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[When the video starts, there's Setsuna, who is sitting a desk, holding a roll of duct tape. He seems to be contemplating the duct tape very seriously.]

How do you move forward to the future, when there's something holding you back?

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A friend of mine told me to let go, but I know that is easier said than done.

Let go?

[that's deep compared to what... the prompt is]

Like what?

[Oh, its that guy that Feldt kind of dated or something like that.]

Something personal.

If it's a thing, you'll have to let it go.

If it's a person, it's possible they can be part of your future, with you.

[That gets something of a frown. Well a deeper frown than he normally wears anyway.]

They're going to be part of my future whether I want them to be or not. That doesn't mean I can move forward with them.

Someone who's hurting you?

...

[This isn't a question he's keen on answering, but he does, after a moment.]

They have, once.

Intentionally?

...no. [He'll at least concede that much.]

But-- [The damage was still done, and its not something a "my bad" can make up for.]

Could you tell me a bit more about it? I know it may be hard but... it always take the secret wounds the longest to heal.

[There's a pause as he thinks about how to word this. Its kind of hard to get into without explaining that he's part of a secret terrorist organization.]

They stole something of mine. It's... something very important and very personal that I go through a lot to protect. They gave it back after the virus wore off, but for a time...

A virus? Then they were part of the community.

I know it's not as easy as it sounds but you shouldn't hold that against them. None of us can control what we do, during a virus.

Blame isn't the issue.

[Its more the unnerving way in which his stuff was stolen.]

Then what is?

[The lingering insecurity that comes with such a breach of trust. Which, if he were fully cognizant of the issue, he might be better equipped to deal with it. Sadly, about the best way he can phrase it is--]

Ensuring that what was stolen can't be taken away from me again.

Then it's fear that is holding you back. We can't let the past keep us from having a future.

I'm not afraid of them.

[At least, he doesn't think its fear. He just... doesn't want to risk losing something important to him, is all.]

Not of them. Of losing something.

.....

[Okay, he can't argue with that.]

Even if it's understandable, you can't let it rob you of your future.

...

So what do I do?

You can start by forgiving.

[Except Setsuna F. Seiei holds grudges like wouldn't believe. Especially when things that are important to him are threatened.]

For that?

Will you tell me what it was?

...

[Its not that he doesn't want to say, but its more like he can't. Though its not like Setsuna has ever been the most strict observer of the rules...]

My Gundam.

I'm sorry. What is a Gundam?

[It's 18 meters of stab-happy death, terrorism, and pants-stealing sparkles. At least it is to most people. But its something far, far more important to Setsuna.]

Its the only reason I'm still alive.

If they didn't mean to, I think you should forgive, even for that. Even if it has to be small steps, it's important you learn to trust again.

[His immediate reaction is still wanting to scream "NO!" though he remains silent and sits on that. But he really is passionate about that machine; too passionate, quite a few people would insist.]

And if I can't?

[Forgiveness isn't really in his nature. He's trusted the wrong people before, and its cost him dearly.]

Then you'll be stuck in a very unhappy past. Would you really want that?

[Its a while before he actually answers that, as he's too busy staring at that roll of duct tape.]

I want a future.

[She breathes a sigh of relieve and shoots him a warm smile.]

You just took a very important step.

Setsuna? Are you alright?

...

I need you to run a diagnostic on the 00's systems as soon as you can.

I'll also need you to make sure that Feldt Grace is completely locked out of its systems for good.

[If she wasn't surprised before, she definitely is now]

Of course! I'm almost finished up here so I'll take care of it right after that.

Can I ask why Feldt needs to be locked out of 00?

She was compromised by a virus. It caused complications and endangered our mission. I want to ensure that it will never happen again.

[She thinks he might be being a little harsh, but at the same time it is a dangerous weapon]

Alright, I will make the change. Have you tried talking to her?

No.

[In fact, he's made it a point to not do that.]

Well, maybe talking to her might help. It wasn't something she could control.

Which means its something that can happen again.

Ensure that it won't.

I will make sure that it won't, but you should still talk to her.

I should probably work on someway to try and keep the virus from impacting the Gundams.

There's nothing I need to say to her.

[So stubborn]

But it was an effect of the virus. I'm sure she feels bad about it.

[dis fais]

That's beside the point.

Besides the point or not, you still have to work with her. I'll take care of the Gundam.

...

See to it that you do.

I'll let you know as soon as it is done.

Roger that.

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