what to do in this situation, but as far as I'm concerned, I definitely don't want anything to do with Axis. The less we play nice with that bunch of SOMA-addicted lunatics and Cybernewtypes who've lost their real personalities, the better.
What could we stand to lose if we attack Haman directly? It’s the riskiest possible move, and our characters don’t even know what a Funnel is. Still, it's much better than the other approach, letting the Vizier make the first move.

>>23820975
I have no fucking clue on what to do here anons, everything's fucked.

>>23821067
>What could we stand to lose if we attack Haman directly?
Haman deletes the Zeta Gundam cockpit and rips out Kamille's newtype spirit to fly off to Axis with it leaving Kamille as a fucked up normal person with no Newtype powers.

>>23821069
We have a life count system; Kamille can’t die because he’s the main character, but someone or everybody else could die while battling Haman, and the Zeta Gundam being destroyed.
We’re in a pickle, so we’d better think about who to bring along for the trial of Scirocco. I’m leaning toward Sarah, but I haven’t heard much about the potential of the other options besides Four and Sarah.

>>23820975
>Jerid
Lol
>Sarah
Probably the most rational of our group, and the one that is the most in tune with NT bullshit alongside Kamille himself. The real issue of this is Scirocco trying to turn her against, but that seems less likely after Von Braun
>Fa
I legit have no clue, but it's probably not a good idea since our relationship with Fa is in the shitter. Worst case scenario is she dumps us for Axis.
>Four
The worst option alongside Jerid. She is too impulsive and seems to have a natural ability to start shit with other newtypes. It will be a shitshow.
>Leila
Probably not a good idea. After we exorcised her, she probably won't be keen to meet the cultist wackos of Axis. At least wouldn't end up with us picking a fight like Four would, at least?
>Alone
Show off our big brass balls to Mineva and Haman, then probably get strongarmed into allying with Axis.
>let Haman decide
Probably lose relationship with our team, start on an okay foot with Haman but let's be honest, we aren't getting out of fighting Axis, so it's pointless beyond waifu simping.
>Fight Haman
Suicide button.

Overall, I'd pick Sarah but this is probably the harshest choice we've had and I don't see any option letting us start on the right foot to fight Axis.

>>23821088
>probably not a good idea since our relationship with Fa is in the shitter.
damn wtf happened since last i was here? last time she wanted to go out with him and Jerrid to help him.

>>23821098
Leila got a factory reset to crying toddler again
Fa has bonded with her and basically assumed we must have been abusing her
Also she hated that we told the doctors to fuck off and performed surgery on Jerid ourselves
We've recovered a bit since then, Fa is at least taking orders from us properly and did her job fine in the last battle, but it's still not a great relationship.

>>23821111
> basically assumed we must have been abusing her
???
why would she automatically go to that?

...did we? i forget. things went off the rails faster than usual with this run.

>>23821088
I just don't think Four is that bad or irrational. She wouldn't want to fight Mineva, for example. She is more used to feeling what other Newtypes are feeling and thinking than any of the other options. What happened with Sydle was a serious blunder on her part, but it's not like she's been stupid for the whole run. Her noble warrior schtick if anything could make Axis respect us more, it's filled with people like that.
Anyway Sarah and Four are my top 2, and I have no problems with either winning, this is sadly a blind jump so it's not like we can say for sure what's the best choice. For all we know we are going to be thrown in a gladiatorial arena to fight to the death with whoever we choose, it's the wild fucking west over at Axis.
Just pick what your gut says, everyone.

>>23820975
We should go with Haman and pick someone. Refusing and attacking Haman is suicide since we'll just end up dead due to her newtype fuckery. Letting Haman decide will set a precedent for future scenes that Kamille is demoralized under the sway of Haman's powers making things harder later.

So who should we take? Its more or less impossible to know for sure what we'll find on Axis but we can work out who is good to take based on several criteria.

