Meow Town Escapade/Story/Touched a Cat!

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Chinese and Japanese romanizations and translations, if present, are unofficial.

Last updated: 20 December 2023

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Durandal

Susannah

Start

Susannah

< Head to the waypoint. >

< Interact with the waypoint. >

Susannah

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See those machines placed here by Schicksal, they're instruments used to record the value and flow of goods in and out of storage here.

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She reached out and touched a screen; it lit up.

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Susannah

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Huh? The screen just lit up. Was it perpetually on standby? Looks like someone really was using this storage.

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Durandal

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Well then? Is there any data on it?

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Susannah

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Hmm, 10 tons of Honkai cat treats, 20 tons of freeze-dried cat treats, 15 tons of Fat Cat Select canned food…

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Durandal

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It looks like a purchase order record for cat food. But the purchaser’s info is hidden, there’s no way to see who made the order.

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Susannah

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My guess is the patrolman. I've seen him refill the feeder with a big bag of cat food before.

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Durandal

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No wonder the feeders are always full.

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Durandal

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It seems we’re getting closer to the truth. We should look for any more clues.

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Susannah

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Right. Let’s keep moving, Durandal-sama.

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< Head to the waypoint. >

< Interact with the waypoint. >

Susannah

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Here’s another one, lets see what data it’s recorded.

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Susannah

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Cat in Room One… 48, anxious. Cat in Room Two, 55, depressed?

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Susannah

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Durandal-sama, this machine looks like it's monitoring certain cats.

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Susannah

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But… what do these numbers mean?

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Durandal

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Data on cats? It couldn’t be…

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Durandal squatted, picked up a cat and placed it in her lap, petting its belly tenderly.

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Susannah

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(What is she doing? This is no time to be playing with cats.)

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Happy Kitten

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Meow~

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Durandal

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So cute~

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Susannah

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(Wouldn't expect Durandal to be so into cats! What do I do? Has she forgotten our mission?)

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Durandal

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Here, let's see your belly.

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Happy Kitten

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Mew~

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Durandal

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Such a good kitty~

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Susannah

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(The mission won't continue if I don't say something.)

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Susannah

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So then… Durandal-sama… Wouldn't it be best if we continued our mission?

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Durandal

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Sorry Susannah, l was just testing a hypothesis. Check the instrument and see if any of the data has changed.

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Susannah

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Huh? Let"s see… It looks like the values have gone up! Did you petting it do that?

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Durandal

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Yep. I think I understand what the data is. Here, you try petting one too Susannah.

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Susannah

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Pet one of the kitties? But I…

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Durandal

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What’s wrong? Are you scared?

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Susannah

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N-No.

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Susannah

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(It’s just, it won’t be the same when I pet it…)

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Susannah knelt down to pet the kitten. It quickly lept from Durandal’s arms, and got ready to fight.

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Happy Kitten

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Mrreeoooww! MRRREOW!

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Durandal

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Why is it tense all of a sudden…

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Susannah

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I just want to pet you. I'm not going to hurt you!

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System Notification

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Cat mood altered… Defense system activated!

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Susannah

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Ahhhh? What's going on, the values are dropping… Waa! Durandal-sama, the feeders became robots again!

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Durandal

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Oh no… Susannah, let's deal with them first!

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< 1 Jotnar and 1 Flash Titan spawns. Story resumes after enemies are defeated. >

Susannah

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Why did the feeder change like that. Everything was fine when we came in.

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Durandal

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I think it was because of this little guy here.

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Durandal knelt down once more, taking the kitten and gently stroking it; it quickly became relaxed again. The values on the screen began to go back up.

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Happy Kitten

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Meow~

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Susannah

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(Durandal is so gentle, even cats can't resist.)

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Susannah

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(Whaaa, I don’t know If I should be jealous of the cat or of Durandal-sama.)

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Durandal

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It looks like my guess was right. Each number on this machine is connected to a cat’s mood in the area.

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Susannah

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Their mood?

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Durandal

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Right. If the patrolman has been trying to make life more comfortable for the cats here, the data recorded on this device should reflect that.

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Durandal

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So when I cheered the kitten up, the numbers on the screen rose.

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Susannah

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And when the numbers drop, the feeders turn into robots to protect them…

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Durandal

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Right. So my guess that the robots activated because they detected an intruder wasn’t right. They were reacting to the cats’ mood.

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Susannah

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I’m sorry, it's all my fault…

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Durandal

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Hm. What are you apologizing for. You didn't do anything wrong.

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Susannah

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The robot was activated because I scared the kitten… Ugh, I messed up again. I can’t do anything right.

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Durandal

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Why do you say that? Stan sneaks out to play with you all the time. I can tell he loves spending time with you.

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Susannah

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Stan’s the only one… All the other cats hate getting close to me.

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She scratched at her head in embarrassment, as though it was all her fault animals hated her.

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Susannah

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I’m sorry Durandal-sama, I've made things difficult for you. I'll just follow your lead.

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Durandal

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…

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Durandal

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Hold out your hand.

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Susannah

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Huh?

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Durandal took Susannah's hand without waiting, and gently pressed it to the kitten’s back.

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The gentle feeling of its fur is intoxicating.

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Durandal

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What do you think? So soft, right?

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Susannah

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(...!)

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Susannah

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( I must be dreaming! I'm actually petting a kitten! And… Durandal is touching my hand…)

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Susannah

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Hehehe…

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Durandal

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Su…sannah? Did l hurt you?

