Meanwhile, back in Macc's mind... (beginning to see a pattern here?)

Ugh... do you really have to do that all the time? It's making me dizzy!

Sorry.

So now where am I... wait a minute... I could see this bedroom from the room I was in just now. I could've just walked here!

Well, yeah, but what fun would that be?

Still, I think...

Shhh! The plot's starting again!

*sits up in the bed*

Whoa, whoa, easy now... so, you came to, huh? Are you okay?

Hm, this seems to be occuring at a later point in time than the previous scene.

Right again.

Gah! Will you stop suddenly appearing like that? It's very unnerving.

Why do you think I keep doing it?

...okay, let's just get back to talking about what we're seeing here, it's less frustrating.

Works for me.

It looks like her shoulder is bandaged. What happened?

Yeah... she sure had one nasty knife wound there.

A knife wound?

Yeah... being half Biomonster, Nei had a lot of enemies, and no friends.

Ha!

Huh?

I got you to volunteer information.

D'oh! Yeah, I guess you did. But never mind that... watch this next part.

Say... can I ask you a question?

*tilts her head*

Do you have a home? You know... a place to stay?

..... *shakes her head*

I thought as much... Well, since you have no place to go, how about staying at my home long-term?

..... *opens her mouth to say something, but eventually merely nods*

I'm glad. See, I live here all by myself, it'll be great to have some company. This way, you'll be my little sister...

So, that's what she is to you. A little sister.

...yeah. She stuck to me like glue after that. We were inseperable...

The scenery abruptly changes back to the living room.

...hey! Couldn't you have done that before?

Well, yeah, but...

I know, I know... what fun would that be?

Right.

I'm home!

Welcome back, Rolf!

Huh... Rolf hardly changed at all, but Nei looks completely different.

She grew up fast, alright...

So, what did the Commander have to say?

Um... yeah... about that...

Hm? What is it?

Nei, I... have to leave for a while.

.......

Please, don't give me that look... You were very small when we first met, but you can take care of yourself now. I'm going on a dangerous journey, too dangerous for you. You know how I worry about you like you were my sister.

.......

She sure isn't taking it very well. She looks positively distraught.

It didn't get any better when I tried to leave...

*blocks the doorway*

Nei, we've been through this...

Don't go... I don't want to be alone for that long...

I'm sorry... it's the Commander's orders, I have no choice.

You do have a choice. You can take me with you.

I can't... not this time. I don't want to risk you getting hurt, and I don't know if I'll be able to protect you out there.

Then don't protect me. I can handle myself just fine.

I really don't think...

Please, Rolf! Let me come with you! I'll do anything for you!

...Nei...

Please... don't leave me all alone...

She was almost in tears, I couldn't possibly refuse... I had to let her come with me...

Are you alright?

Of course I'm not alright! If I were alright, you probably wouldn't be in my head right now, now would you?

...good point.

The scenery begins to fade...

Oh great, here we go again.

Last time, I promise.

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