>Resistant to newtype fuckery
When Haman appeared, Kamille's fatigue increased by 25 points, Jerid's fatigue increased by 5 and Sarah's fatigue increased by 10. The stronger a newtype the worse they are here it seems. I'm assuming a character's willpower would also help resist as long as their newtype capabilities are not drastically stronger than their willpower. So from best to worse it'd be Jerid (canonically a weak newtype whose strong willed to resist) > Fa (average willed weak newtype) > Sarah (average willed average newtype) = Four (strong willed strong newtype)>Leila (weak will average newtype)>Kamille (strong will but extremely strong newtype).

>Can assist Kamille in escaping
Basically whatever skills they have that'd be relevant. imo it'd be Jerid (best bar none, proved himself as an Ayers City guerrilla) > Sarah (this is Zeta Define Sarah and she did great when stealing the Zeta) > Four (Martial arts master who knows the vulcan pinch but she's emotional) > Leila (Presumably had non-ms military training) > Fa (basically a damsel outside a mobile suit)

>Good relationship so they wouldn't betray Kamille
Not an issue for most. The only ones in question are Fa and Leila but Fa wouldn't betray Jerid and Leila did choose to fight in Granada despite her misgivings.

>Overall ranking
Sarah>Four>Leila=Fa>Alone>Jerid

Sarah overall is the best option beating out Four due to her Zeta Define background. Jerid is best but he has to stay to guard against Scirocco. Alone is just hard mode without party members.

>>23820975
Fighting is out of the question, obviously. Her hand is already around the cockpit

Letting Haman decide could set a bad precedent, but there's a slim chance it doesn't end badly for us

Having Jerid come with us is a nonstarter unless we just intend the two to waltz up and aura farm, which would leave the rest of the fleet pretty defenseless

I probably wouldn't wanna take Leila to an asteroid full of cyber-newtype Zeon freaks. Trauma and potential for relapse and all that

Four would also almost certainly try starting a fight, so she's out

Fa... doesn't seem like she's been affected much by the newtype fuckery, but she's still not terribly capable, and who knows what psychical horrors await her

That only really leaves Sarah, who gets on well with Kamille, and has already done something similar with him.

Really I just need to know where and how Scirocco will be coming into this, because I want as many cool heads as possible to be receiving him and not just firing on him immediately

>>23820975

Tuffle Haman is being surprisingly diplomatic. I wonder what has Scirocco so spooked though that he would try to keep them from meeting.

>>23820834
>Two months I spent in their POW camp in Darwin were some of the best months of my life!
What the hell did they do in Darwin camp? Bask came out as a monster.
>>23821423
Unironically would have considered Sydle for this.

>>23821423
There's a good chance Scirocco will turn up at Granada, learn Haman beat him there, and turn around again to go straight for Axis. His stated goal for coming here was to stop us meeting Haman, and that's already a wash.

Initially i would've voted to go with Jerid, I don't care if he gets Rorschach'd, he can deal with it. Guys together until the end and all.
But that's true, we also need someone reliable (lmao) on the ship. Sarah proved herself capable to operate under stressful situations and it's best she doesn't see Scirocco immediately again... that leaves Jerid to give him a sitrep.. or just shoot him, Four would also be on the ship and she doesn't like him at all. Oh well.

>>23820975
This is a though one
I'm thinking
Sarah(level headed with proper training)>>> Haman choice(let fate take the wheel)>>>>>>>> Everyone else >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> try to fight haman when her hand is already up Kamille's ass.

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>>23821788
One thing i would've considered is that she wasn't picked by anyone's radar, and this shadowy figure thing is something she can do in at least one vidya, so all of this was just some nt illusion fuckery to intimidate.
...then she atomized that poor hizack pilot.

>>23820975
I voted to attack the shadow thing, Kamille is stronk, the newtype fuckery is something he can meet with his own. Haman is bad news and there is no good reason to negotiate with her or try to listen here. We've got 3 lives and there's no reason not to try and stand up to this horseshit. He was willing to do it against the psycho gundam ghosts, he can do it here.

