Final Tunnel

[spiral_hero]

[As the funerals are letting out, Simon turns to face everyone as they're leaving.]Well, guys, this is it. As of right now, I'm no longer a member of the GDF. I'm retiring from active duty

Comments

[nobodyelsecan]

I don't suppose I can ask where you're gonna go next, can I?

[spiral_hero]

I don't have a specific destination in mind yet. I'll just be looking for a nice quiet place to live out my life and raise my family. You'll know when I find a place.

By the way, Shinji...catch.

[Something small and yellow goes sailing through the air, a black string flying behind it, toward Shinji.]

[nobodyelsecan]

[Shinji catches it!]

[...]

...Simon, this is your Core Drill.

[spiral_hero]

Yep. Take care of Lagann for me, all right?

[robot_penguin]

Go forth, Simon. More than I could dream of, you have truly served as a Defender of Earth.

[spiral_hero]

That means a lot coming from you, Kurtis. Keep on making your wife and child proud.

[toocooltodie]

[He's still on crutches, but considering the injuries he took, that he's up at all is a goddamn miracle.]

It really was an honor to serve alongside you.

[spiral_hero]

Likewise. I couldn't possibly have wished for better allies and friends than you guys.

[toocooltodie]

I mean it, I'm telling my grand kids that I got to fight alongside Simon the Spiral Knight.

[spiral_hero]

[Laughter.]

You'll be doing me one hell of an honor.

[mr_catshark]

Simon. You are one of the few humans I consider a friend, instead of a fellow soldier. I will miss our times together, but I know change is inevitable. This change is for the better.

Oh... and don't travel too far just yet. You wouldn't want to miss the wedding.

[spiral_hero]

Nia and I won't miss that for the world. I'll be there -- that's a promise.

[mr_catshark]

Speaking of... Enough people have been telling me about weddings, so I think I understand what happens now. I have one more thing to ask of you.

I need a best man and would be honored if you would accept.

[spiral_hero]

Absolutely.

[grandtheftmecha]

...damn. Now it's startin' to really hit me, that this is over for now...

...you better fucking stay in touch. Miss the wedding and I'll pummel you.

[spiral_hero]

I'll be there. That's a promise.

[grandtheftmecha]

With the whole family... jeez, how far along's Nia now?

[spiral_hero]

Still in her first trimester. She's one hell of a trooper, though -- I haven't heard anything about morning sickness since I got the call.