Epilogue: No One Really Wins

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In the days that followed the aftermath of the infection, Yamatetsu produced a press release with conjunction of the Draco Foundation that explained the recent events as a 'Terrorist attack' onto the Aquacology by an Eco-Radical group called 'Sea Free!' that claims the Aquacology is destroying the natural ecology of the Atlantic seabed that it is stationed in.

They have since enacted policies to tighten security at the loss of more personal freedom— and have started up charitable organizations to allow the citizens to assist in the reconstruction effort. The response to this effort was high, with most firms allowing direct deposits from wageslave paychecks in order to contribute and community work available for those who can give it.

In truth, the SINless of the Deep agreed to fabricate some of the trideo 'warnings' and reinforce the story. Several dozen were killed in this scheme, but several more dozen were spared. Nine Lives herself pleaded on behalf of the dwellers of the Deep after discovering the fates of several dead oppressed men and women— but they were not heard. It might be the heartbreak of the suffering of others— or the near-fatal wounds from her fiancé that caused her Magical Loss— but she told no one about it.

GM Note: Nine suffered Magic Loss during this plot. She plans to Geasa the loss as per her Magical Group strictures.

Doctor Hideo and his magical friend rejoined Yamatetsu's ranks quietly. Their involvement was kept confidential. In exchange for keeping the whole thing extra quiet— medical access was offered to Air's Team; this is a great privilege in itself. It has some requirements behind it, but it ensures that they need them and that they will always be able to keep tabs on them to keep their secret safe.

The return to the surface for the team was a somber one. Most of them were shot or blown up half to death. Much misery is left down there. Much is left undone. But in the world of shadows— it is the happiest ending you can ever hope for: your team is alive and you have completed your mission. You made some new connections and you got paid. People will get hurt in the process and in the end… no one really wins.

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