Otherwise, I'd say bring Four, she's not retarded and gets the heebyjeebies when things are bad.

>>23821822
Look dude, that thing is clearly not like a normal Qubeley whatever the fuck it is. Copy made a big show of having one of our grunts eat shit after a direct hit with a beam rifle. It didn't even get dispersed like an I-Field. The closest I can think of that isn't just supernatural is that trick the F91 pulls at the end of the movie where it's making afterimages, but you have to at least be fucking moving for that to make sense.
I actually kind of like the logic that we can afford to use a life to experiment on a high risk option at some point, it's just that this looks like throwing a life away, not merely high risk.

>>23821835

Could it be a funnel projecting a hologram of the Qubeley? A funnel would be small enough to avoid detection.

>>23821835
and in canon Kamille can make a magic pink barrier to kill and or deflect whatever. If copy is willing to throw fuckin magic shit at us as a deus ex machina to force a choice, I say take it as a shit test and see if Kamille has his magic on too

>>23821869
We broke the Biosensor in the Zeta when we got it we're not doing any magic shit with it unless we get it fixed/replaced.

I voted to take Jerrid with us. He's bullheaded enough to hopefully not get newtype-brainwashed like the rest of our crew and if we have to fight out way out he'll come in handy

>>23821849
Even that would be a major problem, because it would suggest Haman can, if needed, turn off the holograms and just crush us one by one from wherever the fuck she is.
There's no getting around the fact we are at a major disadvantage here.

Just realized. But this Vizier here is probably the reason why Scirocco was so dead set on getting the Biosensor for himself. The only way to counter newtype bullshit is even more newtype bullshit. I imagine those psycho ghosts would've been pretty useful now.

>>23821902
Then maybe Scirocco should have dismissed our concerns as he did and instead said that he was aware of them, but it was a risk he needed to take for the future or crap like that. If Scirocco didn't say we were overreacting but instead talked about how it was a needed risk, I'd have considered listening it his side.

>>23821902
Yeah we fucked up hard not going for the biosensor. The war against Axis is going to be an absolute nightmare without a biosensor and when we do get one we're going to have to deal with the angry newtype ghosts again but harder since we snubbed them the first time.

>>23822098
I don't care who the angry newtype ghosts send, I'm NOT going back to the labs

>>23820975
Sarah won the vote. She's going on a date with Kamille to Axis. Sorry everyone else. At least Sarah and Kamille should be able to handle whatever horrors are at Axis, given their mental fortitude from experiencing shit like psychic ghosts and Scirocco revealing who he truly is.

This might mean Scirocco chases after the Vizier to Axis though. Since the only two people he cares about in some way are there. Whether it be to deal with us himself or try and save us.

>>23822098
If anything, Scirocco did come up with a biosensor of his own at the end of Zeta, getting his hands on a functioning one and modyfing/replicating it would've been ideal, for him that is, but my point is not all hope is lost.
Just kidding, it's over

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Searching his thoughts, Kamille's mind gravitates to the one person he feels he can truly trust with being trust into the belly of the unknown. That person is-

>Sarah: A-aah!!

Having closed the distance to Sarah's Byarlant in an instant, the black shadow floats before her Mobile Suit, with it leaning forward to peer into Sarah's cockpit. Feeling herself being enveloped by the shadow's touch, Sarah grabs for her control stick, only to completely lock up from Haman's pressuring influence.

>Haman: Hehehe...my, my. Just what will happen when you lose control over those fragile emotions?
>Sarah: S-stop it...! Get out of my-
>Haman: Inaction is a choice, little Newtype. Act, before you become little more than an inconvenient stepping stone.

As the large shadow yet again shifts its position at a blind speed, Kamille catches a glimpse of something at the center of the dark miasma.

