The Waves Don't Forget

In Distant Memory

Sometime, before Our Silent Lives Conquer Worlds
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A mug was set on a coaster, and the creaking of a well furnished wooden rocking chair rung out. The only person present was the one to set down the cup, and they also sat down and let out a breath as they sat in front of the fireplace.

Her blonde hair had streaks of white in it, but they weren't of stress nor age, and were shiny and healthy just as the rest of her hair was. Her left eye was a dull yet still full blue that have seen over two centuries of life, and her right was a bright and almost unnatural pink.

These white streaks and her pink eye were all that was left of a dear friend.

She grabbed the cup, taking a sip of the cocoa that she loved so dearly. A content sigh was let off as she simply relaxed in front of the Fireplace's roaring flames.

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'It's been months already...' She looked up to the picture above the fireplace, seeing herself and a smaller woman with brown hair and warm hazel eyes in the frame.

That was a picture of herself, Großer Kurfürst, and her greatest friend of the twentieth century, Senna Tamashii.

She reached across to grab her phone, looking to see if there was any messages from her kids or anyone else, so far there was only one.

Mom, are you up to spend the night at the base? -Spee

What for? -Me

She soon responded, and it brought a smile to her face.

To tell stories please. Everyone is curious about what has happened before any of us were real -Spee

She set the phone and mug down, looking at the clock on the device and seeing the time was roughly 8 am. She went to extinguish the fire, and once put out, she went upstairs to finally dress herself properly for the day.
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Many smiles and photos later, Kurfürst had arrived at the Naval base stationed in Hawaii. This weather was something she had to get use too, but it wasn't anything she couldn't handle.

Besides, the heat did wonders on her old bones.

Dressed in her classic and world famous armor, she was a sure imposing sight at first glance. Each and every concern melted away as she gave all a smile that let anyone approach and ask their questions that they wanted and grant the photos they requested.

"Tourist season is in large after all..."

The base was still guarded, but the men at the gate saw her approach and, even if they all knew who she was, still went through procedure. It was a short process, and soon enough, she was finally inside Pearl Harbor once more.

A deep breath of the ocean air was all she needed to center herself as she saw the personnel, shipgirls and Humans alike, going about their day doing their duties or enjoying their day off. Kurfürst went to the largest building, where she knew there were several people waiting for her to enter as well, as told by Spee's message.

That clear goal in mind, she made her way there.
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"Mom! Over here!"

In the crowded cafeteria, Kurfürst heard the shout of Z23 over top the talking, and off in the corner of the room was both her and Graf Spee enjoying sandwiches for lunch.

"Good afternoon you two."

She sat down as well, not going to get food as she found no reason too and decided to wait till dinner.