001 [death ; voice]

[radiantdestiny]

[The transmission comes through with a voice that is soft yet more upbeat than she's sounded since her death.]I'm sorry that... it's taken me so long to talk to you. There aren't many of us here, but I still don't think I've met everyone

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[harunoblossom]

[she laughs a little, and almost sounds relieved]

Ah. Know what? That's kind of what I'm trying to believe in, too... so it's comforting to know that I'm not the only one who's hoping.

I don't think we've met properly, yet. My name's Sakura. Sorry that we had to meet like this, though.

[radiantdestiny]

I know that they haven't forgotten us. We'll make it back to them.

Even if it's like this, I'd be happy to keep each other company while we're all waiting for something to happen. We can't spend all our time worrying.

[harunoblossom]

Yeah... it's that sort of hope that makes you stronger, right?

Well, I'm up for that, too. It's a change from all the doom and gloom that I've had to deal with lately... there's not much anyone here can do with that worry right now, anyway.

[radiantdestiny]

That's right.

Even if things don't look really good right now, it's always easier if you have someone to talk to.

[gunsight]

I don't think we've met either. My name is Tseng.

[He's smiling and shaking his head at her words] Things could be a lot worse, couldn't they? At least we have a chance to try and find our way back.

[radiantdestiny]

It's nice to meet you.

Yes, we do. And we'll find it as long as we remember to keep looking. They're counting on us to get back to them.

[gunsight]

The pleasure is entirely mine.

So... how do we get back? I recall the last batch of people cut a deal with the Inquisitor.

[radiantdestiny]

I'm not sure exactly how. But I heard a lot about dealing. And another woman wanted a favor, but I didn't understand what.

It's been a while, but I think they want to help us back. They're just... waiting.

[voice]

[scales_shed]

You know I'm here.

They can help themselves. It's not like I'm going back with any of you.

[voice]

[radiantdestiny]

...

Are you sure that's what you want?

[voice]

[scales_shed]

...Tch.

It's complicated. I'll do what I have to. Don't expect more than that.

[voice]

[radiantdestiny]

...Mm. I think I might understand. But even if you don't come back with us, we'll find a way to help you.

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[astraljunkie]

[there is a pause before he speaks but when he does, he sounds somewhat cynical]

Nice speech, kid. But if you don't have anyone waitin' for ya or even a life to go back to then there's no point in hoping. It'll just leave ya disappointed.

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[radiantdestiny]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean for it to sound that way.

But... that doesn't mean that you should give up hope. Isn't there still something you'd like to do?

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[astraljunkie]

... Even if there was, there's no point wishing. I'm already dead three times over where I come from. Ain't much left for me 'cept Hell.

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[radiantdestiny]

...

Why did you keep coming back?

[frogfaced]

You know what? You're totally right! Hoping's important, 'cause it keeps people going! It can make a difference...

[radiantdestiny]

It does. Everything will work out as long as we keep trying and don't give up on each other.

[frogfaced]

Yes! Never giving up, that's the key.

[radiantdestiny]

[She laughs.]

I'm glad you agree, Naruto. Maybe you can help me convince some of the others. Everyone needs to be reminded now and then that just because things are bad doesn't mean they won't get better.