>Haman: "Kamille Bidan", was it?
>Kamille: How do you know my name?
>Haman: Unrequited desires can manifest into the purest form of scorn. Consider that while your guest watches you in your sleep.
>Kamille: W-what...?!
>Haman: A shuttle will be arriving soon. It will take you both to accept our Queen's invitation. Once you have received her judgement, then we can truly speak. Until then...bask in this victory. It is but a small step for the salvation of humanity.

Acceding away from the Moon's pull, the shadow being manipulated by Haman vanishes into the blackness of space.

>Kamille: Sarah?! What did she do to you?! Are you hurt?! Are you-
>Sarah: You...chose me?
>Kamille: I...did. I didn't mean for her to use that to target you-
>Sarah: I will not let you down...ever.
>Kamille: Let me down? Sarah, why would-
>Sarah: Ever. Ever. Never...ever! Whatever happens, I will never, never, NEVER disappoint you!

As Kamille moves his Zeta to hold onto Sarah's Mobile Suit, Jerid begins to wildly fire into space.

>Jerid: You AEUG bitch! You were the one screwing with my head!!

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>>23822237
>Haman: Unrequited desires can manifest into the purest form of scorn. Consider that while your guest watches you in your sleep.
>Sarah: Ever. Ever. Never...ever! Whatever happens, I will never, never, NEVER disappoint you!
Just Sarah.

Maybe we should have picked Fa.

>>23820975
Aw shit, this was the SMT4A goddess choice wasn't it?

>>23822237
Sarah...

>>23822237
Toxic relationships are fine by me.
Now, is this the end of our little harem run?

>>23822270

The harem run ended when Leila's original personality came back after her coma. It is pretty funny that the Alexandria's main force is filled with women plus Jerid and Drake though.

>>23822246
>Maybe we should have picked Fa.
I chose Jerid, but I think Leila would be better for this.
Now that Sarah is infected by whatever Haman just did, she is most likely going to be a lovestruck dork at best or a yandere at worst, in any case, it's best Kamile keeps her at arm length just in case if Haman still can pry into her mind again.
This Sarah might be Leila 2.0, Kamile need to exorcise her just as he did with Leila.
If Kamile still can changes his option, who should he brings?
>>23822270
>Now, is this the end of our little harem run?
I think not.
Seeing that Sarah want to be embraces by both Kamile and Scirocco at the same time, I think she will be ok with being in his harem.

>>23822237
Jerid going all dj spit will never not be funny
>>23822272
Not many guys around in the nt labs lately, except for Gates. Wonder what he's up to

>>23822278

There's not a lot of male cybers in general desu. Even including sidestories, the only ones that jump to mind are Gates, Mashymre, Gyunei, Iron Mask (he's a cyber right), Chronicle (maybe?) and that one Neo Zeon kid in Werewolf.

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>>23822237
>Choose Sarah because I thought she'd be the least likely person to chimp the fuck out at Axis
>She turns into Leila 2.0
I may have chosen wrong, bros

>>23822237
Haman wants us bros we can fix her

>>23822289
>I may have chosen wrong, bros
Not really, it's just Copy way of /m/achinations to get us to be careful with our votes and given we were prepared to dump Sydle previously, suffice to say we gotten complacent.
That said, I suggest we get Fa and Leila more involve from now on, instead of depending on Sarah and Four most of the time as they can carry their own weight.
Also, Kamile need to resolve whatever issues with Jerid peacefully and end it on a good note.
All that aside, just an idea.
what you anons think of Copy X doing a (very) short chapter(from a /m/SV OC(preferably voters choice, ofc) POV) for Brightverse after this and Siegaxe (Gquuux/Ral) Campaign, seeing that we tend to overthink things through nowadays, I want try voting without using my brain for once.

>>23822237
Fuck. Please Copy, don't turn Sarah into Leila 2.0, pwease!

