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Beyond the Mirrors

In the laboratories of a certain Wing, Hermann's main assistants were working to find synergy within each other. A preparation to sweep for massive execution which will slowly open the paths to their ultimate goal.
Gubo loads his chosen weapon, and unloads it right after. Again, and again. Until it's perfect. There was no time to be lax, when there was so much work they had to do. Still, he couldn't help but speak aloud...
A lingering thought that's been aching in his head for days.
Gubo N Corp.
There is something that has been bothering me lately.
Jia Huan aims, and strikes. But he does not look towards his comrade just yet. He could honestly dismiss about what Gubo thinks, but now that they were here, there wasn't really much of a choice.
Jia Huan N Corp.
You talk as if I care about what bothers you, Gubo. Fine, I'll indulge you just this once.
Jia Huan N Corp.
Whatever is in your head better be worth my time.
Gubo N Corp.
Director Hermann's goal is, of course, to shatter the mirror worlds into a thousand pieces, unable to be whole once more.
Gubo N Corp.
...I have been wondering if our world is part of that.
He stops, almost immediately, to look at Gubo as though he had two heads. It was already close to taboo, questioning their Director's goal. They all respected her for a reason.
Jia Huan N Corp.
...Have you gone mad? Did Aseah's little antics finally drive you past the point of no return?
Aseah N Corp.
I have not spoken the whole time, Jia Huan.
Jia Huan N Corp.
Wh—I'm not talking to you!!
There's a small pause, the air suddenly growing with a tinge of doubt.
Jia Huan N Corp.
Come to think of it. That is an interesting point you've made.
Gubo N Corp.
If it was not interesting, I would not have consulted you all.
Aseah N Corp.
My friend, it is quite difficult to tell with you.
Gubo N Corp.
Don't push it.
Aseah N Corp.
Haha, okay.
Jia Huan N Corp.
We are not so stupid that we are following our Director with blind and utter devotion. However, what do you suppose will become of us at the end of all this? Certainly, we failed once...
Aseah N Corp.
A few times.
Jia Huan N Corp.
Quiet, you! I think we ought to plan ahead some more. Given, of course, that our lives are important to the Director.
Gubo N Corp.
I would not call ourselves important.
Gubo N Corp.
Slightly less disposable, would be a good way to word it better.
Jia Huan N Corp.
That's YOUR opinion, Gubo.
Gubo N Corp.
I am not one to question unnecessarily, however...it is evident that none of us know our Director on an adequate level.
Aseah N Corp.
Perhaps you don't. But I've observed, and therefore I know.
Gubo N Corp.
Fine. What's her favorite color?
Aseah N Corp.
Hrm. That is easy. It's red, the color of blood. Of course.
Gubo N Corp.
...That doesn't seem right.
Aseah N Corp.
No, I suppose not.
Jia Huan N Corp.
Both of you, imbeciles! Our lives are going to be thrown away like nothing, and you're arguing over her FAVORITE COLOR?!
Jia Huan N Corp.
Nelly, what do you suppose we do?!
Nelly, who had her head bowed the whole time, looks up. Her expression shows a sense of longing. Like something in her has been missing, but she can no longer pinpoint what.
She sighs, uncertain of where she's meant to be headed now.
Nelly N Corp.
I...
Nelly N Corp.
I do not know if we should do this, actually.
Nelly N Corp.
But what else do we have to lose? After all...she must have chosen all of us for her own reasons.
Jia Huan N Corp.
........
Aseah N Corp.
She likes black coffee, and the signs of death. Therefore, she likes darker colors.
Gubo N Corp.
Brown is a darker color, I suppose.
Jia Huan N Corp.
Idiots! All of you!
Hermann N Corp. Director
How are you all faring?
Hermann tilts her head. She can sense an argument from miles away, if she was so inclined. The slight smile on her face shows an aura of confidence.
Hermann N Corp. Director
Arguing as usual, I see. What is it now?
Aseah N Corp.
Director, this world will fall with the destruction of the mirrors, no?
Nelly N Corp.
Ah.
Jia Huan N Corp.
...Hum.
Gubo N Corp.
(......)
Hermann N Corp. Director
Hmmmm.
Hermann N Corp. Director
I really thought the topic for today was something petty. Is it not obvious?
Gubo N Corp.
We did not want to assume.
Hermann N Corp. Director
Good. You shouldn't. However, the answer has been floating around the whole time.
Hermann N Corp. Director
Of course our world will fall with us. A permanent solution is what we all deserve now.
Hermann N Corp. Director
That is what we get for being who we are.
Everyone's eyes widen at those words.
A confirmation none of them wanted, right there.
And she knows that even if they tried, they would never leave her grasp. Such is the fate of being beneath.
The Director turns away, waving. Leaving Jia Huan to look at Gubo with horror.
Hermann N Corp. Director
Now, it would be better if you all focused.
"...We're almost ready, after all."