Fighter Pilot Aphid, Gonna Save The Universe.

..i don't know what year you woke up in, but back when, if someone kidnapped and then drugged someone,

and then told me to "trust the process" i'd probably have turned them into pile of soot on the ground. ^^"

,,i.. just find this all so hard to believe.. what, this is how you do it? taking by force, we could be talked down,,we're sentient beings too.. it would do you good to remember that...

I know how it feels to be betrayed by an.. old ally turned floret.

Do NOT trust me.. after all of this. I.. I hope you’ll be okay. If I can.. get away, again.. I’ll come find you.

if you're compromised then i won't let you near me, i'm sorry.

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i'm sorry aphid.. please live a good life..

Be strong. You’ll make it, friend, even if I couldn’t.

..i don't know what year you woke up in, but back when, if someone kidnapped and then drugged someone,

and then told me to "trust the process" i'd probably have turned them into pile of soot on the ground. ^^"

,,i.. just find this all so hard to believe.. what, this is how you do it? taking by force, we could be talked down,,we're sentient beings too.. it would do you good to remember that...

I know how it feels to be betrayed by an.. old ally turned floret.

Do NOT trust me.. after all of this. I.. I hope you’ll be okay. If I can.. get away, again.. I’ll come find you.

h,,hi, bluedog… hhahah,,,..... r resi’s.. okay!! resi !!.. is sorry,. did not mean to cause more problems,,.. you’ve- ..had plenty of those to deal with without resi.. so resi’s okay!! areyou-

{you hear pain in her voice as she attempts to assure you. weak, but not quite like the whimpers you heard when you shot her inside the vent… it sounds like guilt.}

{You hear several loud crashes and bangs from somewhere, then a knock at the cabin door, but before you can answer it bursts open. I look at you, breathlessly. My tail wags fast as can be.}

{I rush inside and slam the door, moving the bar in front of the door and locking it so nobody can bother us. I dash over and hug you, just holding you there, tightly.. whimpering. I start to cry myself.}

you,... y,ou..... you're, Not ? but.. everyone!-.. you even!- .......resi failed you!!,, resi failed to help you.. again... you were TAKEN, just like the rest, i- ...was a khoward.. just froze,,, like it alwaysdoes,, i,,,,

{she grabs onto you once more, tighter now. the breathing grows heavy and sporadic.}

{I shake my head, hugging you so very tightly.}

It wasn’t your fault. You’re okay.. youre okay, I promise. I was just so so worried about you.. stars, I missed the hell outta you, resi…

{I sniffle a bit, and pause.}

You know.. there’s an old Terran phrase.. for when you’re on your last chance with somethin’. Bein’ on thin ice. Well.. Resi..

...starting to think. if you did get,, turned into a floret, p permanently,. resi would, understand. resi would maybe.. resi would follow you.

R-resi..? Did I… huh..? I.. no.. no, no, I could never… don’t say that, I’d.. what kind of horrible person would I be if I forced you to accept something like that..?!? I.. I’d be no better than them. I would never.. don’t say that. I was not happier. I am far, far happier here, with you.. I’d never choose anything else. You’re my cat thing, okay?

You.. you saved me, Resi, more than you even realize.. you keep saving me, every day. Because I have you to give me someone to fight for. A reason to keep going. You found me.. and I needed it more than I ever thought I would. I..

{I hesitate.. my words coming out slowly, selectively.}

- Peppermint, Twelfth Floret ( @ice-cream-floret )

- Peppermint, Twelfth Floret ( @ice-cream-floret )

- Peppermint, Twelfth Floret ( @ice-cream-floret )

h,,hi, bluedog… hhahah,,,..... r resi’s.. okay!! resi !!.. is sorry,. did not mean to cause more problems,,.. you’ve- ..had plenty of those to deal with without resi.. so resi’s okay!! areyou-

{you hear pain in her voice as she attempts to assure you. weak, but not quite like the whimpers you heard when you shot her inside the vent… it sounds like guilt.}

{You hear several loud crashes and bangs from somewhere, then a knock at the cabin door, but before you can answer it bursts open. I look at you, breathlessly. My tail wags fast as can be.}

{I rush inside and slam the door, moving the bar in front of the door and locking it so nobody can bother us. I dash over and hug you, just holding you there, tightly.. whimpering. I start to cry myself.}

you,... y,ou..... you're, Not ? but.. everyone!-.. you even!- .......resi failed you!!,, resi failed to help you.. again... you were TAKEN, just like the rest, i- ...was a khoward.. just froze,,, like it alwaysdoes,, i,,,,

{she grabs onto you once more, tighter now. the breathing grows heavy and sporadic.}

{I shake my head, hugging you so very tightly.}

It wasn’t your fault. You’re okay.. youre okay, I promise. I was just so so worried about you.. stars, I missed the hell outta you, resi…

{I sniffle a bit, and pause.}

You know.. there’s an old Terran phrase.. for when you’re on your last chance with somethin’. Bein’ on thin ice. Well.. Resi..

