The Lady and the Tiger



    Later that night, and elsewhere in Japan...

    "Nozomi. I wish to report something."

    "...hm? What is it?"

    "I have detected a very faint magical signature that is... concerning. It is residual. No more than fading traces. I was prepared to ascribe it to simple sensor noise, but..."

    "...but it's not."

    "No. Repeated analysis confirms it. And even in faint traces, the magical signature of Rammir is distinct."

    "So... so she's active again...?"

    "I'm not certain. Shall I investigate?"

    "...yeah. I... we ought to know what she's doing. Even if she's not... mmn. Be careful, Taiga."

    "Of course."