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Susannah

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No, Durandal-sama. I feel… great…

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Durandal

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But… you’re drooling. It looks serious.

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Susannah

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Aaaah!

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Susannah pulled back her hand. The kitten leaped from her palm and nuzzled into Durandal’s side, rubbing against her ankle.

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Durandal

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Waa, it looks scared again. But not as nervous as last time.

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Susannah

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I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I got carried away!

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Durandal

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It’s alright. You remind me a lot of how I used to be—

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Susannah

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(Huh? Durandal-sama used to be annoying too?)

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Durandal

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I wasn’t good with cats either.

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Susannah

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Huh? DurandaI-sama used to be bad with cats?

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Durandal

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Yep. I have a huge scar given to me by a street cat in London that took weeks to recover.

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Durandal

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All I wanted to do was pet it. I didn't expect it to react that way.

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Susannah

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Wow, I can’t imagine. Right now that kitten looks so at peace in your arms!

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Durandal

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It took months of hard work to learn how to be around cats.

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Durandal

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To learn more about their habits, I left a bunch of cat food by the road and observed them every day.

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Durandal

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For some reason, they would only eat the food when I wasn’t there, and they’d run away whenever I carelessly approached them.

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Durandal

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Even when I had tasty cat treats, they'd just stare and drool from a distance.

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Durandal

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A few months passed and I didn't get any closer.

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Susannah

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T-Then how did you finally get them to like you?

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Durandal

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Rita showed me.

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Durandal

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“Cats are sensitive creatures and can sense our emotions. If we’re too enthusiastic or want to keep our distance, it can cause them to be wary.”

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Durandal

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“You should just keep things simple and go make friends with it.”

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Durandal

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So I just went over, knelt down, reached out to snuggle, and they didn’t run away.

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Susannah

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Wow, that’s it? There aren't any special tricks?

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Durandal

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Yep, that’s all it takes. A few months latter and I had taken the first steps to gaining their trust.

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Durandal

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I was so worried about the last time I had gotten scratched; they could feel that and it made them anxious.

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Durandal

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Maybe something similar is going on with you.

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Durandal

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You’ve been working hard to improve.

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Durandal

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You’re worried about your previous failures and were worried during training, which led you to not be at your best.

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Susannah

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…

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Susannah

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What if I always mess up? I’m nowhere near as good as Durandal-sama. I can’t even catch up with the others.

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Durandal

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How can you know if you don't try? Not doing it right isn’t why we fail; not doing it at all is.

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Durandal

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I used to think l was too straightforward, that I didn't speak as well as Rita. But when I tried to improve, I found I was better than I thought.

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Susannah

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… Thank you, Durandal-sama.

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Susannah

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After each time I train, I get excited to use what I learn in real life.

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Susannah

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But whenever something comes up, I think “I can't do It this time. l need more time; I’ll get it right for sure next time.”

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Susannah

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So I rely on others without even thinking about it. I forget what I learned and mess up what I had done correctly in training.

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Susannah

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I should have realized that telllng myself “I can't do it” wasn’t a reason, it was an excuse.

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Durandal

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But now that you've found the problem, we can change it. This kitten just now didn’t hate you, right?

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Durandal

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You’ve tralned so hard, even on days off. Imagine everyone's surprise if you gave that all up now.

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Susannah

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Right! I’ll try even harder then…

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Susannah

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Huh? Wait, how did you know I was training on days off?

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Durandal

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I saw in your recordings. The Overseer has people study your videos to learn better camera work. I’ve seen a lot of your stuff.

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Durandal

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“Susannah’s Training Routine” is my favorite. Especially the latest video—

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Durandal

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"This blow will penetrate the stars!"

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Durandal

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Your cry is fierce, but the movement could be bolder, and your position could use some work.

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Susannah

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Aaaah!

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Susannah

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I-I-I-I-I…! My training routine videos… Should be on private! I haven’t been putting them on the wrong list, have I?

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Susannah

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Waaaaa, I’m soooooorry Durandal-sama, l-l-l-I’ll go ahead and submit a situation report!

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Durandal

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What’s there to report? Your effort is commendable.

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Durandal

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I think you’re already a mature Valkyrie, just not at your full strength.

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Durandal

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Next time you come across an enemy, just be brave and give it a “blow that will penetrate the stars.”

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Susannah

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R-Right, Durandal-sama. I'll keep that in mind. I don't know if I’ll do it right, but I’ll try my best.

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System Notification

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Cat relaxed. Opening core relaxation room.

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Susannah

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Ah, the door ahead is opened, let's go! The control room shouldn’t be far.

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Susannah

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(It’s true, you’ve grown, Susannah. Let’s change from here on out and put our best foot forward! Show Durandal a different side to you!)

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Durandal

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Wait, Susannah, watch out!

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Susannah

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Ah?

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Susannah

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Aaaah!

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Taking a sharp step forward, the ground beneath Susannah's feet suddenly gave way, throwing her unexpectedly down a tunnel.

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Durandal

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Susannah!

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Meanwhile, the storage's shelves suddenly changed into mechanical arms that tried to block Susannah from grabbing Durandal.

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It only took her a moment to turn the arms into scrap metal, but Susannah had already disappeared, leaving nothing but an empty floor.

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Durandal

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Shoot…

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End