Zeroth Directive

Archive II

A loose leaflet left in the corner of the boxing gym, its paper yellowed and ink smudged, read: [April 1st] Hannah hasn't noticed. Ronnie took a real savage beating from her. The demolition crew from the toy factory on the corner is under our protection now, but I would've preferred that they never showed up. Baird and I still don't know how to console Vina. Why's she so down all of a sudden? [April 4th] What's going on with Hannah, that dolt! Why hasn't she figured out the problem yet? Apparently, she sent one of Ryan's distant relatives to the hospital, so they probably won't be messing around on our turf anymore. [■■■■■] This joke's not funny anymore. I have no illusions that scrappy old Hannah's gonna sit down in the gym with us and listen to us all day. Vina's worried about the rough plan that Baird and I came up with. Hopefully Hannah can accept it without too much fuss. (If not, Baird said she'd be in charge of holding her down.) [April 15th] Hannah's already been busy for a good half month in preparation for that one day. Vina's well aware of the prank I'm pulling on Hannah, but also doesn't have the heart to let her down after seeing how hard she's been working. So, Vina's cooperating with me to put on a little show, and avoiding Hannah for the time being. However, her worries are gradually becoming realized. More and more logistics companies have been pulling out of Norport Borough, and I heard the last few staff members maintaining the railway are also about to be transferred away. Rumors have also been going around that there've been lots of foreigners out and about the borough, so we can't wait around much longer. [■■■■■] Haven't seen the boxing gym this busy for quite some time; just about everyone and their mothers showed up. Everyone was hollering Vina's and Hannah's names, and I couldn't help but place a little bet on the long-awaited duel between them. Of course, Hannah, who had conquered just about everyone in Norport, was certainly qualified to challenge Vina again, but reality can often be cruel. At least, seeing them both in the ring again made me not feel so guilty. Tomorrow's the day we leave. Hannah unexpectedly didn't have any issues with Vina leaving Norport Borough. We all know that the place has no future, now that the railways have been abandoned.

Archive III

Morgan didn't ask Siege any questions. She knew that she would need some time, so she took the initiative to drag the visibly agitated Indra to the back. Dagda also stood silently behind Siege as always, neither too close nor too far. Morgan surmised that Siege understood this too – that Glasgow's members had more or less figured out her true identity, just that the gang's leader hadn't yet figured out a good excuse to broach the subject with everyone. All along the direction of the railroad tracks, Glasgow saw the once-bustling factories and logistics stations, now all deserted. From within their shelters, a few homeless people watched this procession from nowhere with vigilant eyes. Just ahead is the checkpoint to Sudean Borough. Many homeless people gathered in front of the checkpoint to look on enviously at the construction team going back and forth on the other side, but the impassive border patrol squads cut off any hope of them slipping into Sudean Borough in search of a new life. Morgan had seen this play out before. When she was young, the homeless people outside Norport once looked upon their brand-new homes with such envy. 'Can't pass through that checkpoint there. I know a way out of Londinium from Auchterigg Borough.' This was Morgan's first time setting foot in Auchterigg in her life. She quickly discovered that even the loud and brash Indra could only keep her mouth shut in shock at the scene before them. Time has left an indelible mark upon this section of Victoria's most historic area, but the tranquility established by its construction has still been preserved to this day. Now, this was civility. Such was the first thought that crossed Morgan's mind. She even hoped that she could live here, among civility. But, the faces of the homeless people back at the factory floated into her mind's eye and made her shudder. What is it that keeps 'civility' alive? It is all of them, and all of her people. The fate of Norport Borough is also the fate of Sudean Borough. The cycle of prosperity and recession means nothing to the people living among civility. The fate of the outer urban areas will never be more than a lingering afterthought to the 'civilized.' Food will always be food, even if the brand changes. Somehow, Morgan ends up at the end of the line, and seems to notice the regretful look in Siege's eyes. Though she has countless inspirations to put pen to paper at this moment, she nevertheless does not know where to start.

Archive IV

Become a knight? The thought never crossed my mind. That's the issue that's always eating Dagda up. I'm just Morgan, a native of Norport, and following Vina doesn't change that fact one bit. Hannah and I have our plan, and once this shite is all sorted out, we're going back to our gym, drinking in the morning, and kickin' it in the afternoon. Nothing's gonna change. Vina? Vina, huh... Who is she going to be at that point – Her Majesty Alexandrina, or Siege of Glasgow? I certainly hope that everyone can return to our old boxing gym, but I also respect whatever Vina decides! Afraid? Of course not. Even if you ask Hannah, she'll agree without a second thought that I'm the steadiest and most courageous member of Glasgow. ...... Alright, I'll admit, I've been a bit concerned lately about what we've gained, and what we've lost. We used to be a bunch of street ruffians, and our biggest battles were fought in the underground black market. But things are different now. All of Londinium has become a battlefield, with enemies we've never seen before and an unimaginable number of casualties. This isn't anything like a street brawl! I try hard to put on the same airs as before and become a pillar of strength for them, but the truth is, I also need a pillar of my own. Vina? That's right, Vina. Vina, who led me through hell and high water in the fight for our survival, is that pillar. We've had similar experiences and grew up under similar conditions, so Vina should understand how I feel... But now that I know who she is, I'm not so sure anymore. No, I'm not worried that she'll grow further and further apart from us, nor am I mad that she hid her identity from us all this time. Anyone would do the same. I'm just worried that she'll be pulled away from us by the people she fears and loathes, while I'm powerless to protect her. After all, I'm just a lowlife who grew up on the streets. What ability do I have to fulfill the promise I made to the girl who wandered onto our turf? Chowder? When'd she learn to make chowder? She already brought it over too? Okay, fine. Doctor, forget about everything I just said! Let's call this session for now. ––Incomplete interview record

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