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[...well, this sure is a sight, isn't it? battler has no choice, he knew he would be going against his master's wishes by making this broadcast- but he was desperate. he had been searching for her for a while now, well over a day, and he couldn't find her at all. the storm had blown into genessia, it took over and the blizzard was everywhere. it was thick, harsh, and absolutely freezing. it hadn't bothered him, his strength and magic was enough for him to be fine, but the icy cold was harsh enough to bite at his skin.

was there magic involved with the blizzard...? there's no way something natural would ever affect him.

so, his master was missing. he needed to find her, she was his only purpose now, and without her he felt completely empty. he was always just meant to be a husk of a man, but without his master at his side he felt the need to just give up. he needed her.

the broadcast clicks on with battler's face, a genuine frown spread across his features, and he he seems to be covered in snow. the bits of white contrasted with the purple color of his suit, and even the tips of his hair appeared to be frozen.]

....I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't genuinely need.... assistance. [he knows what this means too, that people will attack him, that they won't hear him at all- but as long as his master will be safe he simply doesn't care.]

My master has gone missing and I cannot even sense her. Usually I would know where she is at all times, I would be able to teleport to her if she ever called on me... however she is... simply gone. She cannot be dead- I would know that for sure but... I know she is in danger as well.

You all have your grudges with me, I understand, however let it be known that I cannot harm you any more. My current master instructed me not to hurt or kill anyone anymore, I am simply... hers now, and hers alone.

Aahh get angry with me all you like, attack me if you like, you all love that... don't you? You humans... and your emotions....! It all still fascinates me so much, but now is not the time for me...! My master must be saved, and I need help finding her...! I'm sure.... I'm sure my magic could help her in this blizzard, it must!

My master's name? You all know her very well: Terra Branford. You all hate me... but will you not put aside your hatred in favor of Terra? She has done nothing to earn your hatred... And I will be walking the streets to search for her, seek me out if you must.

[he will be awaiting the intense backlash.]

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[as he said he battler would then be walking the streets of genessia in order to look for her. the blizzard was strong, much too intense, and he had to put up an arm in order to shield himself from the sheer force of the wind and ice. she grit his teeth as he walked, his anger for being unable to find her growing more and more intense.

battler would often duck out of the wind in order to hide in a shop, or even in an alleyway. feel free to accidentally run into him then as well.]

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[Karla sees the broadcast, her eyes widening. Her heart begins beating rapidly in her chest as she realizes...this is it. This is her chance. She had promised that they would all get Battler for what he's done. She didn't want to let this opportunity slip by.]

[But she can't ignore Terra's plight either. Her duty is protection, not vengeance. She also doesn't want to risk rushing in blind and unprepared. She pulls out her device, ready to ask for David's advice, but then realizes...she needs to make her own decision. It was why she had become a Deputy in the first place. Still...she should at least let David know what's happening. So she shoots him a quick private text...]

Battler has reappeared. I'm going to answer his call.

[With that, she brings her sword and begins her patrol, looking for either Battler or Terra. At least she knows what Terra looks like from that awful broadcast.]

[Karla happens to come across Battler first, stopping a good distance away in plain view. She just stands, not really looking at him, her mind wandering. She stands there like a ghost haunting him, not completely there. It was just like in her own world, where she had wandered like a ghost, not really living in the world. Her sword calls out to her to strike the man down, and she's trying her best to resist at the moment. She isn't just another fool, blindly seeking vengeance...]

[the blizzard is strong and visibility is low, but he is still able to make out someone in front of him. he can see her far off in the distance, but he still knew who it was looking at him. karla, was it? they had talked after his attack, but then never again.]

...Have you come for revenge, or to find my master? [he called out to her, his steps in the snow now stopping as he awaited her answer.]

[Logically, the decision is an easy one. Revenge is ultimately pointless. Revenge won't change anything. Especially here, when Battler would just come back if she killed him.]

[But standing here, seeing Battler in person for the first time since that black night, it's hard not to feel the misery she felt all over again. And her blade is aching for a good meal. But her duty as Deputy Guardian comes first and foremost. She just wonders if she would have the ability to bring Battler in alone.]

I'll help you find your master. After that, however...

[She trails off. She's not even sure what she'll do. The only thing that's certain is that it won't be pretty. Hopefully she'll at least hear from David while they're searching.]

After that you won't be able to find us again.

[his answer was firm. he would run, just like he had before, and no one would be able to look for him at all.]

Do you possess any sort of detection magic?

...Is that so?

[Then she'd definitely better not let this opportunity slip by. Perhaps she really should strike him down now if that's the case. But still, she waits. But why? Is she afraid? What is she afraid of? The questions fly through her mind until it registers Battler's question.]

Detection magic? Unfortunately, no...

[battler sighed, obviously becoming a little frustrated.]

Then I am at a loss for how to find her. We search, perhaps, and even then... [he shook his head.] No- we will find her, we have to.

We will search...

[At least this would buy her time to decide the best course of action, to sort out her conflicted morals and emotions. If Battler is going to disappear after finding Terra, she'd better strike him down while she has the chance. Knock him out and turn him over to David. But can she really bring herself to cut him down in cold blood? There are times when the sword frightens her, and this is one of them. Beneath her skill and desire to find the one person who meant everything to her, lies the fear of her heart turning cold like her blade.]

[But the more she thinks about that night in the cabin, the more she wants to draw her blade...]

[Instead, Karla takes a brief glance at her device, hoping for some kind of response. Still nothing. So she puts her device away and turns her attention to the culprit again.]

Well, I suppose you're more familiar with her favorite places of interest, so I'll let you lead the way.

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[she could try and cut him up all she wanted, but as it would stand she wouldn't be able to touch him without magic. he was still all powerful, and he still had his magical barriers up at all times.

but fine, he nodded at her and started to lead the way.]

I am familiar with all of her favorite places, yes.

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