Author's note: This universe doesn't belong to me, I'm
only playing in it. The Big O is copyright by Sunrise
and Bandai. My thanks to them and all of the writers
and artists involved who brought this show to life. I
am especially grateful to Toshihiko Sahashi for the
incredible music, which has played on my various
players almost nonstop since the soundtracks arrived.

Special note: I walked through Paradigm City last
night in my dreams and returned with this story. It is
only speculation, and any resemblances between it and
the actual ending of season 2 are purely coincidental.