When I was reading through that part something that came constantly to mind is if parts of this conversation would be in the anime. Either a disjointed voice over or one of the main characters eavesdropping the tail end of it. Or if the anime would show the hug without any context.
Dont think Anna is such an important character at this time that she gets screen time in the anime over the oh so important swording lessons Coke-zero is probably getting atm.:rolleyes:

urgh this update, so much to comment on so little time.:cry:
 
Dont think Anna is such an important character at this time that she gets screen time in the anime over the oh so important swording lessons Coke-zero is probably getting atm.:rolleyes:

urgh this update, so much to comment on so little time.:cry:
I dunno man. Cut the training montage with the building montage 'cuz potential and not always being violent and whatnot. Afterwards, Coke-zero would do some more stuff and then they could be having a conversation about what it means to be a Valkyrie and how war is terrible and all that jazz and they could cut it with these bits of Anna backstory revelations and lines like "you'll be maimed until you can't even remember your past, your friends, who you were," culminating with a dramatic music sting and reveal that she's #1 (mix with a suitably dramatic declaration from Coke-zero about becoming the best or something like that). Roll credits.
 
"Yukari, Setsuna. I'll be off for a mission. I will return before the Vanguard Tournament," you announce as you stand and make your way for the exit.

"Mission-? Wait!" Yukari lands in front of you, blocking the doorway, "What mission, Anna? Don't leave me behind, I'm going too."

"Mission?" asks Setsuna, jogging down the hill to catch up.

"A non-combat humanitarian aid mission," you answer, forwarding the message to the two, shooting a curious look Yukari's way. As a Third Year, she should have also received Sandra's message, right?

Yukari's face goes through a range of emotions as you watch on, features twisting into something dark before she seems to deflate, looking crestfallen.

"Combat eligible? So that's how it's going to be," Yukari says flatly.

"Helping build stuff for refugees? Yeah I'd be up for it… but doesn't seem like I'm invited," Setsuna murmurs contemplatively at her datapad.

"Anna," Yukari almost shouts, reaching up and grabbing you by the shoulders, her face unreadable, then she hugs you.

"Stay safe, please," she says into your chest.

Um.

Um…

Eeep…

"I-I will? Stay s-safe too?" you stutter.

"H-hey onee-sama," cuts in Setsuna, "It's just a construction mission. Besides it's Anna. She isn't going to slip with a hammer and hit her own thumb or anything."

Yukari pushes herself away and nods.

"Y-yeah. Sorry Anna, uh," she says wetly, "Good luck."

"S-sure, uh, you too" you mutter, averting your eyes and escape out the door.

"Wow Yukari. For such a poignant moment, you two sure can add on the unnecessary romantic undertones," Setsuna says frankly from behind you.

Yukari chokes out a startled laugh, "Setsuna, you watch too much anime."
Yessss...YESSSSSS....IT IS ALL COMING TOGETHER.

Decide on a favourite food or favourite food type! Doesn't matter if you classify them by region, type or anything;
[X] Pancakes with maple syrup and bacon.

Which matches of the Squadron Vanguard tournament will you be going to see?
Accept Commentary request?

[X] No. You will watch all the matches involving your squadron. As the matches take place simultaneously, you will only be watching the matches from your own squadron.
 
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I can absolutely guarantee you that her ability deserves the rank. Also, need to talk to you, stop pretending to be offnet. I know you monitor these comment thread replies IRT.
-Comment by user "Jatayu Sen" (Verified WAN Account, United Nations Armed Forces, Air Force Air Marshal, Valkyrie Ace Rank 2), highest rated response to above comment
Former nr.1, we got a name on her now. Also is she talking to the one that sent the comment in the first place or is she calling out to Anna here? Thought the first one at the first read through. But the monitor in IRT thing seem so Durga Anna.

"Jesus Anna," the Instructor's voice breaks through, flecked with static, "Was that Corrosion you were about to throw? That's-"

...

"The use of Higgs against me reminded me of that- that enemy, Sekhmet… and I'm bad with time limits. I stopped thinking."

...

