[ SND ]

[tracedmemories]

Uplink complete.

Now commencing SND_

[ After hearing Weiss' voice transmitted to her PHS, Shelke is scanning the Worldwide Network for Weiss' data signature, for the trail left behind by one of his SNDs. As only the two of them have this capability, she is looking for any record of an SND performed which is not her own. ]

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[ SND ]

[immaculately]

[It's almost as though he was expecting it, as it doesn't take long to find him. He's waiting in almost the same spot, watching her search before moving forward, chuckling to himself and calling out to her.]

Looking for something?

[ SND ]

[tracedmemories]

[ Her gaze snaps over to the origin of his voice, expression hardening as she tries to feign an air of confidence. ]

So you survived Omega, [ She pauses here, then speaks his title slowly, articulating each syllable. ] Immaculate Emperor. We all believed you to be dead.

[ SND ]

[immaculately]

[He chuckles again, shaking his head and moving closer, waving a hand out to the front of him.]

Did you now? Well. You won't be making that mistake again, will you? [Another slow, deliberate step forward, looking amused.]

Who is we? You don't count yourself amongst them, do you?

[ SND ]

[tracedmemories]

[ She lets out an impatient puff of breath, standing defiantly before him without any motion of retreat. ] Hardly. I meant the world. We were all together fooled to believe you dead. I have no place among people. Surely as our Emperor you would understand that.

What are you up to now, Weiss?