Time.

It was her only companion. How was it to her? Has it been kind to her? Has it given her all the love and contentment she could hope for? Had it given her dreams yet to be fulfilled? Has it given her a chance? Was she made...happy?

Or...

Had it brought her back to a real world, leaving no room for girlish fantasies? Was she made to realize something that shouldn't be? Forced her to face her true mission, and the only duty in which she was destined to have? To play the role she already had, would, and always will be playing? Did time grant her anything at all? Did it dry up the tears that must've fallen from her eyes, during the rare minutes she could have for herself? Or did it simply freeze in place, making her confused, robbing her of the moments to spend for thinking? Did time create an illusion only to be destroyed by itself later on? Had time...been cruel?

Perhaps...perhaps in her solitude, her only companion had become her teacher. It had taught her to be on her senses, making her see the harsh realities in life, as well as the pleasant ones. She learned how to appreciate the smallest of things and the simplest of ways in life. Time granted her patience, wisdom, understanding...and strength. And then it silently slipped away before she could protest...it all came breezing by..leaving her suddenly on her guard. It had left her to become a warrior. Sailorpluto.

Setsuna-san...

True, I never did know if she came to love, if there was a time her loneliness was blissfully forgotten. I was left to wonder... I look at her and I see a woman so peaceful, simple, silent and calm. I have never known such a person before, and it gives me a warm feeling knowing that she would be there often to guide us. When I look at her, I am reminded of her warmth. She brings so many comforting thoughts to my mind whenever I see her with Chibiusa-chan and Hotaru-chan...

...she was, after all, granted patience!