1249/Epilogue

Epilogue
Date of Scene:	03 January 2015
Location:	Void - Space-Time Storms
Synopsis:	Hayate and the Wolkenritter, along with their new member, decide their future.
Cast of Characters:	Maya, 320, 381, 401, 558, 597
Tinyplot:	Power Games

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Yagami Hayate (558) has posed:
Invitations were sent out to any who actually did help, that the Wolkenritter were aware of. Some came with an apology, formal and stiff but sincere enough. Fate and Maya got the latter ones, for example, due to being drained by the Wolkenritter. But more importantly, the invites were for a post-Christmas dinner cooked by Hayate, held on a remote world that was out of TSAB jurisdiction. A sort of late thanks for... well, saving her life.

It's outside, under an 'umbrella' of magical warmth, all climate-controlled. This means the snowfall outside is just steps away, but the food on the table is hot. Soups, a turkey, salad, stuffing... it's a mix of eastern and western, and a cake for dessert. Pretty nice.

All four of the Wolkenritter are here, though Zafira is in his dog form. In addition, the silver-haired woman from before, who fought everyone, is here in a normal-looking sweater, sitting next to Hayate. Hayate is in a wheelchair still, but looking much more healthy. Chikade, the sickly girl with pink hair, is on her other side. Some foods she can't eat, but there's enough variety here for even her to be pleased.

Flint Hawke (320) has posed:
Flint is hanging around the social event. This is absolutely unsurprising, mostly because these are his crew. Or he self-declared it that way and they seem to have accepted it well enough. So he wouldn't miss a feast cooked by his newest galley chef.

The Captain is unsure what he should be doing in social terms, however, so he's milling around somewhat aimlessly and occasionally feed Zafira some turkey off his plate. He's also carefully watching Chikade to make sure her health holds up, "You cooked a great feast, lass. It's all delicious," He comments to Hayate.

Material-D (597) has posed:
    MATERIAL-D is here as well, and she knows exactly what to eat. This may be because she knows the same recipes. This close to Hayate, it's much clearer that they're clones of some sort, though of course it only gets really obvious when Yami sits. Despite her superior attitude, she also has similar taste in winter clothes.
    Chikade is new, though. She keeps giving the girl a curious glance now and then. As she eats, she quietly notes, "Little Crow, after dinner We require a few words in private. It will not take long."

Maya has posed:
Maya has since recovered from the removal of her Linker core, and it was a very harrowing experiance for someone who was from a world where eveyrone even many animals had magic of their own. She had been a bit on the uiet side but had accepted it while she had been angry and distract Hayate had not been in an good spot at all and well? Forgiveness is a thing right? Either way she accepted the invite and made her way there.

She was dressed as she often was but it looked like this might be a new set of leathers from the looks of it as she makes her way in.

"...Looks like oyu been quite busy...and I'd also like a moment to talk to you at some point."

The Wolkenritter also get a polite nod from Maya.

Takamachi Nanoha (381) has posed:
The young redheaded Takamachi girl came by as well! If Yami said it would be good, it probably will be! She'll sit with Fate, of course, and now she can actually socialize. Mostly, she apologizes profusely to Chikade and Hayate for the whole zombies in the hospital incident, and the quake that followed. But there are some other concerns here!

She jumps right to the big one. "So um... what are you going to do about the TSAB? You're staying with a Space Pirate-" She waves to Flint, flashing him a smile. "And you are kind of criminals now."

Flint Hawke (320) has posed:
"Space Pirate /Captain/," Flint helpfully adds in a totally semantic correction that means nothing and is immediately followed by a polite wave to Nanoha, "Hello, lass." He adds in greeting.

Testarossa Fate (401) has posed:
    Fate Testarossa is here. She got an invitation, which would be rude to turn down. And an apology. That helps a bit.

    Nevertheless, the small blonde shows up with Nanoha, wearing a casual black dress with a fair bit of lace. Though once she settles down she can't help but stifle some small fidgeting.

    Fate does not People very well, still.

Yagami Hayate (558) has posed:
"Ah..." Hayate nods a little. Signum is being silent, but Shamal is quite chatty, and Vita just being grumpy. "Thank you all for coming! My legs should be better really soon... I just need more exercise. Therapy, I guess." She looks at Nanoha and nods. "I know." She'll address that in a minute.

"Mn... I'll talk to you both, sure." Hayate is saying that, but it's the silver-haired woman who clears her throat first. This gets a sharp look from Hayate, and now she has to explain. "Everyone... this is Reinforce. The... real will behind the Book of Darkness. She says that things will get bad again if she doesn't go away, but..." She sits back in her chair. "We already did two impossible things. Well um... mostly the rest of you. I'm going to find a way to fix that after healing Chikade here."

This makes Chikade blush faintly, but she smiles. "If I can..."

But Hayate goes on. "I don't know what we'll do yet, but I think I'll stay on with Captain Hawke. He's done a lot for me, made us his crew even when he didn't have to. We didn't offer anything for him. But now we can, so we're going to, at least for now. It's not really how I wanted to spend my life, but..." She smiles. Captain Hawke will understand, of course, that the freedom of being in space and roaming the planets is an addictive thing.

She looks at Maya and Yami, letting them know they can pull her aside at any time for now.

Signum settles next to Nanoha and Fate. "You both fought very well for your age. I'm glad that we could be allies instead of enemies," is all she says to the two. Not really a chatty one either.

