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Who: Daigo, Masaru, Yoshino, Nanoha, Partners?
What: Daigo needs to discuss a plan.
When: Jan. 19th, after this post.
Where: Royal Base, Nanoha's office.
( Daigo made a quick diversion to tell Masaru to follow him, and then he made his way to Nanoha's office. )
What: Daigo needs to discuss a plan.
When: Jan. 19th, after this post.
Where: Royal Base, Nanoha's office.
( Daigo made a quick diversion to tell Masaru to follow him, and then he made his way to Nanoha's office. )
He frowned, crossing his arms as he looked at Nanoha. "We wait around, even WORSE stuff is gonna go down. We hold our hand too much, they're gonna take advantage of it. If we don't find a way to HIT them, where are we gonna be in a week? If they already took down Ivan AND Dad... It's like you said. We don't know WHAT to hit. So unless you've got a better idea..."
He closed his eyes, sighing. "This ain't just because Dad was hurt, either. I know he fought as hard as he could, and I also know he'll hop right back on his feet," he said, and then opened his eyes. "But I'm worried about the people that can't fight like that. They've been attacked too. I'm sure there's MORE people with targets on their head just like that... and we've gotta find a way to protect THEM before then. And if I have to do this without it being under DATS, then I..."
Agumon... gulped.
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"No need to go that far, Masaru."
She frowned, and glanced at Yoshino. "I understand your concerns, also... but they're right. Kagura Tsukasa may have a role in this, but I don't think it's the PRIMARY one. Touma, his family, Kagura Yuma, Katherine Simmons, Sayu-chan... they would all have likely been attacked by now."
She shifted her eyes back to Daigo. "I don't like this idea. It goes against all my ideals as both a teacher and a solider, but... you're right. We have to do this differently, at this point. We have to find out the source of this... even if the manner has its risks. I realize I can't even send a large team to flank you, because that would obviously stand out..."
She leaned back in her chair. "We can monitor you, regardless. I'll set up Brainiac 5 to monitor your position. You leave DATS without permission. Masaru follows. And we go from there."
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She crossed her arms.
"I can see the point, but... I'm sorry, we need to think about what we're going to do if this doesn't work. We could lose a man, and what's more, someone who can be used against DATS due to his personal history. No offense, Daigo."
She raised her hands.
"... and think about this. Think about what plans Tsukasa has his hands in. The Demon Lords, Kurata... too many for my book. I'm all for using his plan against him, and I know I'm not the decision maker, but... this is going to need more than just Daigo."
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He sighed, and glanced at Nanoha. "But she does raise a good concern, albeit indirectly," he said. "I would be remiss if I didn't point out that this is a very blatant shot in the dark. I may not find the mark. And if I don't... Masaru's either going to have to bring me back in by force, or I'm going to have to leave DATS."
"Well, it was nice while it lasted," Black Gaomon piped up. "Should'a hit on more femme-mon..."
Daigo shot a glower at Black Gaomon. "Nervous?"
"No!" Black Gaomon protested, glaring back at Daigo. "I just kinda like it here! Hard not to when my only other home for the past two years was a stretch of rock in the Dark Area!"
Daigo shook his head and he looked at Nanoha again. "Brainiac and the rest of the investigation can do another thing, though," he said. "I'm going to play it by ear, but we need a way to run a trace on a D-Comm. If I can get my hands on the enemy, I will be getting my hands on their D-Comm and using it, and I'd prefer to have a plan in place to see where they've been through locks..."
He crossed his arms and gave a thoughtful expression. "I don't claim to know what this Tsukasa's like, even after reading what I could of his file," he added. "But at this point, we're not just dealing with Tsukasa. Either Yoshino or I could be right, but given how many assailants we've seen, I think it will be foolish to not go out and try to put at least one of them in their place and send them all a message. I won't march in defiance of your decision, but neither will I be able to stand idly by for much longer."
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She focused her gaze on Daigo.
"I don't think any of us could convince him of the same. Not in this case. Nor can I, in good faith. I would rather take the measures to protect his well being in addition to ours, rather than letting him go off on his own. And if anything, it will be at least one less hunter that we're not accounting for."
She paused, looking at Masaru, then back at Yoshino.
"They were chosen for the Heavy Assault Division for a reason. Masaru was chosen as a Unit Captain in that same Division for a reason. I know it's risky, but... I also trust their judgment in this matter."
She tried to smile lightly.
"And you're in Investigations for a reason, as well. We DO need to be doing everything else possible, and I'll need your help to be donig what YOU'RE best at in this whole ordeal, too."
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He sighed, walking over and putting his hands on Yoshino's shoulders.
"Listen, I know I'm not exactly the more level head around here, or haven't been a lot in the past. But... I'm not just shooting my head off here. We've gotta do SOMETHING, and NOW. And I've done that the wrong way before, I know. We can't just sit here, waiting for something to happen. We've got to MAKE it happen. So long as everyone else does THEIR jobs, this is just a part of it."
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She looked sadly at Daigo.
"I've been through that... Tsukasa's sister has been... they have a way of getting to people, and coming into any sort of contact with them runs that risk... It might not be their intention to capture you, but the chances for discovery..."
She looked down, wringing her hands.
"I'm sorry for being difficult, everyone..."
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He smirked and looked back at Nanoha. "And, as Masaru said, there's a right way and a wrong way to go about this," he added. "I came to Nanoha because this way, we will have support if we should need it. DATS Neon can be kept appraised of the situation, and if it's required, a team can be dispatched to pull both of us out of the fire."
"What do you mean 'If'?" Black Gaomon asked.
Daigo sighed, and took a step over to his partner. Black Gaomon yelped and raised his hands over his head defensively. "NO HITTING! NO HITTING! IT WAS A JOKE!" he yelled. "Get a sense of humor, yeesh!"
Daigo smirked and patted him on the head at that. "Sometimes, just a man's presence will do enough," he said impishly.
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"Yeah, Yoshino!" Agumon piped up. "Don't worry! I'll make sure to get Aniki back in one piece, and same for Daigo and the fraidy cat!"
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She shook her head.
"If we could capture someone whose connected to this... maybe while they're in the act... that could be helpful too, right?"
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He uncrossed his arms and looked around. "I'm going to need a day or so to get my things in order, then I'll be going," he said. "Do any of you think I'm forgetting anything?"
Black Gaomon twitched and stood up on the chair, glaring over it at Agumon. "Hey! Just because I happen to like it here!" he groused, jabbing his boxing glove at Agumon. "I'll show you a 'fraidy cat out there, just you watch!"
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She shook her head. "No. I don't think so. Just... be careful. Or, if not THAT, at least mindful."
She then nodded to Yoshino. "Yes, it could. It's just a matter of FINDING them."
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Agumon, meanwhile, responded maturely to BlackGaomon. By sticking his tongue out at him.
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"... alright then. We focus on that, and... we see where your idea goes, then."
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Black Gaomon scowled at Agumon... and stuck his thumbs in his ears and made a face at him.
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