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[onlyeverabackup]

[Private, filtered to Yuki and Kyon]

It would appear that Suzumiya has once again become a drone. Whether the state is permanent or not has yet to be seen. I will continue to observe her in the meantime.

[Public; standard drone filter]Is it just me, or have many people become drones lately? And there was that message from Grady, too. I hope this

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[bogusmagicker]

As will I.

. . .

The possibility exists that I may follow as I did last time. If that is the case, there is no need to protect my body. Concentrate your efforts on Haruhi Suzumiya and Kyon.

[onlyeverabackup]

Understood. Shall I default to his orders as well?

[bogusmagicker]

Ah. Yes, do as you see fit. Apologies. I am no longer your supervisor -- Consider the previous order a suggestion.

[onlyeverabackup]

It's no problem. I am still more accustomed to taking orders anyway.

[bogusmagicker]

[Yuki doesn't say anything, but nods. Not that Ryoko could see over the phone. The other interface had changed significantly in the time they had spent at Mayfield . . . The result of becoming a human? The result of forging actual relationships? For a moment, she wondered if she had changed at all.]

. . . Ryoko. Be careful. There will be great need for our abilities in the near future. I will trust you to protect him.

[onlyeverabackup]

Of course.

...If you don't mind me asking, am I to take it you will be going on the offensive should anything happen?

[bogusmagicker]

I am no longer in danger of compromising my identity with Haruhi Suzumiya. As much as necessary will be utilized to ensure minimal damage and casualties.

[onlyeverabackup]

I see. Try not to become too heavily damaged. I doubt Kyon would be happy with either of us were any serious injuries to be had.

[bogusmagicker]

Of course.