"You should join us Instructors for some group exercises on the weekends. Or watch us, at least. It's a good way to distinguish our Higgs use signature with that of the Types. I'd always thought- I mean, given what I've heard about your sensory skills, I… uh- anyway! It's probably more fun than just sitting around in your room."
Anna still has issues. But we really should take her up on that offer though. Both for the mentally get ready fighting side by side with these people thing and improving Anna's skills. But mostly because the instructors are both competent and nice people so far.

Static Wave: 130+150+60(Two special events)+10(Late update conpensation)=350/350
Static Wave Level 1 > Static Wave Level 2:
Expend all available Impeller and take minimal frame damage to deal enormous damage at short range.

Blue Wave: Expend all available Impeller and take minimal frame damage to deal very heavy damage in a line at any range.
0/1050 for Level 1.
Red Wave: Expend all available Impeller and take minimal frame damage to deal indiscriminate, enormous damage around you at short range.
0/1050 for Level 1.

Target Rich Environment: 40+50=90/350
Woho! One thing down many more to go. It is nice that the 300 will be able to use a kind of Wave force (even if it seems that even the top ranked ones have trouble doing it without the maiming and dying part).

Can we improve Static Wave further, or is lvl 2 the max and Blue and Red wave the improvements so to say?

There appears to be an ongoing raid or some event of that sort occurring as you visit the Electronics Elective Class.
... Crafting class is like 'We need your wisdom holy one' and Anna is like 'Git gud scrubs' and 'Oh right it is also a *insert combination weapon*'.

Seems the UN is right on track about getting those HPP's. Hopefully we can get our hands on replacements sooner or later. Makes me wonder if target rich environment can be set aside for more Wave Force+Advances Impeller Skills.



"I'm not here to-" your word stick in your throat, -run away, Anna. Do other, normal things. Live a childhood that I never could give you. Live on and be happy, please. You understand me right? You've always protected her. Will you remind her?-
Dear lord the last words are aimed at Durga ain't they?:cry: Everything was her after all.:cry: Durga is the best.:cry:

Could comment on the Korean mission but it would only be a bunch of sound effects at the moment.:D:cry:

Decide on a favourite food or favourite food type! Doesn't matter if you classify them by region, type or anything;
>[]Write in?

Which matches of the Squadron Vanguard tournament will you be going to see?
Accept Commentary request?

>[]Yes. You will watch all the matches involving your squadron. As the matches take place simultaneously, you will only be watching the matches from your own squadron.

>[]No. Watch specific matches. You may choose multiple people. In case of clash, Anna will prioritise watching matches by number of votes received.
>>[]Follow someone?
>>[]Watch Koujirou and Setsuna. How have they improved?
>>[]Watch Sandra.
>>[]Go watch Zoe Hermann, Ace of Squadron Ten. How is she as a Valkyrie?
>>[]Just look around for interesting matches.

>[]None of the matches. Do something else.
>>[]Write in?

>[]Write in which matches to pay attention to.

XxXxXxXxXx
... Anna commenting? Well she got the skills for it? Right? Then why do I have this sense of dread!?:o

Really should watch our flights fights.
 
Commentary seems like a horrible idea considering Anna hates the thought of Valk on Valk combat and is in general awful at explaining shit considering how intuitive everything's become for her.
 
Commentary seems like a horrible idea considering Anna hates the thought of Valk on Valk combat and is in general awful at explaining shit considering how intuitive everything's become for her.
Yeah. Switched my vote on that to [] No. You will watch all the matches involving your squadron. As the matches take place simultaneously, you will only be watching the matches from your own squadron.
 
Decide on a favourite food or favourite food type! Doesn't matter if you classify them by region, type or anything;
[ ] Pancakes with maple syrup.
Oh, it's on now.

Decide on a favourite food or favourite food type! Doesn't matter if you classify them by region, type or anything;
[X] Waffles with blueberry syrup.

Which matches of the Squadron Vanguard tournament will you be going to see?
Accept Commentary request?

[X] Yes. You will watch all of the matches involving your flight.

Anna should get out more, talk to people. What could go wrong?
 
Pancakes with maple syrup is has to be Anna's favorite, for the feels, but I'm not sure about watching the matches, commentary is out for reasons already mentioned. On one hand it would be good for her friends to know Anna is watching but on the other hand Anna has issues with PvP and might react badly. We already came close to killing an instructor due to something triggering her.
 
Oh, it's on now.

