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[onerthes]

[A tinny man's voice gives what is clearly a default answer machine message. Vira-Lorr is still figuring the phone out it seems.]
"Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep. We will return your call."
*Beep*

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[shield_heroine]

[ Well, at least she was alive. That was something. ]

Yes... I think it's only been a few days here. But... I know that in this place, things can get even worse in a matter of moments.

[onerthes]

Aside from a few very powerful monsters and beings rearing their ugly heads, it hasn't been much worse than the last few days. Be careful around the noon hour... and avoid a figure clad all in white. She's not something yo should encounter alone.

Otherwise, I ... don't think much else has changed.

[shield_heroine]

... That is a relief to hear - the nothing else. I've never been so grateful to hear about nothing.

[onerthes]

[She laughed rather brightly at that.]

Yes, I think it's normal to be glad to hear that nothing has happened in this town. It's like saying the day is sunny.

[shield_heroine]

Mmmhmm.

... I'm... I'm trying to be of more use. To help those around me... because... I feel like I actually can, now. So... if you ever need my powers for anything, for any mission... please let me know.

[onerthes]

That so? Well, good. I'm glad to hear that you're feeling more confident in your abilities. Keep that thought. You're perfectly capable after all. I remember working with you in the past.

I might call on your abilities in due course. You can likewise call on me if you need magical support.

[shield_heroine]

Yes... I'm trying to rely on others more as well. To... let people worry about me, if that sounds right...?

[onerthes]

I see. Did something change for you to help you see the need? It's certainly a good thing to be able to do that.

[shield_heroine]

It's kind of a long story, but... I've come to see... How necessary I can be.

[onerthes]

I can't pretend to understand in truth and fullness, but I think I get the idea. To know that you matter, it changes how you view things, doesn't it? And being told it a thousand times isn't the same as having it in your own heart.

[shield_heroine]

And seeing it for yourself... seeing the work that couldn't have been done without you trying.

[onerthes]

Yes, that sort of thing can alter the state of your mind, revealing the truth that self-doubt can impede all too often.

[shield_heroine]

So... I promise, I won't be as big a burden as I was before. You can rely on me.

[onerthes]

Of course, Sana. Just so you know though. I don't consider you a burden. [She chuckled.] You're actually quite skilled with the shield and your powers.

[shield_heroine]

[ Blush! ]

Oh... um, thank you very much.

[onerthes]

You're quite welcome, Sana. And I look forward to a chance to share the battlefield with you one of these days.