Necessary Goodbyes… Neo-Elsyia Skyport in the Palisades district of the Sprawling Gardens province in the city of New Alexandria, on Earth #8193, 1979 A.D. [warm and inviting tone]...
The noon sun shines bright and hot on the trio gathered on the 32nd Sky-Dock Platform near the prepped and ready-to-go private aerocraft.
Emma:
"Are you sure about this, my love? Two years is such a long time," [tearful tone]
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Emma asks through goodbye tears as she holds her beloved Anya close, never wanting to let go.
Anya Lothrin:
"I know, but I need this. I've needed this all my life, and now that I've graduated, I finally have the time to do it."
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Anya nuzzles her dearest Emma's neck as she holds her lovingly in her arms.
Emma:
"I know. I'm just going to miss you so much,"
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Emma whimpers, causing Anya to smile.
Anya Lothrin:
Be still, my heart… She is always so cute when she gets like this.
Anya Lothrin:
"I know. But you'll have Anko to keep you company while I'm away. I know how much you love the taste of her lips," [playful tone]
Emma:
"That's true, but no one's lips can compare to yours."
Anko De La Vega:
"I heard that,"
Emma:
"Oh, I am sorry! I love the taste of your lips, too"
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Emma replies, turning and throwing herself into Anko's arms and pulling her in tight with mock regret for play-offending Anko. She momentarily traces dozens of tiny kisses up and down Anko's neck. Anya shakes her head, amused at Emma's silliness, before jostling her hair.
Anya Lothrin:
"Yeah, you'll be just fine until I get back, my darling,"
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Anya muses gleefully, always glad to see Emma be her typical over-the-top self.
Emma:
"I know I will… but I want you to know, my love goes with you. My heart waits eagerly for your return."
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Sheer love shines in Emma's eyes, reflecting the brilliant inferno of reds, pinks, and oranges of Zeus-Amon-Ra's light.
Anya Lothrin:
"I know, babe. But when I come back, I will finally be a fuller, truer and more complete me,"
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Anya pulls her dear sweet love into one last embrace. The two just hold each other tenderly for moment.
Anko De La Vega:
"I'll take good care of her. I promise,"
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Anko lovingly pulls Emma backwards into her warm, protective arms so that Anya may depart.
Anya Lothrin:
"I know you will… Be sure to give her lots of love for me while I'm gone. She gets lonely easy and needs constant affection"
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Anya explains, causing Emma to blush under Anko's touch.
Anko De La Vega:
"I promise to shower her with all the love in my heart. Now, you better go, the true you is waiting,"
Anya Lothrin:
"Yeah, I guess it's that time,"
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Anya picks up her carry-on bag, slinging it over her shoulder.
Anya Lothrin:
"Hey, I'll be back before you know it,"
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Anya gives one last loving smile to Emma and Anko before turning and making her way onto the aerocraft and shutting the boarding door behind her. The two girls watch as Anya's aerocraft disappears into the distance. Emma's insides sink as some deep inner part of her heart disappears with her… a part that already fills her with longing… a part she fears she cannot live without.
Emma:
Be safe, my love. Be safe and return to me soon, for only then will my heart be whole once more.
Anya Lothrin:
"Come on. Let's get you home. My home may not be the Lothrin Estate, but I think you'll like it. My country is truly beautiful this time of year,"
Narrator:
Anko whispers softly in Emma's ear, guiding the girl in her arms to a second aerocraft waiting to whisk them away to Anko's home in Teotihuacan, the magnificent capital metropolis of the South American Union.
( Location Change )
Artair:
"Okay, I have put all my affairs in order. And I have made preparations for my absence."
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Artair proclaims as she enters the ancient archive hidden far beneath the Turing Estate.
Nathaniel De La Vega:
"Are you sure you wish to come with me, Artair? There are many worlds to explore, and I have no idea how long we'll be gone."
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Artair strides over to Nathaniel, looking determined and ready for adventure.
Oskar Turing:
"You don't have to do this for me… I don't deserve it." [tone of deep shame and self-loathing]
Artair:
"Hey… hey. Stop it… I would give anything for you... You're my everything… my heart… my love. I will not stop until Mr. De La Vega and I find a cure."
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Artair declares devotedly, pulling Oskar into a deep, passionate kiss of unadulterated love.
Artair:
"I'm never giving up on you."
Narrator:
Artair whispers into Oskar's ear as he gives a gentle nibble.
Oskar Turing:
"I don't deserve you…"
Narrator:
Oskar tenderly kisses Artair on the forehead.
Artair:
"Well, too bad, because you've got me and I'm never letting go."
Narrator:
Artair coos before walking over to Nathaniel.
Artair:
"I'm ready"
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Artair nods firmly to Mr De La Vega, who smiles at the Turing family one last time before turning and using his finger to open up a sparking silver rip in the fabric of reality.
Nathaniel De La Vega:
"Let's do this."
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Nataniel takes the young and beautiful Artair by the hand.
Oksana Turing:
"Take good care of yourselves, and be careful"
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Mrs. Turing calls out as Artair and Nathaniel vanish through the rift, which closes tight and disappears behind them.
( Location Change )
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The flight on Anko's private jet is the most luxurious and comfortable travel experience Emma has ever experienced, despite her deep disdain of flying in general. They arrive at the vast and ornate De Le Vega ancestral villa just after sunset. Thoughts of the great Hanging Gardens of Babylon fill Emma's mind as she first lays eyes on the wondrous estate. The whole structure is made of hyper-reflective, polished white marble. The structure is adorned with shimmering blue lapis slabs and tiles with flowing waterfalls gracing the vast greenery-covered walls. The many observation roofs, verandas, and balconies of varying elevation are covered in exotic gardens, elegant fountains, and magnificent statues. It was easily almost four times as big as the Turing and Lothrin Estates combined. Emma has always known Anko's family was wealthy and powerful, but she never truly understood just how wealthy and powerful until now.
Anko De La Vega:
"Making your panties wet." [playful joking tone]
Narrator:
Anko jokes seeing the stunned stare and excited smile on Emma's face as they come in for a landing.
Emma:
"Oh, yes. I'm sorry, but it's just… your home is so beautiful. I'm unworthy."
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Emma hangs her head low with shame as she reminds herself of just how much lower she is compared to Anko on the socio-economic ladder.
Anko De La Vega:
"Emma, this is no longer MY home. It is OUR home, and you are more than worthy."
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Anko pulls Emma in and kisses her. As the aerocraft finally touches down so that they can disembark.