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A mobile armor flies into the harbor. Its name is Esperanza. Ennil El is being offered it, but temporarily declines, as she is unsure of what path to take. Saint Island, consisting of six various sized islands has prospered in the after war period as a commercial center not controlled by Sea Vultures or Orcs. Ennil El comes ashore dressed in some more conservative dress. She meets up with a friend named Miles, but he is called away for work. Miles goes to the Freiden and then runs a standard search of the ship. The Freiden then enters Saint Island after some formalities. Everyone except Sara, The Doctor, Jamil and a few others leave the ship for recreation. Tonia finds a dress at a store, but Ennil gets to it first. Ennil sells the dress to her, and in return, she treats Ennil for lunch. They talk about Ennil’s younger love interest and how he left. Kid comes back and leaves Garoad and Tifa alone. Garoad tries to be slick by putting his arm around Tifa, but fails miserably. Roby and Witts return to find Tonia in her new dress. Tonia goes to the Lilac Bar that Ennil works at. Ennil then talks about the marriage proposal from Miles Goodman, who is very nice, but she feels it’s missing something. She then mentions mobile suits as her past and how they complicate her future with Miles. Tonia then talks about her philosophy to happiness. Ennil envies Tonia for some reason. Tonia offers the chance to visit the ship. Garoad and Tifa almost enter the Lilac, but are stopped short by the reserved sign on the door. After Miles walks in and recognizes Tonia as someone from the Freiden, she freaks out and rushes towards the docks. Upon seeing the Freiden once again, she stands there saying, “So we meet again.” Garoad then learns about Ennil before the Freiden departs. Ennil boards the Esperanza and then stops short after a few runs. She then backs off after Tonia comes on the viewer. Ennil can’t understand which emotion is stronger friendship or hatred.
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