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You notice this delicate "humidifier" that has suddenly appeared on your desk, where, from what Closure has told you, Ascalon placed it.
The wisps of mist felt like Ascalon's eyes, and knowing her art skills, you have no doubt that if there is a single movement in this room, the Master Assassin will be out of this humidifier in three seconds.
But why would she give such a "gift"? Is it protection, or is it surveillance? You know that Ascalon doesn't need such an item to keep an eye on someone, and the presence of this mysterious device is more of a warning than a practical function - she's watching you. You feel somewhat helpless, but by all accounts, she has good reason to focus her attention on you once again after the heartbreaking turn of events in Rhode Island.
You recalled your past experiences with each other, which could have been considered an unspoken partnership. You think of her ever-vigilant attitude during those first days; and of the times she risked her life to protect you from danger on the battlefields of Victoria; it wasn't until these relatively smooth three years that she slowly became the person you had come to know.
Of all the cadres who have traveled with Rhode Island for so long, Ascalon is perhaps the most enigmatic. She is the shadow of Rhode Island, the pointy end that holds the position of guard. You can only piece together her past from the mouths of elite cadres, and feel her determination from the records of one battle to the next. Regardless, you have always trusted Ascalon, as she has proven countless times that she is there when you and Rhode Island need her.
But how does she see it personally? Perhaps it's time to have a heart-to-heart talk ......
"Ascalon."
You call out softly into the humidifier.
One second, two seconds ...... A minute passes and Ascalon does not float out of the humidifier. Just then, there is a knock on the office door.
Ascalon stood in the doorway, a file in his hand.
"I think it's time." Ascalon hands the document to you.
"I will be giving you command of S.W.E.E.P. From now on, S.W.E.E.P. will no longer be a separate existence from the Rhode Island system, and it will be able to take on any field and security work. As for what it will take to get S.W.E.E.P. integrated into Rhode Island and in the sights of the other cadres, the specifics are up to you."
"Why?"
"It's a choice I've made after careful thought. I have informed Amiya of it, and she has no objections, and she would prefer that the matter be brought to you directly from me-
"We both believe that sharp knives are most effective when held in the hands of a commander who oversees the situation, and next time, we can nip the threat in the bud much sooner. There's no one better than you in Rhode Island right now, Doctor - Doctor, are you listening?"
"When, of course."
"I was just wondering ...... This humidifier is?"
"It's a small invention from the medical department, originally given to me by Touch, with calming medication added to it to ease the pain of illness, or it can just be used as a humidifier.
"It's dry over here and everyone uses it. I put one at Amiya's as well, and as for the Mon3tr, I'm not sure she needs it - you care for it much?"
"...... No, nothing to worry about."
"Thank you, Ascalon."
Also seems like cenm0 literally photobashed a Shagaru Magala asset into the l2d, hope this doesn't influence future wasking.