It's too soon to say we chose wrong, Sarah is just feeling emotional since she feels like we chose her for real after Scirocco just played with her emotions for so long. Wait and see how she does at Axis.
Suffice to say, I don't think Leila or Fa would have reacted well to Haman's newtype mindrape either, and we have separate reasons for not picking Four or Jerid. I'm basically certain that going alone, fighting, or letting Haman pick were trap options.
The best thing we can do right now is leave behind some clear instructions for our team while we are gone. Jerid is always basically just going to do whatever he wants, but he's not immune to being influenced at least.
We need to get it through their skulls that this war isn't over, Axis is a much bigger threat than AEUG, and they need to start building up Granada's defences ASAP. Maybe try to at least send someone to Von Braun and get a better picture of how bad things are on the ground there. If we're making our stand on the moon, we need the whole moon with us.

>>23822427
Let us think what to do next when Kamile and Sarah enter Axis.
I suggest we are not form an alliance with the Axis Zeon and stick to anti Zeonism stance, that way, Kamile could get some law aligned aces and maybe Judau and his crew.

>>23822453
We've got to kiss the ring while we're in Axis, the problem is if Haman can do some spirit bonding bullshit where because we say "Hail Mineva" or whatever just to get through this she can take over our will.
Nobody is coming to save us, so we need to try and avoid conflict. Part of the reason we picked Sarah is that she hopefully won't sperg out and start a fight.

>>23822237
I don't see what the problem is, Sarah was always like this
after being dumped by Scirocco Kamille literally thought of her first, that's a pretty big deal to her self value

>>23822552
I'd be perfectly happy if Haman didn't plant yandere flags. I just want to be sure she doesn't kill everyone else on the ship.

>>23822237
So did Haman plant her Tuffle parasite in Sarah and we're fucked now?

>>23822237
New to these threads, are these dialogues in the game or are they flavored by OP? These seems to be complex what-if relationship, this game is deeper than I thought

>>23822909
It's OP's writing with that said he takes inspiration from a lot of other gundam sources so that's why it flows decently well most of the time.

>>23822914
Ah I see, too bad. I admit I was excited about the idea of a Gundam strategy game with a dating sim

>>23822237

In the aftermath of AEUG's destruction, Jerid instructs for his volunteer forces to remain on standby as preparations are made for Anaheim's tattered headquarters to be invaded and for any survivors of the AEUG's armed forces to be captured and executed. As these preparations enter their final stage however, a metallic rod is fired down from the Moons orbit, crashing towards the entrance of the ruined facility. The rod would generate a simple message, one that would place the Titans invading forces in a state of unease...

"None shall enter until gifted by her Excellency. Defiance shall result in immediate wrath."

It was a simple threat, but one strong enough to force Kamille and Jerid to temporarily delay occupying the city completely. Now with the impending arrival of the shuttle promise by Haman, Kamille, Jerid and others from the Alexandria's crew meet to discuss the matter...

>Jerid: So, when are you going to fill me in on what you are planning here? No idea how we are going to smuggle Mobile Suits to wherever they are taking you both, but you probably already came up with something to-
>Kamille: There isn't a plan like that, Jerid.
>Jerid:...You're shitting me, right? What, you actually plan to go along with this for real?! That absolute thought she could humiliate us...no way!
>Drake: I must interject. All of this seems far above our positions. Once his Excellency Jamitov learns of our success here, we will be given ample reinforcements to fend off whatever these insurrectionist have to try and attack us with. Honestly, I feel all of you are being far to emotional about all of-

Jerid springs from his seat, ripping away its armrest as he chucks it towards the now cowering Drake.

>Drake: Have you gone mad?! I am your superior-
>Jerid: Spineless jellyfish! Double retard! Get out!

Silenced by Jerid's sheer audacity and rage, Drake notices the disapproving look from the other attendees to the meeting. Quietly standing, Drake leaves.

>>23823164
I'm getting the impression that Jerid will just continue the cycle of violence that Kamille wants to stop.

