2021-05-04: Watching, Waiting

• Cutscene: Watching, Waiting
• Cast: ???
• Where: ???
• Date: May 4th, 2021
• Summary: One step has been completed. But, it had come at a cost. Nevertheless, other circumstances may afford those which watch from the shadows a further success.

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BGM: (Ergo Proxy OST - Awakening) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVEJOeQ7H4w

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"So he failed. Even with 'that power', he could not eliminate them." "As expected of Stein." "He always was led by his emotions. But it is of no concern to us." "He completed his task, after all." "Yes. But they made contact with a Shevat agent." "One of their spies... Shevat...." "Hateful... Abhorrent... Accursed..." "So that is where they will go. They will find succor amidst the enemy!" "Yes, and with that shield..." "Yes. We will not be able to breach that shield." "...Is it not ready?" "No. According to his reports, it is incomplete. We will not be able to deploy it." "What about Ramses? Surely, if Gebler were mobilized before they reach the tower..." "Krelian advised against it. And Cain is in alignment with him." "An unlikely partnership. That must mean she agrees as well." "Yes. We will have no choice but to let them do as they please." "Even if it means the children of the earth ascend to the heavens." "How frustrating. Even turning the other Lambs against them failed. Are there truly no other options?" "No. Not unless we wish to cross them. If they are united... I do not relish it." "Wait. There is a report..." "What?" "'They' are heading to Shevat. "No doubt, to settle old grudges." "...Are they? Then they have some device to breach its barrier?" "That, or they are overconfident. If they are eliminated instead, it 'solves our problems' regardless." "Yes... that would be sufficient." "Very well." "Then we will watch and see which shall be destroyed."