054 [Voice, backdated to the evening of June 18th]

[vulcanblazer]

[...This had to be done.  It was his responsibility as leader of the Blue Rogues and given the chaos that Mu had caused during her rampage with the high number of wounded, he had to say something to everyone.  He's still injured, exhausted physically and mentally, and is still coming to grips with what had happened, wrestling with questions he can'

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[goldenglasses]

[Neutralized. He didn't like the pause you gave before that, but first things first.]

Are you alright, Adell?

[Voice/Private]

[vulcanblazer]

...I'll live.

[So yes. And no.]

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[goldenglasses]

I see. [He wants to ask for more details, but restrains himself.]

...what did you mean by neutralized?

[Voice/Private]

[vulcanblazer]

...I used lethal force. Didn't have much choice.

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[goldenglasses]

I see. [No lecture today, he's sure you don't need to hear it right now. But, Noel. :(]

I'm glad, that you're alright.

[Voice/Private]

[vulcanblazer]

[He's grateful. But he knows. And there's zero pride in what he did, and that much is in his voice. Adell's taken lives before, several times. But he's never had to do that to someone he called a friend.]

Thank you, Vash.

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[goldenglasses]

[Unfortunately besides understanding how horrible that must have felt, there is little comfort Vash will bring to that. He still thinks killing was the wrong answer. Unless you really think a "do better next time" will help, but Vash doesn't think it will.]

Is there anything you need Adell? I'll help if I can.

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[vulcanblazer]

I appreciate it, but right now, I don't think so. I just need to get some rest, recover, and clear my head.

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[goldenglasses]

Alright, but if you change your mind...