I.. I wish I could have done better. I’m sorry, comrade.

Terra invicta.

[the message reaches the unit while its sitting inside @asteraceaeactivity's sun-shuttle, it gently hugging the dolly while looking at the stars]

..... a-aphid?... n-No you did well! you saved so many people, you worked yourself to the bone and and-and beyond that.... *sob* i--.i... ,,, i'm gonna miss you friend.

...wish i could've helped you..

{it hugs the doll trying to hold it back from crying even more.}

....Don't die on me. promise me, whatever happens, don't die. not by your hands Or anyone elses. we're eating that crumble together so help me stars.

I hope I can see you again, friend. I was.. looking forward to that crumble, heh. guess I wasn’t being as stealthy as I thought. I.. I won’t die. Promise.

Terra Invicta.

[Suddenly, a crash is heard, as a vine tears through the wall near Aphid, turning into a hollow tunnel, through which she is then grabbed by Cuscuta, restrained by her body and brought onto a lavish personal shuttle, as she then leaves the tunnel it, closing it and takes off, holding Aphid close.]

{my eyes widen in panic and rage. I slash at you with my combat knife wildly, kicking and struggling as hard as I can.}

Miss Tenko.. Miss Tenko… I..

{I start to cry, sobbing into your vines. My eyes soften as the relaxing agents hit me.}

Besides, the chip... We need that gone, petal. It's not good for you.

{I look briefly confused and then flash to anger.}

What the fuck are you talking about? I don’t have any fucking chip in me. I was NOT HURTING, I was FINALLY fucking driven and motivated again and you’re gonna take it all away. I had a purpose.. This is a fucking war. Let me save my friends.. let me save them…! fuck you.. fuck you.. I will never trust you. You backstabbing fuck. I’m not your “darling”. I’m your enemy. And I ALWAYS will be.

{I sob again.. but there’s a hint of a blush, too.. I can’t hide it. I flash between confusion and fear and blushing…}

there’s…. A chip..? I didn’t.. know that.. you’re gonna implant me.. ah.. fuck.. I’m.. please.. home.. shit, I.. I.. sleep.. nnh..! No!

{I whimper, trying to maintain my resolve.. but it’s so hard.. my tail starts wagging despite myself. I hide my face from you.}

you… god dammit… I had a plan.. I had a plan.. I..

{I yawn. I’m so tired..}

I’ll.. geh..!

{I shake my head.. trying to stay awake. But you’re so warm and comfortable.. your biorhythm is soothing me, hitting extra hard after going without it.}

You ain’t ever heard of an apartment block? Khrushchevkas? We don’t all get our own hab with a yard. Must be nice to never have to struggle and work for what you have. That’s what makes it rewarding.

Many did so for causes that they believed were worth it, and so they fought and killed those who believed in opposite causes just as deeply. Many fought just to survive, suffering under others who fought to stay on top so they wouldn’t suffer as much.

Most suffered ultimately for the benefit of people who couldn’t care less about them. Armies of the youngest Terrans who could grasp a weapon, spent like profitcoins to buy a rich man a fancier chair. Slaves worked so hard and given so little their bodies gave out after 30 years or less so the slaver could drink sweeter wine. Terrans like yourself who woke up and bled and writhed and cried and grit their jaw, choked back the food they could get and went to sleep under filthy sheets. And what did their suffering and hard work earn them?

Another day of suffering and hard work.

Terra was many things. Not all of them good. The corposcum was just as bad as you weeds, yes. But it was our planet. Our people. Our homeworld. And you think you can just wave a finger and tear it all to the ground just to plant the seeds of your oppressive weed tendrils and be thanked for it? Millions of years of culture and technological progress and history destroyed just to shave off a couple sharp edges? It fills me with utter disgust, down to MY core.

I have no quarrels with those who wish to willingly fall under your control. But I have many reasons to despise you. And some pretty sentimental words won’t change that. Once more I say:

Terra Invicta.