Maya has posed:
Maya nods a little bit to Hayate as she mentions her recovery. That was good she listen as the young lady has made up her mind what to do with her life and smiles a bit. It might not be an optimal choice but it is a choice and puts her in a better situation than before.

"Well with the Captain your not going to lack for an interesting life.

She'll wait for a moment to pull Hayate a side for their little chat, it's thankfully nothing bad. She just feels Yami has likely something more imporant to say first.

Flint Hawke (320) has posed:
"You are, of course, welcome on my crew for as long as you want to be there," Flint says in a moment of seriousness, setting down his empty plates and putting his hands into his pockets, "The same can be said of all the Wolkenritter, so long as they are willing." He looks to Reinforce, "You as well, Rein." He notes, then looking at Chikade, "And of course you, lass."

He doesn't have much else to say beyond that. He greeted Nanoha in his last micro-pose and has already made his claim to the ship. So, beaming somewhat like a fool, he just sits himself down in the grass and watches people talk.

Testarossa Fate (401) has posed:
    Briefly, ever so briefly, Fate tenses when Signum settles close by. But the blonde's silent bristling fades after a breath or two. "Mn. Things were complicated." She relents.

    Well at least she's not at the Knight of the Sword's throat anymore. But.

    "... Maybe... We can try for a rematch sometime."

    That was not as venemous as the past times she's sought a fight at least.

    Reinforce gets a long, silent look.

    Fate is just going to quietly dig into after-christmas-dinner right now.

Material-D (597) has posed:
    Hm, well that seems to make Yami pleased. "Oh, good. Our world did not sacrifice Reinforce either. This does make Us wonder what will happen, however." She straightens up and gently takes hold of Hayate's wheelchair. "This will only take a moment, and We will bring her right back."

    Of course she needs to talk about recruitment really quick, and takes Hayate aside to lower her voice and speak plainly. "We have permission to offer you something of a compromise in the Confederacy. Something We think everyone can be happy with. We can give you some medical support, free of charge. Officially, you will still be your own girl. All we ask is that you inform us with justification if you intend to act against us in any way, and pull back upon request. It is very important, as... you may have noticed the Captain has something within him. It could make him a target of the Union. Possibly of the Confederacy as well. We felt it would be better if someone could remain close to him, and inform Us of any abberant behavior so as to minimize trouble on both sides."

    She pauses, then speaks again with a firm note. "The Confederacy values freedom of operation... and you will have access to our resources, and also our channels. We should warn you, there are some in the Confederacy who are... unpleasant beings, to someone like you. You do not have to agree with them, but as a secret member, they will largely be unable to touch you either. This bargain offers you security and maintains your freedom, and will lend you support if the TSAB comes after you. Consider it, and message Us when you have made a decision. At the moment the Confederacy has no reason to go after you if you refuse... the offer is made with no strings attached beyond what We have said."

Takamachi Nanoha (381) has posed:
"Viiiita-chan," Nanoha calls out. "Don't be like that. It all worked out in the end, right? I think it would be better if we were on the same side... think about the kinds of things we could do working together?"

Nanoha smiles, then pats Fate lightly on the arm, encouraging the girl to be a little more friendly with the Wolkenritter. It's not like the Knights have a lot of friends but one another.

Yagami Hayate (558) has posed:
Hayate blinks at the thorough offer. "Captain Hawke... a target?" She missed a lot of the more spectacular instances of the Pure usage, but she got a glimmer of it. She nods slowly. "I'll think about it, thank you. That's very generous of the Confederacy. I know they aren't all good people, but..." She makes a gesture, then smiles. "I appreciate everything, no matter what."

Well, that's one down. Maya can now talk if she wants.

Maya has posed:
Maya is used to pirates it seems, after all one of her cloest friend and slaver hunter is a pirate. She looking over the dinner and it frankly looks wonderful and Maya has always loved a good meal. When you live in a desert you appicate good food after all as things can get pretty lean at times. She moves to watch and look at the other sh nods a bit to Captain Hawke.

"Your help has been welcome Captain, thank you for helping."

She will now listen about how the TSAB is going to come after it.

She figures Hayate knows what she wants and she's not going to interferce. She had thought to not bring up the Pure as that's not the place for it right now.

"I long ago learned never blanked consider the people your fighting with a single brush.

She's now got her chance to talk to now that Material-D is finished. So she'll move in to speak to Hayte and she is looking at the meal but is going to wait however.

"I wanted to know I forgive you for what happened to me, it was a horrible situation you were in you and your friends were in. I just wanted you to know that I forgive you. Also if you need help in the future should you get into trouble I promise to see what I can do for you."

Yagami Hayate (558) has posed:
Hayate looks startled, then blushes slightly. "Well... I didn't want them to hurt anyone anyway, but I guess... it worked out in the end. I'll try not to be as much of a problem from now on. I don't want anyone hurt, but..."

She trails off, then smiles. "Thank you. I appreciate that. KNowing it is a big relief."

Testarossa Fate (401) has posed:
    The pat on the arm doesn't help Fate feel any less self-conscious for the moment. She's trying to be cordial after all her prior aggression. Though at the time it was squarely focused on Signum for her attack on Nanoha's mother.

    A fight on less mouth-frothing rage-terms might actually be a bit more... Fun.

    Hooray.