After the talk with her father, Lutrex regrouped with the others and left the space colony. While Calian and Tanya return to Tellus, Lutrex, and Persnickety arrive back at their family "manor" on the planet Cedus.

The manor itself was more of a palace, its design resembling that of old neoclassical architecture found in ancient Tellus. The two sisters walk through the lengthy backyard filled with flowers and trees towards a hill behind the house.

The top of the hill is a plateau with what looks to be a shrine on top. The main landmark is a large tree with white bark and blue crystal-like leaves, glowing brilliantly against the darkness of the night.

In front of the tree is a memorial plaque made of white marble with the text and symbol colored in shades of blue. The words inscribed on it are:

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In Loving Memory

of

Iruonix Roko

10/27/53078

Loving Wife and Mother

The sisters stop in front of the plaque, with Snickers speaking first.

"Hey Mom, sorry for the sudden visit. It's a pretty special occasion today and Lutrex wanted to meet you."

Lutrex sits in front of the tree in a seiza, bowing first before speaking.

"Hello Mother, I have news to share."

"I have passed the final exam. I am now an official agent of Arkham. I can now start my journey to become a Spear, just like you long ago."

"I know of the dangers and the obstacles in my way. I know I am still far from recovery and I know there is also a chance that I could die and I am sorry if it happens."

"But I have to do this. I need to understand why?"

Tears started flowing from her eyes as she continued.

"Why did you save us instead of yourself?"

Persnickety started to walk towards her younger sister, intending to stop her before she could do more harm to herself.

"The galaxy needed you more... if you have just left me there, you could have just adopted a new-"

The oni is removed from her negative thoughts as Persnickety hugs her from behind, tears flowing from the older woman's eyes as she begs her to end her self-loathing.

"Lutrex... Stop..."

Lutrex stops and just silently cries with her sister.