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[cruciblemods]

[the commander is waiting in front of the gate, his Sphere hovering at his shoulder

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[notwithoutasoul]

[He has been moving since he saw the transmission, so it's likely he's the first to arrive, and the first to possibly be sent home.

He's waiting in the distance, expression very blank- more so than usual anyway.]

[cruciblemods]

[it takes Orion a moment or two to spot him.

when he does, he doesn't make a motion to rush him, or anything like that. he just asks:] Are you ready?

[notwithoutasoul]

Is it working now?

[cruciblemods]

Yes, it's fully operational.

[notwithoutasoul]

I will go then.

[bit_impossible]

[softly, over the Sphere] Nataku... I'm not going to stop you. I just wish there was some other way.

[Nataku (X/OU) has gone home] :3;; sorry Doc

[notwithoutasoul]

[Doesn't spare a last glance, just goes without a second thought about what awaits him.]

[celestial_okami]

[A white wolf slips in the door, her ears cocking forward when she spots Nataku. Trotting over to say her goodbyes, she nuzzles his hand before shifting, touching his arm.]

Nataku, I will watch for you. Perhaps we will meet again, in Nippon.

[notwithoutasoul]

... [Watching her in surprise.]

[celestial_okami]

[Rubs her forehead against his shoulder, her tail wagging.]

[notwithoutasoul]

... You are that goddess I had seen in the temple, aren't you? [Totally talking about the Monou shrine.]

[celestial_okami]

While I do not know which temple you speak of, I am Okami Amaterasu, goddess of the sun.

[notwithoutasoul]

I have seen pictures.

[celestial_okami]

[She smiles, her tail wagging.]

[notwithoutasoul]

... You don't exist in my world, but-

At least I have met another god.

[celestial_okami]

How do you know? Have you seen the Celestial Plains? [She hugs him.] Whether I do or not does not matter, I hope you pass into paradise when your time in Nippon is spent. Take care, Nataku. I am glad to have met you.