Endless rise above

[Anastasia]

As you pass through you get your answer.

Do you understand what it is to be a system?

[Nephrite]

"I don't think I understand it as you do." Moore says. "So why don't you start from the beginning with an explanation?"

[Anastasia]

A system is any system of being or natural order that includes at least two subcomponents. A married couple is a system of husband and wife.

[Nephrite]

"So you have a very literal definition of system, okay." Moore says. "So a sandwich is a system, right? So, then, what system were you created to balance and adjust?

[Anastasia]

The systems of a single person and how they relate to that system, through various magical and supernatural means, including thaumaturgic rituals and alterations thereof.

[Nephrite]

"Was the single person someone I would know as 'The Empty Knight?'" Moore asks.

[Anastasia]

Yes.

[Nephrite]

"Okay, that helps put some things into perspective." Moore says. "So what is ORCHID, then? Just another supplemental part of all of this? Can it communicate the same way you can?"

[Anastasia]

Yes and no.

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "All right. Well, if you are capable of communicating with them, please let them know they're safe here. How long ago did you put yourself in that prismatic sphere, and why did you do that?" He asks.

[Anastasia]

I did that as a defense. The system must be defended.

[Nephrite]

"When you say 'the system' in this case, you mean yourself and ORCHID, correct?" He asks to clarify. "Actually, I'm going to be going to where PRISM and INDIGO are likely located... is there anything you can tell me about them?"

[Anastasia]

Beware PRISM.

A prayer. A whisper, really, but a voice you haven't heard in some time.

'I wonder if you can hear this?' Adrian's voice, a hint of curiosity in it. He stands on Lifasa, before a small shrine built to you. Just an open cabinet, the humble beginnings indeed. 'Third one of these I've seen on Lifasa.'

[Nephrite]

"I understand it's broken." Moore says. "I'm working on fixing that." Moore says. "In the meantime... well, let me ask you a question before anything else - do you have what most people would understand as emotions?"

Adrian receives back a feeling of verification!

As well as a feeling of thanks, and a clear and open feeling of open invitation anytime.

[Anastasia]

Yes, I am a part of that system.

"Hmph." Adrian murmurs aloud, arms crossed. "Would have guessed Afina if any of you pixies."