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[yagamihayate]

[Filtered to Nanoha, Fate, and anyone else who was a part of Standby Ready.]

If I could have a word with each of you. This is a matter of great importance, related to my--our--Mistress.

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A mysterious woman dressed in all black has been wandering the base over the last few days, although she has been spending most of her time in the

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[deadlyinpink]

Reinforce...is this about what I think it's about?

[yagamihayate]

It is. While the defensive program has been destroyed, it is highly likely that I will unwillingly create another in its place. If that were to happen, I would probably go out of control and put our Mistress' life in danger once again.

[deadlyinpink]

As I thought.

There's no way for you to repair the defensive program?

[yagamihayate]

Unfortunately not. During the battle, the information in the actual tome itself was erased. While I have administrative permission, I cannot repair it in this state.

[deadlyinpink]

I see. Will Mistress Hayate be alright?

[yagamihayate]

If I am able to get the backing of the two mages that helped her, I see no reason why not. However..

[deadlyinpink]

Yes...however.

With the defense program out of commission for now, it should be easy enough to destroy the Book of the Night Sky entirely. I've talked it over for the others, and we think it's for the best. Now that I know Hayate will be safe, I no longer have any regrets. We always knew there was a chance it would come to this...that the Book would need to be destroyed, even though it will take us along with it. As long as Hayate remains, though...I think I can live with that.

[yagamihayate]

You seem to misunderstand. You four will remain here. When Mistress Hayate recreated the Guardian Knights protocol, you four were released along with the defense program. The only one to go will be me.

[deadlyinpink]

Oh.

Oh. Understood, Reinforce.

On my honor as a knight, we Wolkenritter will always watch over Hayate, as I pray she watches over you, even if it's only in her dreams.

[yagamihayate]

I know that she is in good hands. I can go smiling.