>>23823164
>Drake: Have you gone mad?! I am your superior-
I'm starting to think this fat fuck isn't actually fat he's just full of hot air. Who the hell spends less than a week on this ship and comes to the conclusion he's actually in charge here. Thank fuck we're not leaving Drake in charge by taking Jerid with us.

>>23823164
How does someone become a Double Retard anyway?

>>23823164
>Jerid: Spineless jellyfish! Double retard! Get out!
my fucking sides, kek

>>23823164

>Four:...Evil. That monster is pure evil.
>Jerid: Even the Fight Freak can see the writing on the wall! Whatever trick she pulled to humiliate us, I say we throw everything have at them! If they actually had anything to fight us with, they would have pulled it out by now!
>Kamille: I am not risking whatever they may have planned until I have an idea of what they are capable of.
>Fa:...Why are you taking her with you? She is just a little kid-
>Sarah: Miss Yuiry, please do yourself a favor and go rest. You have done enough today. Don't ruin the good you did by trying to impress Jerid.
>Fa: Excuse me?! I am not-
>Leila: Neither of us will really be contributing to this talk, will we? Are we dismissed, Lieutenant Jerid?
>Jerid:...Yeah, go. I'll deal with this later.
>Fa: "Deal with this later"?! I...I took all of those lives, and yet you-

Leila grasps Fa's hand, giving it a firm squeeze as she helps her stand up.

>Leila: Killing is wrong...but fighting to save others isn't. Let me take care of you for once, Fa.
>Fa:...*Sniff*.

As Fa is lead out from the briefing room, Four gives Sarah a short glance.

>Four: You are shaking.
>Sarah:...I know.
>Kamille: Sarah, I didn't mean for her to single you out like that. I-
>Sarah: You put your faith in me to stand by you for whatever awaits. As I said, I won't let you down.
>Jerid: Easier said than done. Your old handler could still try to attack us at any moment. With the weapon Scirocco used to destroy Von Braun, we would not be stuck here with our thumbs up our asses on-
>Kamille: Apologize.
>Jerid:...For what?
>Kamille: I get your frustrations. Hell, I can barely contain how pissed I am...but don't do you dare dehumanize Sarah like that!
>Jerid: What the hell are you on about-
>Kamille: "Handler", like she hasn't earned her place here! She is not Scirocco's puppet!
>Jerid:...We just going to ignore what happened with Sydle then? How she went nuts because of that arrogant peacock of a-

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Sarah has managed to achieve Kamille's family level, same way he'd defend Leila, Four and Jerid if they're insulted like that

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>Sarah: He didn't even shed a tear when I died for him. I...will never let myself be used by Scirocco ever again!
>Kamille:...Died for him? Sarah, are you alright?

Sarah's body shakes more intensely as she tries to calm herself.

>Sarah: I am not his slave. When I die...I want it to be for someone who would cry for me.
>Jerid:...You betray our trust, and i'll kill you same way I plan on ending him.
>Kamille: Goddamn it, Jerid!
>Jerid: Let me finish. You actually show me that you've got the resolve to fight him at our side, i'll make sure you have a bright future in what I am going to build. You'll be someone that the entire world will mourn on the day of your death. Is that enough of an incentive for you?
>Sarah:...Thank you, Lieutenant.

Concluding the meeting, the crew of the Alexandria are made aware of the approach of a shuttle with Axis's I.F.F signal attached. Entrusting Jerid to maintain control over Granada until his return, Kamille and Sarah embark onto the Shuttle, departing from the ravaged Lunar city as they escape the Moon's gravity.

>Axis Representative: Please remain in your cabin. If either of you require anything, please contact the Service Staff.
>Sarah: Would you be able to provide us with food?
>Axis Representative: Of course. If there anything you desire for sustenance, we are more than happy to-
>Sarah: Ice cream. In big cones. For both of us.
>Axis Representative:...I will inform the staff to prepare something for you both.