Decide on a favourite food or favourite food type! Doesn't matter if you classify them by region, type or anything;
[] Waffles with blueberry syrup.

Which matches of the Squadron Vanguard tournament will you be going to see?
Accept Commentary request?

[] Yes. You will watch all of the matches involving your flight.

Anna should get out more, talk to people. What could go wrong?
...But it's more consistent, and builds off of other character traits.
 
Oh, it's on now.

Decide on a favourite food or favourite food type! Doesn't matter if you classify them by region, type or anything;
[X] Waffles with blueberry syrup.

You clearly haven't re-read the quest recently.

Embrace the feels:
You nod meekly and Sandra finally stops looking sad and let down, her smile dazzling in contrast as it retakes its rightful place on her face, "That is reassuring to hear. On an unrelated topic, Anna, though I understand you don't like breaking your eating order, I have a dish for you to try. I think you would like it."

She reaches over to the dolly and retrieves a small plate, filled with a small stack of three pancakes and a cup full of- oh.

…Oh.

You solemnly pour the sauce over the pancakes and cut off a section, bringing it to your mouth and chewing.

"Do you like it? It's pancakes with maple syrup."

…You swallow and speak, "Yes. We called the sauce the Golden Perfect. I received a thimbleful every year on my birthday."

You look up and… smile at Sandra.

"Thank you. I do like it, a lot."

Sandra rapidly blinks three times, then nods to you, her smile somewhat wobbly.

How could we pick anything else after that?
 
Augh.

That entire conversation with Sandra is just,

afjhlafjj

Help :cry:

Decide on a favourite food or favourite food type! Doesn't matter if you classify them by region, type or anything;
[X] Pancakes with maple syrup.

Which matches of the Squadron Vanguard tournament will you be going to see?
Accept Commentary request?

[X] No. You will watch all the matches involving your squadron. As the matches take place simultaneously, you will only be watching the matches from your own squadron.
 
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Because pancakes have actually appeared in-story as something Anna likes.

Decide on a favourite food or favourite food type! Doesn't matter if you classify them by region, type or anything;

[X] Pancakes with maple syrup.

Which matches of the Squadron Vanguard tournament will you be going to see?
Accept Commentary request?

[X] No. You will watch all the matches involving your squadron. As the matches take place simultaneously, you will only be watching the matches from your own squadron.
 
Decide on a favourite food or favourite food type! Doesn't matter if you classify them by region, type or anything;
[X] Pancakes with maple syrup.

Which matches of the Squadron Vanguard tournament will you be going to see?
Accept Commentary request?

[X] No. You will watch all the matches involving your squadron. As the matches take place simultaneously, you will only be watching the matches from your own squadron.

Wooo! The feels! I love it.
 
Decide on a favourite food or favourite food type! Doesn't matter if you classify them by region, type or anything;
[X] Pancakes with maple syrup.

Which matches of the Squadron Vanguard tournament will you be going to see?
Accept Commentary request?

[X] No. You will watch all the matches involving your squadron. As the matches take place simultaneously, you will only be watching the matches from your own squadron.
 
It appears that elective classes are off this week.

OP has spent months writing.

OP has spent some 22k words on the Update.

It is good.

Hail OP.

When I was reading through that part something that came constantly to mind is if parts of this conversation would be in the anime. Either a disjointed voice over or one of the main characters eavesdropping the tail end of it. Or if the anime would show the hug without any context.

It'd probably show Sandra instructing and watching everyone with the rebuilding, then show the hug at the end without touching on Anna's backstory. Except possibly stuff from Sandra commenting on how fast Anna is and that she's obviously experienced. And powerful.

Also, Sandra is quite highly ranked on the StratNet information loop that she gets 'we need Sanchez on permanent rotation in Africa.' Keep that in mind.

they could cut it with these bits of Anna backstory revelations and lines like "you'll be maimed until you can't even remember your past, your friends, who you were," culminating with a dramatic music sting and reveal that she's #1 (mix with a suitably dramatic declaration from Coke-zero about becoming the best or something like that). Roll credits.

Far far too early for that. It'd be an episode 20 or so revelation, in the last stretch of the first season, if that early, to reveal the Mysterious First Valkyrie, although we might get hints.
 
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