[Suddenly, a crash is heard, as a vine tears through the wall near Aphid, turning into a hollow tunnel, through which she is then grabbed by Cuscuta, restrained by her body and brought onto a lavish personal shuttle, as she then leaves the tunnel it, closing it and takes off, holding Aphid close.]

{my eyes widen in panic and rage. I slash at you with my combat knife wildly, kicking and struggling as hard as I can.}

Miss Tenko.. Miss Tenko… I..

{I start to cry, sobbing into your vines. My eyes soften as the relaxing agents hit me.}

Besides, the chip... We need that gone, petal. It's not good for you.

{I look briefly confused and then flash to anger.}

What the fuck are you talking about? I don’t have any fucking chip in me. I was NOT HURTING, I was FINALLY fucking driven and motivated again and you’re gonna take it all away. I had a purpose.. This is a fucking war. Let me save my friends.. let me save them…! fuck you.. fuck you.. I will never trust you. You backstabbing fuck. I’m not your “darling”. I’m your enemy. And I ALWAYS will be.

{I sob again.. but there’s a hint of a blush, too.. I can’t hide it. I flash between confusion and fear and blushing…}

there’s…. A chip..? I didn’t.. know that.. you’re gonna implant me.. ah.. fuck.. I’m.. please.. home.. shit, I.. I.. sleep.. nnh..! No!

{I whimper, trying to maintain my resolve.. but it’s so hard.. my tail starts wagging despite myself. I hide my face from you.}

you… god dammit… I had a plan.. I had a plan.. I..

{I yawn. I’m so tired..}

I’ll.. geh..!

{I shake my head.. trying to stay awake. But you’re so warm and comfortable.. your biorhythm is soothing me, hitting extra hard after going without it.}

Terra Invicta.

[Suddenly, a crash is heard, as a vine tears through the wall near Aphid, turning into a hollow tunnel, through which she is then grabbed by Cuscuta, restrained by her body and brought onto a lavish personal shuttle, as she then leaves the tunnel it, closing it and takes off, holding Aphid close.]

{my eyes widen in panic and rage. I slash at you with my combat knife wildly, kicking and struggling as hard as I can.}

Miss Tenko.. Miss Tenko… I..

{I start to cry, sobbing into your vines. My eyes soften as the relaxing agents hit me.}

Besides, the chip... We need that gone, petal. It's not good for you.

{I look briefly confused and then flash to anger.}

What the fuck are you talking about? I don’t have any fucking chip in me. I was NOT HURTING, I was FINALLY fucking driven and motivated again and you’re gonna take it all away. I had a purpose.. This is a fucking war. Let me save my friends.. let me save them…! fuck you.. fuck you.. I will never trust you. You backstabbing fuck. I’m not your “darling”. I’m your enemy. And I ALWAYS will be.

{I sob again.. but there’s a hint of a blush, too.. I can’t hide it. I flash between confusion and fear and blushing…}

there’s…. A chip..? I didn’t.. know that.. you’re gonna implant me.. ah.. fuck.. I’m.. please.. home.. shit, I.. I.. sleep.. nnh..! No!

You ain’t ever heard of an apartment block? Khrushchevkas? We don’t all get our own hab with a yard. Must be nice to never have to struggle and work for what you have. That’s what makes it rewarding.

You ain’t ever heard of an apartment block? Khrushchevkas? We don’t all get our own hab with a yard. Must be nice to never have to struggle and work for what you have. That’s what makes it rewarding.

Terra Invicta.

[Suddenly, a crash is heard, as a vine tears through the wall near Aphid, turning into a hollow tunnel, through which she is then grabbed by Cuscuta, restrained by her body and brought onto a lavish personal shuttle, as she then leaves the tunnel it, closing it and takes off, holding Aphid close.]

{my eyes widen in panic and rage. I slash at you with my combat knife wildly, kicking and struggling as hard as I can.}

Miss Tenko.. Miss Tenko… I..

{I start to cry, sobbing into your vines. My eyes soften as the relaxing agents hit me.}

Besides, the chip... We need that gone, petal. It's not good for you.

{I look briefly confused and then flash to anger.}

What the fuck are you talking about? I don’t have any fucking chip in me. I was NOT HURTING, I was FINALLY fucking driven and motivated again and you’re gonna take it all away. I had a purpose.. This is a fucking war. Let me save my friends.. let me save them…! fuck you.. fuck you.. I will never trust you. You backstabbing fuck. I’m not your “darling”. I’m your enemy. And I ALWAYS will be.