{Video, then Voice - 26}
[Video comes on first, and there's Sakura, but not the way you'd remember her: her hair's a bit longer, she's older--a woman, not a girl--and there's a mark between her eyes that wasn't there before. Other than that, the expression of concentration is pretty much the same.]
No, that's not right, I'm pretty sure it's--
[The picture cuts abruptly, replaced by audio.]
--this one.
[She clears her throat.]
It's been so long since I've used one of these. I'll be honest, I never expected to end up in this place again. Though, with the Door... I really shouldn't be surprised, should I? [Distinctly wry, but then her tone turns hard. Almost threatening.]
If the Twins are listening in, let me be clear: I do not intend to be here another year this time. Understand?
No, that's not right, I'm pretty sure it's--
[The picture cuts abruptly, replaced by audio.]
--this one.
[She clears her throat.]
It's been so long since I've used one of these. I'll be honest, I never expected to end up in this place again. Though, with the Door... I really shouldn't be surprised, should I? [Distinctly wry, but then her tone turns hard. Almost threatening.]
If the Twins are listening in, let me be clear: I do not intend to be here another year this time. Understand?