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[azerosknight]

I heard her... I couldn't even... say anything to her. I want to believe it's not true... that's the reason why she hasn't come home... Just the sound of her... the thought... it makes me feel weak. I just

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[only_his_ally]

Cannot anywhere be a home, so long as the choice is made?

[azerosknight]

This is true. But if you think of the elements of this place, you would want to get out of here rather than to stay.

[only_his_ally]

Would you?

Are not there several human draws here--- the comfort of friendship, the serenity of love, the protection of community, the peacefulness of solitude, the might of mutual hatred, and of course the freedom of equality?
Given all those options... I wonder...

In their hearts, how many truly wish to leave.

[azerosknight]

Stay here...? Most of me does. The other part of me wants to continue to fight for my land.

...

[only_his_ally]

Your land? I wonder... how much of that fight is for yourself?

[azerosknight]

Japan is a special place to me. I can't just let some other power who thinks their way is right to take over. My body, heart, and soul is into this battle. There is nothing more to that.

[only_his_ally]

For a memory? For a home? For sympathy? Humans fight through the ages for the most ... obscure concepts.

[azerosknight]

What... are you trying to get at?

[only_his_ally]

Oh, I'm musing I suppose. I should introduce myself -- I'm Kaworu Nagisa. Age fifteen, student.

[azerosknight]

...

Karen. Kozuki Karen.

[only_his_ally]

Your heart is strong. In a way, I envy you.

[azerosknight]

...? -wasn't expecting that-

An explanation why?

[only_his_ally]

I wouldn't really want to bore you with the details.

[azerosknight]

You might as well explain since you've mentioned it. I got time.

[only_his_ally]

As time passes, you will become an adult. You're not that fair already.

[azerosknight]

Which means?