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[of_the_highest_caliber]

«Hello.»
[ Some may recognize that synthetic, female voice from somewhere; especially when coupled with her rather unique manner of speaking. Subaru is asleep, exhausted from her day's training, and Mach Caliber has commandeered part of the vine for herself at this hour in the late evening. ]
«I wish to forward my thanks to those who guided me after the accident. Subaru's safety remained because of your help.»
«There was resolution. Thank you.»

[ There is a long pause in which one might think she disconnected altogether, having completed the initial objective of this call. ]

«...I must know: what is the meaning of an individual?» [ Someone has been thinking about what happened during those days in Subaru's body, and the new things she has learned. ]

Comments

I feel the need to apologize for MC's ignorance /sob

[of_the_highest_caliber]

«You have control?»

[tookupthesword]

Yeah, and there's a... some hundred odd meter distance there can be until that control is lost.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

[ Things are starting to click into place, now. ]
«It is why you did not answer the query.» [ About being human. ] «It is secretive?»

[tookupthesword]

Well... I'd probably get some odd questions if I just told everyone, and it doesn't really matter.

Anyway, with you... I just thought that we had something in common. And, even though I'm in control of a body, this might might tell you something about that individuality.

... And could you keep this to yourself? As I said, this would get me into something I wouldn't be prepared for.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

«I have additional hardware as well, to perform my duties.» [ The skates, gloves, and clothe Subaru wears. ] «If you are individual under that circumstance, then we may be similar.»

[ Just as Subaru is similar to Lambda. It's a little reassuring. That comparison helps her understand the need for secrecy. ] «I can keep this in strict confidence.»

[tookupthesword]

Then... glad to be of help. And thanks.

... By the way, how long has she been out like that?

[of_the_highest_caliber]

«Thank you as well.»

«Two and one half hours. Training was difficult today.»

[tookupthesword]

Does her best to keep herself in practice, for whatever may come, in case someone may need the help?

[of_the_highest_caliber]

«Yes. It is our job for six years, but her own wish for a longer time.»

[tookupthesword]

... [She doesn't say anything. That's because she's caught between wanting to say "it's good to be able to follow you wishes", "being simple like that can only lead to pain" and "it's strange and a little painful that she's like that..."]

[of_the_highest_caliber]

[ Mach Caliber does not understand pregnant pauses. But perhaps this has gone on for a while, which is why Sayaka asked about Subaru's condition. ] «It is a late hour. You should likewise rest.»

[tookupthesword]

... Ah, yeah. I probably should.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

«I hope the evening is peaceful.»