To: Astraea

[Jeremy Hunter]

Hey Ast.

I know I disappeared, but I swear, I got a good reason. A few actually, and all of them start with "My" and end with "bitchy sister" and her stupid "moral compass" and all.

Don't suppose I'm too late for forgiveness...am I?

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May you ever walk in the Light, Shizune.

[Jeremy Hunter]

Ast.

If you get this...I need help. I...I don't know where I am. I'm alone and...and I dont...I can't think straight...

Please. Help me.

[Astraea]

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Source: Astraea

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Encryption: Crimson

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Subject:

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Aeron? Aeron sweetie, is that really you? I have so many questions.

You have no idea where you are? what do you remember? im coming to look for you. Just hold on.

Signed,
Astraea

[Jeremy Hunter]

A...Ast?

I...I don't even know if this is still your comm address. I...I'm back. I found my way back a...and my...my sister Ceres, she found me. I've...I've been recovering on Los Angeles, but...but I returned. I returned to the Legion, and...and I hope...I hope you're alive. You...Kole...I...I just want things to return to how they were....I'm hoping for a pipe dream...aren't I?

Please get this. I...I have no other address...none...

Ast?

[Astraea]

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Source: Astraea

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Subject: Pain

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*Astraea's face appears on the screen, sadness and anger both present in her expression, with a few tears running down her cheeks*

You..... Do you know the emotional turmoil i've been put through this past year? You appear only to then disappear without a trace. Are you trying to break my heart into a million pieces?

After you disappeared, Kole also disappeared from my side as well. Having the two people i care about most disappear without me knowing anything with only fleeting appearances that serve to shatter my heart even more.

Tell me why, why i should believe you wouldn't disappear on me again.

*The tears only increase as she talks*

I dont think i could handle losing anyone again without it permanently destroying me.

Signed,
Astraea

[Jeremy Hunter]

A...Ast?

I...I didn't want to. I...I got into so much trouble, I had no...no way to tell you. A...after I called last, after I begged you to save me, no one came for me. I suffered until Ceres did, and...and I never wanted to. I never wanted to leave you Ast. I...why would I want to? After everything we've done, after every day in the bar, after every moment we spent together...I never wanted to lose that. I never wanted to lose you, Ast.

Tears stream freely, Aeron trying to keep her composure

I won't ever disappear again...if I do...if I disappear Ast, it's because I'm dead. it's because I'm dead and not another damn reason. Astraea...every time I said I love you, I meant it. I meant it to the point I would have you share your love with Kole then to risk losing you. I'd rather have some of your love than none, and...and I can't do it. I can't sit without know you'd still fight for me, for Kole, for what we had.

So please. I won't disappear Astraea. I won't.

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May you ever walk in the Light, Shizune.

[Astraea]

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Subject: Pain

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*Astraea's face appears on the screen, her cheeks still tear-stained, but smiling this time with a cheeky grin*

I cant stay that mad at you. That honesty and devotion are part of why i fell for you. When you disappeared last, Kole and i searched long and hard but never found a trace of you anywhere. So that you cant disappear again, some drastic measures will be required.

I'll apply for dual citizenship with the republic so i can maintain a property on Guadalajara so you're never far. Dont think there wont be some 'strict apologizing' when we re-meet, though.

I'll get started on the paperwork. Maybe you can talk to someone and help it along.

Signed,
Astraea

[Jeremy Hunter]

A...Ast?

Anything Ast...anything. I'll do anything.

Thank you.