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Tomorrow, as I understand it in this world, is a holiday called Memorial Day. It exists to remember those who gave their lives during service in this nation's armed forces.

Where I come from, the world seems to be perpetually at war. The three great powers-- the Chinese Federation, the European Union, and my home country, the Holy Britannian Empire-- are always struggling for some corner of the globe or not. I do not know how many people have died, but I can only imagine it is many.

Some of my family members have died as a result of this, like my brother Clovis. Some days I miss him very much.

Who would you like to remember, on a day like tomorrow? Please, tell me about their lives, if you wouldn't mind.

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[Kel can't quite look into the camera, and her face is stone still]

I...I would like to remember those caught in the middle, had their lives disrupted, and died trying to defend their homes.

My aunt. She wasn't in the service, but she died during a planetary invasion.

...I am very sorry to hear of your loss, Miss.

[Truly. He knows what it's like now, after Ivan had disappeared. It wasn't exactly the same but still. He felt sympathy for her.]

If I could, I would remember everyone! Still, there is one...I specifically think about from time to time.

Yes. I think they're worth remembering too, of course. I'd like to remember those who died as a result of conflict, not just those who fought in it.

I'm very sorry to hear that. Were you close?

Thank you. We weren't especially close, but he always treated me with kindness and gentleness.

Would you like to tell me about them?

It is quite difficult and difficult again to lose those you love, no matter if how close or distant they are.

[He smiles softly at her. Her demeanor seemed so gentle it was like he wished to talk about himself, like had with someone else, on a park bench seemingly so long ago.]

It...isn't exactly the same situation as what you described but. I do not know her name. Still, I feel somehow as if I lost her.

[Maybe that's just his intuition talking.]

I only met her a few times and yet, she sticks with me every day. I feel I owed her so much.

I'm sorry for your brother, miss.

As for me, I never lost anyone close to me, but many of my colleagues have fallen while they protected people. I think they should be remembered.

They're the same thing, sometimes. Sometimes they can't get out of the way fast enough and have to fight anyway.

[Listing their names would take too long, and she doesn't think she's strong enough for it]

I think this country would be less likely to go to war for pride if their own citizens were in the way.

My first boyfriend, Zack. He was a Soldier.

[A pause.]

He was sweet... and a little dumb. Really popular with girls. When he went missing, I thought... he just found someone else.

Unfortunately she died when I was young. I only had what remained of her, through stories and what she left behind.

I think that truly, at our cores, people don't wish to cause other humans pain for no reason. But it's very easy to make a judgment and authorize actions from far away when you don't have to face the reality of those consequences.

I see. That's good, at least, that you could have that connection to her?

You only met her a few times?

Do you know what happened to her?

Thank you. He and I weren't the closest in our family, but he was very kind to me whenever we did talk. He made the most beautiful paintings.

I agree that they should be remembered as well. Would you like to tell me about them?

I'm very sorry for your loss, miss.

I'm sure he cared greatly for you. How did you find out?

Oh dear, you too? My parents fell in battle, although I was very young at the time. I have no memories of them.

Many of the Knights of Rausten fell more recently, in the war against Grado and the Demon King. They gave their lives for a noble cause, as did King Fado of Renais, Queen Ismaire of Jehanna, and... and Prince Lyon of Grado.

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By chance.

[It's not a good memory. She doesn't really want to talk about it.]

I'm sorry about your brother too. It's sweet to reach out like this.

...Perhaps so-[Though she's met too many human monsters to really believe that of everyone]-But in the end the result is the same, regardless of intention.

[She hesitates, searching for a name that would not hurt too much to say aloud, and realizes there isn't one, but she should not dishonor them by forgetting]

But you asked for stories, I believe?

I am not sure, but I would like to thank her for helping me through a very difficult time.

I owe her a great debt, I feel.

Eh... I don't have anyone that was close to me that died, but...

[ He paused, frowning off to some unseen corner of the video feed. ]

...yeah, there's a couple people I'd pay respect to, at least.

Yes, I... like to think she had an influence on my life even in death. I'm not sure where I'd be now without her memory.

I remember everyone under my command who lost their lives in battle.

[A soft smile, one she hopes is comforting.] If you would like to tell it. Something to remember them by.

But if it's a painful one, you don't need to.

I'm glad to hear that!

Do you want to tell me about her?

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