Going Home

## Dialogue

* **Elma**
*"……"*
*"Oh, hello, Cross."*
*"Sorry about that. I was just lost in thought."*
*"Or maybe it's more accurate to say that I was getting a bit sentimental."*
*"When exactly did this place become my home? When did I grow to love it so?"*
*"So many unexpected things have happened, you know?"*
*"And yet, humanity has begun to lay down roots on this planet in spite of it all."*
*"I don't know. Maybe that's why I feel like my perceptions have changed a little."*
*"When I finish a mission and return to the barracks, it really feels like I'm coming home."*
* **Cross**
	+ *Agree*: *Tell Elma you feel the same way.*
		- **Elma**
		*"It makes me happy to hear that."*
	+ *Disagree*: *Say you don't feel that way at all.*
		- **Elma**
		*"Interesting. Is that because you miss your home back on Earth?"*
		*"Or am I the strange one for getting sentimental over what amounts to a simple military housing facility?"*
		*"…No, that's not fair. They're more than that."*
* **Elma**
*"Did you know that our floor is unique within the BLADE barracks?"*
*"Our quarters are larger than those of the other teams, and also come with the biggest kitchen."*
*"I've been blessed to be able to share them only with people I trust completely."*
*"Nagi and Vandham even allowed me to bring Lin and Tatsu in here, despite her age and his… Well, him."*
*"It was good of them to make all that happen."*
* **Cross**
	+ *Speculate*: *Assume that it's due to her rank as a colonel.*
		- **Elma**
		*"Hah. No, I'm afraid that's not it."*
		*"BLADE has no ranks—not in a practical kind of way, I mean. The only people who really care that I'm a colonel are Irina and Gwin."*
		*"Think about it—would you and Lin really want to live under the same roof as someone you had to address as "colonel" all the time?"*
		*"No, rank means nothing here."*
		*"Anyway, if we have another opportunity someday, I might tell you more about it. …And about me."*
		*"But for now, we should drop it. I know you're busy enough without me taking up all your time."*
		(END)
	+ *Inquire*: *Ask why Elma was given such special treatment.*
		- Before Chapter 12:
			* **Elma**
			*"That's actually a bit…tricky."*
			*"Perhaps once we've secured the Lifehold Core, I can take the time to do the explanation justice."*
			*"Besides, this is no time to reminisce about the past."*
			*"I know you have missions of your own to pursue."*
			*"Now let's both get out there and do our best."*
			(END)
		- After Chapter 12:
			* **Elma**
			*"I assume you know why I get "special treatment" now."*
			*"It's because my true nature has to be concealed from the general public."*
			*"True, I'm using a mimeosome like everyone else, so the odds of my being discovered are quite low."*
			*"However, my knowledge of Earth culture and customs isn't exactly...flawless."*
			*"While my appearance is unlikely to betray me, my lack of knowledge and experience very well could."*
			*"That's why I was allowed to form a team composed only of those I trusted."*
			*"Not to say I don't trust Irina—I just knew her talents could be put to better use elsewhere."*
			*"Well, that's enough about me. We should get going."*
			*"After all, we've both got a great deal to accomplish for the good of New LA."*
			(END)