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( A bright, blinding light fills the sky. After a moment, the outline of three big wings can be seen against the horizon before the owner of said wings...falls. She hits the ground, leaving an obvious dent in the pavement. )

Returned...? ( Her voice is remarkably unfazed. ) Setsuna...is dead? ( That must be the case. Otherwise, why would she be...here? ) The cycle has been broken. I am myself again.

He must have succeeded. ( She sits up and looks at the sky, her expression conflicted. ) I can't recall what became of him or what became of Heaven. Even Rosiel's fate is unknown to me.

( Brushing off the rubble, she stands up and extends her wings to their full extent. )

Earth, I am the Organic Angel Alexiel and I require information. Tell me everything you know about Heaven's current predicament. Tell me of the war and what you have seen.

( Her gaze falls on the recording device and she picks it up, blowing the dust off of the screen. )

Do not fear me. I have no desire to harm you. But I must know. ( She closes her eyes tightly, fighting back a grimace. ) Please.

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[His eyes widen, just slightly, to hear such a declaration, but it is replaced with a much more gentle expression very quickly.]

If you wish to tell me, I am happy to listen, my lady. But I am happy to help you without, I am a servant to the world and all of its marvels, great and small. I ask no questions, my work is my life.

( To say something like that...

It's either very brave or very naive. Alexiel isn't sure which category fits him best. )

I am amongst the Fallen. My enemy is god.

You are free to choose your battles.

[She would not be the first to pick a fight with a god.]

He could arrive in the City. If he finds you aiding me, you would be in danger.

( Her expression hardens. ) I would protect you.

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You have been a soldier a long time.

[Which is the most delicate and passive-aggressive way possible of saying 'I won't let you.']

( She nearly agrees before realizing what he might be saying. )

You are brave.

[He flushes softly across his nose and cheeks.]

There are many that love and duty makes brave.

( Then he must love the world. )

I wouldn't want for you to consider aiding me your duty.

[Bingo!]

It is my honor as well.

( "As well." )

I much prefer friendships.

[He looks a bit shy.]

I would not impose upon you, my lady.

It wouldn't be an imposition. It would be an honor.

[What a cheater! He twitters a soft little laugh.]

And my pleasure.

( She's not above cheating. )

I'm happy to hear that.

[Truth be told, he's not very good at being a friend and he knows it, but he won't object.]

I hope the City has been kind in welcoming you, my friend.

( She has a number of those. It's okay. )

It has offered far more than I initially expected.

[He doesn't think so, but maybe he'll have more confidence in himself one day.]

It is much more vast than it appears to the eye, it is true.

( That's something Alexiel believes in (i.e. believing in/trusting yourself). )

Those who frequent its streets are faces I know. I wasn't expecting that.

A lonely expectation.

I am used to being alone.

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Not here.

( That causes her to smile. )

No, not here.

Congratulations.

[He giggles softly.]

Thank you.

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